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Some couples don’t think finding an Officiant will be a problem because there are hundreds to choose from. Then once they start to research Officiants and realize the person they hire is going to be the voice of their wedding ceremony, suddenly it does make a difference who that person is. Another consideration is day of the week -- Saturdays and Sundays are the most popular days for weddings and, for most Officiants, those dates are the first to be booked. Below are Officiant Frank Harlan's answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions he receives from couples who are just starting to plan their wedding day.
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Number 1 Question: I have couples who have booked me as far out as a year and a half, especially for Destination Weddings with guests coming from other states and countries. Q: How do we Apply for a Marriage License in Washington State? When the page opens, Click on the county you live in. Out of State couples click on King County. You Do Not have to get your marriage license in the county you plan to wed. Your marriage license can be used anywhere in Washington State. If you Live Out-of-State and are planning to come to Seattle to get married you may apply for your Marriage License through the mail and use it upon arrival. |
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"When we speak of equality, of women and men, of Blacks and Whites, |
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Q: Who can get married in Washington? Q: Are couples required to be residents of Washington State to be married in Washington? Q: How much do you charge to create and perform a Wedding Ceremony? Q: How do we book you for our wedding? Q: What is the percentage of Wedding Ceremonies you preform for Gay, Lesbian, Bi Transgender and Queer couples? Q: Do you attend the Ceremony Rehearsal? NOTE: Rehearsals do not have to take place at the actual location. Keep in mind that during the peak of the wedding season your venue or I may not be avialable for a Friday or Saturday evening rehearsal. Q: How long does a Wedding Ceremony take? Q: What makes our marriage legal? Q: What are Frank Harlan's qualifications to perform legally-binding wedding ceremony? Q: What does "Officiant and Celebrant " mean? Q: Are you available for an Elopement Ceremony? Q: WE HAVE A BIG SECRET... Q: How many witnesses do we need and can they be related to us? Q: Can we write our own vows? Q: Can we include elements from different cultural traditions into our Wedding Ceremony? Q: Will you incorporate religious readings and verse into our wedding ceremony? Q: Can we include my friends and family members in our ceremony? |
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I am a Humanist, which means, in part, that I have tried to behave decently without any expectation of rewards or punishments after I'm dead. |
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Q: Is it okay to tip you? Q: What Venues in and around Seattle have you performed weddings? Smaller gatherings have taken place at a variety of intimate settings and public locations that have included the Sky Bridge at the Pike Place Market, Seattle Arboretum, While riding The Great Wheel, Volunteer Park Conservatory, Center for Wooden Boats, Sole Repair Shop, Tower Club, Ballard Locks, Edgewater Hotel, Discovery Park, The Parson’s Rose Garden, Gas Works Park, West Seattle’s Water Taxi Dock, Carillon Point, Alki Beach as well as on the beaches of Lake Washington, Golden Gardens and Bainbridge Island. Some of my favorite wedding ceremonies have taken place on condo rooftops, living rooms and in the backyards of neighborhood homes. Q: Do you perform weddings outside of Seattle? However, the primary area for my services is within a 75-mile radius of Seattle in the surrounding metropolitan communities of King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap counties. Destinations in Washington like San Juan Islands, Point Roberts, Levenworth, Mt. Baker and Cle Elum may required over night lodging and per dium. Q: What kind of locations will you perform your Officiant services? Often in the cooler months, many smaller ceremonies take place in living rooms, hotel suites and private dining rooms. The venue, season, or weather conditions do not effect my ability to perform a wedding ceremony. To me, the environment is just another element of your wedding experience. Q: What happens if it’s raining and our ceremony is outdoors? Q: After we are married, what is the process for Changing our Name? Q: Are you available to perform weddings in other states or countries. |
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"A man's ethical behavior should be based effectively on sympathy, education and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death." |
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Q: What is the difference between a Non-Religious and a Non-Denominational Wedding Ceremony? A Non-Denominational wedding ceremony is religion-based but not necessarily focused on a single religion’s belief system. It usually includes elements of various religious practices; readings religious text and prayer. Meaning that, the content and symbolism incorporated into the ceremony reflects a general belief in a higher power. As a Humanist Celebrant, Frank Harlan does not perform wedding ceremonies with religious content. <><><>FAQ's for Other Countries<><><> Q: We are a couple who are from Canada and plan to host our wedding in Washington. Can you perform our wedding ceremony and would it be recognized as a legal marriage in Canada? CLICK HERE to find a Marriage Commissioner in BC. Q: We are from Europe and, in addition to a Certificate of Marriage, our government requires an Apostille from your Secretary of State as proof that we were legally married in Washington. What is the process for obtaining an Apostille? |
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