If the rehearsal runs past one hour, then there will be an additional $50.00 fee added for each half hour past the first. The client understands that they must adhere to these times, but they may be extended at Officiant’s sole discretion if Officiant’s schedule permits. Should the ceremony begin later than scheduled due to issues beyond the control of the Officiant, Client agrees that the contents of the ceremony/script may be spontaneously edited for time, as needed, solely at the discretion of the Officiant. “Editing” may include the deletion of any wording, the elimination or alteration of any elements and/or readings, the substitution of wording/elements, etc., as the Officiant deems necessary - with the sole exception of those sections that may be required by law.
The Officiant will leave ample time to allow for the unforeseen and will do everything possible to accommodate extenuating circumstances. In the event the scheduled Officiant is prohibited from officiating at the Client’s ceremony as planned due to hospitalization, auto accident, and/or transportation breakdown/disruption or other unforeseen incapacitation or cause of non-arrival on the day of the ceremony, Christine Feliciano with Universal Scripts and the Wedding Officiant will make every attempt to provide for a substitute Officiant who can provide substantially the same type/level of service. In any event, Christine Feliciano shall NOT be held liable for any compensation or damages due to non-performance of any ceremony/function resulting from such incapacitation, non-arrival, late arrival, errors or omissions of any type. However, if for ANY reason (by no fault of the officiant) the ceremony starts 45 minutes or more after it is scheduled, the Officiant may, at his/her option perform a very short civil ceremony in place of the agreed-upon ceremony. Christine Feliciano/Universal Officiants & any Officiant working with Universal Officiants shall not be held liable for any costs of the ceremony or reception, or damages of any kind. If the Client wishes to void this clause and reserve the Officiant’s services for the entire day, there will be an additional $200 charge, and this must be agreed upon according to the availability of the Officiant at the time of contract signing. The Client has been informed and fully understands that if a valid marriage license is not presented with government issued identification to the Officiant BEFORE the ceremony is performed, the Officiant cannot perform a legally valid marriage ceremony. A valid marriage license is due to be presented no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the ceremony, or the Client must sign a waiver stating their understanding of the fact that any ceremony performed without the presence of the license will be symbolic only and will not result in the Clients’ legal status as married. In this eventuality, and at the sole discretion of the Officiant, a short, pre-written, civil ceremony chosen by the Officiant may be performed at a later date/time at the additional nominal charge of $30.00, plus any applicable travel fees depending on distance. Any witnesses needed must be provided by the Client, and the ceremony must start promptly at the scheduled time. Release; Consent To Use Likeness,: The undersigned understands, agrees and consents to release and indemnify Christine Feliciano from and against any and all liability, claims, damages, and actions arising directly or indirectly out of or sustained in connection with the use of the undersigned’s likeness, and that no agents have made any representation, warranty or guaranty to said parties, and that the use of the undersigned’s likeness is for advertising purposes only and is granted to Christine Feliciano without compensation. This consent may be withdrawn at any time given notice in writing and allowing considerable time for withdrawal of any likeness from advertising.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto agree to the terms and conditions as described above and have caused this Contract to be signed on the dates indicated below, but effective as of the Effective Date. The parties agree that the specifics of the agreed ceremony shall be considered a part of this contract after signing.