i need a pastor or someone who can do the ceremony. (it is not at a church) any suggestions? I'm not really sure where to start!

I was going to refer you to Slotted or Miss Kitty but they are no longer in the members list. :ohwell:

Father Otter may be available.

I was going to refer you to Slotted or Miss Kitty but they are no longer in the members list. :ohwell:

Father Otter may be available.

Sister Kate could help

i need a pastor or someone who can do the ceremony. (it is not at a church) any suggestions? I'm not really sure where to start!

what about your local church.... or post in the religion area... Im sure those WONDERFUL people could help ya

Maryland
§2-406 (2)

A marriage ceremony may be performed in this State by any official of a religious order or body authorized by the rules and customs of that order or body to perform a marriage ceremony.

Who May Perform Marriages from: http://www.peoples-law.org/family/marriage/marriage%20home%20and%20faqs.htm
Upon presentation of a license, the rites of marriages may be performed by any minister, or official or other member of a religious groups so authorized by the rules and customs of the group, or for a fee, by any clerk or designated deputy clerk of the Circuit Court of any county or Baltimore City. After the ceremony, the person who performed the ceremony returns the certificate of marriage, signed by the official and two witnesses, to the clerk of the court issuing the license to be recorded in the county or city records. Copies of the certificate are available from the clerk’s office.

Unlawful Marriages A marriage that does not comply with the rules listed above is considered unlawful. The fact that a marriage is considered unlawful does not automatically mean that the marriage is invalid (or “void”). For example, although a person who performs a marriage ceremony for a couple without a license may be fined, the marriage itself is valid. A marriage is also valid if (unknown to the couple) a person without authority performs the ceremony.

The old law in Maryland, now gone as of 2005.
In Maryland, any adult can sign as clergy, as long as those who are getting married agree that he is clergy. The celebrant doesn't have to be a resident, register in advance, or fulfil any other requirements.

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Contact the courthouse and get a list of those who are licenced in Maryland to marry you if you don't not want a member of a particular religion to marry you.

Hope that helps. Good luck

Have one of your friends take an online class to become an ordained minister...then have a few beers with him/her during the reception.

How about Railroad.

i need a pastor or someone who can do the ceremony. (it is not at a church) any suggestions? I'm not really sure where to start!

I sent you a private message about wedding services.

thank you!
Joe Orlando

Contact the courthouse and get a list of those who are licenced in Maryland to marry you if you don't not want a member of a particular religion to marry you.

Hope that helps. Good luck[/QUOTE]

I perform many, many weddings. The courthouse no longer keeps a list! And there is no licensing in this state. But they see me every week when I drop off licenses for weddings I perform.

Joe Orlando

Joe Orlando did mine and my buddys. I dont want to say my name but it was in 2010.

He is very accomodating and very resonable on price. He doesnt try to make the wedding all about him. He can be as religious as you want him to be during the ceremony. We asked him to keep ours short and he did a great job. We gave him a dinner and said he could stay as long as he wanted.

I'm waiting for my certificate to come in. I recently applied to the Close Cover before Striking School of Divinity for my papers that would allow me to preside over such ceremonies as weddings, funerals, baptisims and whatever

Thank you for your kind words IneedSkrimps! I do aim to please. Dates book up quickly. Next weekend I have three weddings in one day, which I am really trying to avoid, but so many folks are getting married, I do want to help them out!
Joe

Thank you for your feedback! and thank you to those who sent me private messages with contact info. i really appreciate it :)

I sent you a private message about wedding services.

thank you!
Joe Orlando

Joe did a wonderful job officiating our nieces wedding.