How to Find Someone to Perform a Marriage Ceremony in Colorado
Marriage is a big step, and many couples put thousands of dollars and months of planning into their ceremony. Whatever type of ceremony you want, finding the right officiant will help set the tone you want. Colorado has many people who can legally sign your marriage license, and many more who will perform a ceremony. Take time to find the person who best meets the needs of you and your fiancee. This is a very personal decision and you should make it with your partner.
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Talk to your fiancee about how you want your wedding officiated. Discuss whether you want a religious officiant, and if so, if you need two different religions represented (for example, a priest and a rabbi). Discuss whether you have a preference for a male or female officiant, and any other qualifications.
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Talk to your families and other interested parties about their input if you like. If there is a qualified officiant in the family or friends circle, your family may want to include him or her.
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Look for Colorado officiants online (see Resources). Look through the list of officiants or search by faith affiliation. Call or email anyone you're interested in.
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Contact your County Clerk's office (see Resources) for details on local officiants, and if you're interested in having your marriage certificate signed by a justice of the peace.
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Comments
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cathrynprice
Dec 13, 2010
That was not a particularly helpful article. Are there any real people on this site? I feel like it's all spam at this point.