Q. What is "Say I Do" Palm Springs Weddings?
A. This is my business name. (In the Family since 1972) Palm Springs Wedding Chapel
My staff and I perform weddings services personally for each couple. click here
We do not sub-contract vendors for our work except entertainment, Limousines & Catering.
If your needs require something we do not provide we will be happy to assist
in obtaining that service for you. Doing weddings in the Desert Winter Months only.
Q. How do we reserve our time for our wedding date?
A. Telephone Reservations are all that is needed. Just call the number
toll free 1-888-777-3790. Year round.
Know what Wedding date and time you desire, the location and package. click here
Q. Can We E-mail Our request for reservations?
A. Only if you live out of the USA will I confirm a time via e-mail.
Then you need to call reaffirm your time as soon as you arrive here in the States.
Q. How far in advance should we reserve our time?
A. Appointments on weekends fill up fast.....So if you have an exact time you wish
call and get it on our books as soon as you have made your decision.
Many times we can arrange a service within 24 hours or same day depending.
Q. Is a deposit Required to reserve our time?
A. Weddings booked more than 2 weeks in advance require $100.00 or 20% deposit >.
Book your date over the phone, your date and time will be reserved for you
for 7 days. Then mail your check to hold your time. Make check payable to:
mailing address: 89 Bing
Crosby Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Your balance my be paid with
a credit card 48 hours before your wedding
or you may pay with cash the day of your weddings. Be sure and put your name
and wedding date on your check. (book before you send your check. your canceled check is confirmation)
This deposit is non-refundable.
Q. How and When do we pay for the services?
A. Payment in full must be made the day of your wedding in cash (the green stuff).
All Checks must be received 14 days prior to wedding.
We do not take checks on site the day of your wedding.
Q. How much time are we allowed?
A. Each package is different. Included in your package price is allotted enough
time for us to serve you, ceremony, photography, video & paper work.
Ask us at the time you make reservations about your package time
also this will help you to plan for your reception, dinner or party time.
Q. What time do we arrive if our wedding is at 2:00pm?
A. Your time is 2:00pm (not 2:15) 5 to 10 minutes before your time is good. Tell your
guest that the ceremony will begin on time. Allow for traffic and distance of your
drive and the time of day makes a big difference in car traffic.
We are now charging late fees of $80.00 per 1/2 hour or any portion there of.
Q. What if we want more Time or we are Late? Late! see above.
A. Wedding times are set according to Locations and Packages for that day.
My staff and I are there to serve each and every Bride and Groom in a
relaxed environment. We do not want a "stand in line or take a number" atmosphere.
If you feel you need more time or you are late there is an extra charge.
If available Extra Blocks of Time are: 30 Minutes $80.00 to $300.00
Q. Should We have Flowers for our parents?
A. Yes! If you have flowers and your parents are present.
Q. Are Chairs provided?
A. Only with the Garden Isle and "Jazzy Special"
You may order Arch and chairs separately for other packages.
$4.00 per chair Delivered and set up. .
We do have minimum order of 30 chair. Call for quote on Columns and Arch
Q. We have Children. Are They included in the Ceremony?
A. Yes, talk to us about this, we are more than happy to include
"The Kids" as this is important for them to feel apart of your new lives together.
You may even give a token of jewelry when you exchange your rings.
Q. Is a Tip necessary?
A. While a gratuity is always appreciated by us ..... it is not necessary.
Only on the Penny Affair package will taxable gratuity be added automatically.
Q. Where Do we get Dressed?
A. The Locations shown are public locations, there are no dressing rooms.
Most come dressed. There are public rest rooms (if this is what you want?)
When coming from your hotel....book enough time for check-in time and
dressing time, relaxing etc., before you consider you wedding time.
Q. What do we need?
A. Each other! :) Bring your valid State photo ID.(drivers license, military ID or
passport) You will need to know where your parents were born,
your mothers maiden name, and if you have been married before, you will be
asked for the final date of that marriage. OH YES! Cash if your not pre-paid.
Q. When do we get the License?
A. If we issue the license, that day and you will have a notarized copy of your License when you leave.
You may print out a copy of the application, fill it out and send in with your
deposit and I will have the License done when you arrive your wedding day with ID's.
I will file all original marriage license with in 4 days in the county it was issued in.
It takes about 4 to 6 weeks to get a certified copy from Riverside County.
You must request it send $13.00 for each copy to the County Clerk to get copies. click here
To print out License application Click here Acrobat reader is needed.
Q. Can we Just Show Up?
A. No! Everything is by Appointment Only. However many times we can work out
a time within a couple of hours or the next day.
Q. Do we have to reserve these public locations.
A. NO. This is not necessary as these are public places. The special sites that I prefer to use
99% of the time there is no one else using it....however each locations is quite large
and to move just a few feet in another area of that same locations solves any conflicts.
If your wedding is large and you wish to use JUST THAT SPOT ONLY call me and I can
help you with the reservations if needed.
With our wonderful Weather and Special Beauty,Palm Springs is very popular
for weddings and it is not unusual to see multiple weddings especially on weekends.
If special reservations are needed for certain areas you will be told before booking.
Q. Are there any hidden or extra Charges?
A. No hidden but.... There is 7.75% CA state tax on Tangibles.
If you would like written confirmation on Wedding Reservation other than your canceled check and my word by phone.
AND I WILL REPLY...hopefully within a few days or weeks. 09-01-06
All other Questions please call me I am not good at Corresponding with E-mail
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