Wedding Officiant in Washington County, Wisconsin
Need a wedding officiant in Washington County? Schwa Potter marries couples in West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, and Slinger, at the place you love most.
Ceremony Options in Washington 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 Washington County
Washington County borders Milwaukee County to the northwest. Schwa has officiated weddings here and will come anywhere in the county.
West Bend has a walkable downtown on the Milwaukee River and an art museum on the riverbank. Hartford has a historic downtown, with Pike Lake close by. The Kettle Moraine hills roll through the western side of the county, with farms and barn venues to match.
One local detail to know: Washington County wants your license appointment at least 8 days before the ceremony. The details are below.
Wedding Venues Around Washington County
- ✓ Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA): art museum on the Milwaukee River in West Bend
- ✓ The Florian Event Venue: banquet venue in Germantown
- ✓ Schauer Arts Center: performing arts center in a converted early-1900s canning factory in Hartford
- ✓ Orchard Valley Acres: restored dairy barn near West Bend
- ✓ The Columbian: West Bend banquet hall open since 1974
No venue? No problem. Schwa marries couples in parks, backyards, restaurants, and living rooms too.
Washington County Marriage License
Washington County issues licenses at the County Clerk's office in West Bend. Here is what the county says:
- ✓ Where: County Clerk's office, Washington County Government Center, Suite 1300, 484 Rolfs Ave., West Bend.
- ✓ Appointments: book online. Schedule it up to 60 days before your ceremony, and no later than 8 days before.
- ✓ Fee: $110, paid when you apply. Cash, check, or credit card.
- ✓ Waiting period: 3 days, not counting the day you apply. The clerk may waive it for unusual circumstances for $25. Get the waiver approved before 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.
"Our wedding officiant was truly exceptional for our elopement ceremony. They demonstrated remarkable patience throughout the entire process and transformed what could have been a simple ceremony into something truly magical. ..." - Amera Schaefer, Google Review
"We opted to also pay for a rehearsal the night before. He helped run that flawlessly and we signed the marriage license during then so we didn't have to worry about bringing the documents to the actual ceremony." - Samantha Bartkowiak, Google Review
Washington County Wedding FAQ
How much does a wedding officiant cost in Washington 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 Washington County marriage license?
At the County Clerk's office in the Washington County Government Center, 484 Rolfs Ave., Suite 1300, in West Bend. Book your appointment online, no later than 8 days before the ceremony. The fee is $110, and there is a 3-day waiting period.
Does Schwa travel to West Bend and the rest of Washington County?
Yes. Schwa has officiated weddings in Washington 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 Washington County?
Absolutely. Schwa has married couples of every kind: gay, lesbian, bi, trans, nonbinary, straight, interfaith.
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