A Summer Wedding in Norwalk, Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions
Here we would like to answer some frequently asked questions that we have received from our clients.
Do you have any pre-martial counseling requirements before you agree you to marry us?
We have no pre-martial counseling requirements. We believe that if you truly have doubt whether you are ready for marriage, then we feel you shouldn't consider getting married. Marriages are made in heaven, and honored here on earth. It is our sincerest prayer, and hope that all couples seek God's will for their individual lives before making the decision to marry. Although if you desire to consult us at any time up to your wedding date we will certainly meet with you to discuss what we believe to be God's desires for a healthy marriage, and we will gladly pray with you.
Can we meet with you to discuss our wedding needs?
Of course you may. In fact we encourage it. It gives us a chance to meet the couples before their wedding day, and we can get to know a little more about them.
Do you have samples of the vows you use?
Can we look at them to decide what we would like for our ceremony?
Yes! We will bring samples of ceremonies when we meet with you or we can send them in a PDF file for you to view online. All vows can be customized to your taste. We can insert words, phrases, or scriptures. We can remove ones that you don't like too. It is your dream wedding. It's all up to you.
Can we write our own vows?
Yes, of course. We believe that your special day should be about you ! We can relay a sense of your unique relationship through out your ceremony if you write your vow to each other.
Who files the license after the ceremony?
We file your marriage license for you, usually within 1 or 2 days after your wedding. We either file it in person or mail it to the courthouse for you. This is part of the paperwork we like to get signed before your ceremony. This is what makes your marriage legal.
My husband and I have already been married do you do a vow renewal ceremony?
Yes, we would be glad to do it for you. We would be excited to celebrate a couples love and commitment by performing a vow renewal ceremony. Just contact us, and tell you minister you are interested in "Our All Inclusive Vow Renewal" package.
If we renew our vows do we need to get a marriage license?
No! You do not need a marriage license to renew your wedding vows. This just a re-enactment of your original vows you have exchanged. This is usually done to celebrate a couple's love, anniversary, or if they have eloped in the past. If you have been divorced, and this will be a re-marriage the answer is yes. You do need to get a license to marry again in Ohio.
Will you help plan our wedding?
Will you direct our wedding on our wedding day?
Unfortunately the answer is no. We are not wedding planners or doc ( director of coordination). We are ministers who are committed to administering the sacred vows of matrimony. Although we can assist you in the proper direction that your wedding should transpire if necessary to insure your wedding day is a blessed event. If you are having a medium to large wedding party we encourage you to seek a wedding planner to make sure your wedding day is launched without a glitch.
What happens if the minister gets sick or has another emergency on our wedding day?
We currently have 3 ministers available to you. So, if something would happen to the minister who is scheduled to be your officiant on your wedding day we will send a replacement minister. We will notify you as soon as possible if this would occur. Your replacement minister will be briefed on your ceremony, and the vows that have been prepared for you. It is our desire to make sure you have a blessed wedding. We will do what we can to make sure your wedding goes as planned.
Where can we get sand for our unity sand ceremony?
Well, here in the Youngstown area the best place for sand would be Pat Catan's. I would check out Michael's too. For a unity candle or other wedding supplies you could check out Nannicola's in Warren. Here is a link to purchase sand ceremony supplies online. Here is a link about the Unity Sand Ceremony
We are thinking we might not want to have a rehearsal for our wedding.
Do we really need to have a rehearsal?
No. You really don't need to have one if your ceremony is a remarriage, but we do encourage you to have a rehearsal. It is important for young couples, and those that have never been married to have a rehearsal. It helps to keep everyone a little more calmer on their wedding day if they know exactly what will be taking place. Not all wedding venues are exactly the same, and we might need to or you might choose to make some adjustments to make your ceremony go smoother.
