Fees

LOVENOTES FEES:

LoveNotes fees are all-inclusive.
Never an extra fee for personalizing your ceremony with a tradition, ritual or custom
(e.g., unity candle, sand blessing, wine ceremony).
Never an extra fee for adding a reading, blessing or any other element you wish to include.
LoveNotes fees include communicating with officiant as often as you need to feel comfortable.
LoveNotes fees include customizing your ceremony in order to tell your love story as you wish.

It’s your wedding. We want it to reflect your wishes without breaking your wallet!

Retainer Fee to LoveNotes. Balance Payment to assigned Knot Tyer.

Note: Please make sure to check your chosen officiant’s availability BEFORE you submit the contract and deposit.

Click links below for pricing and payment information.

Please fill out the form and pay the retainer fee:

Wedding Contract/Retainer Fee (Marty Younkin, CEO)

Wedding Contract/Retainer Fee (All Other Officiants)

 

To book Rev. Marty Younkin, Executive Director of LoveNotes—DFW Clergy Services and The Knot Tyers, see fees below:

 REV. MARTY YOUNKIN’S WEDDING FEES
$450 Wedding Ceremony$125 Wedding Rehearsal
 DISTRIBUTION OF FEES
$450 Wedding Ceremony $575 Ceremony and Rehearsal
$125 Deposit to LoveNotes $150 Deposit to LoveNotes
$325 Balance to Officiant $425 Balance to Officiant
THE KNOT TYERS ELOPEMENT/PRIVATE WEDDING FEES*
$300 Wedding Ceremony$100 Wedding Rehearsal
 DISTRIBUTION OF FEES
$300 Elopement Ceremony $400 Ceremony and Rehearsal
$100 Deposit to LoveNotes $125 Deposit to LoveNotes
$200 Balance to Officiant $275 Balance to Officiant

* An ELOPEMENT or PRIVATE WEDDING consists of ceremonies with couple only or up to 12 guests.
* Trip Fee applies for Rehearsals and Ceremonies outside Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant Counties. Depending on distance, trip fees may range from $50-$150 or more.

To book a Knot Tyer, see fees below:

 THE KNOT TYERS WEDDING FEES
$350 Wedding Ceremony$125 Wedding Rehearsal
 DISTRIBUTION OF Fees
$350 Wedding Ceremony $475 Ceremony and Rehearsal
$125 Deposit to LoveNotes $150 Deposit to LoveNotes
$225 Balance to Officiant $325 Balance to Officiant
THE KNOT TYERS ELOPEMENT/PRIVATE WEDDING FEES*
$300 Wedding Ceremony$100 Wedding Rehearsal
 DISTRIBUTION OF FEES
$300 Elopement Ceremony $400 Ceremony and Rehearsal
$100 Deposit to LoveNotes $125 Deposit to LoveNotes
$200 Balance to Officiant $275 Balance to Officiant

Wedding Contract/Retainer Fee

* An ELOPEMENT or PRIVATE WEDDING consists of ceremonies with couple only or up to 12 guests.
* Trip Fee applies for Rehearsals and Ceremonies outside Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant Counties. Depending on distance, trip fees may range from $50-$150 or more.

 THE KNOT TYERS HOLIDAY FEES

A fee of $50 will be added for both weddings and rehearsals
that fall on the following holidays and holiday weekends:

New Year’s Eve Memorial Day
New Year’s Day 4th of July
Valentine’s Day Labor Day
Easter Thanksgiving
Mother’s Day Christmas Eve
Father’s Day Christmas Day

Holiday Weddings—Additional $50
Holiday Rehearsals—Additional $50

Example: If Rehearsal and Wedding are on Thanksgiving weekend, an additional $50 fee for the Rehearsal and an additional $50 fee for the Wedding will be added.
The total fee for your Holiday Wedding and Rehearsal would be as follows:
$475 Non-Holiday Wedding and Rehearsal
$50 additional fee for Holiday Rehearsal
$50 additional fee for Holiday Wedding

$575 Holiday Wedding and Rehearsal


* Trip Fee applies for Rehearsals and Ceremonies outside Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant Counties. Depending on distance, trip fees may range from $50-$150 or more.

Discounts for wedding services only are given to all active military personnel, police and firefighters as our way of saying thank you for serving our country.

THE KNOT TYERS MILITARY/Police/Firefighter DISCOUNT FEES
$275 Wedding Ceremony$75 Wedding Rehearsal
 DISTRIBUTION OF FEES
$275 Wedding Ceremony $350 Ceremony and Rehearsal
$75 Deposit to LoveNotes $100 Deposit to LoveNotes
$200 Balance to Officiant $250 Balance to Officiant
MILITARY/Police/Firefighter DISCOUNT SAVES YOU
$75 Wedding Ceremony$125 Ceremony and Rehearsal


* Trip Fee applies for Rehearsals and Ceremonies outside Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant Counties. Depending on distance, trip fees may range from $50-$150 or more.

OTHER SERVICES FEES
Vow Renewal Ceremony $300
Vow Renewal Ceremony & Rehearsal $400
Quinceañera  $350
Baptism (Adult)                                                $250
Children’s Ceremony (Christening, Baby Dedication, Naming)  $250
Funeral/Memorial/Graveside Service                      $150-$250
Counseling/Marriage Coaching Varies

*Trip Fee applies for Rehearsals and Ceremonies outside Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant Counties. Depending on distance, trip fees may range from $50-$150 or more.

Please select the appropriate form, fill it out, and pay the appropriate fee (if applicable):

LOVENOTES~THE KNOT TYERS WEDDING PACKAGE

LoveNotes~The Knot Tyers Wedding Package includes:
Minister/Officiant to conduct a wedding ceremony at your location
Officiant arrives early to provide direction and to coordinate pre-ceremony details
Officiant performs ceremony according to your wishes and your worksheets
Backup Officiant provided (when available) in case of emergency

Officiant to attend/direct the rehearsal
(Rehearsal is optional for an additional fee)

Officiant can attend and direct your entire rehearsal or…
Officiant can direct only his/her part if there is a professional wedding coordinator present

Consultation

Officiant will meet with you to listen and learn about your wedding ceremony vision
Then, with the help of LoveNotes wedding ceremony planner book, together we will design your ceremony step by step, one that reflects your wishes and tells your love story

A Wedding Ceremony to Remember~Perfect Words for the Perfect Wedding
by Rev. Marty Younkin

Our gift to you! #1 best-seller online wedding ceremony planner to help you create your own unique personalized ceremony from entrance to exit. Choice of ceremonies, vows, readings, blessings, traditions, and special touches. Diagrams and worksheets also organize your rehearsal and ceremony

Paperwork Completion

Officiant assembles your custom-tailored ceremony from worksheets
Officiant makes diagrams of rehearsal formations from worksheets to conduct your rehearsal
Officiant fills out, signs, and files the Marriage License

Communication

Unlimited phone calls, emails, texts—any necessary communication pertaining to the wedding with all involved

Preparation/Practice Time

Officiant prepares for and practices your ceremony to make it eloquent and personal
Officiant familiarizes himself with all the ceremony and rehearsal details in order to conduct your wedding your way

Travel Time/Expenses

To and from consultations, rehearsals, and wedding ceremonies within these counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant
Trip fees may be assessed outside these counties

Average Wedding Costs
what’s Optional VS. WHAT'S Required

Venue $5,000 – $20,000 (Optional)
Planner $1,500 – $8,000 (Optional) 
Flowers $1,000 – $10,000 (Optional) 
Photography $850 – $15,000 (Optional)
Musicians/DJ $300 – $3000 (Optional)
Cake $500 – $3,500 (Optional)
Catering $30 – $100 per person (Optional)
Officiant $Priceless 😉 (REQUIRED!)

The Fine Print

LoveNotes fees are all-inclusive. No additional fees for:

  • traditions, rituals, and customs (e.g., unity candle, sand blending, rose presentation, family medallion, blessing stones, or any other symbolic ceremony.)
    Unlimited ceremony options!
  • personalizing your ceremony—it’s your love story!
  • travel/mileage to weddings, rehearsals or consultations within the DFW metroplex, which includes Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall and Tarrant counties. (Trip fees apply only outside these DFW metro areas.)
  • emails, phone calls, texts, consultations—Unlimited for your convenience.