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The Marriage Mate - Wedding Officiant

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Frequently Asked Questions

I want to book you for our ceremony. What is the next step?

You can contact me by phone or text at 1-360-332-9439 or e-mail. I will ask you a few basic questions about the type of ceremony you'd like and suggest that we meet to discuss your wedding plans. During our conversation, I will explain the different parts of the ceremony and answer any questions you may have. 

Will I meet you in person before the ceremony?

 In almost all cases, I will meet personally with you to discuss your wishes for the ceremony. In case of distance and convenience issues, everything would then be handled via phone and/or the Internet. All meetings are handled personally by Officiant Brooke Bakogeorge, who will be officiating at your ceremony. 

Do you require pre-wedding counseling?

 No. Counseling is not required as both of you are adults and your choice to get married is strictly your own. However, I will gladly talk with you about any concerns or issues regarding the wedding you may have. 

Is there a reservation/booking fee?

 In almost all cases a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required in advance by cash/check/Venmo/Zelle made payable to The Marriage Mate. Receipts issued at request. 

Will you do out of town weddings?

 Yes. Depending on your package choice, there may be a mileage charge. Any wedding over 3 hours from my residence will require an overnight hotel stay, which will be added to the cost of the wedding package. 

At what type of locations will you perform weddings?

 I will perform ceremonies in reception halls, churches, in parks or lake fronts, restaurants, outdoors, on boats, at the beach, at private residences - wherever you like! Just be certain that you have acquired any necessary permits beforehand. If you require my presence for longer than an hour ceremony - for example, an afternoon on the lake on a boat - add $50.00 per hour for my time. 

Can we write our own vows?

 Definitely! ... Personalizing a ceremony can make it truly rich and meaningful. I am available for help and inspiration if the need should arise. 

What do you wear during the ceremony?

 Typically, I wear a black suit/dress. I can also wear matching attire if that is your request or any costume/themed clothing of your choice provided, and/or funded by you. 

We want a non-religious wedding - will you do that?

It is your ceremony, and I will do it YOUR way. Except for a couple of legal restrictions, you have the ultimate say over how your ceremony is to be conducted.  What matters is that I serve you in a manner that brings joy to your day. I will help you to bring your own spiritual experience to the ceremony. 

How do we work together to create our ceremony?

 During our first contact, I will ask a few basic questions. I will then arrange a meeting with you. At this meeting, I usually start with a few questions designed to give me an idea of your wishes for your ceremony and any particulars. For weddings, I learn about your relationship, how you met, what made you fall in love, etc. Between those questions and and the initial phone conversation or meeting, I get a sense of who you are, as individuals and as a couple and we begin the process of customizing your ceremony. If I custom-create the ceremony for you, you will always have the opportunity to look over the ceremony text and make any changes. You will usually receive a rough draft of the ceremony within a few weeks of your wedding.

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  Marriage License Fee Increase

Effective July 27, the fee to apply for a marriage license in King County will rise to $169.

Fees are set in state law. The Legislature enacted this increase during the 2025 session.