Contract template · Officiants & Celebrants

Wedding officiant contract template

An officiant agreement covering the retainer, cancellation, the ceremony draft and review round, and who handles the marriage license.

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Sample wording to get you started. It is not legal advice. Have a lawyer review it before you send it to clients.

Service Agreement

  1. Parties

    This agreement is between [Your business] and [Client name], dated [Date].

  2. Services

    [Your business] will provide the wedding ceremony officiating described in your proposal or invoice.

  3. Fees and payment

    Your date is reserved once this agreement is signed and the deposit is paid. The remaining balance is due as shown on your invoice.

  4. Rescheduling and cancellation

    The deposit is non-refundable. If you need to reschedule, let us know as soon as possible and we will do our best to find a new date.

    Initial to confirm you read the cancellation terms: [Client initials]

  5. Ceremony script

    We will send a ceremony draft for your review at least 3 weeks before the wedding and include one round of changes. The final script belongs to you to keep and share.

  6. Marriage license

    You are responsible for getting a valid marriage license and bringing it on the day. We will sign and return it as the law requires. We cannot perform a legal ceremony without a valid license.

  7. Signature

    [ ] I have read and agree to this agreement.

Questions

Is this contract legal advice?

No. It is sample wording based on common practice in the trade. Have a lawyer in your state or country review it before you send it to clients.

Can clients sign it online?

Yes. In Semuko, clients sign in the browser, initial the cancellation terms and tick the agreement box. Your business name, the client name and the date fill in for you.

Is this template free?

Yes. You can read and copy the full template on this page without an account. To send it to clients from Semuko, start a free trial. No credit card is needed.

Can I change the wording?

Yes. Every template is a starting point. In Semuko you can edit the text, rename it and save your own version for future clients.