Wedding Officiant in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Looking for a wedding officiant in Walworth County? Schwa Potter marries couples in Lake Geneva, Delavan, Elkhorn, Williams Bay, and all around Geneva Lake.
Two Ways to Get Married in Walworth 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 Walworth County is more than 30 miles out, so plan on a small travel fee.
Getting Married in Walworth County
Walworth County draws couples from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison to Geneva Lake. Lake Geneva, Williams Bay, and Fontana ring the shore. Delavan Lake is a short drive away, and the farmland around Elkhorn and East Troy has room for barns and backyards.
Schwa has married couples in Walworth County. Resort lawn, boat deck, ballroom, or farm: he comes to you, paperwork ready.
Towns Schwa serves: Lake Geneva, Delavan, Elkhorn, Williams Bay, Fontana, East Troy, Whitewater, Walworth, and Genoa City, plus anywhere else in Walworth County.
Places to Get Married in Walworth County
- ✓ The Riviera Ballroom: on the shore of Geneva Lake in downtown Lake Geneva
- ✓ Grand Geneva Resort & Spa: resort set in the woods outside Lake Geneva
- ✓ The Abbey Resort: lakefront resort in Fontana with Harbor Lawn ceremonies
- ✓ Lake Lawn Resort: event space on Delavan Lake
- ✓ LaRocque Farms: 80-acre farm with a timber-frame barn, gazebo, and wildflower prairie
- ✓ Lake Geneva Cruise Line: ceremonies on board, out on Geneva Lake
Walworth County Marriage License: What to Know
- ✓ Where: Walworth County Clerk, Government Center, 100 W. Walworth Street, Room 101, Elkhorn.
- ✓ When: By appointment only, Monday to Friday. Call 262-741-4241. You both go together. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
- ✓ Cost: $100, cash only. No checks or cards.
- ✓ Timing: Apply at least 5 days and no more than 63 days before the wedding.
Book Your Officiant Before You Apply
Walworth County will not book your license appointment until your ceremony is scheduled. The clerk needs your officiant's name, address, and phone number. Book Schwa first, then make the call.
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 officiated our elopement and was wonderful! He was very professional, fun, and prompt with communicating with us. We are so glad we had him as our officiant and we highly recommend him."
Dustin Campshure
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Walworth County Wedding Questions
How much does a wedding officiant cost in Walworth 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 Walworth County is more than 30 miles out, so plan on a small travel fee.
Where do we get a Walworth County marriage license?
At the Walworth County Clerk's office, 100 W. Walworth Street, Room 101, in Elkhorn. It is by appointment only: call 262-741-4241. Bring $100 in cash.
Can we get married at the Walworth County courthouse?
The county takes courthouse ceremony requests through the Clerk of Circuit Court. If you want Geneva Lake, a resort lawn, or your own backyard instead, Schwa comes to you.
Does Schwa Potter travel to Walworth County?
Yes. Schwa has married couples in Walworth County and comes to any spot you choose: a resort, a boat, a farm, your backyard. Travel is free within 30 miles of Milwaukee. Small travel fee beyond that.
Does Schwa Potter officiate LGBTQ+ weddings in Walworth County?
Absolutely. Schwa has married couples of every kind: gay, lesbian, bi, trans, nonbinary, straight, interfaith.
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