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    • HOME
    • CHOOSE YOUR CEREMONY
    • LEGAL SIGNINGS
    • LOCATIONS - FIND YOURS!
    • IS MY DATE AVAILABLE?
    • SC MARRIAGE LICENSE INFO
    • FAQ
    • FREE VOW WRITING GUIDE
    • POLICIES TO REVIEW
    • CAPTURED BY NATALIA
    • CHANGING YOUR LAST NAME
    • ELOPEMENT MYTHS & TRENDS
    • LEAVE A REVIEW
    • MORE ABOUT MICHELLE
  • HOME
  • CHOOSE YOUR CEREMONY
  • LEGAL SIGNINGS
  • LOCATIONS - FIND YOURS!
  • IS MY DATE AVAILABLE?
  • SC MARRIAGE LICENSE INFO
  • FAQ
  • FREE VOW WRITING GUIDE
  • POLICIES TO REVIEW
  • CAPTURED BY NATALIA
  • CHANGING YOUR LAST NAME
  • ELOPEMENT MYTHS & TRENDS
  • LEAVE A REVIEW
  • MORE ABOUT MICHELLE

Policies to Review

Official Terms of Engagement

Official Terms of Engagement

Official Terms of Engagement

By scheduling services with Michelle Drury and Simply Marry Us—whether for a Simple Elopement Ceremony, Custom Ceremony, or Legal Signing—Clients acknowledge and agree to be bound by all terms, conditions, and policies set forth herein, regardless of the type of service booked. All clients further affirm that they have read, understand, and accept all terms and policies outlined on this page, and that booking constitutes full agreement to those terms.

Venue Fees & Permits

Official Terms of Engagement

Official Terms of Engagement

Clients acknowledge and agree that they are solely responsible for obtaining any and all permits, approvals, and/or permissions required for the use of public parks, venues, or any other ceremony location, as well as for paying all associated rental or usage fees. Simply Marry Us assumes no responsibility or liability for securing such permits or ensuring payment of such fees, and will not provide legal, logistical, or procedural advice regarding the rental or use of public parks or venues. Failure to obtain the necessary permits or to pay any required fees is solely the responsibility of the Client.

Officiant Payment Due Dates

Official Terms of Engagement

Officiant Payment Due Dates

  • All fees and outstanding balances are due on your wedding day upon my arrival, before your ceremony starts
  • This policy helps ensure a smooth experience, so there is no interruption of your celebration of your photography time after the ceremony.

Forms of Payment

Forms of Payment

Officiant Payment Due Dates

  • Payments of CASH or ZELLE are preferred  
  • VENMO is accepted, with an additional $10 processing fee 

Travel Fees

Forms of Payment

Rehearsal Fee

  • A travel fee may apply for ceremonies ouside of the City of Aiken
  • The fee, if any, is determined by the venue address 

Rehearsal Fee

Forms of Payment

Rehearsal Fee

  • $85 Rehearsal Fee for ceremonies in Aiken
  • The fee for rehearsals outside of the City of Aiken is determined by the venue address

Pre-Nup Agreements

Pre-Nup Agreements

Pre-Nup Agreements

Kindly present it to your fiancé before the ceremony begins — not during! (Yes, it’s happened more than once!) 


  • Photo ID's required
  • $10 SC Notary Fee will be added to your fees



"Save My Date" Deposit

Official Ceremony Start Time

Official Ceremony Start Time

This deposit is non-refundable.  Your date and time has been reserved just for you, which means other couples may have been turned away.  Michelle often begins putting time and creative energy into acouple's ceremony well in advance. Thank you for understanding and valuing the care that goes into making your day special. 

Official Ceremony Start Time

Official Ceremony Start Time

Official Ceremony Start Time

 It's important that your ceremony begin at the official scheduled time.  We often have multiple weddings in a day, so starting each ceremony on time ensures every couple receives the attention they deserve and expect.

Rescheduling

Official Ceremony Start Time

Rescheduling

 If your ceremony is more than 15 minutes late, rescheduling of your ceremony may be necessary. Your $50 Save My Date deposit will transfer to a new available date (if applicable).   

Late Fees

Offical Recording of Marriage Licenses

Rescheduling

 We understand that sometimes life happens and things run behind schedule. However, please know that if your ceremony begins later than the scheduled start time, a late fee will apply. Thank you for your understanding and respect for our time and schedule. 

  • $75  if delayed 30 minutes
  • $100 if delayed 45 minutes
  • $150 if delayed 60 minutes


Offical Recording of Marriage Licenses

Offical Recording of Marriage Licenses

Offical Recording of Marriage Licenses

 All fees, including any necessary late fees, will need to be paid in full before your marriage license can be returned to the issuing probate court for official recording. By booking with Simply Marry Us, you agree to this policy. 

Certified Marriage Licenses

Offical Recording of Marriage Licenses

Offical Recording of Marriage Licenses

 Couples are responsible for ordering a certified coppy of their marriage license directly from the issuing Probate Court.  Simply Marry Us does not provide certified copies to couples, but we’re here if you need guidance!  Click on the "More" tab above and scroll down to "Changing Your Last Name"  where you will find a list of the ones we work with most often.

Photography Permissions

Photography Permissions

Photography Permissions

 By engaging the services of Captured by Natalia, Pink Sunshine Photography, or any other photographer in connection with their ceremony, couples expressly grant Simply Marry Us the irrevocable right and permission to use, reproduce, and publish any photographs from their event for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, Google, Yelp, and other business-related platforms. Any limitation or revocation of this permission must be expressly stated in writing and agreed upon in advance. 

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