Wedding Officiant in McHenry County, Illinois
Personalized wedding ceremonies anywhere in McHenry County, Illinois. Schwa comes to you from Milwaukee.
What Ceremony Options Are Available in McHenry County?
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
Signature Ceremony
$950
15-25 minutes | Including tax
- ✓ Fully customized ceremony
- ✓ Individual partner interviews
- ✓ Love story woven throughout
- ✓ Personal vows, unity ceremonies
- ✓ Unlimited edits until perfect
- ✓ Religious, spiritual, or secular
Rehearsal available for +$150. Travel fee of $1/mile for locations over 30 miles from Milwaukee.
How Do You Get a Marriage License in McHenry County?
An Illinois license is meant to be used in the county that issued it. For a McHenry County wedding, both partners apply in person at the McHenry County Clerk in Woodstock. The license takes effect the day after the clerk issues it. McHenry County says the license is valid for 60 days after it is issued, and may not be used in any other county.
McHenry County Clerk at a Glance
- ✓ Fee: $30
- ✓ Where: 667 Ware Rd., Suite 107, Woodstock
- ✓ Good to know: Weekdays 8am to 4pm. Reservations strongly encouraged: (815) 334-4242.
- ✓ Witnesses: Illinois does not require any.
- ✓ After the ceremony: Schwa returns the signed certificate to the county clerk. Illinois law allows 10 days.
Checked against the McHenry County Clerk's website in September 2026. Counties change their fees, so confirm with the clerk before you go.
Full details for every northern Illinois county are in the free Illinois marriage guide.
Book Your Officiant Before You Apply
An Illinois license is meant for the county that issued it. Confirm where your ceremony will happen, book your officiant, and then apply in that county.
"I don't think we could have picked a better officiant than Schwa. He brought a vibrant energy to a rainy ceremony & made our day so so magical. The personalized ceremony touched all the guests and the inclusive language was noted and greatly appreciated by our friends."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding officiant cost in McHenry County, Illinois?
Schwa Potter offers two ceremony options for McHenry County couples. The Quickie Ceremony is $300 (5-7 minutes, nonreligious, any location). The Signature Ceremony is $950 (15-25 minutes, fully customized around your love story). Both prices include tax. A travel fee of $1/mile applies for locations over 30 miles from Milwaukee.
Where do we get a marriage license for a wedding in McHenry County?
At the McHenry County Clerk in Woodstock. An Illinois license is meant to be used in the county that issued it, so apply in McHenry County for a McHenry County ceremony. Both partners must appear in person. The fee is $30.
Can Schwa Potter travel to McHenry County for a wedding?
Yes. Schwa Potter travels from Milwaukee to McHenry County and comes to any location the couple chooses: parks, backyards, venues, restaurants, or anywhere else. A travel fee of $1/mile over 30 miles from Milwaukee applies.
Does Schwa Potter officiate LGBTQ+ weddings in McHenry County?
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.
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