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Exceptional Celebrations

"You have made an excellent choice. Rev. Elena is a terrific lady and will conduct a ceremony that will certainly create lasting memories for you.
You could not do better and I highly recommend her. Her prices are well
within the range of other ministers who do off-site weddings.
I know you will be pleased."
~ Patti Emery ~
Certified Wedding Consultant & Catering Manager
Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa

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WEDDINGS & COMMITMENT
CEREMONIES

Your wedding or commitment day is as special and as individual as you. Everything about it should reflect your uniqueness -- especially your ceremony. This special day in your lives offers you the opportunity to publicly express your love for each other and to make your own special promises and vows to each other.

It is also my pleasure to conduct 'same gender' marriages and commitment ceremonies.

Creating your own ceremony

Together, we'll write a ceremony that tells the story of who you are together!

Your ceremony will be rich with the personal touches that reflect your unique ~
• Values and dreams
• Religious or spiritual tradition and preferences (or none, if that's the case)
• Vision for the life you'll create together
• Love and commitment inspiring your desire to be married or take the step of commitment

Resources we'll use

• Couple questionnaire to help me get to know you
• Form for you ceremony's logistics
• Outline of a typical ceremony - our template for yours
• Suggestions about local vendors from my personal experience. They offer the complete range of services you'll require -- event planning, ceremony site, music, cake, refreshments, photos and video -- and anything else your imagination comes up with! These forms simply get us going.

You can count on me!!
I offer LOTS of support!
You'll be totally confident of my presence!
• Wedding rehearsal is included --so everyone in your party knows exactly what to do and when, and you can all relax and have the time of your life!
• I arrive early for the ceremony and stay as long as you desire.
• Every one of your vendors will have a copy of your ceremony, so their part in it is assured of grace and smoothness.And if there's anything else I've not covered here that you'd like to include -- just ask!
I am here to serve you, with joy and enthusiasm!

OBTAINING A MARRIAGE
LICENSE

To be married in California, you must obtain a marriage license from the clerk registrar's office in ANY county in California within 90 days of your marriage date; it may be used in ANY county in California. Please see the list at the end of this section for Registrars' Offices in Southern California. There are no blood test requirements in California and no waiting period for marriage licenses.

There are two types of marriage licenses available in the state of California: Public and Confidential. Public Licenses are only available from an office of the clerk registrar in any county. The requirements for a Public Marriage License are listed below. Public Marriage Licenses create a public record and allow anyone access to your marriage information now and in the future.

Requirements for a Confidential Marriage License in California

Confidential Marriage Licenses are available at an office of the clerk registrar in any county. In Riverside County they are also available from 15 designated Notary Publics. They are only available to couples over the age of 18 who have been living together for at least one year. Confidential Marriage Licenses create a private record of marriage that is only accessible by either party in the marriage or by court order. The records are sealed, now and in the future. Should anyone other than the couple (including future children) desire access to the marriage record, it can only be obtained through court order. Exceptional Celebrations is able to issue Confidential Marriage Licenses.

Locations

In southern California you can obtain a license at the following locations. Make sure you arrive at least an hour early at every location, as the process can take an hour or more. Please verify all information with the county, as times may have changed.

Riverside County - Indio Office
82675 Highway 111, Rm.113
Indio, CA
Gen'l: (760) 863-7800
Recorder: (760) 863-7490
License issued: Mon-Fri. 8a.m. - 4p.m.

Riverside County
2724 Gateway Drive
Riverside,CA 92502
951-486-7000
License issued: Mon-Fri. 8a.m. - 4p.m

Beverley Hills District Office
Municipal Court Bldg.
1st Floor, 9355 Burton Way
Beverley Hills, CA
310-288-1261
License issued: Tues-Thurs 8:30am - 4pm

Los Angeles County
Registrar Recorder / County Clerk
Norwalk Office
12 400 Imperial Hwy.
(corner of Volunteer &
Imperial Hwy.) Rm. 1002
Norwalk, CA
562-462 -2137
License issued: Mon - Fri. 8a.m-5pm

East LA District Office
4716 E. Caesar E. Chavez Ave.
Los .Angeles, CA
323-260-2991
License issued: Mon - Fri. 8:30a.m.4:30p.m.

North Los Angeles County
Lancaster District Office
335A E. Avenue K-6
Lancaster, CA
661-723-4494
License issued: Mon-Fr 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

Orange County
Old Courthouse
211 West Santa Ana Blvd. Rm. 201
Santa Ana, CA 92702
714-834-3005
License issued: Mon-Fri. 8a.m. - 4p.m Van

Nuys District Office
14340 W. Sylvan St
Van Nuys, CA
818-374-7176
License issued: Mon-Fr 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

San Bernardino County
222 West Hospitality
San Bernardino, CA 92415
909-387-8334
License issued: Mon-Fri. 8a.m. - 4:30p.m

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Personal touches

• You'll review and choose from among hundreds of sample readings, vows and ring exchanges
• Special, unique ceremony ideas drawing on many traditions.......from a huge loose-leaf book I'll lend you, so your ceremony sings - is really YOU!
How do we collaborate?

• We'll communicate - often!
-- through:E-mail, phone and FAX
One or more in-person meetings
-- as many as your schedule allow

Couples and Individual Counseling

If you choose, I and my husband, Isaiah Landers, also a minister, would be delighted to offer you additional support as you step forward into this new phase of your life.
Pre-marriage counseling can take you even deeper into your relationship, providing the strongest possible foundation for your lives together.
• Individual work allows you to explore further your life goals, at both a spiritual and practical level. To learn more, please look at our page,
"Going deeper … Building a Strong Foundation for Your Life Together".

Requirements for a Public Marriage License in California

The bride and groom MUST be 18 years of age or older. If one or both parties are under 18, then a court order for the minor must be obtained before a license can be issued. This applies to emancipated minors also. (Minors must bring at least one parent to Clerk's Office to sign consent form after receiving court order.)

The bride and groom MUST come into the office TOGETHER to obtain the marriage license.

The bride and groom MUST have a valid current picture ID in order to obtain a marriage license. The ID must be government-issued. If the applicant cannot produce one of the following, check with the county for alternative methods of approval. All documents must be in English, or accompanied by an English translation from a certified translator. There are no residency or citizenship requirements. There are additional requirements for applicants who are under the age of 18.

Acceptable ID includes

• Driver's License
• Passport
• State Issued Identification Card
• Military ID
• Naturalization Certificate
• Green Card
• Proof of Indian Blood Degree
• American Indian Card
• North Mariana Card
• Temporary Resident ID Card
• Mexican Border Crossing Card

If either party has been married before, you must present the county with the divorce decree or death certificate, if the dissolution occurred in less than the time specified in the county you are obtaining your license. If the previous marriage was dissolved in more than the time specified, you must know the date of dissolution. In Riverside county the documents must be presented if either party has been married before regardless of the time period. In Los Angeles County the documents must be presented if the divorce or death was within the last two years. In San Bernardino County, these documents only have to be presented if the divorce or death was within the last 90 days. Make sure you check with your county office on their requirements before you arrive.

Public marriage license fees are $67 to $70 in most counties. Cash, check or money order is accepted. No credit cards. If you have been living together for over a year, you may be eligible for a confidential marriage license. Please check with the county for more information.
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