Wedding Officiant

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Florida State Info & Links
Florida State Requirements:
Wedding licenses are available to both Florida residents and non-residents. Licenses are valid for 60 days and issued immediately. Photo ID is required (valid Driver's License or Passport). No Blood test is required. A three-day waiting period or 4 hours of premarital counseling is mandatory for Florida residents only. For out of state, Canadians and international visitors, there is no waiting period or counseling required. You must both attend in person and present photo ID (passport is acceptable) Your responsibility is to present the license to the ceremony officiant before the ceremony begins. If one of you is a Florida resident, consider enhancing your marriage with premarital counseling. A four-hour course with a registered provider saves you $32.50 on the cost of your license.

Previous Marriages:
If you have been previously married, the date of your divorce or date of your spouse's death must be supplied. If the divorce or spouse's death occurred within the past 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is required.

Waiting Period:
There is no waiting period for Florida residents who have both completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the last 12 months. There is a three-day waiting period for Florida residents who have not taken the course. For out of state, Canadians and
international visitors, there is no waiting period or counseling required.

Fees:
Marriage License Fee is $93.50 payable to the local County and can be obtained at any Florida State County Clerks Office during regular business hours. Many locales do accept credit cards now, but be sure to check with the local County Clerk to make sure.
Couples who have completed a state-sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past 12 months are entitled to a $32.50
discount.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. Do I have to have a religious ceremony and or prayer?
Absolutely not. We have a huge selection of ceremony components/styles and content to choose from. Bill will work with you to customize your choices to flow smoothly and be exactly what you wish. Most civil ceremonies contain no prayer or religious references at all. If you prefer a religious ceremony we can surely accomodate you as well. We also have many mini ceremony components that can be added such as the Sand Ceremony, Unity Candle, Rose Ceremony, Jumping over the Sword, Pinning of the Tartan, etc.

Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. What type of ceremony should I have?
It completely depends on you and your fiancee's wishes, beliefs, values and family traditions. Bill can assist in guiding you through the choices and perform the ceremony as you decide... it's your wedding!