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Q: Do I have to have the ceremony in a church?
- A: The only requirement for a ceremony is the
- couple and a valid license. Your ceremony can be
- held at your home... in a park.. where ever your
- heart desires (within legal boundaries, of course).
- In your back yard, your church, your living room,
- you decide!
- Q: Due to the various religions (and atheists!)
- in our families, we want a celebration, not a
- heavy,spiritual ceremony - can you
- accommodate us?
- A: Yes, I am available for spiritual or celebratory or
- even non-spiritual ceremonies - call me and we'll
- discuss the various parts of the ceremony and how I
- can help you create your specific ceremony.
- Q: Do you have restrictions against certain parts
- of a ceremony (i.e., childen in the ceremony,
- music, non-traditional vows, etc.) ?
- A: There are no restrictions I can think of - ask if you
- are not sure! I love children in ceremonies! Definitely
- use lively music that speaks to your hearts! Non-
- traditional vows? I've heard almost everything that
- can be spoken or written -- to give you peace of
- mind, ask me when we talk about your particular
- needs.
- Q: Is it necessary to use a standard set of vows -
- that have been used thousands of times before ?
- A: No, it is not necessary. Each ceremony can be
- personalized to suit each couple's needs and wants. I
- will work with you to create the ceremony and vows
- that will make your day special.
- Q: My fiance is very shy, Does he/she have to
- memorize vows and speak aloud?
- A: Absolutely not, except for saying "I do" or "I will"
- The ceremony should be full of joy and memories!...
- not the stress of remembering lines that will not
- necessarily come from their heart. An experienced
- officiant can personalize the vows and include any
- specifics wished for - a special story, a specific part of
- the ceremony, whatever the couple wishes.
- Q: Can quick elopements be accommodated?
- A: Yes - In Texas, the 72-hour waiting period after
- obtaining the license must be followed (unless in the
- case of a military person being shipped out, where a
- judge can usually be prevailed upon to allow less than
- 72-hours). The Texas license is good for 30 days.
- In Oklahoma, there is no waiting period - drive to the
- courthouse, get your license, get married! Oklahoma
- licenses are good 10 days from the date of issue.
- Durant, Oklahoma (Hwy 75) is easy to get to and has
- very friendly office staff. Call me and we can plan to
- meet in front of the courthouse in the gazebo!
- Please call me to schedule your day and time -
- 903-647-1284 or email: revbodholdt@live.com
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Q: Why should I pick one officiant over another?
- A: Each couple has specific needs, wants and desires.
- Only you can determine whether an officiant fits into
- the needed categories. Personality? Speech pattern?
- Male or female? Ask questions... ask more questions!
- You must feel comfortable with the person who will
- stand in front of you, your family and friends. If an
- officiant puts restrictions on the type of wedding
- he/she will do, call me!
- Q: Will the officiant do a quick-get-it-done
- ceremony?
- A: Absolutely, if that's what the couple needs or
- wishes - remember, it's your day!
- Q: I can't afford a huge wedding, can we plan it
- ourselves?
- A: Absolutely, positively yes! A wedding planner can
- save you lots of time and stress. But if it is simply not in
- your budget, don't hesitate to make a few phone calls
- and set up an intimate, comfortable wedding ceremony
- of your own. Have everyone bring their digital cameras,
- buy single-use cameras - many times, unplanned shots
- are the best! Have a pot-luck reception. Use silk flowers
- as keepsakes. There are many ways to turn your
- wedding day into the most memorable day of your life.
- Q: Is a proxy wedding legal in Texas?
- A: Yes. Certain forms and valid I.D.'s are necessary to
- obtain the license from the county clerk's office, but a
- proxy ceremony is legal in Texas. There are many
- reasons a proxy wedding might be needed, call and
- we'll discuss your needs.
- Click here to learn more about Texas Marriage laws
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- Q: Is a proxy wedding legal in Oklahoma?
- A: No. Oklahoma does not allow proxy weddings.
- Click here to learn about Oklahoma Marriage Laws
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- Q: Who will take care of getting the license
- recorded in the county clerk's office?
- A: I will mail the license off with all the information
- filled out as to the day, time, and place of the
- ceremony - within a few weeks (depending on the
- state/county) you will receive your original
- license in the mail which the bride can use to legally
- change her name. If you do not receive it in a few
- weeks, call the Clerk's office, if it has gotten lost, they
- will simply print out another and we can all sign and
- send it again (has not happened to me yet, but very
- simple fix!)
- Q: Can we contact you if we have more
- questions or concerns?
- A: Don't hesitate to email - revbodholdt@live.com -
- or call 903-647-1284 - if you are needing more
- information. (if you get a recording, please leave a
- message, I may be officiating a ceremony - each
- ceremony gets my individual, focused attention!)
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