Frequently asked questions.
Where can we have our wedding?The possibilities are endless. You can have your wedding anywhere you want. We have officiated wedding ceremonies in reception halls, on the beach, in parks, in back-yards and in living rooms. This is your wedding, where do you want it to be?
Can we write our own vows?We have many vow selections that you can choose from. You can also elect to write you own vows if you wish. If you need help writing your vows, just let us know. We have a little bit of experience with this and we're happy to help.
Do you marry those who have been divorced?Yes, I will marry you.
Do you officiate non-religious ceremonies?Your wedding can be as religious or non-religious as you like.
Do we have to have a rehearsal?You don't have to have a rehearsal, but it's a good idea especially if you have a large wedding party. We are available for rehearsals if you wish (and if our calendar permits). If you're having your wedding at a reception hall, the staff at the facility may also be able to assist you with a rehearsal. Our only request is at if you wish to schedule a rehearsal, that you do not have the rehearsal on a Friday or Saturday since these days book up for other weddings.
We want to have a ceremony that is a little out of the ordinary. Will you work with us on this?We can't give a simple yes or no answer for this question. It really depends on what your are looking for. We are VERY open minded and might even have a suggestion or two to make your wedding even more out of the ordinary. Here are three things we won't do: We won't officiate a wedding underwater. We won't officiate a wedding while freefalling from an airplane. We won't officiate a wedding while dressed in costume, even at a Halloween wedding (everyone else can dress any way they like).
We have children and want to include them. Can this be done?Absolutely, there are many ways that children can be incorporated into a wedding ceremony. This is a great thing for us to discuss at an initial meeting.
What do we do with the marriage license after the ceremony?We will ask you to provide the license before the ceremony begins. After the ceremony, We will get the signatures from your witnesses (usually the best-man and maid-of-honor). We will supply you with a carbon copy of the license and then we will file it with the appropriate Registrar of Vital Statistics. You will be able to pick up a copy of the official record (with the raised seal) from the Registrar of the township where the ceremony took place. It is usually ready for pick up after you've been married for two weeks. There is a link at the top of the page with very detailed marriage license info.
Do you provide a location or music?We can provide location suggestions but it will be up to you to secure a location. We're sorry that we can not provide music for the ceremony. It's hard to DJ and officiate at the same time.
How long does the ceremony last?Your wedding ceremony can be as long or short as you want. Typically our ceremonies last anywhere from 15-25 minutes.
Will you marry people of different faiths?Absolutely.
Should we mail you a wedding invitation?We do not ask that you send me an invitation, but if you want tend me one it will make a very nice addition to our scrapbook.
Should we invite you to the reception?It's rare that we stay for an entire wedding reception. Typically, we will hang about and mingle with your guests for about 45 minutes after the end of the ceremony, then make a quiet exit.
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