Wedding Officiant in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Need a wedding officiant in Waukesha County? Schwa Potter marries couples in Waukesha, Brookfield, Pewaukee, Oconomowoc, and every town in between.
Ceremony Options in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County
Waukesha County sits right next door to Milwaukee. Schwa has officiated weddings here and will meet you anywhere in the county.
Lake Country towns like Pewaukee, Oconomowoc, and Delafield put a shoreline in reach for a summer ceremony. Brookfield, New Berlin, and Menomonee Falls have hotels, banquet halls, and plenty of backyards. Downtown Waukesha sits along the Fox River.
Pick the place and the time. Tuesday at noon. Sunday afternoon. 9am before work. Schwa brings the ceremony and the license know-how.
Wedding Venues Around Waukesha County
- ✓ The Rotunda: domed banquet hall in downtown Waukesha
- ✓ Rustic Manor 1848: restored barn venue in Hartland
- ✓ The Ingleside Hotel: lakeside hotel in Pewaukee with indoor and outdoor spaces
- ✓ Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts: performing arts center in Brookfield
- ✓ Fox River Park: county park along the Fox River
- ✓ Lilac Acres: outdoor event space in Waukesha
No venue? No problem. Schwa marries couples in parks, backyards, restaurants, and living rooms too.
Waukesha County Marriage License
Most Waukesha County couples apply at the County Clerk's office in the Waukesha County Courthouse. Here is what the county says:
- ✓ Where: County Clerk's office, Waukesha County Courthouse, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha.
- ✓ Appointments: required. Licenses are issued Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm. You both apply together, in person. Plan on about 30 minutes.
- ✓ Fee: $110, paid when you apply. Cash, debit, or credit.
- ✓ When to apply: the county suggests two to three weeks before the wedding, and no more than two months before.
- ✓ Waiting period: 3 days. For extenuating circumstances, you can ask the clerk to waive it for $25.
- ✓ Book your officiant first. The application asks for your officiant's name, title, mailing address, and phone number.
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 was an absolute delight to have officiate our wedding! 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. The whole process was easy and care-free. I would definitely recommend Schwa to anyone looking for a wedding officiant!" - Connor Carpenter, Google Review
"He saved my ceremony from being a total disaster. This man improvised in a second and covered the chaos of both our rings and vow books being missing. ... He is an absolute gem and nobody should think twice about hiring him." - Allie Brotz, Google Review
Waukesha County Wedding FAQ
How much does a wedding officiant cost in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County marriage license?
At the County Clerk's office in the Waukesha County Courthouse, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., by appointment only. The fee is $110, and there is a 3-day waiting period. You can also apply in any other Wisconsin county.
Does Schwa travel to Brookfield, Oconomowoc, and the rest of Waukesha County?
Yes. Schwa has officiated weddings in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County?
Absolutely. Schwa has married couples of every kind: gay, lesbian, bi, trans, nonbinary, straight, interfaith.
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