Imperial
Cerem nies
MARRIAGE Officiant Service
Marriage officiating services for your special day
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About
Imperial Ceremonies is a marriage officiating service provider. Our services cater to more smaller ceremonies of couples. Regardless, our mission is to make our couple’s day special just as they intended, to the best of our ability. We serve to help bring your ceremony vision to life with our officiating services. We are headed by a non-religious certified ordained ministress officiant who has great regard for many religions, cultures and customs.
Ordained By

Meet your marriage officiant, Crystal Slaughter. I received my ordination through American Marriage Ministries church with a current status of good standing and with a non-religious personal background. I am a highly empathic woman who has great esteem for the precious cycles of life and all that they entail - one of which includes the milestone when two people make the decision to become an intimate one unit. I enjoy seeing couples sharing their lives and happy together doing so. It also excites me in anticipation to see how a couple’s ceremony will turn out. I may even become a bit emotionally entangled in the moment when we are all standing together solemnizing your union.
With my personalized approach, integrity, regard for people’s beliefs and values, and openness to many cultures and traditions, you and I will collaborate as a mutually respectful team to help bring to fruition a memorable matrimonial occasion for you, tailoring your special day to your desires to the best of my ability.
It is my honor to be invited to be a part of the magic of your special day. Whether you desire the most simple or a more involved ceremony, I see them as all equally precious moments in your life. Come on and let’s celebrate your unique love story!
*Please be aware that I am non-religious which may cause some of my services to be limited in providing exactly what you may desire.
Your Officiant
Crystal Slaughter
Ordained Marriage Officiant
Services Offered

Marriage License Signing/Processing
$75
This option is for those who want to focus on only legalizing their union in one of the most basic of ways. You will receive a brief and basic solemnizizing and signing session with officiant that meets the requirements to finalize the legal marriage process. Some couples may or may not choose to have a larger wedding ceremony/celebration on a future date. Ring exchange not included but can be added for additional cost.
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*Costs paid are refundable in cases of officiant error
Services Offered

Online Marriage Ceremony Mail-in Signing/Processing
$50
This option is for those who want to focus on only legalizing their union in one of the most basic of ways. You will receive a brief and basic solemnizing ceremony session with officiant and signing of license that meets the requirements to finalize the legal marriage process. Some couples may or may not choose to have a larger wedding ceremony/celebration on a future date. Ring exchange not included but can be added for additional cost.
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*Costs paid are refundable in cases of officiant error
Services Offered

Privé Suprême or Exclusif Réserve
Starting at $99 (travel and other circumstances may increase price)
Our Privé Suprême option is typically for the very private and intimate ceremonies that usually consists of the couple only that is not announced to anyone they know, though not always. Some couples choose to do this style of ceremony first then later arrange a larger event. Invite up to 10 guests or upgrade to Exclusif Réserve and invite up to 50 guests for additional $25. We can meet you at many locations indoors and outdoors as long as it is mutually agreed upon with officiant. Outdoors ceremonies additional $25 fee. Marriage license signing and return free for Harrison County, MS marriage licenses and $30 mail-in fee for all other counties, if officiant returns license. Book up to 3 months in advance. You may choose to include ring exchange and/or vows or not include those elements and choose your own desired alternative. Vows may be written and read by couple for free or officiant provides basic vows for additional $8, ring exchange statements for $8. Religious, unity ritual, or cultural/tradition elements may be suggested and we will discuss whether it may be something we can work with or not and any additional pricing for such. We will try to accommodate custom requests as best we can however we cannot guarantee that all requests will be able to be accommodated. Couple responsible for any decor/props, and any necessary ritual supplies. In-person rehearsal may or may not be necessary but can be requested for an additional $40. Travel fees of $1.00 per mile if over 20 miles. If location is over 1 hour away, lodging/hotel expenses must be compensated. Other expense fees may be included depending on circumstances of your specific ceremony plan. Non-refundable reservation fee of 25% to book service. Balance due before travel to ceremony location. Add love story writing and reading by officiant for additional $30.
Services Offered

“Tighten The Knot” Vow Renewal
Starting at $89 (travel and other circumstances may increase price)
Vow renewals are a great way to reaffirm and celebrate your continued commitment to your union with each other long after you have made it official. You may wish to read your original vows again or even share new ones. Small and intimate, it can be just the two of you or for up to 50 guests with base price. 51-80 guests for additional $25. Book up to 3 months in advance. We can meet you at many locations indoors and outdoors as long as it is mutually agreed upon with officiant. Outdoors ceremonies additional $25. You may choose to include ring exchange and/or vows or not include those elements and choose your own desired alternative. Vows may be created and read by couple for free or officiant provides basic vows for additional $8, ring exchange statements for $8. Religious, unity ritual, or cultural/tradition elements may be suggested and we will discuss whether it may be something we can work with or not and any additional pricing for such. We will try to accommodate custom requests as best we can however we cannot guarantee that all requests will be able to be accommodated. Couple responsible for any decor/props, and any necessary ritual supplies. Add love story writing and reading by officiant for additional $30. In-person rehearsal may or may not be necessary but can be requested for an additional $40. Travel fees of $1.00 per mile over 20 miles. If location is over 1 hour away, lodging/hotel expenses must be compensated. Other expense fees may be included depending on circumstances of your specific ceremony plan. Non-refundable reservation fee of 25% to book service. Balance due before travel to ceremony location.
Services Offered

Commitment Ceremony
Starting at $89 (travel and other circumstances may increase price)
This option is for the couple who may have chosen not to legalize their union but yet still wish to have a just as meaningful ceremony that honors and validates their special relationship. For up to 50 guests. We can meet you at many locations indoors and outdoors as long as it is mutually agreed upon with officiant. Outdoors ceremonies additional $25. Book up to 3 months in advance. We will also work in collaboration with your planner to make your special day come together. You may choose to include ring exchange and/or vows or not include those elements and choose your own desired alternative. Vows may be created and read by couple for free or officiant provides basic vows for additional $8, ring exchange statements for $8. Religious, unity ritual, or cultural/tradition elements may be suggested and we will discuss whether it may be something we can work with or not and any additional pricing for such. We will try to accommodate custom requests as best we can however we cannot guarantee that all requests will be able to be accommodated. Couple responsible for any decor/props, and any necessary ritual supplies. If location is over 1 hour away, lodging/hotel expenses must be compensated. Travel fees of $1.00 per mile over 20 miles. Other expense fees may be included depending on circumstances of your specific ceremony plan. In-person rehearsal may or may not be necessary but can be requested for an additional $40. Add love story writing and reading by officiant for additional $30. Non-refundable reservation fee of 25% to book service. Balance due before travel to ceremony location.
Services Offered

La Petite Wedding Ceremony
Starting at $199 (travel and other circumstances may increase price)
This option is for couples who wish to have a more involved yet still small ceremony to dignify and celebrate their union. This option caters to guest counts of between 50-100. We can meet you at many locations indoors and outdoors as long as it is mutually agreed upon with officiant. Outdoors ceremonies additional $25. Book up to 3 months in advance. We will work in collaboration with your wedding planner and/or other coordinators to make your special day come together as you desire. Marriage license signing and return free for Harrison County, MS marriage licenses and $30 mail-in fee for all other counties, if officiant returns license. You may choose to do ring exchange and/or vows or not include those elements or choose your own alternative. Vows may be created and read by couple for free or officiant provides basic vows for additional $8, ring exchange statements for $8. Religious, unity ritual, or cultural/tradition elements may be suggested and we will discuss whether it may be something we can work with or not and any additional pricing for such. We will try to accommodate custom requests as best we can however we cannot guarantee that all requests will be able to be accommodated. Couple responsible for any decor/props, and any necessary ritual supplies. Invitation of officiant to attend in-person rehearsal is strongly recommended and highly preferred. If location is over 1 hour away, lodging/hotel expenses must be compensated. Travel fees of $1.00 per mile over 20 miles from our location. Other expense fees may be included depending on circumstances of your specific ceremony plan. Add love story writing and reading by officiant for additional $30. Non-refundable reservation fee of 25% to book service. Balance due before travel to ceremony location.
THE PROCESS
Some things to consider
It is highly recommended to gather and have ready ideas of how you would like your ceremony to be before reaching out to Imperial Ceremonies for your officiating needs. What is your vision? What are some details? This greatly helps not only the couple but also the officiant save time and make our planning process go much smoother. Get any ideas from sources such as websites or social media platforms or your friends, family, or planner.
Due to the officiant being non-religious and also may have limited knowledge of various religious and cultural customs, requests of those elements that require officiant’s participation in some capacity may require your assistance such as providing specific terms, actions, etc. Additionally, some requests may not be able to be accommodated by officiant at all or may need to be assigned to someone else of your choosing. If there's a challenge or limitation that falls beyond my expertise, I will be transparent and inform my couple of such.
Please know that we provide marriage officiant services only. We do not offer event planning services nor do we arrange and host rehearsals however, we do work with event planners/coordinators in the planning process. Essentially, our responsibilities are to create ceremony script/plan, conduct your ceremony, sign the marriage license, and turn it in to the proper authority.
With our pricing, we do not allow negotiation for our base prices and kindly ask that you do not attempt to do such.
To cancel or reschedule any service, please contact us up until 24 hours before your scheduled ceremony date.

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