Can we get married without having a large wedding?

Yes. A large venue, wedding party, entertainment, and elaborate reception are not required for an officiant appointment. You still need a valid marriage license and must follow the requirements of the jurisdiction that issued it.

Can an officiant come to our home?

Yes, mobile service may be available at your home within the applicable service area. Share the address so travel and availability can be confirmed.

Can we have only a few guests?

Yes. A small group can attend the $300 Personalized Small Wedding Ceremony, subject to the location's capacity and any license requirements.

What if we don't want vows or a traditional ceremony?

Choose Marriage Signing Appointment for $175. It is designed for couples who do not want a traditional or personalized ceremony.

What if we want something short but still meaningful?

Choose the $300 Personalized Small Wedding Ceremony. It includes a short personalized ceremony without a large-wedding production.

What do we need before the officiant arrives?

Have the original valid marriage license, identification requested by the issuing office, and any items specified in the license instructions. Confirm witness and return requirements with that office because Pennsylvania and New Jersey procedures differ.

A couple having a small wedding ceremony at home with an officiant

Simple alternatives

Don't Want a Big Wedding? You Can Still Get Married.

Not every couple wants a venue, dozens of guests, decorations, a DJ, a wedding party, and months of planning. Maybe you just want to get married.

Choose based on one question

Do you want an actual ceremony?

Two distinct services

Do you want an actual wedding ceremony?

No ceremony leads to the $175 appointment. A real, short ceremony leads to the $300 service.

No ceremony$175

Marriage Signing Appointment

No traditional ceremony. No elaborate wedding. Just get married.

Required marriage formalities, including the couple's declaration of consent
Officiant completes their portion of the marriage license
No personalized script, ring exchange, or kiss announcement
Couple returns the completed license to the issuing office
Mobile service within the applicable service area

Marriage Signing Appointment — $175

Ceremony$300

Personalized Small Wedding Ceremony

A real wedding ceremony without turning it into a big production.

Personalized ceremony script
Agreed religious, interfaith, nondenominational, or secular wording
Personal vows or repeat-after-me vows
Optional ring exchange and closing announcement
Officiant completes their portion of the marriage license
Mobile service within the applicable service area

Personalized Small Wedding Ceremony — $300

Large or more involved weddings — custom quote. Weddings needing additional preparation, rehearsals, coordination, or travel are quoted individually. Check availability

Service area: Philadelphia and nearby suburbs, including Norristown and King of Prussia, and nearby South Jersey, including Camden, Cinnaminson, Delran, and Mount Laurel. Availability and any travel charge are confirmed by address.

Marriage-license requirements still apply

You must obtain a valid license before the marriage is solemnized. License use, witnesses, and return steps depend on where it was issued. Follow that office's instructions or ask the office directly.

Next step

Request availability

Share your date, location, license jurisdiction, and whether you want a ceremony. We will contact you after reviewing the request.

This is not legal advice. Follow the instructions from the office that issued your marriage license.

Availability request

Check Your Date

Tell us what you have planned. Submitting this form does not guarantee or confirm the appointment.

Couple's names *Email *Phone *Wedding date *Preferred time *Ceremony/address location *City *State *Marriage license issuing state and county or municipality *Do you already have your marriage license? *Which service interests you? *Estimated guest count (optional)Preferred contact method *How did you find us? (optional)Ceremony preferences or anything else we should know

I understand this is an availability request, not a confirmed appointment, and that marriage-license requirements depend on the issuing jurisdiction.

Wedding officiant questions

Using Your Marriage Certificate Outside the United States?

Some couples later need a certified marriage record authenticated for international use. This may not apply to you; the receiving authority determines what is required.

Learn About Marriage Certificate Apostilles