Wedding Officiant Services
Congratulations on your engagement!
We look forward to guiding you through the process. To ensure that each ceremony accurately reflects the love between the couple, we work with couples to develop custom vows. Ceremonies are typically about 30 minutes and can be officiated in English or Spanish. We look forward to guiding you through the process.
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Virginia
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Maryland
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Washington DC
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West Virginia
Ceremony Types
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• A classic, elegant ceremony tailored to your love story. We guide you through a beautifully structured wedding—from processional to pronouncement—making your big day unforgettable and stress-free.
• Perfect for couples who want a timeless ceremony with personalized vows, readings, or cultural traditions.
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• Simple, quick, and intimate. We provide an alternative to the busy courthouse by offering a private, seamless ceremony experience at your preferred location.
• Ideal for couples who want a straightforward legal marriage with the option to include brief vows or no ceremony at all.
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• A professional, cozy in-office ceremony perfect for couples who want convenience without sacrificing elegance.
• Includes signing of the marriage license and a short ceremony (optional). Easy, simple, and efficient—with same-day appointments often available.
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• Need to be legally married without any ceremony? We meet at a convenient time and location to sign your marriage license—quick, simple, and private.
• No vows, ring exchange, guests, or ceremony required. Perfect for couples marrying ahead of a larger celebration or who want someone else to officiate the symbolic ceremony.
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• Already married? Celebrate your love again—whether it’s 5, 10, or 25 years later. We help you reaffirm your vows with a personalized ceremony that reflects your unique journey together.
• Beautiful option for anniversaries, family gatherings, or symbolic reconnection ceremonies.
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We offer personalized spiritual or religious wedding ceremonies performed by our ordained minister. Whether you prefer a faith-based blessing or a meaningful spiritual union, your ceremony will be crafted with intention, respect, and heartfelt guidance.
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A symbolic ceremony is a beautiful, meaningful celebration of your love without the legal requirements. We offer personalized spiritual or religious ceremonies that honor your beliefs, your story, and your connection as a couple.
Because no marriage license is required, this ceremony is not legally binding. You may exchange vows, rings, blessings, or any special rituals you choose. If you later wish to make your union legal, we can guide you through the process of obtaining your marriage license and completing the legal signing.
A symbolic ceremony is perfect for couples who want a heartfelt experience, a spiritual celebration, or a ceremony before their legal marriage.
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• Intimate, romantic, and stress-free. Whether it’s just the two of you or a small circle of loved ones, we create a heartfelt ceremony anywhere you choose.
• Perfect for spontaneous couples who want a meaningful, private moment without the pressure of a large event.
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• Celebrate your love at Washington DC monuments, we create a ceremony that blends romance with unforgettable scenery.
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• Dreaming of saying “I do” in a special location? We travel to your destination of choice—beach, mountains, resorts, historical landmarks—and craft a ceremony that feels magical and personal.
• Ideal for couples looking for a stunning backdrop and unforgettable experience.
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• Celebrate your love outdoors with breathtaking views. We create a ceremony that blends romance with unforgettable scenery.
• Weather-conscious planning, site guidance, and personalized ceremony scripting included.
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• Begin or end your day with a breathtaking moment. These ceremonies capture the beauty of golden hour, creating cinematic, unforgettable memories.
• Perfect for photographers, romantics, and couples wanting a peaceful and symbolic start to their marriage.
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• Seamlessly officiated in English, Spanish, or both—ensuring every guest understands and feels part of your ceremony.
• Ideal for multicultural families who want a ceremony that honors both languages and traditions.
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A rehearsal is an optional add-on designed to ensure your ceremony flows smoothly. We guide everyone on where to stand, when to walk, and what to say, so your wedding day feels calm, organized, and effortless.
Getting Married?
We are authorized to celebrate your wedding in VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON D.C. and WEST VIRGINIA. We officiate your wedding: locally, your home, park, beach, DC monuments, in our office (Herndon, VA) or wherever you prefer.
You need:
✓ Marriage license (from your State/County)
✓ ID's (driver's license or passport)
Send us a message to make your appointment. We are available 7 days a week.
Marriage License Information
YOU MUST obtain your marriage license in the state (or DC) where you’re getting married. For example, if you live in Virginia and are getting married in DC you must obtain a DC marriage license.
Check with the clerk’s website/office before going to apply/pick-up your marriage license since requirements and procedures can change without notice.
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In Virginia, you can apply at any Virginia county court clerk’s office and the license is valid anywhere in the Commonwealth.
You can apply for a marriage license in-person or online:
- Both parties must be present when applying for your marriage license in-person or online.
- Both parties must have a government issued ID with them (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
- If you are divorced you will need to know the month and year of the divorce, along with the jurisdiction where the divorce was decreed. Arlington County currently requires divorce papers.
- Virginia’s current license fee is $30 (check the website before going to the courthouse)
License Validity: 60 days
Waiting Period: None (You can obtain your license and get married the same day)
Return Period: Within 5 days after the ceremony
Witnesses Required: None.
Min. Age of Couple: Age 18
VA Residency: Not Required.
Min. Distance of Kin Allowed: First Cousins.
Marriage Equality: Yes.
No blood test is required
Fairfax County government centers available for marriage ceremonies. As a courtesy to our Fairfax County residents, the following is a list of government offices that can be reserved for holding a wedding ceremony. Please call the individual facilities for the room size and availability.
The Spotsylvania County courthouse is the only Northern Virginia courthouse open two Saturday mornings a month for marriage licenses check their web site. [The Clerks office will be open on the following Saturdays from 9am to 12pm - April 4, 2026, April 18, 2026, May 2, May 16, June 6, July 18, August 1, August 15, September 19, October 6, October 17, November 7, 2026, November 21, 2026].
Here are links to several of the Northern Virginia circuit courts:
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In Maryland, marriage licenses are issued by the county clerk’s office and you MUST obtain your license in the county where your marriage is to take place.
- Only one party is required to appear in person to apply for a Maryland marriage license
- If you are divorced you will need to know the month and year of the divorce along with the jurisdiction where the divorce was decreed. You can bring your divorce papers but they’re not required.
- Bring your government issued ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.). If only one person is applying for the license bring a clear photo copy of your spouses ID
- There is no proxy option in Maryland
- Please check with the county clerk’s office for current marriage license fees since marriage license fees are different for each county.
License Validity: 6 months
Waiting Period: 2 days (48 hour waiting period from the date the license is issued).
Return Period: Within 5 days after the ceremony
Witnesses Required: None.
Min. Age of Couple: Age 18
MD Residency: Not Required.
Min. Distance of Kin Allowed: First Cousins.
Marriage Equality: Yes.
No blood test is required
Here are the links to several Maryland circuit courts:
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In Washington D.C., marriage licenses are issued by the Marriage Bureau.
You can apply for a DC marriage license in-person or online:
- Only one spouse is required to apply in-person for the license.
- If only one person is applying bring a clear photo copy of your spouse’s driver’s license. NOTE: DC requires the original passport or a notarized photocopy of the passport.
- Both parties must have a government issued ID with them (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
- The marriage license application
- If divorced, you will need to know the month and year of the divorce, and the jurisdiction where the divorce was decreed. Divorce papers are not required.
- The name of an officiant licensed by the DC marriage license bureau is required before your license will be issued – NOTE: you can apply without the name of a licensed officiant
- Don’t forget to sign-in on the computer when you arrive at the marriage bureau.
- The current DC license fees are $45.00.
You can obtain your marriage license at The DC Marriage License Bureau at DC Courthouse located at 500 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Room #690 Washington, D.C. 20001 – basement level – (Archives or Judiciary Square Metro stops).
License Validity: Does not expire and is valid only in DC
Waiting Period: None (You can obtain your license and get married the same day)
Return Period: Within 10 days after the ceremony
Witnesses Required: None.
Min. Age of Couple: 18 or age 16 with guardian consent (permission of at least one parent needed)
DC Residency: Not Required.
Min. Distance of Kin Allowed: First Cousins.
Marriage Equality: Yes.
No blood test is required
HereHere is the link to DC’s circuit court:
DC Marriage License Bureau website - Moultrie Courthouse
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In West Virginia, marriage licenses are issued by the county clerk’s office.
License Validity: 60 days
Waiting Period: 3 days
Return Period: Within 6 days after the ceremony
Witnesses Required: None.
Min. Age of Couple: 18 or age 16 with guardian consent (permission of at least one parent needed)
WV Residency: Not Required.
Min. Distance of Kin Allowed: First Cousins.
Marriage Equality: Yes.
No blood test is required
Here are the links to several West Virginia circuit courts:
Unity Ceremony
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Unity ceremonies are meaningful and symbolic, performed during your wedding to represent becoming a union. (*Optional & additional cost)
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*Unity Candle
Symbolize the joining of the families, the merging of two individuals.
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*Sand Ceremony
Couple pours sand from separate vessels into a unified, central one.
Colors available; (white, ivory, beige, turquoise, purple, rose, coral, red, blue, green).
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*Coin Ceremony
The coins represent a promise of prosperity in the couple's marriage, as well as a promise to always protect each other's wealth.
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*In Memoriam
Honoring a deceased loved one at your wedding is a special way to pay tribute to those who have passed.
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*Handfasting
The couple’s hands are gently bound with a piece of cloth as they exchange vows, and inspiring the phrase "tying the knot".
Booking Deposit & Cancellation Policy
Disclaimer: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your ceremony date. The remaining balance is due before the start of the ceremony (Cash/Card only) when the Officiant collects the marriage license and identifications.
Per our booking policy, your deposit is non-refundable, but it remains valid for one (1) year from your original ceremony date. You may reschedule your ceremony at any time within that one-year period, based on availability, using your original deposit.
Appointment Time – 30 Minutes: Your ceremony appointment includes up to 30 minutes. If the appointment extends beyond 30 minutes, an additional $100 per hour fee applies, billed in full-hour increments.
Ceremony Agreement Form
To complete your booking, please submit the Ceremony Agreement Form below with your name, ceremony date, and preferred time, along with your payment.
Depósito de Reserva & Política de Cancelación
Aviso: Se requiere un depósito no reembolsable de $100 para reservar la fecha de su ceremonia. El saldo restante debe pagarse antes de comenzar la ceremonia (¡Solo efectivo o tarjeta!) cuando el Oficiante recoja la licencia de matrimonio y las identificaciones.
Según nuestra política de reservaciones, su depósito es no reembolsable, pero permanece válido por un (1) año a partir de la fecha original de su ceremonia. Usted puede reprogramar su ceremonia en cualquier momento dentro de ese periodo de un año, según disponibilidad, utilizando su depósito original.
Tiempo de Cita – 30 Minutos: Su cita para la ceremonia incluye hasta 30 minutos. Si la cita se extiende más allá de los 30 minutos, se aplicará un cargo adicional de $100 por cada hora adicional, facturado por horas completas.
Formulario de Acuerdo de Ceremonia
Para completar su reservación, envíe el Formulario de Acuerdo de Ceremonia de Boda a continuación con su nombre, fecha de la ceremonia y hora preferida, junto con su pago.
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