Resources for Couples
Short, useful guidance—no fluff. I’ll help you keep the ceremony modern, meaningful, and calm. I also file the license for you after we sign.
In-Depth Guides
Wedding-Day Checklist (Officiant Edition)
- Bring: rings, marriage license (all pages), government-issued photo ID for both of you, two witnesses (18+), two black pens.
- Before start: we confirm names, pronunciations, and where you’ll stand.
- Flow: welcome → (optional reading) → vows → rings → pronouncement & kiss.
- After “I do”: we sign with witnesses in a calm spot. I file the license.
- Timing: leave a 5-minute buffer pre-aisle—breathe, water, tissues.
- Phones: decide “unplugged” or “capture freely” for the welcome line.
Witness Rules in Arizona (Quick Guide)
- Arizona requires two witnesses, age 18+.
- They can be family or friends; bring ID if possible. Government-issued photo ID is recommended (not always checked, but helpful).
- They sign immediately after the ceremony alongside us.
- No witnesses? Ask two guests, venue staff, or I can help you plan for it.
- I’ll double-check the license, then file it for you.
Sample Vow Starters
150–250 words is perfect. Use any line as a starting point, then make it yours.
- Modern: “From the first day we chose each other, you’ve been my calm and my favorite surprise…”
- Classic with a twist: “I promise to love you fiercely and kindly—to make our home a place of laughter, rest, and wonder.”
- Spiritual-light: “I am grateful for the love that brought us here; I promise to honor it in how I speak, choose, and show up for you.”
- Tip: read out loud twice; aim for ~60–90 seconds.
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I reserve one ceremony per day for full attention.