Frequently asked questions about
hiring a wedding officiant in Memphis and the Mid-South.
Wedding officiant pricing in the Mid-South varies depending on the type of ceremony, level of personalization, location, and services included. Simple ceremonies and elopements may start around $100–$150, while personalized wedding ceremonies typically range from $200–$500 or more. At Signature Cakes & Vows, wedding officiant services start at $120, with additional options available for couples who want a more personalized ceremony experience. Travel fees may apply for locations outside our standard service area. We believe your ceremony should feel as special as the rest of your wedding day without the premium price tag.
Yes. The person signing the license must be legally recognized by the state, such as an ordained minister or a Notary Public (in the State of TN). Signature · Cakes & Vows can solemnize weddings in TN, AR, and MS as an ordained minister through The AMM and as a Notary Public in TN.
Signature · Cakes & Vows welcomes all couples and is happy to officiate a variety of wedding ceremonies. Whether you are planning a traditional, non-religious, interfaith, intimate, or LGBTQIA+ wedding, your ceremony can be personalized to reflect your love, values, and relationship. As an ordained minister, Beth Coletta welcomes couples of all faith traditions as well as couples who prefer a civil or non-religious ceremony. Every couple deserves a ceremony that feels meaningful and uniquely their own.
Absolutely! Your ceremony can be held at the venue or location that is perfect for you whether it’s a traditional wedding venue, a favorite outdoor spot, or a place that holds special meaning for you as a couple. Signature · Cakes & Vows provides mobile wedding officiant services, so let’s plan your ceremony where you want it to be. Travel fees may apply depending on the location.
Definitely! With Signature · Cakes & Vows, every ceremony can be personalized to reflect you as a couple. All packages can be customized, and you decide how you want your ceremony to flow. Whether you want to keep things simple and intimate or include meaningful traditions, special readings, or other personal touches, you have the flexibility to create a ceremony that feels uniquely yours. After all, it’s YOUR DAY! Add-on fees may apply.
Yes! A wedding ceremony can be kept very short by including only the essential elements, such as the Declaration of Intent and Pronouncement. Signature · Cakes & Vows offers a simple, streamlined ceremony through our License Signing Only Package. Customization is available with all packages, so you can make your ceremony as simple or as personalized as you'd like. Additional fees may apply for certain customizations or add-on services.
The average travel area for a Memphis officiant is 100 miles. Signature · Cakes & Vows, based in Memphis, Tennessee, provides mobile wedding officiant services throughout the greater Memphis area and surrounding Mid-South communities in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Services are available in Memphis, Bartlett, Arlington, Cordova, Germantown, Collierville, Lakeland, Millington, Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, West Memphis, Marion, and surrounding areas. Weddings outside the regular service area may also be accommodated by arrangement. Travel fees may apply depending on the location.
Absolutely! There’s nothing more meaningful than the intimate and personal touch of vows written and shared by the couple themselves. Your vows are a beautiful opportunity to express, in your own words, the love and promises you’re making to one another.
A wedding officiant leads and conducts your wedding ceremony, guiding you through the Declaration of Intent, vows, ring exchange, and Pronouncement that makes your ceremony personal and meaningful. Services vary by officiant, but Signature · Cakes & Vows believes in taking as much stress as possible off the couple throughout the planning process. From check-ins and planning assistance to personally hand-delivering your completed marriage certificate to the County Clerk, care is taken to make the process as easy as possible. For couples planning an intimate ceremony, custom cakes are also available, making Signature · Cakes & Vows a convenient one-stop shop for your wedding ceremony and cake needs!