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Here is a suggested pay scale for pastors depending on the circumstances: 1  Greater than $300 â A generous gift. 2  $300 â A wedding with advance preparation and pre-marital counseling. 3  $150 â A wedding with some advance preparation but no pre-marital counseling.  $100 â A small wedding with little preparation.
1 A church ceremony can cost between $100 and $400 for rental of a small chapel on a college campus or in a park that accommodates up to 100 guests. 2  A medium-sized church or synagogue can cost $500 to $800 to accommodate 100 to 250 guests. The average total cost of a wedding ceremony location is $435, according to The Bridal Association of America.