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Who was the unknown being who,
without ever breaking one thread,
worked secretly to weave today
into one perfect whole,
the double web of your two lives?
- We will help you prepare Custom Vows to one another
- We have several types of ceremonies including Spiritual, Civic, Traditional, or Religious themes.
- Renewal of Vows and Vows of Commitment are available.
- Reverend Dr. Norman Pritchard will travel to your location to perform a ceremony.
Listed below are basic functions expected of an Officiant. Reverend Norm provides these functions, in a pleasant, professional manner, with compassion, warmth, and as a genuine part of your experience. Reverend Norm participates as a joyful part of the whole celebration. He wishes to be remembered as making a significant contribution to your special day.
- A wedding Officiant is someone legally authorized to preside over/perform a legal wedding ceremony.
- Officiants include traditional, non-denominational ministers, pastors, judges, rabbis, priests, notaries, and other civil officiates.
- Most Officiants offer a variety of ceremonies, ranging from purely civil to religious and everything in between, including non-denominational, interfaith and multicultural. Note: Beyond their title, most ministers, rabbis and priests regularly officiate civil/non-religious ceremonies and most civil officiants also serve non-denominational and interfaith couples.
- Reverend Norm strongly recommends that the bride and groom communicate with him before the wedding, in order for everyone to know each other, and to obtain answers to your questions, anxieties, or anything else that can help make this union happy and lasting. He firmly believes that regardless of the question, there is a solution.
- The Officiant is required to verify the validity of the Marriage License, properly completing the Certificate of Marriage, record keeping, and submission of the Certificate Filing with the appropriate State Clerk of the County.
for they pass to you a great store of wisdom and freedom.
Likewise, put your faith in the spirit that lies ahead of you
for it is through you two that life seeks to prolong itself.
And finally, put your faith in the spirit that dwells between the two of you.
There alone the skies are ever open for your love;
there alone lies the great road ahead.
You may not know what kind of ceremony you want or how to decide. Perhaps we can help you with this decision. Generally, you should let us know what you do not want, and let us make some suggestions.
- You are encouraged to participate in the design of your ceremony. You can have any style you want, from the simplest civil to any modification of other existing styles. In fact, you can write your very own ceremony, only restricted by legality and good taste.
- A very popular text professionally written by Dr. Pritchard, called the Spiritual Ceremony, has received wide acceptance. Dr. Pritchard has no objection to you making additions, modifications, and other participations you suggest. The Spiritual Ceremony is strictly spiritual in nature. No religious references, no deity mention, and no affiliations identified. The Spiritual Ceremony serves as dedication of the two participants by and to each other, only.
- Some ideas you may consider for making modifications include, but not limited to:
- Additional readings of favorite scripture, or poetry
- Readings by family or friends
- Special words exchanged between bride and groom
Prior to your marriage service...
You must obtain a Marriage License: You will need to bring proof of age and identity (driver's license,
birth certificate, passport or military service record) and $50.00.If either party has been divorced or
widowed, the party must attest to the date, place, and the court that issued the divorce or death
certificate. There is no waiting period. Once the license has been issued the marriage license application
expires within 30 days after the application. If you apply for a marriage license in Arizona, it is only
valid in the state of Arizona.
Age Requirement
The age requirements for both the Bride and the Groom are the same: for ages 18 and older, no parental
consent is required. For marriages of age 16 - 17, consent of BOTH parents (or parent having legal
custody), or guardian, or judicial approval is required. For marriages at ages younger than age 16,
consent of parents or guardian AND judicial approval are required.
Obtaining a Marriage License
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN ARIZONA are available at the offices listed below. Please
contact one of these offices for license fees and business hours. Hopefully one is very near you.
| Buckeye 100 N. Apache #C Ph# 623.386.4289 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday (avoid Wed.- Thurs.) |
Northeast Phoenix 10255 N. 32nd St. Ph # 602.506.3731 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday |
| Chandler 55 N. Arizona Place #203 Ph# 480.782.2180 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
South Phoenix 217 E. Olympic Drive Ph# 602.243.0318 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
| Gila Bend 209 E. Pima Ph# 602.506.1589 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Tolleson 9550 W. Van Buren Ph# 623.936.1449 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday |
| East Mesa 4811 E. Julep #128 Ph# 480.985.0188 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday & Friday Only |
Wickenburg 155 N.Tegner, Suite D Ph# 602.506.1554 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday |
| Maryvale 4622 W. Indian School #10 Ph# 623.245.0432 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
COST
$50.00 (sub. to change) Cash is accepted at all locations, some locations accept checks with proper identification-check the office near you for specifics.
REQUIREMENTS
Both the Bride and Groom must be present to apply. No blood test or physical examinations are required.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
You may obtain a marriage license in any county in Arizona, as long as your wedding will take place in Arizona. There is no waiting period, you may marry immediately upon the issuance.
PLEASE NOTE: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is
for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.
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