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Cute and Cozy Mini Gazebo Elopements, Derby KS

Traditional Christian Ceremonies

The Good News is it COVID-19 Won't Last Forever!
Notice: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is recommend that the earliest possible elopement date be projected for July. If you wish to reserve a date from July forward, dates may be held with deposit as usual. In the unlikely event that Lockdown Orders will exceed beyond July, it will be possible to reschedule your chosen date to an approved date according to mandate at that time.

Simple Elopement 
**The Bride, Groom and Two Witnesses - over the age of 18**
Weekday Specials: Tues-Weds-Thurs - $105
 Weekends: Fri-Sat-Sun - $175 
Add Legal Witnesses on Request $60
[ Save the Date Deposit $105 ]
Balance due 6 weeks prior to elopement date

Micro Wedding 
 Up to 9 guests $195
[ Save the Date Deposit $105 ]
Balance due 6 weeks prior to wedding date

[ Postponed Until Further Notice ]
Mini Weddings
Up to 26 guests $245
[ Save the Date Deposit $105 ]
Balance due 6 weeks prior to wedding date

Meet Our Happy Couples

Elopements FAQ's

Q: About Witnesses - Do we need to have two witnesses and what ages must they be?
A: Yes, you will need to have two witnesses, they can be whomever you like but they must be 18 years.

Q: We are having an elopement ceremony, just the two of us, we don't have witnesses, can you provide witnesses for us?
A: Yes, we can provide legal witnesses for you upon request, there is an additional fee.

Q: We are coming from out of town to marry in Derby / Wichita, do we need to apply for a marriage license in Sedgwick County? 
A: No, you may bring a marriage license from your own home county. Any legal marriage license from Kansas is appropriate. 

Q: Are there places nearby where we can go to after the ceremony for a small celebration?
A: Yes, in fact there are several. After you have placed your reservation you may request our list of available options.

Q: Is the Mini Gazebo Venue included in the fees stated above?
A: No, the fees listed above are for ceremony services only.
The Mini Gazebo is a "public park area" located in Triangle Park in Derby.
This is one of the many budget friendly Public Park Venue Suggestions we offer throughout South Central Kansas as a courtesy to our prospective clients. Many Public Park Areas are available to the public without charge or for a nominal fee. Currently, to our knowledge, there is no charge to use the Public Park Mini Gazebo for small gatherings for a limited period of time. That said, it's always best to check in with the Park Department directly  for latest updates on their policies.
To learn more about this venue contact the Derby Parks Department

Q: Are there other venue options in other areas?
A: Yes. You may see the other available venue options on Where to Elope and
Low Cost Wedding Venues and View All Venue Suggestions.

Q: What about wedding music?
A; Couples may bring a small boombox or iPad with your favorite wedding song is permitted.
For those that desire a traditional wedding march, we recommend Pachelbel Canon in D.
Many versions of Pachelbel Canon my be found at Amazon.com.   

Q: Can we decorate the Gazebo?
A: Yes. Simple non-invasive decorations are permitted. Simple bows affixed with ribbon, string or pipe cleaners "Only" are permissible and must be removed after the ceremony. Nothing must be left behind.
No nails, staples or tacks may be used. Potted flowers placed around the base of the Gazebo are also permissible.
No rice, confetti or birdseed is permitted.  Wedding bubbles are permitted and may be found online or at Walmart and Hobby Lobby. If Fur Babies are attending, they must be collared and leashed. You must also be prepared to pick up any solid waste your little darling may deposit.

About Date Availability Please Note:
Date availability changes frequently. 
That is to say, if you inquire about a date at let's say 1pm and decide to return at 5pm to reserve the date, the date may no longer be available.
The best recommended practice is to be prepared to Save the Date at the time of inquiring to insure the date you want. Otherwise, if you wish to inquire about a date then return at a later time to reserve it you must contact us to re-check the date availability again before placing a reservation. 
Before requesting a Chat Appointment please read How It Works.    

    Step (1). Request a Chat Appointment, Check Date Availability & Learn About Reservation Arrangements. 
    Please Note: We receive many requires daily. All inquiries  are answered in the order in which they were received. Please allow up to 24 for hours for our reply. In most cases we will reply on the day your inquiry was received. Please be sure to check you spam filter if you do not see our reply in your inbox.
    Important: We will make (2) attempts  to reach you via email to arrange for a chat with our Ceremony Coordinator.  If we do not receive a reply to our email after (2) attempts, your inquiry will be dropped from the list so we may assist others. Please reply promptly to our email to arrange for a visitation.
    Thank you for your understanding and kind consideration.     We look forward to visiting with you.

Step 2.) After Our Chat - Place Your Reservation 

    Reservation Information

Step 3.)  Place Your Deposit
Save the Date Deposit - Balance Due 6 Weeks Prior to Wedding Date.
Please Note: Deposits / Payments are non-refundable.
Holiday Rates May Apply.
In cases of cancellation all deposits / payments are forfeit without refund.
In cases of rescheduling, your payment will be held as a credit for a period of
(1) year allowing ample time to reschedule.

Pay in Full Option
If your elopement date is less than 6 weeks away at the time of reservation
it is required to be paid in full.
How It Works:
Secure Your Date with a [ Save the Date Deposit ], an invoice for the remaining balance will be sent to you via PayPal and must be paid on receipt to finalized the your reservation. 
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Of course you may pay in full at any time if you wish.
Many couples prefer to simply pay in full and have it done and out of the way.
Just one less thing to occupy yourself with...right?

Mini Gazebo Select Option

All Done! Now Wasn't That Easy?!

Thank You for Choosing Life's Precious Vows.
You will receive a Confirmation of Reservation Shortly.
Our regular office hours are 11am to 7pm - Tues thru Sat
Contact Requests and Reservations received after hours will be answered / confirmed on the following business day.