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

Dan Jones, a wedding minister for all genders

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: 10-15 minute spiritual, secular or interfaith marriage performed by a wedding minister
Location: Your choice in central Taos County only, including Ranchos and 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. SpiriTaos gardens available for $125 or consider a package that includes a location.
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
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 7.3125%
Don’t fit one of these categories? Please inquire about a hybrid that works for you!
Need a location? Use the SpiriTaos gardens for an additional $125 or consider a package that includes a location.
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.