Inclusivity – Equality – Love

Freedom Rings
Wedding Ceremony Package

 

Investment $695

Micro Weddings

Package Highlight

  • Virtual Meeting

  • Ceremony Planning

  • Prewritten Ceremony & Rituals

  • Guest Count 35 or less

  • 30 Minute Grace Period

  • Travel up to 35 miles

  • Officiating the Ceremony

  • Signing of the Marriage License

  • Expert Advice & Guidance

  • Complimentary Certified Marriage Certificate


 

Add-ons:

Starting at $595

We provide expert assistance with the essentials, so you can focus on what truly matters—celebrating your love.

Service includes:

  • Venue Scouting
    Recommendations for ceremony locations that suit your vision, from scenic outdoor parks to elegant hotels and iconic DC landmarks.
  • Location Permits
    Guidance on understanding and obtaining the necessary permits for public or private venues.
  • Vendor Referrals
    Suggestions for venue-related services such as catering or floral arrangements when available on-site.
 
$195 Fast Turnaround – Certified Marriage Certificate
  • Personal processing for 1 DC-certified marriage certificate
  • Mailing it via UPS (US only) rate change for international mailing
 
If you’re ready to get started: here’s how. 
  • Apply for the DC marriage license online. 
  • If you’re getting married outside DC, check out our guide.
  • book a ceremony planning consult
 
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—A complimentary certified marriage certificate is included with each package, except for the signature-only service, self-processing, and Virginia marriages. However, we are not responsible for the turnaround time of the Marriage Bureau’s mail processing

Marriage license guidance for couples planning weddings in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Meaning Behind the Package

The Freedom Rings Wedding Ceremony Package represents the universal right to love and be loved. It celebrates the freedom for all couples to marry without judgment or restriction.
This package honors the progress made toward equality and reflects the beauty of love in all its forms.
Best of the Knot award for DC, MD, and VA wedding officiant Starlene Joyner Burns
US Capitol Elopements for intimate ceremonies and elopements in DC, MD, and VA.
Wedding Wire award-winning officiant Starlene Joyner Burns serving DC, MD, and VA couples."
The DC Marriage Knot - officiant for tiny weddings and elopements in DC, MD, and VA
Free Healing by Starlene Joyner Burns, minister of healing and energy medicine

Why This Package

This intimate wedding package distinguishes itself with its personal touch, affordability, and flexibility.