Wedding Officiants - Some Are Willing To Travel

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CFMI Wedding Chaplains are legally ordained ministers and chaplains. They will perform marriage ceremonies at the location of your choice throughout the United States. Parks, Lakes, homes, churches, chapels and gardens. Wedding Chaplains will provide couples with personalized and caring ceremonies which reflect who they are, Chaplains take into consideration the couples individual needs and tastes. Ceremonies are designed around the couple with their needs in mind, wedding chaplains believe in diversity and will honors the couples wishes within reason. They respect the individualism of those seeking to be united in marriage. Wedding Chaplains are Non-denominational and are not judgemental, they have the greatest respectful for the traditions of marriage.

The Marriage License Laws for a man and a woman to marry vary from state to state. Although there are differences in requirements in the different states, a marriage between a man and a woman performed in one state must be recognized by every other state under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the United States Constitution.

A religious ceremony should be conducted under the customs of the religion, or in the case of a Native Americans, under the customs of the tribe. Religious ceremonies normally are conducted by religious officials, such as ordained ministers, pastors, chaplains, priests, or rabbis. Native American ceremonies may be presided over by a tribal chief or other designated official. Civil ceremonies usually are conducted by judges, In some states, county clerks, notary republics, justice of the peace or other government officials may conduct civil ceremonies. Contrary to popular legends, no state authorizes ship captains to perform marriages.

PLEASE NOTE : Marriage Laws May Vary from State to State: The Marriage License Laws for a man and a woman to marry vary from state to state. Although there are differences between the requirements in the various states, a marriage between a man and a woman performed in one state must be recognized by every other state under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the United States Constitution. Requirments for performing Weddings Different States

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ARIZONA

1. Chaplain George Sprague: Phoenix Surrounding areas E-mailContact

2. Chaplain Kevin Weaver: Show Low & surrounding areas E-mail Contact


CALIFORNIA

1. Chaplain Russell Farmer: Your Voice, Your Choice, Your Ceremony Your wedding day should be one of the most significant days of your life. My goal is to work with you to prepare a wonderful and personalized ceremony created to reflect you, your relationship, and your beliefs; Interfaith, Traditional, Civil, Religious, Spiritual. Visit Web Site Please contact me. E-Mail Contact or by Phone: (760) 241-3890.


CHICAGO

1. Chaplain Tom Brandsness: Chicago and surrounding areas E-mail Contact


COLORADO

1. Chaplain Mary Dobbs: Chaplain Dobbs has had a Wedding Ministry for some years and really enjoy it. Each wedding is very special to Chaplain Dobbs! Last summer she married a young soldier who had just returned from Afghanistan and his beautiful fiancé from a neighboring country. E-mail Contact

2. Chaplain Ernest Kudron: Lochbuie, Colorado and Surrounding areas E-mail Contact


FLORIDA

1. Chaplain Donald Kressman: Ocala, Daytona, Bellview, Gainesville and surrounding areas. Chaplain Kressman works around the couple with their needs in mind, Chaplain Kressman believes in diversity and honors the couples wishes within reason. He respects the individualism of those seeking to be united in marriage. Chaplain Kressman is Non-denominational Interfaith and is not not judgemental, he has the greatest respect for the traditions of marriage. Chaplain Kressman served as a combat medic in Vietnam and offers all veterans and active duty military personnel discounts according to location and time traveled. E-mail Contact or contact by phone: Office: 352-685-1533 - Fax No: 352-685-9398


ILLINOIS

1. Chaplain Mick Dobra: The goal of my Chaplaincy and Family Ministry, through Family Chaplain Services including: pre-marital counseling, marriage ceremonies, family development, and vow renewal ceremonies, is to strengthen and encourage strong Godly families. Visit Our Web Site .. Contact Information


LOUISIANA

1. Chaplain James Moore: Shreveport, Bossier City, Caddo Parish and Bossier Parish and most of North Louisiana: Your wedding day should be one of the most significant days of your life. My goal is to work with you to prepare a wonderful ceremony that reflects your own ideas, values and beliefs. It can be simple or extravagant. I can wear a formal wear, casual clothing or any other specific attire appropriate for the occasion and location. Chaplain Moore is Non-denominational and non –judgmental. He has the greatest respect for the traditions of marriage and offers Pre-marital counseling. Office: 318-550-3588 - Cell Phone: 318-207-7292 - E-mail Contact


OKLAHONA

1. Chaplain Bruce Francis: Oklahoma City & surrounding areas: E-mail Contact


TEXAS

1. Chaplain Skip Straus: Perform weddings in Houston, Spring, The Woodlands and serve Montgomery, Harris, Walker, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Galveston, and Liberty counties and points beyond. Call Chaplain Straus at (713) 875-9411 or contact by e-mail at Chaplain Skip Straus or Visit His Web Site

2. Chaplain Larry Todd: Austin & surrounding areas: Our highly trained and dedicated Chaplains will work with the bride and groom to custom design a service that fits their personality and spirituality. Although traditional weddings are still the norm, we also work as non-traditional facilitators to make your wedding ceremony a special beginning to the celebration of your love. Three of our Chaplains are permitted by the Catholic Church to perform"Blessed Wedding" ceremonies outside the Church. Contact Chaplain Todd by E-mail or Visit His Web Site You may also call Head Chaplain Stuart Hutto at (512) 244-1376 to discuss our officiating services.

3. Chaplain Don Morelock: Brownwood Texas, Looking for an unforgettable Hill Country wedding and honeymoon destination? Consider the Star of Texas Bed and Breakfast in Brownwood, TX. We know that you want your wedding to be special, and so we work with you to create a wedding that is traditional or unique with less stress. We will help you with the details that reflect your relationship. We have a beautiful native garden setting with outdoor decks or the Garden Chapel in which to hold your wedding ceremony. We are able to seat 60 people and there is standing room for more. Our outdoor garden ceremony location is best suitable for groups under 70. Contact Chaplain Moreleock by Email. or by phone: 1-325-646-4128, Toll-free: 1-800-850-2003. You can visit their web site for full details. Star of Texas Bed & Breakfast


NEW MEXICO

1. Chaplain C.S. Sawyer: Chaplain Sawyer will perform weddings within the whole State of New Mexico: E-mail: Contact - Office Phone: 575-678-2615
Fax: 575-678-3497 - Cell: 575-993-0451


NORTH CAROLINA

1. Chaplain Johnny Ikner: Chaplain Ikner will perform wedding ceremonies at churches, on the beach, by the riverside, at private residences, and in public places if desired. Chaplain Ikner is available for the NE N.C. region including parts of the Outer Banks area. E-mail Contact


SOUTH CAROLINA

1. Chaplain J. David Simpson: Chester & surrounding areas E-mail Contact


PLEASE NOTE : Marriage Laws May Vary from State to State: The Marriage License Laws for a man and a woman to marry vary from state to state. Although there are differences between the requirements in the various states, a marriage between a man and a woman performed in one state must be recognized by every other state under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the United States Constitution. Requirments for performing Weddings Different States

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Wedding ministry Chaplains, preachers and ministers perform marriage and wedding ceremonies worldwide at the location of your choice throughout the United States. Parks, Lakes, homes, churches, chapels and gardens. Wedding ministry Chaplains will provide couples with personalized and caring ceremonies which reflect who they are, Wedding ministry Chaplains take into consideration the couples individual needs and tastes. Last Updated Friday April 24, 2009 11:33 AMat 11:33 AM. © All rights reserved.