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Elope in St Louis - Frequently Asked Questions by Carolyn Burke
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What is your price?
The Simple Elopement Package is based on distance/location from my home office.
Average price between $180 to $325. 
The Deluxe Elopement Package includes officiant, flowers and a professional wedding photographer.
​Price starts at $750 and should be limited to 15 guests.
​I serve the St Louis Metro Area and travel up to one-hour from my home in Kirkwood.
Scroll to the bottom of this page to see all the towns and counties that I serve.

How many guests can I have? 
An elopement is very, very small - up to 10 guests is ideal.
You can have more guests, but it is considered an intimate wedding and involves more planning on your part.
You can have as many guests as you want with the Simple Elopement Package  
​Pop-up Weddings are very popular and I perform them often. 

Do we need witnesses to get married?
Due to the current federal government regulations, in most cases two witnesses are required.

How soon can I book an elopement?
Based on availability and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We must talk on the phone (314-669-4933) to check the date, time and location.
BOOKING SIMPLE ELOPEMENTS WITH 7-DAY ADVANCE NOTICE AND PAYMENT IS DUE UPFRONT
Click on these links for more resources.
Elope in Forest Park   |   Find A Venue for Your Elopement   |   How to Plan a Pop-Up Wedding

What if we don't have a location?
I have tons of resources, but I do not have my own location.
Here are a few ideas. I am happy to give you advice over the phone.
Elopement Locations  |  Pop Up or Off Beat  |  Pinterest Boards

What are the minimum requirements?
In Missouri, you must provide a Missouri Marriage License (issued from any MO county seat).
In Illinois, a Marriage License and a location in the same county as the license was issued.
The date, time, and location is finalized over the phone.
You can decide to have a LEGAL SIGNING ceremony where no vows are exchanged.

What happens once we get our Marriage License?
​Read this great article on my BLOG

Do you have images that I can look at?
Go to . . . Deluxe Elopement Couples  and  Happy Couples

Do you have any special deals or features?
If you come ANYWHERE in Kirkwood, MO the fee is $75.
Due to an increase in demand, payment must be made in advance and a 7-day advance notice is required.
See Elope in Kirkwood for more information.
I live in Kirkwood and can help you find a location such as a park or restaurant that will accommodate your style and capacity. 

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ASK ABOUT THE LICENSE SIGNING AT THE KIRKWOOD LIBRARY.
LAST MINUTE (2-7 DAY NOTICE) MONDAY - FRIDAY BETWEEN 10AM-2PM
Fee : $50 (based on availability)


​Can we write our own vows?
Absolutely!  Here are the vows I use in a repeat after me format.
[Name], today I take you in marriage.
To join and to share all that is to come.
Through the best and the worst, I will always be there.
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Is there a deposit to hold the date?  Do you have an agreement?
There is a retainer fee and a ceremony fee due BEFORE the event date.
You are required to fill out a Confirmation Form and I respond with an Email Confirmation.
The Email Confirmation is considered our agreement.
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What do you wear at the ceremony?
I usually wear a mask and a black pants outfit, but not a robe. I take off the mask when I perform the ceremony.

What happens if you become unavailable due to illness or conflict?
In the 15+ years of performing ceremonies, I have needed to find a substitute only a few times.
I provide a substitute to perform the same ceremony if the cancellation is last minute or you have the option to find someone else.

​**LIST OF HOLIDAYS
New Years Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Father's Day, Labor Day Weekend, Halloween, Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Eve.

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Missouri Officiant Services

St. Louis City : The Arch, Forest Park, Tower Grove Park, Piper Palm House, Magic Chef Mansion, Lemp Mansion,
Central West End, Soulard, Downtown, Lafayette Park, Bevo Mill

St. Louis County : Bee Tree Park, Laumeier Sculpture Park, Vlasis Park, Casinos, Creve Coeur Lake, Maryland Heights,
Webster Groves, Maplewood, Brentwood, Clayton

St. Charles County : Frontier Park, Ameristar Casino, Lake St. Louis, St. Peters, O'Fallon, Wentzville,
Quail Ridge Park, Cottleville, Defiance, Augusta, Dardenne Prairie

Jefferson County : Arnold, Festus, Barnhart, Cedar Hill, Crystal City, High Ridge, Dittmer, De Soto, Hillsboro,
Villa Antonio Winery, Imperial, Kimmswick, Pevely, Catawissa, Herculaneum, Byrnes Mill

Franklin County : Washington, Pacific, New Haven, Saint Clair, Villa Ridge, Gray Summit, 

Illinois Officiant Services
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t. Clair County: Fairview Heights, Belleville, Shiloh, Swansea, Freeburg, Dupo, Caseyville, Lebanon
Madison County: Alton, Godfrey, Granite City, Bethalto, Collinsville; Granite City, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Troy
Monroe County : Waterloo; Columbia; Maeystown
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