How much should i pay my pastor for performing our wedding?

Question

How much should i pay my pastor for performing our wedding?

Answer 1

$100 - $200

Answer 2

My pastor is marrying us in my church, his pastor is coming down to help. We're giving about $500 to my parish (for his time and for use of the facilities both), and $100 to his pastor for this. Possibly more, because the budget is going up. Part of it depends on how long you've been contributing financially to the church.

Answer 3

100 dollars is the norm, my pastor did not charge me anything. he is a friend of mine

Answer 4

Either call the church, or ask him directly. It is called an honorarium, or a gratuity.

If you wish to give him more than he or she asks, then I'm sure that he/she will be grateful. Pastors usually don't make a lot of money.

Answer 5

It is usually between $125-$200 depending on the church.  Call the parish office to ask what the expected donation should be (there is a standard cost for each church).

Answer 6

between 100 and 200 it depends on how good of a pastor he is and what the church looks like and the ceremony how much you should pay him exactly

Answer 7

We paid our pastor $100...you could always call your church and find out how much the recommended honorarium is...

Answer 8

If you are a member of that church they normally dont charge. The rate is about $150-$200 though.