Wedding Officiant in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Looking for a wedding officiant in Fond du Lac County? Schwa Potter marries couples from the shore of Lake Winnebago to Ripon, Waupun, and Campbellsport.
Two Ways to Get Married in Fond du Lac County
Quickie Ceremony
$300
5-7 minutes | Including tax
Not available Saturdays after 1pm
- ✓ Short, pre-written nonreligious ceremony
- ✓ Option to add your own vows
- ✓ Phone or Zoom call before you book
- ✓ Marriage license guidance
- ✓ Performed at any location
- ✓ Signed license filed within 3 days
Signature Ceremony
$950
15-25 minutes | Including tax
- ✓ Written from scratch for the two of you
- ✓ Questionnaire for each partner
- ✓ Draft 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding
- ✓ Unlimited edits
- ✓ Personal vows, unity rituals, traditions
- ✓ Religious, spiritual, or nonreligious
Rehearsal available for +$150. Travel is free within 30 miles of Milwaukee. Small travel fee beyond that. Most of Fond du Lac County is more than 30 miles out, so plan on a small travel fee.
Getting Married in Fond du Lac County
Fond du Lac sits at the south end of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake, so plenty of weddings here face the water. Head south toward Campbellsport and you reach the Kettle Moraine, with wide-open space for a barn or backyard ceremony.
Schwa has married couples in Fond du Lac County. Lakeside pavilion, supper club, downtown hotel, family farm: he comes to you, paperwork ready.
Towns Schwa serves: Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Ripon, Waupun, Campbellsport, Oakfield, Brandon, and Rosendale, plus anywhere else in Fond du Lac County.
Places to Get Married in Fond du Lac County
- ✓ Lakeside Park Pavilion: on Lake Winnebago in Fond du Lac
- ✓ Hotel Retlaw: historic downtown Fond du Lac hotel with the Crystal Ballroom
- ✓ Historic Galloway House and Village: courtyard, lawn, and chapel
- ✓ Red Cabin at Green Acres: waterfront supper club on Lake Dotyville
- ✓ South Hills Golf & Country Club: course views in Fond du Lac
- ✓ Whispering Springs Golf Club: set on the Niagara Escarpment
Fond du Lac County Marriage License: What to Know
- ✓ Where: Fond du Lac County Clerk, City-County Government Center, 160 S. Macy Street, Fond du Lac.
- ✓ When: Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 4pm. No appointment needed. You both apply together, in person.
- ✓ Cost: $100, cash only.
- ✓ Timing: Apply between 60 and 4 days before the wedding. The county suggests two to three weeks ahead.
Book Your Officiant Before You Apply
Fond du Lac County will not take your application until your wedding date is scheduled with an officiant, even for a courthouse wedding. Book Schwa first. Then you walk in with his name, address, and phone number ready.
Rather apply from home? Any Wisconsin resident can apply with Dane County over Zoom. It costs $150 plus a card fee. After the ceremony, Schwa files your signed license with the Register of Deeds within 3 days. The full steps are in the Wisconsin marriage guide.
"Schwa was very professional. He communicated with us every step of the way and answered any questions we had. He scheduled with us a week before our wedding and showed up on time for the ceremony. He was very friendly and felt like we had known him for longer than a week. We would highly recommend Schwa to any of our family and friends. Thank you Schwa for everything!"
Sam Krotts
Google Review
Fond du Lac County Wedding Questions
How much does a wedding officiant cost in Fond du Lac County?
The Quickie Ceremony is $300 for a short, pre-written nonreligious ceremony (5-7 minutes). The Signature Ceremony is $950 for a 15-25 minute ceremony written from scratch for the two of you. Both prices include tax. Travel is free within 30 miles of Milwaukee. Small travel fee beyond that. Most of Fond du Lac County is more than 30 miles out, so plan on a small travel fee.
Where do we get a Fond du Lac County marriage license?
At the Fond du Lac County Clerk's office in the City-County Government Center, 160 S. Macy Street. Weekdays 7:45am to 4pm, no appointment needed. Bring $100 in cash, and book your officiant first.
How far ahead should we apply for a Fond du Lac County marriage license?
Between 60 and 4 days before the wedding. The county suggests two to three weeks ahead. Your wedding date has to be scheduled with an officiant before you apply.
Does Schwa Potter travel to Fond du Lac County?
Yes. Schwa has married couples in Fond du Lac County and comes to any spot you choose: the lakefront, a supper club, a golf course, your backyard. Travel is free within 30 miles of Milwaukee. Small travel fee beyond that.
Does Schwa Potter officiate LGBTQ+ weddings in Fond du Lac County?
Absolutely. Schwa has married couples of every kind: gay, lesbian, bi, trans, nonbinary, straight, interfaith.
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