Wedding ceremonies almost anywhere.
After your ordination, you can perform Wedding Ceremonies almost anywhere. This is a low startup cost business to earn big money and a wonderful way to help support your own ministry. Ministers frequently ask for offerings of $140.00 to $650.00 and more, depending on the time and effort. Start a wedding chapel in your home and perform wedding ceremonies for friends at remote locations or fun places.
There are three basic types of wedding ceremonies:
- Simple Ceremony - A quick and easy ceremony to pronounce them husband and wife.
- Small Informal Ceremony - Only a few people present, at an informal location -back yard, home, park, etc.
- Formal Ceremony - Usually more people in a church or hall.
As an ordained Christian minister, you can perform weddings in all states. Almost everywhere, the Minister/Officiator must be at least 18 years of age. Many states only require that you be ordained and properly file the marriage license with the county after the ceremony. A few states require you to file a copy of your ordination at a government office prior to performing a ceremony and some states require an actual congregation. Nevada requires an actual congregation and New York has other additional requirements. Since every state and county has its own changing requirements, you should check with them before performing any ceremonies. It is easy enough to check with your local marriage license office so you can comply with local requirements. We also have a summary of state laws in our "CHC Text Book." This CHC textbook also includes a wedding ceremony, renewal of marriage ceremony, baptism service, communion service, and funeral service. Plus, complete instructions on how to write your own customized wedding ceremony.
Marriage Ceremony Certificate
In the Ordination Package, we will provide you with one of our own specially written lovely marriage ceremonies and a beautiful 8.5-inch by 11-inch certificates issued by the church. The Marriage Certificate is not a legal document. However, it does provide documentation of the ceremony, and it is very attractive - suitable for framing and display for all to see.
Renewal of Marriage Ceremony Certificate
Also, in the Ordination Package, we will include a beautiful 8.5-inch by 11-inch Renewal of Marriage Certificates issued by the church. This is for two people who are already legally married and want to reaffirm their legal and spiritual commitment to each other. The Renewal of Marriage Certificate is not a legal document. However, it does provide documentation of the ceremony, and it is very attractive - suitable for framing and display for all to see.