Frequently Asked Questions
Do you perform ceremonies in multiple languages?
Unfortunately our staff only speaks English, so ceremonies are only available in one language.
Are Ceremony Rehearsals included in your Wedding Service charges?
Ceremony Rehearsals are available, but are not included in the attendance price. Specifics can be found on the pricing chart below.
Do you assist with Wedding Planning?
In limited format, to be discussed per request.
Do you help with arranging wedding Venue?
Sadly our staff cannot help arrange a wedding venue, however we may be able to make suggestions for local ones you can investigate.
Will you help us write our vows, or do it for us?
Under request, we can assist in writing vows or write them for you, however this service is not included in our base pricing. Specifics can be found on the pricing chart below.
Will you perform outside of Texas?
Weddings outside of Texas will be discussed on a case-by-case basis, and may include travel fare and hotel fees.
This text is DIRECT copy from:Â https://guides.sll.texas.gov/marriage-in-texas/conducting-the-ceremony
Texas law does not provide many details about the actual marriage ceremony and how it may be conducted. Instead of regulating what is said or done in a ceremony, the law focuses on time periods within which certain things must be done.
Once a couple obtains a marriage license, the law says the following about the ceremony itself:
There is a 72-hour waiting period between the issuance of a marriage license and the ceremony, with certain exceptions. Section 2.204.
A marriage license expires if a ceremony isn't conducted before the 90th day after the license was issued. Section 2.201.
The officiant must determine whether the license has expired and is prohibited from conducting a ceremony if it is expired. Section 2.207.
Only certain people are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony. Section 2.202.
Marriage by proxy is available only if the absent person is a member of the armed forces, stationed in another country in support of combat or some other military operation, and unable to attend the ceremony. Section 2.203.
Before returning the marriage license to the county clerk who issued it, the officiant must record on the license the date of the ceremony, the county where it was performed, and their personal information. It must be returned not later than the 30th day after the ceremony. Section 2.206.
The county clerk must return the marriage license to the address indicated on the application. Section 2.208.
Texas Law
Texas Family Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter C
State laws governing the wedding ceremony and the return of the marriage license.Section 2.202 of the Texas Family Code
State law governing who can conduct a marriage ceremony.Section 2.302 of the Texas Family Code
State law governing the validity of the marriage if an unauthorized person conducts the ceremony.
Understanding the Law
Now You Are 18! - Marriage, Children and Divorce
This guide from the Houston Bar Association is aimed at young people entering adulthood, but the topics discussed are also useful for the general public. The guide covers a wide range of legal topics including marriage, providing answers to questions regarding marriage licenses, conducting the ceremony, and common law marriage.Marriage for Texans: Marriage license issuance process
A guide created for county clerks by the Department of State Health Services in 2015 on the best practices to use when issuing marriage licenses. It also offers some answers to common questions about the application process. Information on officiants can be found beginning on page 15. This document is available through the Internet Archive and is no longer being updated. Please check any information in this document for accuracy and completeness.