I have begun the long and stressful task of trying to find a minister on just four months notice. I really had no idea that men (or women) of God were so damn popular. And so damn expensive.
Our wedding coordinator, Erin, sent me a referral for a Reverend who will remain nameless. I will call him Rev. Moneybags. First off, it would have been nice if Erin sent me a website BEFORE I emailed the guy. If she had, I never would have emailed him in the first place. I had to hit Google to find the guy's website and I was less than happy with what I found.
Sure, his website is very nice and I am sure that he is the most kick ass minister in the entire world, I am not saying anything about the guy because I don't know him. But prices starting at $350 and then an extra $75 for the rehersal? Really?
I get that the wedding industry is out to make money. Out to make a lot of money. But if you are a minister, shouldn't there be some kind of rule that you shouldn't charge that much? What happened to a honoraium and a nice dinner? Hell, the minister was going to cost more than our wedding rings and that is just not right.
And of course, he is booked. Because someone out there is more than willing to fork over piles of cash for this guy. I can just imagine some Bridezilla on her pile of money, using a pitchfork to toss it from her wedding pile right into this guy's pockets.
Thank god that my future Mother-in-Law (MIL) was able to get me a website to find someone else to do the ceremony. At this point, with how close it is, I think we are going to end up with a clown and some confetti. (Speaking of, do you think since it IS in LA, Rip Taylor might be available? Is he ordained? If not, I will pay for his Universal Life Church certificate!)
