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Why do clergy charge fees to perform weddings?

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Why do clergy charge fees to perform weddings?

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Long ago, most clergy were supported entirely by the people in their congregations; they were given a place to live, and provided with other life essentials. Back then, when a minister performed a wedding for a member of his congregation, he was usually given a small gift as a token of appreciation. Nowadays, clergy are often asked to perform weddings for people who aren’t part of their support system. Like many clergy, I am responsible for generating the funds needed to support my ministry and my family. As much as I enjoy performing weddings, I could not take time for weddings unless they provided some income. The fees I charge are based on the amount of time I typically spend meeting with couples, planning, preparing and performing the ceremony, and traveling to and from the wedding site. In most cases, this involves more than six hours of my professional time and committing weekend hours many months in advance. What is the appropriate time to pay the clergy fee? Traditionally, on t

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