Ready to Tie the Knot?
About Your Officiant
I grew up in Ypsilanti, Michigan. I am ordained through the Universal Life Church to perform weddings in all 50 US states, and some additional countries. Though I grew up Unitarian Universalist, I consider myself a child of the universe similar to that web of interdependence in which I was raised. As a genderqueer person with dynamic disabilities, my goal is to provide affordable services to people in historically marginalized communities, especially my LGBTQIA+ family, chronically ill and disabled folks. I believe everyone should have a chance to celebrate their love with or without the paperwork, and receive the benefits of a legal marriage if they want one. Even if they don’t want the fuss (or expense!) that goes with a traditional wedding, or wish to celebrate with friends and family at a later time.
Affordable Wedding Packages
Optional Add-Ons
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Longer ceremonies at $5 for each additional 5 minutes
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I provide the witnesses at $25 to $50 apiece, depending on time commitment
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Man In A Kilt: $25
He can witness too! But if you just want a man in a kilt wandering around your wedding, that's available. -
Mileage and expense stipend for weddings outside the local zone*
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Customized (unofficial) wedding certificate, made just for you - starting at $25
Just the Basics
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20 minute phone call consultation to plan the ceremony – happy to converse over text or email!
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Ceremony up to 15 minutes
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Personalized ceremonial (unofficial) wedding certificate from my selection of samples
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Bring your own witnesses
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Ypsilanti area*
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*Ypsilanti Area includes the city & north township of Ypsilanti (north of 94/Ford Lake), and Superior Township. Late/Cancellation: A late fee may be charged for ceremonies delayed more than 15 minutes past their appointed time. Deposits nonrefundable 24 hours prior to appointment time.
What you need to
get married in Michigan
01.
An officiant
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2 witnesses
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Photo ID (for both celebrants and the witnesses)
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A marriage license (4 business days; some counties allow you to waive the waiting period for a fee)
05.
Yourself and your Betrothed!
What if I don’t want a marriage license?
I am more than happy to perform unity and commitment ceremonies that don’t have a legal paperwork component. Especially ones for which you're having trouble finding enthusiastically consensual officiants!
What you need for
a Michigan marriage license
01.
If at least one of you are a Michigan resident, you will go to the county clerk where you live.
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If you are both from out of state, you will go to the county clerk where the ceremony is to be performed.​​
02.
Check the county clerk’s website for what ID they require. (Washtenaw County)
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Payment. Check the county clerk’s website for what they accept.​​​
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One of you will return 3 business days later to collect your marriage license.​
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You will have 33 days to complete the ceremony and return the license, which is usually the officiant’s responsibility.
Do we both have to apply in person?
Some counties allow virtual applications or for one of you to apply on your partner's behalf. Please visit your county's website for details.
