Were you and your fiance planning to get married in the courthouse, but discovered that there were no open slots for months? Do you plan to have a larger ceremony at a later date, and just need to make it legal? I offer short and simple courthouse-style weddings, at your location.

This style of wedding is very similar to a quick wedding you would have performed at the courthouse, by a judge, or by a justice of the peace.

These are NON-CUSTOM ceremonies include traditional vows & ring vows, as well as a very short reading, and typically last five minutes or less. I have a few ceremony options to chose from, and you’ll get to preview the ceremony, via email, and make any adjustments.

Afterwards, you will received an unofficial copy of your license (New Jersey weddings only), a copy of your ceremony, and information on how to obtain an official copy of the license. Your wedding license will be in the mail the next business day.

The only thing you’ll need is your wedding license, rings, if you plan to exchange them, and two witnesses (I can provide one witness, based on availability).

I am available for these non-custom weddings, with relatively short notice, most weekdays, and select weekends.

The fee is based on travel time, date availability, and witness requirements, and ranges from $150-$250. Please contact me for more information – I can provide you a quote via email or over the phone.

Quick Wedding Frequently Asked Questions

How far will you travel?
For these weddings, I will travel to your location up to 50 miles away from Rutherford.  More than 50 miles is not always cost effective for you or me – but you can contact me for a quote if you’d like.

How far in advance should I book you?
I do not book non-custom weddings more than three months in advance, and am usually available with relatively short notice.

What about the legal part?
You are responsible for getting a valid marriage license – contact me for more information, and I can walk you through the whole process.  After we perform the ceremony, I mail the license to the registrar, and will provide you with information on how to obtain an official certified copy. 

Please note: there is a 72 hour (three day) waiting period in New Jersey, and a 24 hour (one day) waiting period in New York after you apply for the license until the time the ceremony can take place.

What is the ceremony like?
In the non-custom ceremony, you can choose your vows, ring vows, a short reading from a selection I offer you, or any additional readings or vows you provide.  It usually takes less than five minutes.  I have options for LESS ceremony if that is something you are looking for – please contact me for additional details.

When are you available for these weddings?
I am flexible with my time, which is why many couples choose me over a courthouse wedding.  I can perform the wedding most afternoons and evenings of weekdays, and possibly weekend mornings and afternoons, if I am available.  I cannot perform these weddings Friday or Saturday evenings, April through November, but may be flexible December through March – please contact me to check my availability.

Will I get the official copy of my license after the ceremony?
No.  You will get an unofficial copy of your license.

In New Jersey, you will NOT receive an official certified copy of your license automatically… you’ll need to contact the registrar in the town the ceremony took place in.  Please give them 10 to 12 BUSINESS days to receive and file the license before calling to request the copy (and, yes, it really does take that long).  I mail the license the next business day, but it does take a few days for the registrar to receive and file the license.  If there are any delays or issues, I will contact you.

In New York, you will not receive an unofficial copy post-ceremony, but they will send you a certified copy automatically – but this can take months.  Again, if you need the license sooner, you can contact the registrar where you APPLIED for your license, 10 to 12 BUSINESS days after the wedding has taken place, to discuss getting the official copy ASAP.