Do you have any suggestions on text he may use?
2006-10-17 11:08:52 · 6 answers · asked by 4evaluvu 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
As another responder posted it really depends on where you live. Check at the city hall where you would be getting your marriage license from and they should be able to answer all of your questions and that way there will be no doubt in your mind.
I got married 2 months ago and I asked my uncle to perform my ceremony. Both of my parents would have been too choked up to perform it themselves. He was ordained through the Universal Life Church online and I wrote our ceremony. The ceremony was my favorite part of our wedding. I was able to make it so personal through all of the words that I chose. I was able to customize our ceremony in a way that many officiants probably wouldn't have done for us. I think if you have a close friend or family member and if it is legally binding that it is such a special thing to do for your wedding. However I would highly suggest not having a parent do it for you. Emotions are heightened on your wedding day and parents already have so much on their plate on such a special day.
Happy Planning!
Crystal
2006-10-17 12:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by www.crystalweddings.ca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Keep in mind that a wedding ceremony is emotional enough as it is, but to have your dad perform the ceremony may be too much for the two of you to handle. I once knew a girl who wanted her dad to perform the ceremony. It started out nice, but as soon as he walked her down the aisle and announced that he was giving her away, the tears came flowing. And, girl, they didn't stop!! The man barely got the ceremony started when my dad finally had to step in and finish it.
You can probably find a large variety of texts using your search engine. Don't forget to bookmark the ones you like.
2006-10-17 18:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by Joy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, the specific rules depend on the state
obviously, every state has options for un-ordained people (including justices of the peace) to perform weddings
you need to check on the specific rules in your state
you might start here looking at vows and texts
http://www.bestvows.com/weddingvow_christian.html
2006-10-17 18:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesnt need to be "ordained" just has to have a licence to perform marriages from the government talk to your local representative " mayor" or whatever
2006-10-17 18:17:32 · answer #4 · answered by hero_del_cielo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about ordained to licensed...My father in law married me, and he used 1 Cor. 13 it's the "love chapter". I'd check into it in your area as to whom can marry you and what qualifications they need. I'd think the office where you get the marriage license could tell you
2006-10-17 19:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has to be authorised to perform weddings in your state. I believe, universal life church offers online ordinations:
http://www.ulc.net/
2006-10-17 19:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋