A wedding need not be a complex religious ceremony. But a cold uninspired courthouse isn't the only alternative. Let's chat.
Hello, my name is Carmen Lane and I would love to be your wedding officiant. I am a non-denominational minister ordained by Universal Life Church Monastery in Seattle since 2008. I can provide you a simple and loving ceremony virtually anywhere in Washington state.
Need to get married TODAY or ASAP? QUESTIONS? Call me now 360-280-0888.
Wedding, Elopement, Vow Renewal, or Commitment Ceremony at your location. No planning or pre-wedding counseling required. A non-denominational officiant can travel to your chosen location to perform your ceremony.
Have your wedding your way. Get married at the beach, at the park, by the river, in the rainforest, or in the privacy and comf
Wedding, Elopement, Vow Renewal, or Commitment Ceremony at your location. No planning or pre-wedding counseling required. A non-denominational officiant can travel to your chosen location to perform your ceremony.
Have your wedding your way. Get married at the beach, at the park, by the river, in the rainforest, or in the privacy and comfort of your very own backyard.
If you provide me the exact details of your ceremony location that can be found via GPS, and tell me whether any hiking or off-road travel is required to reach the ceremony location, I'll provide you a precise quote.
PAYMENTS: Cash is preferred, but your local personal check is also welcome. Full payment is due prior to ceremony and is 100% non-refundable. Make checks payable to Carmen Lane LLC | Short and Sweet Ceremonies.
CREDIT CARD FEES. For payments via credit card, an additional 3.5 percent will be added to help cover the cost of processing. Paying by CC must be arranged in advance and paid in advance. All payments are 100% non-refundable.
Your Washington state marriage license is valid anywhere in Washington and after the mandatory 3-day waiting period, it is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. It is the couple's responsibility to obtain a valid marriage license for their wedding ceremony. Please check with the county for specific marriage license application instructions. (scroll down)
1. CEREMONY @YOUR CHOSEN LOCATION:
$350 to $900+ - The officiant travels to your chosen location to perform a short and sweet ceremony. SEE EXAMPLE RATES
What to expect after officiant confirms your request:
1. CEREMONY @YOUR CHOSEN LOCATION:
$350 to $900+ - The officiant travels to your chosen location to perform a short and sweet ceremony. SEE EXAMPLE RATES
What to expect after officiant confirms your request:
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2. QUICK ELOPEMENT @OFFICIANT's LOCATION:
$300 - No frills. No fanfare. No groups. JUST YOU and your two witnesses come as you are to my location in Olympia to sign your marriage paperwork. We'll hold a very short and sweet ceremony, you'll exchange "I DO's", we'll all sign the marriage paperwork in my little studio, and then off you go. Easy. Simple. FAST. If you are deploying soon or in a rush or want minimal hoopla, minimal interactions, this is the way to go.
(Important: My little home art/writing studio cannot accommodate groups and it is not childproof. So if you plan to have toddlers/children with you OR if you have more than just 2 witnesses in attendance, you must choose option for a ceremony at your location. And I will travel to you. Thank you for understanding.)
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3. DIY Ceremony (Do It Yourself):
FREE TO YOU - How? Consider asking a trusted friend or family member to become ordained so that he/she may perform your private wedding ceremony for you at no cost. If the budget is tight, this is an option I like all my wedding couples to be aware of. Whether or not you choose me as your officiant, I wish you great happiness.
(Psst... Not everyone is comfortable becoming ordained and going the "DIY" route. Some people are afraid of speaking in front of a group -- even if it is family and friends! There is a reason public speaking is the #1 fear In America. Some people may not be sure about filling out the marriage paperwork or recording it. And some people may prefer to enjoy watching your wedding ceremony, rather than officiating it. If you go the DIY route and your chosen person changes their mind or is having second thoughts about officiating for you, give me a call ASAP so we can try to figure something out.)
MARRIAGE LICENSES ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO BE MARRIED AND THEY ARE ISSUED BY EACH COUNTY. A marriage license obtained from any Washington county is valid anywhere in the state. For example, say you live in King county but you plan to elope at the beach in Grays Harbor county. You could choose to obtain your marriage license from King county if it is more convenient for you, and then bring your marriage paperwork with you to be married in Grays Harbor county (or anywhere else in Washington state). Or you could choose to obtain your marriage license from Grays Harbor county or from any other county in Washington. Keep in mind there is a 3-day waiting period for a marriage license in Washington and then the license is valid for up to 60 days from the date of issue. Plan accordingly. After the wedding ceremony, the signed marriage certificate must then be recorded with the county of issue within 30 days.
Certified copies (proof of marriage) may be obtained from the county after it has been recorded. When you obtain your marriage license, ask the county clerk if you may pre-pay to have certified copies sent to you automatically, once it has been recorded after your wedding ceremony. Marriage license fees vary county to county. CONTACT THE COUNTY directly if you have any questions about obtaining a marriage license or obtaining certified copies of your recorded marriage certificate.
NOTE: The auditor websites above are operated independently by each county. I have posted links here simply for your convenience. Each link above was confirmed as active on 01/24/2024. Let me know if a link is broken, so I may update it. Sometimes a county edits its website and changes a URL in the process. It happens. Thanks for your help! ~Carmen
WASHINGTON RULES ON MARRIAGE:
If you have your valid WA marriage license in hand & two legal witnesses, you can be married in minutes!
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