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Savvy August 2016

Is my officiant legal?

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Sara, on August 25, 2015 at 12:07 PM

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A family friend is an universal officiant. Anyway, I've heard some states don't allow universal officiants, and the officiant must be a minister/pastor. I'm getting married in Michigan. I've researched, but am getting conflicting information regarding if the officiant can be universal or has to be a...

I've called the county office twice, no luck beyond-- "it'll probably be fine." Maybe it's just me, but I would like to know I'm legally getting married.

Has anyone had any situations where they discover their officiant wasn't an officiant?

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Savvy August 2016
Sara · on September 7, 2015 at 12:40 AM
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Since posting...a new update:
I have (via email) that the county will let us waive the waiting period if we aren't in the area for 3 business days prior to the wedding (which I doubt we will be). I was also able to find out more details on my officiant (including that she's done other weddings in Michigan). With those added factors, I feel a million times better.

I have to say, planning a wedding might actually teach me to have patience. I've tried all my life to chill out and be patient. Thus far with the wedding (and as always) everything seems to be falling into place in plenty of time.
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