Embracing your lifestyle, national origin, gender expression, ability, culture, traditions and values.

Embracing Ceremony Officiates for You!

See Dan’s officiating style and customization in the first couple of minutes of this couple’s wedding video. Venue: El Monte Sagrado and Flowers by Elegante Florals.

From mountain trail to downtown swank to any New Mexico wedding location, I will be the Taos wedding officiant to make a difference at your wedding by…

listening to you, hearing you and fulfilling your wishes
incorporating my interfaith wedding minister flexibility
welcoming the inclusion of children and pets
being a Taos wedding officiant that pays attention to detail
embracing your beliefs from spiritual, religious, pagan to irreverent
rejoicing in the diversity of lifestyles
being immune to weather issues
lining up a picture-perfect processional
lending my calming influence to your pre-ceremony jitters

Choose Officiant Services from Four Levels

All prices include New Mexico sales tax of 7.5%

At all levels you receive a copy of your ceremony script

$195

Just Married Wedding Officiant Service

When you’re all set and are ready to tie the knot!

Just yourselves or a few witnesses
Planning: You’ve already selected a date, time and location in central Taos county. Choose a higher service level if you’d like a consultation or ceremony alterations
Ceremony: 15 minute spiritual, secular or interfaith marriage performed by a wedding minister
Location: Your choice in central Taos County only, from Ranchos de Taos to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. (For Taos Ski Valley, see Simple & Sweet officiating.)
Legal: License completion & filing
$195

$225

Simple & Sweet Wedding Officiant Service

For elopements and vow renewals when you’re seeking simple and stress-free

Up to 10 guests
Planning: Brief planning consultation by phone, Duo or Skype
Ceremony: 15 minute spiritual, secular or interfaith marriage performed by a wedding minister
Location: Your choice in central Taos County, including Taos Ski Valley. Pricing and availability outside central Taos County is quoted on an individual basis. See our Location Page for lots of ideas, both free and rentable.
Legal: License completion & filing
$225

$299

Tailored Wedding Officiant Service

Designed for intimate weddings that require a minimum of planning

Typically 25 or less guests
Planning: Phone, Duo or Skype meeting with Taos celebrant Dan Jones to answer logistics questions and for you to provide input so your ceremony is built to reflect your beliefs
Ceremony: 15 minute spiritual, secular or interfaith marriage reflecting your beliefs performed by a wedding minister
Location: Your choice in Taos County (Abiquiu, Ojo Caliente, Red River, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire or the Espanola area add $50)
Legal: License completion & filing
$299

$399

Uniquely Yours Wedding Officiant Service

Ideal for couples wanting a personalized and customized wedding ceremony

Any number of guests
Planning: Phone, Duo, Skype or in-person meeting with Taos celebrant Dan Jones to answer logistics questions and collaboratively plan your personalized ceremony that will reflect your beliefs; questionnaires used for further details to customize and personalize your ceremony
Ceremony: 15-30 minute fully customized marriage ceremony performed by a wedding minister including a detailed scripting of the processional and recessional
Coordination: On your wedding day Dan Jones works with venue coordinator, photographer, musician/deejay and wedding planner to ensure a polished ceremony
Location:
- Your choice in Taos County
- Abiquiu, Ojo Caliente, Red River, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire or the Espanola area – add $50.
- Northern New Mexico wedding locations beyond those listed above, such as Santa Fe, Buffalo Thunder or Alamosa or La Veta in southern Colorado – add $75.
- Albuquerque, Colorado Springs or Denver metro areas – add $100.
- Additional locations quoted on an individual basis (approximately $25/hour for travel)
Legal: License completion & filing
Rehearsal: Directing rehearsal, up to one hour, ask for a price quote
$399

Miscellany

All prices include New Mexico sales tax of 7.5%
Don’t fit one of these categories? Please inquire about a hybrid that works for you!
Need a location? See our Location Page for ideas that are both rentable or free
Embracing Ceremony offers Baby Blessing Ceremonies! Having a ceremony for your infant is a great way to gather your family and friends and create a memorable day as your child begins their life. Contact Dan for more information.