My apologies if there is another thread like this...
I recently attended a wedding where the couple had to go to the justice of the peace the day before their ceremony to actually "get married" (with license and all that jazz). They had found out last minute that the minister/friend they chose to officiate their ceremony could not legally marry them in NC.
i've seen a few posts on here lately from brides having ceremonies officiated by friends who are not necessarily ordained ministers, and out of my own curiosity, I was wondering if anybody had any insight into the matter.
Who can perform a legally recognized wedding ceremony?