CEREMONY AGREEMENT 

NOTE: Payment of the Non-Refundable Retainer or any Fees is an acceptance and Electronic Signature of the Ceremony Agreement. Please read this agreement before paying the Retainer Fee or any other Fees.

Terms and Conditions

This Ceremony Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made between A Journey Of Two Hearts (the “Company”) and the clients identified above (the “Clients”) regarding the Clients’ wedding or commitment ceremony as scheduled and agreed in our e-mail correspondence (“the Ceremony”). 

Services: The Company shall render the services described above (the “Services”) on the date stated above for Clients by providing an officiant (“the Officiant”) to perform the Client’s Ceremony at the pre-determined time and location in the above-described manner. Payment. A non-refundable retainer fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($200.00) is required to book services. 

Retainer: A non-refundable retainer fee is required to book the company's services. No dates will be held until the fee is paid and this Agreement has been signed.

The remaining balance is due before the beginning of the Ceremony. The officiant is not required to begin the Ceremony unless the remaining balance has been paid.

Marriage License: Conducting a wedding ceremony without a Valid Marriage License is illegal. The Couple agrees to provide the Officiant with a Valid Marriage License before the start of the ceremony. In the case of Vow Renewals, the couple will give the Officiant a Valid Marriage Certificate before the start of the ceremony. The couple understands and agrees that failing to provide these legal documents will cancel the ceremony. Clients understand and agree that Father Geoff will sign their marriage license as a Minister of the Universal Life Church and that their marriage will not be recorded as a sacramental marriage in the Roman Catholic Church.

Gratuity: Offered to the Officiant is optional and left to the Client's discretion, but it is greatly appreciated. 

Schedule and Overtime: By signing this Agreement and booking the specific Services for their Ceremony, Clients agree that the Ceremony shall begin at the specified time. The Officiant must be able to start the Ceremony at the scheduled time to stay on schedule for other scheduled weddings and events. Clients understand that they may be charged twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per every fifteen (15) minutes that the Officiant has to wait to start the Ceremony past the scheduled time, and the Officiant shall not be required to stay any longer than thirty (30) minutes past the scheduled start time. It is entirely within the Officiant’s discretion whether to stay longer than thirty (30) minutes past the scheduled start time if the Ceremony has not begun. If Clients have given their guests an “invitation time” but intend to start the Ceremony later than the invitation time, the actual Start Time of the Wedding Ceremony must be disclosed to the Company before booking the Company’s Services.

Schedule and location changes made after booking may incur additional charges for time and travel expenses, as specified above in the Fees for the various Counties. A change in location may cause the Company to cancel services due to a prior commitment. Should the Client want or need to change the date of the Ceremony, the $200.00 retainer fee will be transferable to another date if their selected future date is available. And if the Company is notified at least seven (7) days prior to the original Ceremony date. If notice is given less than fourteen (14) days prior to the original Ceremony date, the Clients may be responsible for the full fee for the Services, as well as an additional fee for Services on the rescheduled Ceremony date.

Cancellation: If the Clients cancel the Ceremony or decide that they do not require the Services of the Company, notice must be given at least fourteen (14) days prior to the original Ceremony date, and the $200.00 retainer fee shall be non-refundable. If notice of Cancellation of the Services is given at least fourteen (14) days prior to the original Ceremony date and the Clients have already paid in full for the Services, the balance of the fee for the Services after deducting the $200.00 retainer fee will be returned to Clients. If notice is given less than fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled ceremony date, the clients shall be responsible for paying the full fee for the services. In the highly unlikely event that the Company must cancel this Agreement for Services, the Clients shall be refunded the full fee paid for the Services.

Specific Officiant: In the event of an emergency or unexpected circumstances preventing a specific Officiant booked by Clients from performing his Services at the Ceremony, the Company shall be allowed to provide a replacement Officiant if necessary, with Clients’ prior approval whenever reasonably possible.

Safety: A safe environment must be provided for the Company’s Officiants. Clients are responsible for restraining all pets from the Ceremony area, and the Officiant is not to interact with any pets unless approved in advance. Drunken and unruly bridal party members and guests must be kept away from the Officiant. If at any time the Officiant feels unsafe or threatened in any manner, they shall leave the Ceremony location, regardless of whether the Services have been rendered in full, and Clients agree and understand that they will be responsible for payment in full of the fee under such circumstances, regardless of whether the Ceremony is completed.

Venue Restrictions: The Company and Officiant are not responsible for dealing with any venue restrictions, including but not limited to restrictions on open flames, sand, rice, or other toss items, and decorations such as rose petals and other floral and non-floral décor. They are also not responsible for any adverse impact on the Ceremony due to such restrictions.

Sound: The Company and Officiant are not responsible for any sound or music services, including amplification, for the Officiant, Clients, readers, and musicians. Clients must arrange such sound services separately with the venue or a third-party company.  

Limitation of Liability: Clients agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company’s liability for any claim, breach, or damage by reason of any act or omission shall be limited to repayment of sums paid by Clients only. Clients agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any claims for emotional distress, mental anguish, consequential damages, lost profit, loss of enjoyment, lost revenues, replacement costs, compensatory damages, and/or punitive damages, whether or not foreseeable and/or arising from any negligent act or omission on the part of any person. 

Indemnity: Clients agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its employees, agents, independent contractors, officers, directors, members, and/or managers for any injury, property damage, liability, claim, or other cause of action arising out of or related to the actions of Clients or Clients’ guests. Force Majeure. No party to this Agreement shall be liable in damages or have the right to terminate this Agreement for any delay or default in performing hereunder if such delay or default is caused by conditions beyond its control, including, but not limited to, acts of God (such as natural disasters), fire, Government restrictions (including the denial or cancellation of any export or other necessary license), wars, insurrections and/or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the party whose performance is affected.

Image Release: Clients agree that the Company may use any images and stories from the Ceremony to promote the Company, including advertising and display on websites or blogs, unless otherwise stated by the Client. Clients waive any right to payment, royalties, or any other consideration for the use of the images or stories.

Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising under or in any way related to this Agreement in excess of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500.00) (or the then-applicable California Small Claims Court maximum) shall be submitted to binding arbitration by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the Association’s commercial rules then in effect, following the unsuccessful resolution of the dispute or claim by mediation. The parties shall select a single arbitrator, and the arbitration shall take place in Los Angeles County, California. The arbitrator’s decision shall be binding on the parties, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Any party prevailing in any arbitration to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement or regarding a breach of this Agreement or any other dispute between the parties shall be entitled to receive reasonable attorneys’ fees, in addition to all other relief to which such party may be entitled. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, whether oral or written, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. Governing Law. The validity, construction, and enforceability of this Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California.Signature. 

This Agreement may be signed electronically: Clients understand the terms and conditions and agree to be bound. Placing the retainer fee or payment of any other fees signifies that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions set forth and will serve as a written contract between you and “A Journey Of Two Hearts.” If you disagree with any or all of the terms and conditions, please contact “A Journey Of Two Hearts” before placing the retainer fee.