Sample Budget: Dearly’s Quickie Package

There are hundreds of ways to structure your courthouse-style elopement or micro wedding ceremony. You could get married at home, or in a park, or at your favorite bar. You could take a sunrise hike and get married on a mountaintop. You could book a destination ceremony in a faraway country. You could likely just stroll up to your local Dunkin and get married there.*

All to say – you have options. So naturally, there are a hundred more ways to plan your elopement even after you ponder all of the above and then decide to book our signature Quickie package. Read on for a breakdown of how lots of our couples structure their day.

*If you do this please, please, please let me officiate, I’ll probably do it for close to free.

Bailey + Ellie (Amanda Macchia Photography)

Rococo Petite Bouquet in Bright Colors (Lensy Michelle Photography)

Hannah + Nick (Amanda Macchia Photography)

Gabe + Gabby (Carlie Febo Photography)

Dearly Studio organized flowers + Champagne (Lensy Michelle Photography)

Shelby + Tim (Carlie Febo Photography)

LET'S BREAK IT DOWN

You only have two firm costs here (~$350). Choose your own adventure for the rest.

$300

THE QUICKIE (available Tues- Thurs)

30 minutes at Dearly, officiant services, polaroid keepsake, and a very good time.

$300

$50

YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE

Using Somerville City Hall as an example – fees vary by town.

$50

OUR MOST COMMON ADDITIONS

Most couples booking a Quickie select one or all of these options.

$200

EXTRA TIME (30 min)

This is a requirement if you want to serve cake during your booking, but most couples who add on time do it so they have ample time for photography.

$200

$25PP

EXTRA GUESTS

The Quickie package includes up to 4 guests. You can add an additional 4 guests (totaling 8).

$25PP

$105 / $20 / $90

PERSONAL FLORALS*

From our pals at Rococo! Select a bouquet, boutonnière, or flower crown and we'll have it waiting for you at Dearly.

$105 / $20 / $90

LEAVE IT TO DEARLY

Need a little extra help? Check out these booked-for-you services.

$1200

1-HOUR PHOTO PACKAGE

Our "blind date with a photographer" package, for those who crave quality but don't want to be followed around all day.

$1200

$800 +

SUPER 8 VIDEO PACKAGE

Instant nostalgia, shot by the very talented Salt + Pine Films

$800 +

$120

CHAMPAGNE*

Quality bottles sourced from independent vineyards with a commitment to natural wine practices (blah, blah, blah – what we mean is it's only the good stuff!)

$120

CAKE, FAVORS, + MORE

Want us to take more off your plate? Visit the Dearly Shop (linked below)

* You cannot BYO alcohol, but you can bring in cake, flowers, or any photo/video vendor you'd like. You do not have to book through us!

» VISIT THE DEARLY SHOP «

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WEDDING ATTIRE + RINGS
There's no "industry standard" when it comes to these costs. Whether you're into consignment or couture, the perfect look is out there for you.

DINNER
Here's the great thing about Somerville – you're usually dining somewhere independently owned and you’re not paying inner-Boston prices. A win-win in our books. If I were to elope tomorrow, I’d skip right over to Field & Vine, but you can never go wrong with Juliet, Junebug, Celeste, and La Brasa.

HOTEL STAY
Enjoy an overnight stay in the city! Past Dearly couples have treated themselves to a luxury experience at Raffles, Four Seasons, or the Mandarin. The closest hotel to Dearly is the Cambria down the street.

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Let’s put it all together! Here’s one pretty baller elopement if you ask us:

FIXED COSTS: ~$350
COMMON ADD-ONS: $~325
(let’s assume extra time and a bouquet + boute)
PHOTOGRAPHY: $1200
CHAMPAGNE + CAKE: $305
CELEBRATORY DINNER FOR 2: ~$300

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5-STAR HOTEL STAY: ~$900
or maybe a…
NICE-BUT-NOT-WHITE-LOTUS-LEVEL HOTEL STAY: ~$350

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= $2480 sans hotel; $2830 or $3380 pending hotel choice

Remember, wedding days are like 365 buttons in a jar – it only has to make sense to you, and you don’t have to explain it to anyone else. Or, if you’re not chronically online, wedding days feel best when you “do you.” Dearly exists to make your elopement or micro wedding feel special at any budget, with ceremony packages designed to slot into the rest of your day, whatever that might be.