Other than a judge as well.
2007-10-26 08:28:00 · 27 answers · asked by lost_in_transit326 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
A whole lot depends on where you live--what country, what state if it's the US, even what county in some US states. Some places allow a person who has been ordained over the internet to perform weddings, some allow notary publics to perform marriages, a ship's captain on the open sea is often recognized. The only way to know what's legal where you live is to check with your local authorities.
2007-10-26 08:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by Trivial One 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You could have a civil ceremony at the court house. Just call and get the information when someone is available to perform the ceremony. Have your license and blood test (if it's required in your state). Some places may still have a Justice of the Peace who can usually do it. You could have a minister perform the ceremony some place other than a church. If you want your marriage legal, though, you should make sure the person is authorized by the state. Just having your best friend do it for you doesn't cut it, legally. There are plenty of places in Vegas then you could combine it with your honeymoon.
2007-10-27 01:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sunny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You got some wrong advice - it is WRONG that all ship captains can perform marriages. So many people have assumed that, booked a cruise, and then were told that - uh, NO - the Captain can not do it!! Due to the demand, SOME cruiselines and SOME of their ships do have chaplains on board OR their captain has been ordained but you truly have to check with EACH SHIP for the date you want!! As for on land marriages, depends where you live. Las Vegas offers ceremonies by anything that breathes, almost, but they do have to be licensed! Just check when you get your marriage license or go to Yellow Pages and look up Marriage commissioners, Justices of the Peace, etc. Usually experienced wedding planners and wedding venues (independent chapels/halls) also have lists available.
2007-10-26 15:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by Wifeforlife 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm an ordained minister through a non-denominational church (I go by wedding celebrant or wedding officiant since that is what I love doing best). I do civil or 'christian' ceremonies (not with sermons, etc, but include prayers/blessings - whatever the couple decides to have.)
In only three states you can be married by a notary public.
Each state determines who is authorized to solemnize marriages. It's usually priests/ministers and judges....
Good luck to you
PS - Firebett is not completely correct.. ULC IS an actual church in Modesto, CA. :)
2007-10-27 02:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can ask one of your friends who doesn't mind speaking in public. they can become ordained (usually for free) from many websites. One of the sites I'm talking about is the Universal Life Church - it's not a church at all...but qualifies your friend as being tied to a specific religion, and therefore grants them the ability to marry you and your fiance.
My fiance and I have asked a college professor that I am friends with to do it. We're both atheists.
good luck!
2007-10-26 19:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by firebetty74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a wedding this weekend where bride and groom had a close friend do the wedding. We live in CA, so I guess her friend just became ordained, whatever, and did ceremony. The friend was person who introduced her and her husband.
My family was going to go on a cruise and my sister considered getting married by the ship's captain since we were all there.
2007-10-26 17:28:47 · answer #6 · answered by brwneyes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My partner and I are non-religious as well. We're getting married in the ballroom of a historic mansion, and the woman performing the ceremony is a judge. I live in Austin, TX and many of the judges and JOP's here come to your venue to perform your ceremony - you do not have to go to their office. See if anyone in your area provides a similar service.
2007-10-26 17:03:27 · answer #7 · answered by SE 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Justice of the Peace, a Wedding Officiate, and a non denominational Ecumenical Minister will come to your wedding site.
2007-10-27 18:04:57 · answer #8 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homer Simpson got a license to marry couples in the sixteenth season "There's Something About Marrying".
2007-10-26 15:41:18 · answer #9 · answered by K!K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One of our good friends is performing our ceremony. Anyone can get ordained through the Universal Life Church, and it's free. http://www.themonastery.org/?destination=ordination
But check with your state to see you can legally marry you. I'm in California and anyone connected with any religion (including Native American religions) can marry you legally. No documentation is needed.
2007-10-26 15:44:54 · answer #10 · answered by Peace 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋