A wedding need not be a complex religious ceremony. But a cold uninspired courthouse isn't the only alternative. Let's chat.
My name is Carmen Lane and I am a non-denominational wedding officiant ordained by Universal Life Church Monastery since 2008. I would be honored to officiate your ceremony.
Need to get married TODAY or ASAP? QUESTIONS? Call me now 360-280-0888.
No rehearsal/planning or pre-wedding counseling required. A non-denominational officiant can travel to your chosen location to perform your Wedding, Elopement, Vow Renewal, or Commitment Ceremony.
Have your wedding your way. Get married at the beach, at the park, by the river, in the rainforest, or in the privacy and comfort of your very
No rehearsal/planning or pre-wedding counseling required. A non-denominational officiant can travel to your chosen location to perform your Wedding, Elopement, Vow Renewal, or Commitment Ceremony.
Have your wedding your way. Get married at the beach, at the park, by the river, in the rainforest, or in the privacy and comfort of your very own backyard.
If you provide me the exact details of your ceremony location that can be found via GPS, and tell me whether any hiking or off-road travel is required to reach the ceremony location, I'll provide you a precise quote.
PAYMENTS: Cash is preferred, but your local personal check is also welcome. Full payment is due prior to ceremony and is 100% non-refundable. Make checks payable to Carmen Lane LLC | Short and Sweet Ceremonies.
CREDIT CARD FEES. For payments via credit card, an additional 3.5 percent will be added to help cover the cost of processing. Paying by CC must be arranged in advance and paid in advance. All payments are 100% non-refundable.
Your marriage license is valid anywhere within the state it was issued. After the mandatory 3-day waiting period, it is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. It is the couple's responsibility to obtain a valid marriage license for their wedding ceremony. Please check with the county for specific marriage license application instructions.
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1. CEREMONY @YOUR CHOSEN LOCATION:
$350 to $1,500+ - The officiant travels to your chosen location to perform a short and sweet ceremony.
What to expect after officiant confirms your request:
1. CEREMONY @YOUR CHOSEN LOCATION:
$350 to $1,500+ - The officiant travels to your chosen location to perform a short and sweet ceremony.
What to expect after officiant confirms your request:
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2. QUICK ELOPEMENT @OFFICIANT's LOCATION:
$300 - SIGN & GO OPTION! No fuss. No frills. No fanfare. (And no groups.) Just you and your two witnesses (18+) come as you are to my location in Olympia to sign your marriage paperwork. Easy. Simple. Fast. If you are deploying soon, in a rush, or want zero hoopla, this is the way to do it. If you wish, we can hold a brief ceremony so you may exchange wedding rings or personal vows, then we'll all sign the marriage paperwork in my little studio, and then off you'll go. I dress very casually for sign & go impromptu elopements at my location. You are welcome to dress casually as well or wear a formal tux/gown, however you prefer. I am happy to take a photo of you afterwards, if you like.
(MPORTANT: My little home art/writing studio cannot accommodate groups and is not childproof. If you have an infant who will be held in your arms, that is fine. But otherwise if you have children with you or more than just the two legal witnesses in attendance, you must choose option for ceremony at your chosen location so that I may travel to you to perform the ceremony and sign marriage paperwork. Thank you so much for understanding. If you have any questions, just ask.)
What to expect after officiant confirms your request:
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3. DIY Ceremony (Do It Yourself):
FREE TO YOU - How? You could ask a trusted friend or family member to become ordained so that he/she may perform your private wedding ceremony for you at no charge. It could be another fond memory for you. When the budget is tight, the DIY option is something I want all my wedding couples to be aware of. Whether or not you choose me as your officiant, of course I wish you great happiness :-)
(You may learn not everyone is comfortable becoming ordained and/or doing public speaking. There is a reason public speaking is the #1 fear In America. Maybe your friend or family member is apprehensive about filling out the marriage paperwork correctly after the ceremony or recording it with the county. Or maybe they just prefer to enjoy watching your wedding ceremony, rather than officiating it. So if you start with the DIY route and later on discover your chosen person has cold feet about officiating for you, give me a call ASAP and we will try to figure something out.)
MARRIAGE LICENSES ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO BE MARRIED AND THEY ARE ISSUED BY EACH COUNTY. A marriage license obtained in Washington is valid anywhere within Washington. Keep in mind there is a 3-day waiting period and then the license is valid for up to 60 days from the date of issue. Plan accordingly. After the wedding ceremony, the signed marriage certificate must then be recorded with the county of issue within 30 days.
Certified copies (proof of marriage) may be obtained from the county after it has been recorded. When you obtain your marriage license, ask the county clerk if you may pre-pay to have certified copies sent to you automatically, once it has been recorded after your wedding ceremony. Marriage license fees vary county to county. CONTACT THE COUNTY directly if you have any questions about obtaining a marriage license or obtaining certified copies of your recorded marriage certificate.
WASHINGTON RULES ON MARRIAGE:
If you have your valid WA marriage license in hand & two legal witnesses, you could be married in minutes!
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