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Massachusetts JP for a Day

Website: One Day Marriage Designation Instructions

Review: My husband and I chose this route after I had a bad experience interviewing a JP. (She had a number of secular sample ceremonies but it became clear during the interview that she was not open minded.) Rather than go through several more interviews, we asked a close friend to perform the ceremony.

In Massachusetts, any one person can perform the ceremony for any two people on a specific day, in a specific place. You’ll have to write your own ceremony but there are sample ceremonies all over the Internet. Just download one and modify it if you have to.

Location: Massachusetts, USA

Gothic Weddings in Las Vegas

Website: http://www.gothicweddings.com/

From the Website: Home of the original theatrically themed weddings. Gothic Weddings, while not for the faint of heart, are certainly not just for Halloween anymore.

Review: Gothic themed wedding packages with all the bells and whistles – some even include broadcasting your wedding life over the Internet.

I should warn you that there IS a campiness factor here, which might not be for everyone. I, personally, think the locations and officiants look great. (Almost make me want to get married AGAIN.) One package will even let you add Elvis to your event for an extra charge. Package prices start around $500 and range up to $1000 (for the Rocky Horror Wedding package with Frankenfurter performing the ceremony). If you’re eloping, paying for the wedding yourself or your family has a great sense of humor, this may be the location for you.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (USA)

Terri Daniel, Spiritual Humanist Wedding Officiant

Website: http://www.secularceremonies.com/

From the Website: Non-Religious Weddings in Central Oregon – Religion-free, Dogma-free Ceremonies for Weddings and Other Rites of Passage

Review: It has been awhile since I checked out this website, but I was immediately reminded why I chose to include it when I read the first few sentences on the page. Plus there is a “GLBT Friendly” stamp at the top. If you’re getting married in Oregon (specifically Bend, Sisters and Redmond, or Portland by arrangement), this is definitely someone to consider for your ceremony.

If you’re not in the area, this site has sample ceremonies you can check out. There are samples of a basic secular ceremony and a handfasting ceremony.

There is also a great article called How to Give Up Control and Truly Enjoy Your Wedding.

Location: Oregon, USA