As we say, "Fall in Love with Your Wedding at Star*Crossed Weddings™. Our skilled professionals, stunning venues, and unparalleled services are committed to making your wedding day amazing! Don't settle for anything less for your special moment in Second Life."
Q: Why should be book here instead of another venue?
A: We are a family here and when you book with us your wedding becomes part of our family as well. We have 7 years and over 900 weddings worth of experience just waiting to take care of all your wedding needs. Our staff is the best in the business and you will not find anyone better to take care of your wedding needs.
Q: If we book you, will you be at the wedding?
A: This question saddens me to no end, but we are well aware of how other wedding places may accept bookings and then just disappear. We will not do that. We have a staff of over 20 and many of them are able to perform multiple duties, so if we say we will be there, you can rest assured. We also communicate outside of SL and all the executives are able to reach one another on the phone. So we are prepared for any potential issues well in advance so that we can keep our promise to you.
Q: Why are your prices higher than other wedding places?
A: Shouldn't you spend more on your wedding than you would on a cup of coffee? No, really.
We do not strive to be the most expensive and actually take quite a bit of time keeping our overhead low so that we can pass on those savings to our clients. However, as with anything of quality in SecondLife, you would not expect to pay low prices. Our prices are carefully formulated to compensate our staff for performing at the top of their game with every single wedding and also to stay within a reasonable budget for SecondLife. We also have the largest set of custom designed wedding venues in SecondLife and we pride ourselves in the time and dedication it takes when creating these venues. It is a rare occasion on our sim if you see a pre-fab wedding venue because we believe every venue should be an experience.
Q: What is the deposit for booking?
A: Deposits are 100% of the package price for any packages 5,000L and under. For packages above 5,000L, the deposit is 50% of the package price unless otherwise stated prior to booking. We do require bookings paid in full for some holidays, however you will be notified of that prior to booking if it applies to you. Any and all deposits are NOT refundable. Please read our booking policies in full here.
Q: Who does the wedding party include?
A: The wedding party is technically all the people you wish to stand in the wedding, so bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers, and escorts are all included. However, for our package limitations, we are only referring to bridesmaids and groomsmen. Every wedding can include an escort for the bride at no additional fee, and any wedding above 5,000L also includes two child avatars in the wedding party at no additional fee.
Q: Do we do voice weddings?
A: We do perform voice weddings at an additional fee and booked in advance. We respect the privacy of our staff as one would expect in SecondLife, so in order to ensure we have a voice officiant available, please request this service at the time of booking. Prices are listed in the Additional Services section of our packages.
Q: Can people change out items within a pre-made package?
A: We offer two types of wedding packages to meet the needs of our clients in the hopes that you will not need to customize an existing package. However, if the need arises, we are certainly capable of working with you to create the perfect package.
Q: Can we change layouts/designs/colors of the venues for their wedding?
A: In any package that includes the use of our full size venues (ones containing both a ceremony and reception location), you have custom color options included at no additional fee. This is subject to venue design, but typically includes changes on linens, decor, and flowers. We are NOT able to change textures or the colors of structures within the venue, or the layout of the venue. Careful thought and consideration have gone into each venue to create the proper experience for that venue and we hope that you would trust our vision.
Q: Can we choose our own music?
A: Any time you have a DJ included in your package, you will be able to choose your own music. Some packages have limitation in the number of songs, but generally you can choose as much of the music as you like and the DJ will supplement any area you need help with.
Q: Where do we have elopements?
A: Couples can choose to have elopements overlooking the water at our gazebo, inside our small chapel, or even in our very own courthouse!
Q: How much notice do you need for an elopement?
A: During normal business hours, we can usually accommodate elopements with in 15-30 minutes. Please make sure you page a staff member inside the office to find out more!
Q: Do we have a Marketplace Store?A; We sure do! Visit it here: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/54642
Q: How do we book and pay for our wedding?
A: If you haven't already, get in touch with a sales agent or fill out our booking request form found here. You can page them inside the office if needed. They will check the calendar for your desired wedding date and time. Once all details are finalized, the sales agent will instruct you to pay the boards in the office to book your wedding. For custom packages, you may be instructed to pay Juliet Moonshadow directly.
Q: How long will it take for our photos to be ready?
A: Due to the amount of editing we do, it takes 7-14 business days to receive the photo link for you to choose which ones you like. If you would like your photos expedited, we are happy to for an additional fee as long as its possible. Please discuss this request with your sales representative upon booking.
Q: Can we choose the lighting/poses for photos?
A: During the planning process your planner will ask you about photography preferences based on your package. Generally you are able to choose the time of day for your photos and request a couple specific poses. Please keep in mind that the photographers do have the final discretion on lighting and may need to adjust settings for optimal photos.
Q: What is a personal shopper? What do they do?
A: A personal shopper is someone who will help the bride and groom to find needed items for the wedding. These items might include list of dress shops, a tux in a specific color, a flower girl basket, or even a great set of wedding bands. You can use a personal shopper if you need help finding stores with proper product in a specific budget or theme, or if you just don't have time to narrow down options on your own.
Q: What type of ceremonies do we offer?
A: As a standard, we offer religious, traditional, Gothic, vow renewal, and hand fasting ceremonies. We also offer more specialized ceremonies including unity candle ceremony, rose ceremony, sand ceremony, vampire blood bond ceremony, collaring ceremony, and culturally specific ceremonies such as Native American or Irish. You can also combine different elements of many ceremonies to make a completely custom one.
Q: Do you perform same-sex marriages?
A: Yes. We were actually one of the first wedding places in SecondLife to openly welcome same-sex couples to wed. We pride ourselves in our "no-judgement" policy as long as everyone is a consenting adult.
Q: Do you perform weddings for Furries?
A: Yes. We welcome all different species in SecondLife and the staff will even attend the wedding as furries if requested.
Q: Do you perform multiple weddings?
A: Yes. We have experience with weddings for not only two people, but also three, and even four people! We also have experience with double weddings if that is your style. We welcome any challenges with your wedding and we will find a working solution!
Q: Can we change our venue/colors after booking?
A: Of course! We do like at least a week's notice so that we can ensure everything is updated and any questions we may have can be answered. Please keep in mind though that you cannot upgrade to an exclusive venue if your package does not accommodate that venue and any color changes may affect items already procured for your wedding, so there may be additional fees.