$300 including tax

Quickie Ceremony: Milwaukee Elopement Officiant, $300 All In

Schwa Potter is an elopement officiant who comes to you: a short, pre-written, nonreligious ceremony, 5-7 minutes, anywhere in the Milwaukee area. Add your own vows or keep it to the "I do." Any day or time except Saturdays after 1pm.

70 Five-Star Reviews 500+ Ceremonies Broadway Performer All Couples Welcome
"We hired Schwa to officiate our micro civil ceremony, and it was a wonderful experience! Schwa is professional, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable on the process, getting our signed license back to the courthouse the next day." - Rachel Longo, Google Review
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Wedding officiant Schwa Potter performing a quickie ceremony for a couple on a Milwaukee boardwalk

What's Included

$300 including tax

5-7 Minute Ceremony

A short, pre-written, nonreligious ceremony: welcome, the "I do," rings, and pronouncement. Warm, clear, and legal.

Add Your Own Vows

Write your own, repeat after Schwa, or keep it simple with "I do."

Marriage License Guidance

Step-by-step help with your marriage license: which county, what to bring, how it works.

A Call First, Then the Script

A phone or Zoom call before you book. You see your ceremony script before the wedding.

Your Chosen Location

Park, backyard, living room, the lakefront. Wherever feels right to the two of you.

Paperwork Filed

Schwa files your signed license with the Register of Deeds within 3 days. Done.

Service Area

Milwaukee and 10 surrounding Wisconsin counties: Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha, Dodge, Jefferson, Walworth, Sheboygan, and Fond du Lac. In northern Illinois: Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, and Stephenson counties.

Travel & Availability

Tuesday at noon. Sunday afternoon. 9am before work. Any day or time except Saturdays after 1pm. Travel is free within 30 miles of Milwaukee. Small travel fee beyond that.

Who Books a Quick Wedding Ceremony?

Schwa has married couples of every kind: gay, lesbian, bi, trans, nonbinary, straight, interfaith.

Couple holding signed marriage license with officiant Schwa Potter at a playground in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Elopements

The two of you, two witnesses, and nobody else unless you want them.

Courthouse Alternatives

Milwaukee County courthouse weddings are canceled until further notice. Here is your Milwaukee courthouse wedding alternative.

Same Day Weddings

License in hand? Call Schwa. If the calendar is open, you can be married today.

Second Marriages

You've done the big wedding. This time, keep it simple.

Practical Couples

Married now, party later. Or skip the party. Your call.

Budget-Conscious

$300 including tax. Save the rest for the honeymoon.

What Couples Say

70 five-star Google reviews and counting

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"Schwa was so awesome to work with and was the perfect option for an officiant for our short & sweet wedding ceremony. We cannot recommend him enough!"
- Hailey Brack
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"Ty Schwa for the beautiful quickie ceremony that you put together for our special day! We appreciated your professional yet fun and kind personality that added a nice loving feel to our day!"
- Lisa NP
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"We had a mini wedding (8 people) and he brought the energy."
- Melissa Mcnall

How It Works

Five steps. That's it.

1

Call or Text Schwa

Text, call, or fill out the inquiry form with your date and location. Schwa responds within 24 hours, usually the same day. Then you hop on a quick phone or Zoom call to cover your questions.

2

$150 Deposit

A 50% deposit ($150) holds your date. Pay by card, ACH, CashApp, Zelle, check, or cash. The balance is due on your wedding day.

3

Get Your Marriage License

Apply at any Wisconsin county clerk's office. Wisconsin has a 3-day waiting period, and most counties will shorten it for up to $25. Schwa walks you through it, and the free Wisconsin marriage guide covers what to bring. Dane County even offers virtual Zoom appointments.

4

Your Wedding Day

Schwa arrives, performs your ceremony, and keeps it warm and relaxed. 5-7 minutes of holding hands and looking at each other. That's all you need.

5

Paperwork Filed

Schwa files your signed marriage license with the Register of Deeds within 3 days. You're officially married. Boom.

Book Your Officiant Before You Apply

The license application asks for your officiant's name, address, and phone number. Book Schwa first. Then you walk into your appointment with everything you need.

Elopement and Same Day Wedding FAQ

Want Something More Personal?

The Signature Ceremony ($950) is a custom wedding ceremony, 15-25 minutes, that Schwa writes from scratch after getting to know you both. Religious, spiritual, or nonreligious. Unity ceremonies. Cultural traditions. Unlimited edits. Your history, your inside jokes, your people. All of it goes in.

"Multiple people asked us how long we had known them, which is a true testament to how thorough they are when gathering information about us and our story."
- Connor Carpenter

Learn About Signature Ceremony

Ready to Get Married?

500+ ceremonies since 2015. 70 five-star reviews. Same day weddings possible with your license in hand. Reach out and Schwa will check your date.

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