Rev. Rick Durham Officiant Packages

Reverend Rick Durham has conducted over one thousand ceremonies throughout the USA and overseas. As an ordained minister he will conduct non-denominational Christian ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, inter-faith, LGBT, and non-traditional weddings. Well known for his Waterfall Weddings, Rick is also available for unique, adventure-based weddings. Ask for details!

Premium Officiant Package: $395*

Rick’s most popular package!

Includes guidance on how and where to obtain your marriage license. After the wedding Rev. Rick will assist in having your license filed with the court to make it a legal marriage.

Includes access to Rick’s Online Ceremony Builder where you can customize your ceremony! You will help create a charismatic ceremony that will make your guests say, “That was the best wedding I have ever seen!”

Elite Ceremony: $595

For couples seeking a totally unique-custom ceremony that captures the true essence of their marriage. Or, for couples who elect to write their own script from scratch and not rely soley on Rick’s Online Ceremony builder.

This package includes an in-depth questionnaire, telephone consultations, and a personal interview with Rev. Rick where we will learn “your story”. You provide important details about your background, how you met, your families, and your future dreams together. Rick will understand who you are, and why you are getting married. Rev. Rick will then customize your wedding into a one-of-a-kind, heart touching ceremony.

Cavender Castle Special Elopement #1: $495 every day of the year (by appointment)

Rick is the owner of Cavender Castle, a full service wedding venue in Dahlonega, GA.

Rev. Rick’s Cavender Castle Gazebo Ceremony Site is available to his couples to use for their wedding!

If you do not already have a ceremony location selected consider having your elopement at The Castle at special rate of $495. You will have use of The Castle’s dressing rooms and your choice of four unique ceremony sites. You also get access to Rick’s Online Ceremony Builder. Only valid for weddings consisting of the couple, and four guests.

Destination Officiant Package: (Please Call)

Let Rick perform your legal ceremony in the USA, then he will travel to your Destination Wedding location to repeat your ceremony at an international site of your choosing. A great choice if you want to avoid the language barriers and legal hassles of getting married in a foreign land. Call 706-654-6268 for details & prices.

Rehearsal Upgrade $100*

Although seldom needed, Rick can attend your rehearsal for an additional $100.

Adventure Officiant Upgrade: $200*

Thinking about an adventure based ceremony at a remote location? Locations such as Preacher’s Rock? Dukes Creek Waterfall? Clouland Canyon? DeSoto Falls? Scenic Overlook at Ft. Mountain State Park? A special “off the beaten path” location? Rev. Rick has you covered!

Although a senior citizen, Rev. Rick stays in shape by hiking and doing long distance endurance bicycle rides! He is one of the very few wedding officiants who is willing make the strenuous hike to remote, adventure type locations.

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Adventure “Essentials” Wedding Package: $1995

Rev. Rick is the owner of For Always Photos, a premier wedding photography company in North Georgia. He has also traveled throughout the country doing landscape photography for over forty years!

Finding a professional photographer willing to haul their gear on a long hike to a remote location is a challenge. It’s not for everyone!

However, in addition to being a world class officiant, Rick can apply his considerable photography skills to create a very special “Adventure Wedding”.

This includes:

Rev. Rick as your officiant. Using his Online Ceremony Builder you will create a custom ceremony that fits your wedding nees like a glove!
Rick will haul his professional photography gear to your Adventure Wedding location. Along the way he will capture your journey to your Adventure Wedding location including special poses at key spots along the way!
After the ceremony Rev. Rick will shoot a variety of photos of the couple (and any guests) at the ceremony location.
Througout the session Rick will shoot hundreds of images to capture the unique aspect of your Adventure Wedding. He will deliver at least 100 of the best edited, digital images to an online gallery that stays in the cloud for ten years. You can share these images on social media and make your own prints!

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Ceremony Sound Upgrade: $100*

Want your guests to hear your vows? Thinking about how to play music during your ceremony? This upgrade includes a professional sound system, access to our huge library of ceremony music, and a wireless lapel microphone so your vows are heard by all. Ask for details!

Need a Photographer? Call for pricing!

Do you also need a professional photographer? Rick’s wife Cyndi, and daughter Delaney are both professional wedding planners and photographers. They often work weddings with Rev. Rick where he conducts the ceremony and they take photos. This is especially popular with Elopements and Small-Intimate Weddings where hiring an photographer is not always cost effective. Ask for details!

Ask about photography packages available through Rev. Rick!

To see examples of their work at https://foralwaysphotos.com

*Note: Prices are for weddings within 60 miles of Dahlonega, GA.

Call for custom quote if wedding is out of this area.

Sounds great!

“So, how do we book Rev. Rick?”

It’s easy!

The first step is to give Rick a call at 706-654-6268. He will answer all your questions and take your reservation.

Officiant Packages require a 50% deposit at time of booking. You can call to book your wedding over the phone using a credit/debit card. Or, we can email you an online invoice. We also accept cash and checks for your deposit.

You will have 72 hours after you book your wedding to change your mind and get a full refund of your deposit. After this 72 hour waiting period your deposit becomes non-refundable should you cancel your wedding for any reason.