Inmate Contract


This agreement is made between My Dream Ceremony (known in this contract as “Officiant”) and Signer(s) (known in contract as "Couple") to officiate a marriage ceremony on   at  at the location of . The issuance of the marriage license will be picked up with Officiant at   on   at .

Ceremony. The ceremony package service totals $ . Ceremony includes a marriage ceremony maximum running time of fifteen (15) minutes, in English and/or Spanish, one (1) Officiant visit to holding facility (including travel), one (1) County Recorder visit (including travel), “waiting room time” during visit to holding facility, and submission of marriage license (if applicable) to corresponding County Recorder's office.

Ceremony Time. Max running time of fifteen (15) minutes maximum or whatever is permitted by the holding facility policy.

Language(s). Spanish, English and/or Spanglish is included. Officiant does not charge extra for Spanish ceremonies but any material provided by the Couple must be in its intended language. No written dialog translation is offered by the Officiant.

Mileage. Price is based up to 70 miles round trip from zip 92570. Additional mileage is $2.00 per mile.

Additional County Visit. An additional fee of $50.00 will apply for each re-visit the Officiant must make to the County Recorder's due to improper documentation provided by the Couple. Additional mileage cost may apply.

Additional Holding Facility Visit. An additional fee of $50.00 will apply for each re-visit the Officiant must make to the holding facility due to improper documentation provided by the Couple and/or Facility cancellation. Additional mileage cost may apply.

Ceremony Planning Session. A complimentary consultation via webcam (facetime/zoom), phone call or in-person meeting up to sixty (60) minutes to arrange the details of your ceremony. This meeting between the Couple and Officiant will take place at 3388 Cabrillo Court, Perris, CA 92570. Should the Couple wish to meet at another location, it will be subject to the Officiant's discretion and availability. Additional cost may apply.

Rehearsal. No rehearsal is included in this ceremony package since it is not applicable.

Reservation Fee. A NON-REFUNDABLE reservation fee of 50% of the base package price as listed on the this contract must be provided at the time of booking, along with a confirmation from the Officiant to guarantee the wedding ceremony date and time. The remainder of the balance must be paid in full by midnight seven (7) days before ceremony date. Failure to pay a reservation fees at the time of booking will release the Officiant from providing any services to the Couple under this agreement. Failure to pay in full before agreed date will result in late fees of $25.00 a day until wedding date OR ceremony agreement being revoked and the Officiant has no further obligation. All fees must be paid prior to ceremony being performed.

Refunds. No refunds are given (including retainers). Excepts may be made by officiant if officiant is able to re-book your wedding. This is of the sole discretion and availability of the officiant.

Merchant Fee. If you accidentally made a payment and Officiant needs to refund your money, Officiant is not responsible for any fees associated placed by merchant.

Acceptable Forms of Payments. Officiant will accept cash, debit/credit card as a form of payment. No checks are accepted and no exceptions will be made. Payment may also be accepted over the phone by calling (909) 489-1022. It is the responsibility of the Couple to make sure the payment is accepted. A receipt will be given to Couple upon payment received.

Change to Ceremony Reservation. Any change to time, date, or location must be disclosed in advance and approved by Officiant. The contract may be cancelled or amended due to changes. If circumstances cause the Couple to postpone the ceremony to another date, the Officiant will make every attempt to accommodate the new date (base on availability). The Couple's monies paid to date will be transferable if the new date is within six (6) months of the original date and postponement is notified to the Officiant via email within thirty (30) days prior to the wedding date. There may be additional charges if rescheduling results in extra costs. If the Officiant cannot accommodate the new date, then the Officiant will make its best effort to find another Officiant. However, if changes to the ceremony are made which the Officiant cannot accommodate due to other obligations, Couple is responsible for finding a new officiant as well as paying any and all fees to the new officiant. If the Couple does not want to use the services of the replacement Officiant, all monies paid will be forfeited.

Marriage License. Couple understands it is their responsibility to provide a valid documentation to obtain a marriage license from the County Recorder’s office (i.e. identification, birth certificate, affidavit). 

The Officiant will file the marriage license via USPS as pursuant to California Family Code Section 359(f). The Couple may not file the marriage license themselves as legal responsibility of filing the marriage license is put on the Officiant by California Family Code Section 359(e).

If the marriage license is rejected or is not received by the County Clerk, the Officiant will work cooperatively with the Couple to resolve the issue. Cost for an amendment or replacement marriage license, if any, due to erasures, white-outs, stains, tears, or other alterations will be assumed by the Couple. The Officiant will assume the cost of the amendment or replacement marriage license only if there is an erasure, strikeout, white-out, tear, or stain in the Certification of Person Solemnizing Marriage section on the corresponding boxes (public license: boxes 28A through 29E; confidential license: boxes 27A through 28E) on the marriage license. 

If the Couple does not need the Officiant to complete the marriage license information (e.g. for a non-legal commitment ceremony or renewal of vows), no discount will be given.

Marriage Vows. Officiant agrees to provide the Couple at no additional charge a marriage vow template and samples. The Couple may piece together a ceremony of their liking, using the samples OR write their ceremony completely on their own and/or may write just their vows if wished. Furthermore, Couple agrees to have ceremony vows selected and submitted to Officiant no later than seven (7) days prior to wedding date. Not having ceremony vows on time, will result in Officiant using a scripted ceremony vow of Officiant’s choice. 

Photo/Video Release. The Couple permit the use of images/video of the Couple from any portion of the wedding day for the display, publication, or other promotional uses without payment of additional compensation to the Couple. The Couple will notify the Officiant via email (carla@mydreamceremony.com) if they do not want photos/videos used. The Officiant will reply via return email and this reply will serve as acknowledgment that photos will not be used.

Discrepancy. The Couple agrees to acknowledge the services being provided by the Officiant, in a dignified and respectful manner and if there is any discrepancy regarding services of Officiant, the Couple must submit a full written report to My Dream Ceremony immediately in order for the parties involved to reach a mutually acceptable resolution. If both parties involved continue to disagree then a mediator will be used. Furthermore, Couple agrees to not post negative reviews on the internet (or elsewhere) or to make negative verbal or written statements until all efforts to resolve said discrepancy have been exhausted.

Limited Liability Cause. Couple agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Officiant of and from any and all claims, demands, losses, causes of action, damage, lawsuits, judgments, including attorneys' fees and costs, to the extent caused by or arising out of or relating to the work of the Officiant (including to falling ill with COVID-19). In no event shall the maximum liability hereunder exceed the amount actually paid to Officiant under this contract. Any disputes or arbitration with respect to this contract shall be held only in the State of California within Riverside County, in accordance with California law.

Cancellation from Officiant. In the unlikely event that the Officiant is unable to perform the ceremony for unforeseen reason (i.e. hospitalization, auto accident, and/or transportation breakdown/disruption), Officiant will provide a replacement, nevertheless if an Officiant cannot be found, then Officiant will make a full refund of any deposit or payment made by the Couple. The Couple agrees that the refund will be the full extent of damages and no further damages may be sought against the Officiant, or any persons affiliated with My Dream Ceremony. 

Cancellation from Couple. This contract will guarantee the Officiant’s availability for the Couples’ wedding date and time; thus preventing the Officiant from booking another wedding at the same date and time. If for any reason, a decision is made not to use the services of the Officiant (for any reason), the Couple must inform the Officiant in writing at carla@mydreamceremony.com, at least thirty (30) days prior to the wedding date in order to release the Couple from this contract. If the Couple fails to provide such notice, the Couple agrees to be responsible for the remaining balance due. Officiant will make every effort to come to a resolution. Therefore, please communicate with your Officiant regarding your concerns. Exceptions can be made if no business has been lost reserving your wedding date.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto agree to the terms and conditions as described above and have caused this Contract to be signed on the dates indicated on this contract. The parties agree that the specifics of the agreed ceremony shall be considered a part of this contract after signing.

Electronic Signature. The Couple agrees to the terms and conditions thus set forth in this contract with the following signature(s) as a legal binding agreement.

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November 2, 2017 1:04 pm PDTInmate Contract Uploaded by Carla Panzera - carla@mydreamceremony.com IP 47.148.249.33
May 26, 2022 1:35 pm PDTJessica Romero - jessica@mydreamceremony.com added by Carla Panzera - carla@mydreamceremony.com as a CC'd Recipient Ip: 70.103.170.106
June 19, 2022 1:23 pm PDTJessica Romero - jessica@mydreamceremony.com added by Carla Panzera - carla@mydreamceremony.com as a CC'd Recipient Ip: 47.148.249.33