How to Secure My Services
You may send me an email or give me a call. I will ask additional information from you, then send copies of the vows that would work best for your particular wedding.
You are encouraged to look over the vows, rearrange them, add or delete, or not use them at all and create your own instead. When you’ve settled on a ceremony that reflects what you want, just be sure to let me know. The length of a basic wedding ceremony is approximately 15-20 minutes. If you add songs, readings, communion, and/or additional ceremonies, it would be 30-35 minutes.
I consider my contract officially made with you once a check for half the ministerial fee is mailed once you’ve decided to hire me. The other half of my fee is due two weeks before your wedding date. You can also send in the complete fee if you wish, which would eliminate one more thing to remember on your wedding day.
The Marriage License
Each state in the U.S. differs slightly as to the laws concerning marriages. If you are a Michigan resident, you must apply for a marriage license in the county where you live. {Don’t forget to bring it with you!} If you live outside of Michigan, contact the courthouse in the county where you are getting married to secure your license. Most licenses cost $35.00 and are valid for 33 days. Most courthouses are only opened Monday-Friday, so plan accordingly.
You are encouraged to look over the vows, rearrange them, add or delete, or not use them at all and create your own instead. When you’ve settled on a ceremony that reflects what you want, just be sure to let me know. The length of a basic wedding ceremony is approximately 15-20 minutes. If you add songs, readings, communion, and/or additional ceremonies, it would be 30-35 minutes.
I consider my contract officially made with you once a check for half the ministerial fee is mailed once you’ve decided to hire me. The other half of my fee is due two weeks before your wedding date. You can also send in the complete fee if you wish, which would eliminate one more thing to remember on your wedding day.
The Marriage License
Each state in the U.S. differs slightly as to the laws concerning marriages. If you are a Michigan resident, you must apply for a marriage license in the county where you live. {Don’t forget to bring it with you!} If you live outside of Michigan, contact the courthouse in the county where you are getting married to secure your license. Most licenses cost $35.00 and are valid for 33 days. Most courthouses are only opened Monday-Friday, so plan accordingly.
