Wedding Officiant in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Need a wedding officiant in Ozaukee County? Schwa Potter marries couples in Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, and Port Washington, wherever you want to say I do.
Ceremony Options in Ozaukee 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 Ozaukee County
Ozaukee County runs along Lake Michigan north of Milwaukee. Schwa has officiated weddings here and will meet you anywhere in the county.
Port Washington has a harbor, a lighthouse, and a lakefront downtown. Cedarburg has a historic Main Street with Cedar Creek running through it. Mequon, Thiensville, and Grafton have parks, golf clubs, and plenty of backyards.
You pick the place. Schwa handles the ceremony, the license questions, and the filing afterward.
Wedding Venues Around Ozaukee County
- ✓ Cedarburg Cultural Center: event space in Cedarburg's historic downtown
- ✓ The Hub at Cedar Creek: venue on the banks of Cedar Creek in Cedarburg
- ✓ Edison Hall: industrial-style venue in Port Washington with on-site catering
- ✓ River Club of Mequon: private 338-acre country club
- ✓ Cedar Creek Winery: winery in downtown Cedarburg
- ✓ Ozaukee Pavilion: county-run event facility
No venue? No problem. Schwa marries couples in parks, backyards, restaurants, and living rooms too.
Ozaukee County Marriage License
Ozaukee County issues licenses at the County Clerk's office in Port Washington. Here is what the county says:
- ✓ Where: County Clerk's office, Ozaukee County Administration Building, 121 W. Main St., Room 128, Port Washington.
- ✓ Appointments: required. Office hours are 8:15am to 3:45pm, Monday to Friday.
- ✓ Fee: $100, paid when you apply. Cash or card (cards carry a service fee). No checks, no refunds.
- ✓ Waiting period: 3 days, not counting the day you apply. Apply on the 10th, and the license is ready to use on the 14th.
- ✓ Book your officiant first. The county asks for your wedding date and your officiant's contact details when you apply.
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.
"Schwa is the BEST! My husband and I wanted a short but sweet ceremony done by a professional and Schwa was perfect for the job. He was responsive, kind, and brought great energy to our day. The ceremony he wrote was wonderful and exactly what we had hoped for. He took charge of our rehearsal and made sure everything flowed smoothly. Planning a wedding was already stressful enough, but I didn't have to worry about our ceremony at all because I knew he had it under control. We got so many compliments from our guests about how enjoyable our ceremony was! I HIGHLY recommend him!" - Lisa Stoughton, Google Review
"He easily matched the vibe of our wedding; he gave us a short and quick ceremony (which we asked for explicitly), but still managed to make it fun and personable." - Kris Garmon, Google Review
Ozaukee County Wedding FAQ
How much does a wedding officiant cost in Ozaukee 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 an Ozaukee County marriage license?
At the County Clerk's office, 121 W. Main St., Room 128, in Port Washington. Appointments are required. The fee is $100, cash or card, no checks. There is a 3-day waiting period.
Does Schwa travel to Port Washington and the rest of Ozaukee County?
Yes. Schwa has officiated weddings in Ozaukee 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 Ozaukee County?
Absolutely. Schwa has married couples of every kind: gay, lesbian, bi, trans, nonbinary, straight, interfaith.
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