we don't need an ordained officiant

chqtabnana14

we're a military couple and were legally married before his deployment, so we don't need to find an officiant who can legally marry us.  any suggestions for officiants who are not necessarily family members but could do a good job with a non-religious ceremony?

selltile

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[QUOTE]we're a military couple and were legally married before his deployment, so we don't need to find an officiant who can legally marry us.  any suggestions for officiants who are not necessarily family members but could do a good job with a non-religious ceremony?
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eureka30030

I would look into Unitarian Universalist places. They are pretty open to whatever the couples ask for, especially when it comes to not including religion in the ceremony. 

rayna7679

non denomonatial  officants

eggsandwich

If you are in Colorado, you don't need an officiant at all! Look up "self marriage".