Wedding Officiant Pricing

What Google's A.I. Says (Ernest Adams’s fees are listed after Google’s estimates!)

As of early November, 2025, “In Connecticut, the average wedding officiant fee ranges from approximately $350 to $650, though costs can be lower or higher depending on the officiant’s experience, location, and the specific services required. Expect to pay more for highly customized ceremonies, rehearsals, and officiants with extensive experience, while simpler services for elopements may start around $350.

Average costs

• Average CT cost: Around $353, with quotes often falling between $350 and $650.
• Average professional/celebrant cost: Expect to pay between $300 and $800 or more for professional officiants who create personalized, custom ceremonies.
• Average elopement/simple ceremony cost: Some officiants may offer packages for simple ceremonies starting as low as $350.”

Getting married in New London County, Connecticut

Officiating at both rehearsal and wedding

Unlimited number of guests.

Unlimited number of planning sessions (in-person or Zoom or phone).

Custom-crafted ceremony written with your help and input.

Unlimited drafts, as time permits.

Officiating at your rehearsal, weekday or weekend.

Discount for weekday.

Officiating at your wedding ceremony, weekday or weekend.

Discount for weekday.

Filing your marriage license; as required by law.

$400.00 to $500.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Officiating at wedding only (no rehearsal)

Unlimited number of guests.

Unlimited number of planning sessions (in-person or Zoom or phone).

Custom-crafted ceremony written with your help and input.

Unlimited drafts, as time permits.

Officiating at your wedding ceremony, weekday or weekend.

Discount for weekday.

Filing your marriage license; as required by law.

$250.00 to $300.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Elopement-style ceremony (no rehearsal) Short notice elopements and/or guests welcome!

Limited number of guests: 4 absolute maximum at Town Hall (primarily due to limited space); 10 maximum indoors or outdoors (primarily so all can hear and see).

Limited planning sessions (via Zoom or phone).

Personalized ceremony with limited options.

Officiating at your wedding ceremony, weekday or weekend.

Discount for weekday.

Filing your marriage license; as required by law.

$150.00 to $200.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome (except in Town Hall!) if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Getting married at venues at which Ernest Adams has officiated.

This is not a complete list; please contact me for a specific venue quotation due to travel expenses.

Please note that these fees are for officiating at your wedding ceremony only; no rehearsal.

Fees will be less for elopements.

Anthony’s Ocean View, New Haven, CT (New Haven County)

$300.00 to $350.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Avery Point - Branford Mansion, Groton, CT (New London County)

$250.00 to $300.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Barns at Wesleyan Hills, Middletown, CT (Middlesex County)

$293.00 to $340.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Devil’s Hopyard State Park, East Haddam, CT (Middlesex County)

$260.00 to $310.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT (Hartford County)

$300.00 to $350.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam, CT & Lyme, CT (Middlesex County)

$267.00 to $317.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford, CT (New London County)

$250.00 to $300.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

House of 1833, Stonington, CT (Old Mystic) (New London County)

$250.00 to $300.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Madison Beach Hotel, Madison, CT (New Haven County)

$278.00 to $328.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Mansion at Bald Hill, South Woodstock CT (Windham County County)

$310.00 to $360.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Mystic Aquarium, Stonington, CT (Mystic) (New London County)

$250.00 to $300.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT (Hartford County)

$310.00 to $360.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Norwich Inn & Spa, Norwich, CT (New London County)

$250.00 to $300.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Schooner Argia, Groton, CT (Mystic) (New London County)

$250.00 to $300.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

St. Clements Castle, Portland CT (Middlesex County)

$285.00 to $335.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT (Hartford County)

$300.00 to $350.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden, New Britain, CT (Hartford County)

$310.00 to $360.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Water’s Edge, Westbrook, CT (Middlesex County)

$265.00 to $315.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Webb Barn, Wethersfield, CT (Hartford County)

$297.00 to $347.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

White Memorial, Litchfield, CT (Litchfield County)

$355.00 to $400.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

White Sands Beach, Old Lyme, CT (New London County)

$250.00 to $300.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Wickham Park, Manchester, CT (Hartford County)

$308.00 to $358.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

This is a private Park. You must make a paid reservation.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

Woodwinds, Branford, CT (New Haven County)

$288.00 to $338.00. Depending on day of week, time of day, other factors. At our first meeting you will know your final cost.

Special considerations for active-duty military members.

Well-behaved dogs kept on leads held by a guest are welcome if your venue permits them.

All outside events are weather permitting.

If you don’t see your wedding venue above, please contact Ernest Adams for a free quotation!