Wedding Officiant in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Personalized wedding ceremonies throughout Kenosha County, from downtown lakefront venues to Pleasant Prairie.

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Schwa Potter with a wedding couple in Kenosha, Wisconsin

What Ceremony Options Are Available in Kenosha?

Quickie Ceremony

$300

5-7 minutes | Including tax

Not available Saturdays after 1pm

  • Short, nonreligious ceremony
  • Option to add personal vows
  • Marriage license guidance
  • Script review before the day
  • Performed at any location
  • Paperwork filed within 3 days
Quickie Ceremony Details

Rehearsal available for +$150. Travel fee of $1/mile for locations over 30 miles from Milwaukee.

What Is It Like Getting Married in Kenosha County?

Kenosha County sits right on the Wisconsin-Illinois border, making it a popular destination for couples from both states. From the lakefront beauty of downtown Kenosha and Simmons Island to the sprawling parks of Pleasant Prairie and the rural charm of Bristol, Schwa Potter is available throughout Kenosha County wherever love is happening.

Popular Ceremony Locations

  • Anderson Arts Center -- French Renaissance Revival mansion on the Kenosha lakefront with Lake Michigan views
  • The Stella Hotel & Ballroom -- downtown Kenosha venue serving Milwaukee and Northern Illinois
  • Simmons Island Beach House -- lakefront beach ceremonies on Lake Michigan
  • Petrifying Springs Park -- popular county park with wooded trails and shelter rentals in Somers
  • The Club at Strawberry Creek -- golf club with lush green views in Kenosha
  • Kenosha Country Club -- 110 scenic acres, one of the most beautiful properties in SE Wisconsin

Marriage License Info

Kenosha couples can apply for a Wisconsin marriage license at the Kenosha County Clerk's office, or save a trip and apply via Zoom through Dane County. Schwa walks every couple through the entire process, including what to bring, what it costs, and how to waive the waiting period.

"Absolutely recommend Schwa! He was extremely helpful through the entire process and was so quick to answer questions we had. He kept it professional, but still had so much fun with us!!! Couldn't have asked for a better officiant."

Autumn Herrendeen, Google Review

Google Review

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a wedding officiant cost in Kenosha, Wisconsin?

Schwa Potter offers two ceremony options. The Quickie Ceremony is $300 for a 5-7 minute nonreligious ceremony at any location. The Signature Ceremony is $800 for a fully customized 15-25 minute ceremony written around the couple's love story. Both prices include tax. A travel fee of $1/mile applies for locations over 30 miles from Milwaukee.

Can Schwa Potter travel to Kenosha for a wedding?

Yes. Schwa regularly performs ceremonies in Kenosha and throughout southeastern Wisconsin. A travel fee of $1/mile over 30 miles from Milwaukee applies. Schwa comes to any location the couple chooses: parks, backyards, venues, restaurants, or anywhere else.

Does Schwa Potter officiate LGBTQ+ weddings in Kenosha?

Absolutely. Schwa Potter is an openly LGBTQ+ officiant who welcomes all couples. Straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, interfaith, intercultural. All love is celebrated equally.

Ready to Get Married in Kenosha?

300+ ceremonies performed. 48 five-star reviews. All couples welcome.

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