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What do I charge for my services?
I charge $200.00 per wedding. $150.00 for my services and $50.00
is to be made as a donation.
Can you explain the
donation process?
A portion of my fees are
to be made as a donation to a special needs animal from Out to Pasture
Farm & Rescue. For example,
any of their animals that has been previously abused, neglected or seriously ill.
Where do I make my
donation?
All donations are to
be made out to me. Once you pick an animal, please email me which
one you are donating towards and I will make a donation for you. There is a link on
my donation page that will bring you to Out to Pasture Farm & Rescue.
There, you find a variety
of animals to choose from.
Do I have to choose which
animal to donate towards?
It's not required that you choose, but it
is strongly encouraged.
Is there a mileage/parking
charge?
A charge for parking
will only be charged if the facility requires a fee. Mileage charges
($.505 per mile) are based on location of wedding venue.
(This includes driving to and from rehearsal and wedding.)
When do I need to make my deposit,
donation and mileage fees?
The deposit is due within 1 week of
booking wedding date. Your donation and mileage fee is due 2 weeks
prior to your wedding date.
Will you perform weddings
outside?
Of course, but I
will not risk my health or safety, so no thunder/lightening storms.
You must have an alternative plan if it's bad weather.
Do I need to extend an
invitation to the Justice of the Peace to stay for the Wedding
Reception?
Although some
Justice of the Peace's may require an invitation and a meal, I do not.
If you are uncomfortable about not asking me, I assure you...I've been
to enough weddings...it's ok.
What is the legal age to get married?
The legal age for marriage in the state of
Connecticut is 18 years of age.
Do I need to be a resident of
Connecticut?
No.
Do I need a blood test?
Blood tests are no longer required as of
October 1, 2003.
Do I need any other tests?
Connecticut no longer
requires syphilis and rubella screening as of October 1, 2003.
Where do I get a marriage license?
Marriage licenses
are obtainable from the town hall in which you are getting married in or
in the town hall where you live.
Do both the bride and groom have to apply
for the marriage license together?
Both the prospective bride and groom must
apply for the license in person, but not necessarily together. If the
application is signed by the parties on different dates, then the
earlier date is considered the official application date.
What
is the fee for a marriage license?
The fee is $35.00.
How long is a marriage license valid for?
A marriage license
valid for 65 days and is required of any couple getting married in
Connecticut.
What do I need to bring with me to get a
marriage license?
-Location
of your wedding
-Date of
marriage
-Name, address
and number of the person performing your wedding
-Your parent's
names, mother's maiden name
-Place of
birth
When do I need to give my
officiant the wedding license?
It is up to the person performing the ceremony, but I require it in it's
original envelope ahead
of time at the rehearsal.
(All wedding licenses will come in large manila envelopes now
directly from either the city you live in or the city you are getting
married in. Please, please make sure your license envelope is pre-stamped
with either 2 regular stamps or weighed for accurate postage at your
local post office)
What happens to the marriage license after the wedding?
The
officiant
is responsible for signing the license and returning it in a
pre-stamped envelope (by the bride/groom) to the town clerk where the
marriage took place.
Where can I get a copy of my marriage
license?
You can get a copy
of your license from the town clerk. The fee is usually $10.00.
What happens if my divorce
from my previous marriage isn't final before the ceremony, will you
still perform the ceremony?
Absolutely not!
Do we need witnesses?
No, the state of
Connecticut does not require witnesses.
Will you perform joined
ceremonies with another officiant?
That depends on the circumstances, but I am certainly open to the
possibility.
Are Civil Unions legal in CT?
Beginning October
1, 2005, Civil Unions will be legal in Connecticut.
Note:
To find out information on Civil
Unions, please visit:
http://www.findajp.com/ctcivilunions.htm
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