For your convenience, I've separated the questions into groups.
Please look at the headings as you scroll down to help you find what you're looking for.
If you don't find it, please let me know....
LEGAL STUFF:
L01. Q. Do I need to bring a witness to the ceremony?
L01. A.
Nope, that's what we (legal officiants) do now, under the current rules in Virginia.
L02. Q. What about the marriage license, where and when do we get that?
L02. A.
YOU MUST GET THE MARRIAGE LICENSE BEFORE!!!! YOU COME TO US!!!!
CONTACT THE CLOSEST VIRGINIA COURTHOUSE TO YOU,
(any courthouse in Virginia will do, but they can and do have different rules, up to a point).
NOTE: If you don't like what you hear from the first (closest) courthouse you contact, call another. They all have different procedures for this, so don't settle for something that doesn't work for you.
L03. Q. What do we need to bring to the courthouse we've chosen, can I apply online?
L03. A.
They'll need your legal picture ID, divorce/annulment/immigration documents, and a $40 (or so) admin fee.
If you're applying online they may require the following information:
Name of Officiant: Cecelia LePage, 9903 Husting Ct., Chesterfield, VA 23832, 804-539-8978
L04. Q. Does the marriage license have to go back to the same courthouse? Who does that? Is there a time limit?
L04. A.
The marriage license (actually there are 2 forms) must be filled out and signed by the officiant.
They must both be returned to the same courthouse they came from.
They must be returned within 5 business days!!!
We strongly encourage you to take it back yourself, and here's why...
THIS IS TOO IMPORTANT TO LET SOMEONE ELSE SCREW IT UP FOR YOU!!!!
Having said that, we will mail it for you (for a $10 fee) by request, but keep in mind...
IF YOU MAIL YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE (even if it's "certified mail"), YOU'RE ENTRUSTING THE
!!!!ONLY LEGAL COPY!!!!
THAT EXISTS TO THE U.S. MAIL, AND IF IT'S LOST, YOU WON'T BE NOTIFIED.
THE NEXT TIME THIS COMES UP WILL BE WHEN YOU NEED TO PROVE YOU'RE MARRIED,
(!!!!AND YOU WON'T BE!!!!)
BECAUSE IT NEVER GOT BACK TO THE COURTHOUSE!!!
Let me repeat my previous advice...
THIS IS TOO IMPORTANT TO LET SOMEONE ELSE SCREW IT UP FOR YOU!!!!
L01. A.
Nope, that's what we (legal officiants) do now, under the current rules in Virginia.
L02. Q. What about the marriage license, where and when do we get that?
L02. A.
YOU MUST GET THE MARRIAGE LICENSE BEFORE!!!! YOU COME TO US!!!!
CONTACT THE CLOSEST VIRGINIA COURTHOUSE TO YOU,
(any courthouse in Virginia will do, but they can and do have different rules, up to a point).
NOTE: If you don't like what you hear from the first (closest) courthouse you contact, call another. They all have different procedures for this, so don't settle for something that doesn't work for you.
L03. Q. What do we need to bring to the courthouse we've chosen, can I apply online?
L03. A.
They'll need your legal picture ID, divorce/annulment/immigration documents, and a $40 (or so) admin fee.
If you're applying online they may require the following information:
Name of Officiant: Cecelia LePage, 9903 Husting Ct., Chesterfield, VA 23832, 804-539-8978
L04. Q. Does the marriage license have to go back to the same courthouse? Who does that? Is there a time limit?
L04. A.
The marriage license (actually there are 2 forms) must be filled out and signed by the officiant.
They must both be returned to the same courthouse they came from.
They must be returned within 5 business days!!!
We strongly encourage you to take it back yourself, and here's why...
THIS IS TOO IMPORTANT TO LET SOMEONE ELSE SCREW IT UP FOR YOU!!!!
Having said that, we will mail it for you (for a $10 fee) by request, but keep in mind...
IF YOU MAIL YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE (even if it's "certified mail"), YOU'RE ENTRUSTING THE
!!!!ONLY LEGAL COPY!!!!
THAT EXISTS TO THE U.S. MAIL, AND IF IT'S LOST, YOU WON'T BE NOTIFIED.
THE NEXT TIME THIS COMES UP WILL BE WHEN YOU NEED TO PROVE YOU'RE MARRIED,
(!!!!AND YOU WON'T BE!!!!)
BECAUSE IT NEVER GOT BACK TO THE COURTHOUSE!!!
Let me repeat my previous advice...
THIS IS TOO IMPORTANT TO LET SOMEONE ELSE SCREW IT UP FOR YOU!!!!
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02. Q. What happens when it rains, snows, or is too hot, muggy, or cold outside?
02. A. Two options: We have a very nice large summer-room off the garden for "Plan B" if the weather is not cooperating, or we can move your appointment to another time as long as it's not already occupied by another paying customer.
03. Q. Do you provide the wedding certificate.
03. A. Yes, we have a nice one, but usually people have us fill out the one they get at the courthouse with their marriage license, which is also a nice one.
04. Q. Do you officiate Vow Renewals?
04. A. Yes! It is truly our pleasure.
Q. What if I want something really different?
A. Call us, we are open minded and will probably be able to help.
Q. Can I include family members in my ceremony.
A. Absolutely! Your close friends and family are welcome to be part of your special day.
Q. What about a sand ceremony, unity candle, hand-binding, broom jumping, etc. etc. ceremony,?
A. Yes, just let us know ahead of time that you want this in your ceremony. There will probably be a small charge and you may need to bring materials if we don't have them.
Q. How do we pay?
A. Cash, credit card, debit card, money order, or PayPal.
Q. When do we pay?
A. Most people just pay in full when they book their time so they don't have to stop and do business on their special day. However, you can hold your time-slot with a $30 deposit. Balance due before wedding.
Q. Will you work with our wedding planner?
A. Yes, of course.
Q. Can we use your garden as a reception venue? Is there an additional charge.
A. No, we only hold weddings here. We're not allowed to hold receptions.
Q. Do you arrange catering?
A. No. But you can bring live music or wedding cupcakes, etc..., as long as you finish up within the hour reserved for your wedding.
Q. Do you offer a military discount?
A. Yes, for active duty. It's 5%, unless we're running a special.
05. Q. Do you offer Pre-Marital Counseling?
05. A. Kind of a trick question....Regarding marital counseling...Cecelia is 80+ years old, and very good at understanding people, although she doesn't have an "official" degree in counseling.
For over 40 years she's owned the Stop Smoking Clinic of America, (nicotine addiction cessation) where she's encountered just about everything regarding the human condition. For the same amount of time she's put people in "her basket", which means she finds people who are having problems, works with them until they've worked through their issues and can function in society again, then she coaches them back out to the world at large.
She works with people the way they are, and reality the way it is, not according to some theoretical ideal.
If you'd like to talk to her about premarital counseling, you can contact her at her other business number, 804-796-5921, which is the smoking cessation business number. Just tell her what you'd like to talk about (don't be shy, she's not!), and you can decide what to do (if anything) from there. If she doesn't think she can help you she'll tell you so.
02. A. Two options: We have a very nice large summer-room off the garden for "Plan B" if the weather is not cooperating, or we can move your appointment to another time as long as it's not already occupied by another paying customer.
03. Q. Do you provide the wedding certificate.
03. A. Yes, we have a nice one, but usually people have us fill out the one they get at the courthouse with their marriage license, which is also a nice one.
04. Q. Do you officiate Vow Renewals?
04. A. Yes! It is truly our pleasure.
Q. What if I want something really different?
A. Call us, we are open minded and will probably be able to help.
Q. Can I include family members in my ceremony.
A. Absolutely! Your close friends and family are welcome to be part of your special day.
Q. What about a sand ceremony, unity candle, hand-binding, broom jumping, etc. etc. ceremony,?
A. Yes, just let us know ahead of time that you want this in your ceremony. There will probably be a small charge and you may need to bring materials if we don't have them.
Q. How do we pay?
A. Cash, credit card, debit card, money order, or PayPal.
Q. When do we pay?
A. Most people just pay in full when they book their time so they don't have to stop and do business on their special day. However, you can hold your time-slot with a $30 deposit. Balance due before wedding.
Q. Will you work with our wedding planner?
A. Yes, of course.
Q. Can we use your garden as a reception venue? Is there an additional charge.
A. No, we only hold weddings here. We're not allowed to hold receptions.
Q. Do you arrange catering?
A. No. But you can bring live music or wedding cupcakes, etc..., as long as you finish up within the hour reserved for your wedding.
Q. Do you offer a military discount?
A. Yes, for active duty. It's 5%, unless we're running a special.
05. Q. Do you offer Pre-Marital Counseling?
05. A. Kind of a trick question....Regarding marital counseling...Cecelia is 80+ years old, and very good at understanding people, although she doesn't have an "official" degree in counseling.
For over 40 years she's owned the Stop Smoking Clinic of America, (nicotine addiction cessation) where she's encountered just about everything regarding the human condition. For the same amount of time she's put people in "her basket", which means she finds people who are having problems, works with them until they've worked through their issues and can function in society again, then she coaches them back out to the world at large.
She works with people the way they are, and reality the way it is, not according to some theoretical ideal.
If you'd like to talk to her about premarital counseling, you can contact her at her other business number, 804-796-5921, which is the smoking cessation business number. Just tell her what you'd like to talk about (don't be shy, she's not!), and you can decide what to do (if anything) from there. If she doesn't think she can help you she'll tell you so.
Please contact us at 804-539-8978 if you still have a question.
(Yes, we're bragging!)
Call us at 804-539-8978 today!
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