Our services include the following:

- Free consultations to discuss the wants and needs of the couple

- One-on-one consultations to create the ceremony wording that is appropriate for you based on ceremony options. 

- The creation of your ceremony with the incorporation of ceremony enhancements, readings or poems requested

- Unlimited contact via phone and email

- Travel to the location of your choice (within our Local Service Area as well as outside our local service area per quote)

- A rehearsal based on applicable fees

- Performance of the ceremony (approximately 15-20 minutes in length but it can vary based on the couple’s choices--there is no time limit)

- Keepsake copy of the words spoken during your ceremony

- Keepsake Certificate to commemorate your special event

- The filing of the marriage license after the completion of the ceremony on your behalf.(Please refer to ceremonies for details)

No. You must obtain your own marriage license. For your convenience, for those couples who need more information please refer to our marriage license page for information for county offices in our local service area.

There is never a fee for our initial consultation – it is very important for you to interview your officiant to ensure you are comfortable with the person performing your special ceremony.

We accept all payment types based on the following requirements:

Credit Cards – payments are made through our online Pay Pal Account. Please contact us
Checks – payments by check must be made 2 weeks prior to the event date
Cash – payments by cash can be accepted the day of the event when allowable by the Package requirements. Please refer to ceremony packages for specific details.

Yes, a $50 deposit is required to reserve a specific date.  This amount is applied towards the total due for your selected package.  If you select the Elopement Ceremony Package and you are scheduling a short notice event this deposit can be waived if the ceremony is paid in full with cash the day of the event.

Always and Forever Ceremonies, LLC will only ever cancel your event in the event of an emergency.  If we have to cancel under those circumstances your deposit will be fully refunded.  We will notify you of any such emergency as soon as possible.  We will also try to locate another officiate for you if possible.  Reverend Tonya Duncan is a member of the American Association of Wedding Officiants and there are many members in Ohio that she can attempt to contact on you behalf if this situation should ever arise.

Please note that if you cancel your event the deposit amount is non-refundable.  If you need to reschedule your event and we have the date available we will still honor your deposit for the new date and only the balance of the package will be due.

Please contact us if you need to cancel or reschedule your wedding event.

We offer a 10% discount for any Active Duty Military members as well as Golden Buckeye Card holders!

Reverend Tonya Duncan feels that money should never be the reason that a couple in love decides not to wed.  If you wish to negotiate any of the fees listed please contact her directly because she always takes your requests under consideration. As long as you are fair – so is she!!

Yes, in the state of Ohio a marriage license is required. However, you do not need to be a resident of the state but you are required to get married in the county in which the license is obtained. If you ARE a resident of Ohio, at least one of you must be a resident of the county in which you are applying. You will need to provide proof you are a resident of that county.  You can use your driver’s license if the address is current or submit a copy of a current bill or pay stub showing your address.  Ohio residents may use the license anywhere in the state.

For your convenience we have provided general information on where to obtain a marriage license in our local service area which includes the following counties: Coshocton County; Delaware County; Fairfield County; Franklin County; Knox County; Licking County; Muskingum County and Perry County.

No, premarital counseling is not required in the state of Ohio.

 

Last minute Elopement Ceremonies are welcome. However, due to the time needed to create a Full Wedding Ceremony, Commitment Ceremony and Vow Renewal Ceremony, the couple must book this package at least one week prior to the event date – but we prefer more time to allow for unlimited creativity so please contact us as soon as you are ready!

Yes, I will go to any location of your choosing. Our local service area includes: Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Muskingum and Perry counties. If you are outside our local services area please contact us to discuss details.

Yes, I help my couples create unique ceremonies that reflect their feelings on love and marriage. Please refer to How we work

Of course and I am happy to assist the bride and groom separately if needed

Always and Forever Ceremonies performs the following types of ceremonies:

Full Wedding Ceremonies

Elopement Ceremonies

Commitment Ceremonies

Vow Renewal Ceremonies

We will perform your ceremony at your venue of choice within our local service area based on fees that apply for travel and ceremony packages. Our service area includes the following eight counties: Coshocton; Delaware; Fairfield; Franklin; Knox; Licking; Muskingum; and Perry. As well, we will perform ceremonies outside our service. Please contact us for a free quote.

Wedding ceremonies are developed by working one-on-one with Reverend Tonya Duncan via phone, email and face-to-face consultations.  She will provide an outline for a typical ceremony as well as many samples that are appropriate for each section within the ceremony.  Together, a special ceremony is composed that will reflect the feelings of the couple.  In general, to create your personalized wedding ceremony, we provide you with the following:

1. An outline of what “typically” is included in a wedding. Example ceremony format.  
2. Several examples for each of the sections in the outline. 
3. You review and choose options for each section.  You could also be inspired by one of the examples and choose to create your own wording in any of the sections.
4. Once all the areas of the outline have been addressed, Always and Forever Ceremonies, LLC compiles a full draft version of the ceremony.  Sometimes wording is added to ensure the ceremony flows in a logical manner. 
5. You review the draft to ensure you like the additions.  We will work together until the ceremony is written exactly like you want for a truly unique and personable wedding ceremony

Our mission is to help you create a unique and special ceremony that is personalized to you, the bride and groom. We help you personalize your wedding by providing you with example wedding ceremonies as well as offer you several ceremony enhancements to choose from that can be incorporated into your ceremony.

Yes, I do have a list or readings available to help with ideas but any reading is welcome since the ceremony is for and about the couple not me. Also, please refer to our ceremony enhancements for ideas to make your ceremony truly unique.

No, I do not. I feel that couples have the right to make the decision to wed without my opinion being included. If I am asked I can always share my thoughts but never require my clients to consider my opinion.

Civil ceremonies will have no prayers or religious additions to the service. A couple choosing a civil service may elect to have a favorite poem read.

Ceremony Enhancements are mini ceremonies within your wedding ceremony. They are a wonderful way to express your love together and emphasize a specific point that is important to you as a couple.

There is not an additional charge to include any of the Ceremony Enhancements if you have selected The Full Wedding Package, The Vow Renewal Package, or The Commitment Ceremony Package.  And, many couples include more than one Enhancement. However, if you have selected the Elopement Package, the Ceremony Enhancements can be added for an additional $25 each.

Yes, I can help ensure your bridal party all knows their roles. I always encourage rehearsals if the ceremony includes children. A rehearsal is a good idea anytime more than just the couple is participating in the ceremony. 

Although most people understand in general what is expected of them during your ceremony some of the specific details about your processional and recessional could get confusing.  Rehearsals are also beneficial if you decide to include certain Ceremony Enhancements.  It is very helpful to all participants to discuss the order of the events in those unique ceremonies. If you wish to include children in your ceremony, a rehearsal could really help them out too.  They may take comfort in knowing and practicing their exact role in your special day.

Always and Forever Ceremonies charges the following for a wedding rehearsal:

Licking County: $50.00

Local Service Area: $75.00

Our local service area includes anywhere in Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Knox, Muskingum, and Perry counties

 

There is only a one time $50 deposit. If you elect to include a rehearsal with your wedding package only the initial deposit to reserve the ceremony date is required.