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Exchanging Wedding Vows

Is there a way to exchange vows without a minister and it would be legal? if so where can I get more information on it? Each state has its own laws regarding who can perform a legal wedding and some states are more lax than others in their requirements. Generally, ministers, priests, rabbis, judges, mayors, and governors can perform marriages. In many states, a person who is not a minister but who is an elder or a deacon in their church can be sponsored by the church to obtain a license to perform weddings. To find out who can perform weddings in your state, contact the county office where you will obtain your marriage license. They should be able to tell you about the requirements. If the person you speak with doesn't know, contact your state office of vital statistics. That is usually the office that oversees the licensing process. Many marriage license offices provide lists of judges in their county who perform weddings. Glenna Tooman, ForeverWed.com Wedding Consultant Memory Makers Event Planning LLC www.memorable-events.com

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