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How far
in advance should I confirm a wedding officiate?
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Many
Weddings are planned up to a year in advance. Many Weddings are
planned in a few months or a few weeks, while others in only a
couple of days. I suggest, that as soon as you and your fiancée
have chosen a date, that would be the time to book the Minister. |
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What about
last minute requests?
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As long as
there is room in the schedule, last minute requests are fine. There
are often circumstances that require last minute planning. Be sure
to give me a call before you book your location so that I can share
with you any experience I may have there. |
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Will you marry
couples of different faiths or previously divorced?
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Yes.
Marriage is a divine institution ordained by God for all men and women. I require that you love each
other and have a desire to be married. I will not refuse any
couple (a man and a woman) the right to be married, regardless of
one's past, race, color, religion, or denominational background. I
do not encourage divorce, but I do understand things do and can
happen in marriages. I count it as a joy to help couples move from
their past into a new beginning, that marriage can offer. I
believe our God is the God of many chances. |
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Can we
have a non-religious, spiritual ceremony?
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This is your
choice. Many prefer a "spiritual" and not "religious" ceremony.
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What is the
most important thing to the Wedding Party and the Guests,
besides the Wedding ceremony?
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Surveys have
shown, most guests consider the reception, the food and especially
the Wedding cake, to be top priority at a Wedding. A Wedding cake
is absolutely essential to a reception and may be any flavor,
color, or shape you wish. You should expect about 80% of your
Wedding guests to eat Wedding cake. The kinds of cakes that modern
Brides serve, do not lend themselves to being kept at room
temperature for a year, nor do they freeze longer than 6 months. |
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Can we
include elements of different religions and religious traditions in
our ceremony?
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Yes! These
make for interesting, rich, meaningful ceremonies. I work with you
and your various traditions to put together a ceremony that truly
reflects your wishes. |
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What kind of
pre-wedding counseling is required, if any?
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No
pre-wedding counseling is required, but if the bride and/or groom
would like counseling, I will make myself available. |
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Does it
matter that either of us have been married before, divorced, have
children or are already privately married and want to conduct a
public ceremony ?
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No. And if
you have kids, how awesome! We have meaningful ways to include them
in the ceremony. And you've been privately married previously, we'll
keep it just between us. |
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Can we
write our own vows?
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Absolutely.
Many couples choose to write their own vows or some may amend
existing religious Wedding ceremonies with their own words. Others
leave the Wedding vows to the Ministers discretion. I suggest, if
you are going to write your own vows:
1.) The shorter the better.
2.) Don't include everything.
3.) Be positive.
4.) Have a help
sheet.
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Can I
make changes to the example ceremony?
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Yes, just copy and paste the text of
sample ceremonies and edit in your word processing software. |
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How is
booking handled?
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You are
booked when we receive the $100 deposit and the booking agreement
form. The balance, if any, is paid at least two weeks in
advance of the scheduled wedding. |
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How do we get our
wedding license? |
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Contact the
County Clerk office of the Texas county you are to be married
in. Texas marriage licenses are valid in all counties
regardless of the county where the license was issued.
For Harris
County Clerk's Office Physical Branch Locations - CLICK
HERE
For another specific County or District
Clerk address and telephone number, simply select the list of
Counties:
For more information on Texas marriage
licenses CLICK HERE.
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