Wedding Officiant in Washington, Wisconsin
Personalized wedding ceremonies for Washington County couples in West Bend, Germantown, and scenic Kettle Moraine country.
What Ceremony Options Are Available in Washington 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
$800
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.
What Is It Like Getting Married in Washington County?
Washington County blends small-town charm with stunning Kettle Moraine scenery. From the art galleries and riverfront of West Bend to the historic venues of Hartford and the bustling community of Germantown, couples throughout Washington County have beautiful options for their ceremony. Schwa Potter is happy to meet couples anywhere in the county to make it official.
Popular Ceremony Locations
- ✓ Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) -- award-winning architecture with Milwaukee River views in West Bend
- ✓ The Florian Event Venue -- full-service banquet venue in Germantown for up to 400 guests
- ✓ Schauer Arts Center -- stylish converted 1919 canning factory in Hartford
- ✓ Orchard Valley Acres -- rural venue in the Kettle Moraine Valley near West Bend
- ✓ The Columbian -- established West Bend banquet hall with decades of wedding experience
Marriage License Info
Washington couples can apply for a Wisconsin marriage license at the Washington 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.
"Our wedding officiant was truly exceptional for our elopement ceremony. They demonstrated remarkable patience throughout the entire process and transformed what could have been a simple ceremony into something truly magical."
Amera Schaefer, Google Review
Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding officiant cost in Washington, 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 Washington for a wedding?
Yes. Schwa regularly performs ceremonies in Washington 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 Washington?
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 Washington?
300+ ceremonies performed. 48 five-star reviews. All couples welcome.
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