Ohhh those lovable
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1. When should I get my license? |
A few of my brides & Grooms |
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Marriage in Florida is state controlled, but
managed by the county. |
Licenses are only good for 30 days. and there is a three day waiting
period if you are a Florida resident.
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2. Where can I get my license? |
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Your marriage license can be purchased
in any county and used in any county. |
In any county in Florida, at the same facility for any license
renewal, Drivers, Auto Tabs etc. Also look on line or call
marriagehelp@clerk.collier.fl.us
or research
http://www.collierclerk.com/
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3. What does a license cost? |
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There is no office of
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
It was abolished around 1960 |
$93.50. But with the pre-marital counseling discount $31.
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4. I just want a JP to perform my wedding.... |
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The only thing a minister or judge needs to hear
in order to sign your license is that you each are "freely entering into the
marriage" |
There are no Justice of the Peace in Florida. You must be married by a Minister or a Judge
or Notary Public.
Anyone calling themselves a JP is either an internet ordained Minister or
faking it.
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5. How do I know the minister I select to
perform my wedding is real? |
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Officiant tipping is at Bride and Groom discretion.
A good beginning is $50.
I have been tipped up to two hundred dollars. Tipping is
also a privilege of your parents and attendants. I mention this because I am
often asked, "My mom wants to know.."
$25 each for
string quartets
$50. for the DJ
Most cake and
floral delivery $10 to $20
Again All Tipping is at your
discretion
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All ordained persons have a certificate and Notary's have
identification cards.
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6. What should I expect from a minister? |
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This depends on what you are paying. I
have heard of inexpensive ministers who show up on the day, do a short
wedding of their own. Get paid and depart. Amazing Grace provided
complete services and believes any one charging like prices should also. |
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7. What if my officiant doesn't do rehearsals? |
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Pick up a copy of the Perfect Wedding DVD
on this web site or give me a call, I charge $50. for rehearsals. |
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