About Denise
How I Got Started &
Why I Love Being An Ordained Minister
Welcome to my page! I hope you stay a while. For starters, I am an insightful, laid-back, humorous, and creative wedding officiant. My warm nature naturally puts clients at ease and helps to create a memorable ceremony.
I bring a unique background w/me as a wedding officiant in Washington, D.C. & Maryland. I’m also open to destination weddings with advanced notice. I am prior-military & have traveled the world, so I’ve spent time with and around dozens of different cultures. My experiences help me to guide clients toward a calm, peaceful, and rewarding ceremony experience.
How It Works
State Laws & Statutes
Each state and county has different laws and statutes regarding weddings and unions. Find out what you need to do so everything is filled out and filed correctly.
Licensing Requirements
This is normally issued by a church or by a state authority. The requirements can vary and change over time. I can help you navigate the paperwork and timeline to get your marriage license and certificate.
Ceremony Scripts
“We are gathered here today…” is just the beginning. There are vows, the ring exchange, pronouncement, recongition of the parents, charge to the couple, declarations–feel free to browse through these scripts.