You Don’t Want a Large Gathering, But You Still Want to Get Married?



Do you want to get married, but you don’t want a large gathering for your wedding ceremony? I understand! It’s expensive and some couples are just simply uncomfortable standing in front of a lot of people professing the intimacy of their commitment to each other. You can still get married by having a heartfelt wedding ceremony that reflects your love for the same price as an impersonal one at City Hall. Elopements can be very beautiful and truly reflect the love that you share for one another. I can help you do this.

Let’s get you married your way! We can meet at your home, the beach or forest. I also know of a very beautiful chapel in the Redwood Forest that is welcoming to people of all beliefs, is cross cultural and diversity friendly.

Your wedding ceremony can be as simple as having me ask you if you know you’re legally becoming a married couple, you say “I do” and I sign your marriage license. Voila - you’re married. Or, I can perform a beautiful pre-written ceremony before just the two of you, or with few guests.

You can always plan a big celebratory reception in the future when the time is right if this is what you desire! Some couples have a fun potluck picnic or bring in a Food Truck in a park! Others, have multiple small gatherings with friends and family over a nice meal while they share pictures of that special moment when they said, “I do”.

I can offer this service through May 2020 for $200.00 in the Santa Cruz area. Additional charges will apply to cover my travel outside of this area. Email or call me to chat!

Donna Gardner