Wedding Officiant in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Need a wedding officiant in Kenosha County? Schwa Potter marries couples in Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Somers, Bristol, and the lake towns out west.
Ceremony Options in Kenosha County
Quickie Ceremony
$300
5-7 minutes | Including tax
Not available Saturdays after 1pm
- ✓ Short, pre-written nonreligious ceremony
- ✓ Add your own vows if you want them
- ✓ Phone or Zoom call before you book
- ✓ Marriage license guidance
- ✓ Performed at any location
- ✓ 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
- ✓ Religious, spiritual, or nonreligious
- ✓ Vows, rituals, and unity ceremonies
Rehearsal available for +$150. Travel is free within 30 miles of Milwaukee. Small travel fee beyond that.
Getting Married in Kenosha County
Kenosha County sits on Lake Michigan at the Illinois line. Schwa has officiated weddings here and will meet you anywhere in the county.
Kenosha's lakefront has museums, parks, and the beach on Simmons Island. Somers has Petrifying Springs Park. Out west, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes, and Salem Lakes put a shoreline within reach.
Family coming up from Illinois? Schwa also serves Lake County, IL, right across the border.
Wedding Venues Around Kenosha County
- ✓ Anderson Arts Center: historic mansion on the Kenosha lakefront
- ✓ The Stella Hotel & Ballroom: hotel ballroom in downtown Kenosha
- ✓ Simmons Island Beach House: beach house on Lake Michigan
- ✓ Petrifying Springs Park: county park with wooded trails and shelters in Somers
- ✓ The Club at Strawberry Creek: golf club in Kenosha
- ✓ Kenosha Country Club: private country club in Kenosha County
No venue? No problem. Schwa marries couples in parks, backyards, restaurants, and living rooms too.
Kenosha County Marriage License
Kenosha County issues licenses at two County Clerk locations. Here is what the county says:
- ✓ Downtown Kenosha: Kenosha County Administration Building, 1010 56th St. Walk-ins are welcome Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:15pm. You can also book an appointment.
- ✓ Bristol: Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St. By appointment only.
- ✓ Fee: $110 cash, or $114.50 by debit or credit card. No checks.
- ✓ Waiting period: 3 days.
- ✓ Book your officiant first. The county requires an officiant scheduled when you apply, with name, address, phone number, and email.
You can also apply in any other Wisconsin county, and Dane County takes applications by Zoom. The full steps are in the Wisconsin marriage guide.
After the ceremony, Schwa files your signed license with the Register of Deeds within 3 days.
Kenosha County Courthouse Weddings
Courthouse weddings are booked through the Circuit Court. Call them before your license appointment. They happen on weekdays only: no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Want an evening, a weekend, or a ceremony by the lake? That's where Schwa comes in.
"Absolutely recommend Schwa! He was extremely helpful through the entire process and was so quick to answer questions we had. He kept it professional, but still had so much fun with us!!! Couldn't have asked for a better officiant." - Autumn Herrendeen, Google Review
"At the wedding itself, he delivered the ceremony with really wonderful energy. He got people engaged from the beginning, brought fun and silliness, and knew when and how to switch to a serious tone. His acting chops showed!" - Ethan Cecchetti, Google Review
Kenosha County Wedding FAQ
How much does a wedding officiant cost in Kenosha County?
The Quickie Ceremony is $300 for a 5-7 minute pre-written nonreligious ceremony. 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.
Where do we get a Kenosha County marriage license?
At the County Clerk's office, 1010 56th St. in Kenosha, where walk-ins are welcome on weekdays, or at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol by appointment. The fee is $110 cash or $114.50 by card, no checks. There is a 3-day waiting period.
Can we get married at the Kenosha County Courthouse?
Yes, on weekdays. Call the Circuit Court to schedule one. Courthouse weddings are not held on evenings, weekends, or holidays. For any other day, time, or place, Schwa can marry you.
Does Schwa travel to Pleasant Prairie, Bristol, and the rest of Kenosha County?
Yes. Schwa has officiated weddings in Kenosha County and will come to any location you choose: a venue, a park, a backyard, a restaurant. Travel is free within 30 miles of Milwaukee. Small travel fee beyond that.
Does Schwa officiate LGBTQ+ weddings in Kenosha County?
Absolutely. Schwa has married couples of every kind: gay, lesbian, bi, trans, nonbinary, straight, interfaith.
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