Let us help you to make your wedding day or other event as special
as you've always dreamed it will be.
Serving the greater Puget Sound,
as ordained ministers, and ceremony consultants,
we offer non-denominational ministerial services
to couples getting married, or married couples
who are renewing their vows.
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We offer a highly personalized approach to your marriage ceremony. With your ideas and our expertise, we will co-create a uniquely customized wedding ceremony with personalized wedding vows that fully express your uniqueness as a couple - at a location of your choice - that will become a cherished memory for a lifetime. Our fees vary and are structured to support the time dedicated to your wedding ceremony, while also working within your budget. Here are 2 categories to fit your needs:
This is the choice for couples who want a quick, private wedding ceremony. This is a simple, pre-written ceremony performed at your site or mine. The couple brings the marriage license. There is a brief and basic wedding ceremony. The officiant returns the completed Marriage License to the County Clerk's office. You must provide your own witnesses, who will sign your certificate. Elopements performed locally only. A short ceremony of 15-30 minutes maximum at a specified place within the city limits of the Greater Seattle area where the location is easily accessible and involves minimal preparation for the minister and no more than 2 attendants (e.g. best man and maid of honor) or 4 guests. Ceremony with traditional vows. If you decide to retain me as your officiant, Rev. Tom Campbell will perform your brief wedding ceremony.
Fee: $245.00* Friday evening 7 pm through Sunday between 10 o'clock am and 7 o'clock pm
An elopement ceremony doesn't take much planning. But consider bringing a camera and film or a video recorder to capture even a portion of your marriage ceremony so you have some mementos of your special day.
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***TRAVEL CHARGES: Additional travel charges will apply for ceremonies outside our general location, such as those requiring extensive automobile travel, ferry fare or local airfare, within 1-1/2 hours of our location. Exceptions my be considered, schedule permitting.
Rev. Tom Campbell
2153 Shy Bear Way NW
Issaquah, Washington 98027
Telephone: (425) 252-2981
Previous Marriages:
A divorce must be final and filed before applicants can apply for a license.
Covenant Marriage Option:
No.
Waiting Period:
Washington state has a three-day waiting period.
Fees:
The cost of applying for a marriage license in Washington state varies from county to county. Some counties charge approximately $42 while others charge $62 and up. Many counties will not accept checks or credit cards. Some counties may require a picture id. You should know your Social Security numbers. You do not have to be a resident of Washington.
Previous Marriages: A divorce must be final and filed before applicants can apply for a license.
Same Sex Marriages:
No. However, as of July 22, 2007, gays, lesbians and unmarried seniors in domestic partnerships have rights that include hospital visitation, inheriting property without a will, emergency health care, funeral arrangements, adoption, child custody, community property, and disposition of remains. Washington's "everything-but-marriage" law was approved by Washington state voters in November 2009.
Proxy Marriage:
No. However, if both of you cannot apply for your marriage license application at the same time, you may be able to apply through an Absentee Marriage Application. Contact the county offices where you plan on getting married for more information about this option.
Cousin Marriage:
No.
Common Law Marriage:
No.
Under 18:
Applicants between 17 and 18 years of age need to have a parent (legal custodian) present with them to provide their consent. If you are under 17 years old, you will need to have the age requirement waived by a superior court judge of the county in which one of the parties resides. Proof of age such as a driver's license or birth certificate is also required along with the written permission of the family court. Emancipated minors must present court emancipation papers specifically allowing the minor to marry.
Officiants:
Any ordained or licensed clergymen, and justices of the peace.
Witnesses:
You need to have two witnesses at your marriage ceremony.
Miscellaneous:
A Washington state marriage license is valid for 60 days and it is valid only in the state of Washington. You can not use the marriage license to get married in another state.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Washington Dept. of Health
Center for Health Statistics
P.O. Box 9709
Olympia, WA
(360) 236-4300 Info
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