Esoteric Interfaith Fellowship, Inc. d/b/a Dallas Wedding Officiants is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparent service policies. This Privacy Policy & Terms of Service explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, along with your responsibilities when using our services.

By visiting DallasWeddingOfficiants.com or booking our services, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

1. Information We Collect & Use

We collect only the necessary personal information to provide our services, including:

✔ Contact Information (name, phone, email, mailing address) for booking.

✔ Marriage Details (ceremony date, location, and special requests).

✔ Payment Information (all payments are securely processed via Stripe—we do not store payment details).

✔ Photos & Media (images taken by our officiants or team, with permission, for marketing and social media).

✔ Booking Information (all bookings are managed through TidyCal).

🔒 We do NOT sell or share personal data beyond what is necessary to fulfill our services.

2. Clergy-Communicant Privilege (Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 505)

As a religious nonprofit, we recognize and uphold clergy-communicant privilege:

✔ Confidential communications with our officiants in their spiritual advisory role are protected.

✔ The communicant (you) has the right to refuse disclosure and prevent others from disclosing your confidential discussions.

✔ Our officiants have the authority to claim this privilege on behalf of the communicant.

💡 This ensures that any spiritual guidance remains strictly confidential.

3. Data Retention & Protection

✔ Personal information is stored only for 90 days post-ceremony.

✔ Marriage licenses are public records maintained by the county clerk; we are not responsible for their availability.

✔ We do not retain copies of marriage licenses, applications, or other personal records beyond the required timeframe.

✔ Payments are securely processed via Stripe—we do not store financial details.

4. Use of Wedding Photos & Media

We may use wedding photos taken by our officiants for marketing and promotional purposes, including:

✔ Our website & social media pages

✔ Google Ads & marketing materials

📸 If you do not wish to have your photos used, you must notify us in writing before your ceremony.

5. Payments, Booking & Cancellation Policy

✔ All bookings are completed through TidyCal.

✔ Payments are securely processed via Stripe.

✔ No refunds are issued after 48 hours of booking.

✔ Rescheduling is allowed if requested before the scheduled ceremony.

📅 By booking, you acknowledge and agree to these policies.

6. Outdoor & Indoor Ceremony Adjustments

We reserve the right to relocate outdoor ceremonies to our indoor location due to wind advisories, severe weather, or safety concerns.

✔ Our Canal Centre location is near tall buildings and waterways, which can create strong wind gusts or hazardous conditions.

✔ If weather conditions are unsafe, your ceremony may be moved indoors at our discretion to ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees.

✔ Refunds will not be issued due to a weather-related location change.

💡 We recommend considering potential weather conditions when booking an outdoor ceremony.

7. No Defamatory or Disparaging Statements

By booking our services, you agree not to post negative reviews, false statements, or disparaging comments in any public forum if:

✔ You cancel your ceremony.

✔ You have unrealistic expectations beyond what is included in your package.

✔ An issue arises that you do not allow us to correct first.

Legal Protections:

📜 The Defamation Mitigation Act (DMA) – Requires a retraction request before legal action. This notice serves as that request.

📜 The Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) – Protects free speech but does not protect false or damaging statements.

💡 We expect clients to communicate directly with us to resolve concerns before making negative public statements.

8. Legal Notice & Religious Protections

As a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit, Esoteric Interfaith Fellowship, Inc., is protected under federal and state law:

✔ First Amendment – U.S. Constitution: Protecting our religious freedom and operations.

✔ Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA): Preventing local restrictions on religious ceremonies.

✔ Clergy-Communicant Privilege (Texas Rule of Evidence 505): Protecting confidential spiritual communications.

✔ Charitable Immunity & Limited Liability (Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 84.004): Protecting clergy and volunteers acting in good faith.

🚨 Any attempt to interfere with our religious rights, defame our organization, or disrupt our services will result in legal action.

9. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy & Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the latest terms.

📲 Questions? Contact us using this link 

By booking a ceremony or using our website, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.