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The Contemporary Catholic
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Catholicism for Contemporary Catholics
"Whenever you enter a house, extend your peace" Matt 10:12
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Getting a Marriage LicenseA legal marriage requires a license from the appropriate agency. In most cases this is the county clerk's office but it may also be from another agency. This usually requires the couple to appear in person and provide identification and pay a fee. This varies among locations and you should contact the agency in which you are to be married for exact details.
Illinois Counties
Each jurisdiction has its own licensing agency for marriage licenses. Usually this is the County Clerk's office and the license needs to be used in the county in which the marriage is to be conducted. Marriage licenses have an expiration date that is generally 60 days after issuance. Some also have a minimum 24 hour validity date before it can be used. Please check with the appropriate agency in your area for details.
Cook County IL
Couples must appear together at one of the Cook County Clerk's six locations. They must: * Fill out and sign a marriage license application. * Present valid identification with proof of age. * Pay a $30 fee (cash only).
DuPage County IL:
Both parties MUST appear at the DuPage County Clerk's office, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 and present proof of age and proper identification and a license fee of $30.00 cash or check.
Lake County IL:
The County Clerk issues licenses for marriages that occur in Lake County. Both the bride and the groom must apply in person for the marriage license. We are located in the County Building in Waukegan at 18 North County Street, Room 101. $15 fee cash or check.
Kane County
Marriage licenses are issued at the office of the Kane County Clerk, Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Avenue (Rt. 31), Geneva, 60134. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. It is important to note that a marriage license is valid only in the County in which it is issued.
The fee set by statute for a marriage license is $18, which must be paid in cash at the time the license is issued. Certified copies of the license may be obtained for a fee of $11 for the first copy and $4 of each additional copy.
Will County
Marriage licenses are issued at the Will County Clerk's Office in downtown Joliet and at both the satellite branch offices in Eastern and Northern Will County. "Click Here" for office locations, driving directions, and normal operating hours.
The cost of a marriage license in Will County is $23.00 payable by cash or check. Both parties must be present when applying for the license. A marriage license becomes effective one day from the date issued and is valid for 60 days from the date it becomes effective.
If you are being married in Will County and need further information, please call the Marriage Department at 815/740-4626 for further information.
Check with these and other counties for details on hours and identification documents needed, etc
To obtain a CERTIFIED copy of Marriage License for name change, etc. contact the appropriate county agency approximately 10 business days after your wedding. The completed and signed license is returned to the appropriate jurisdiction the first business day after the wedding.
Officiant will provide a commemorative certificate on the wedding day and, if requested, will email bride/groom an electronic copy
The Ceremony:
The Officiant will have directed you to the St John web site for a sample marriage ceremony with links to prayers, reading, blessings and vow options. If you wish to choose specific readings please identify them and share them with the Officiant at least one week prior to the ceremony so that he can prepare his materials for your big day. Friends and families are encouraged to participate by reading the scripture and/or non scripture passages you have chosen as well as the petition prayers.
For more details come to Weddings for links to ceremony options.
CHECK-OFF LIST (for Day of Wedding)
A. Suggestion: Place the following in one large sized envelope:
____ Marriage License
____ STAMPED License envelope
____ Donation envelope (if being offered)
____ To obtain a CERTIFIED copy of Marriage License for name change, etc. contact the appropriate county agency approximately 10 business days after your wedding. The completed and signed license is returned to the appropriate jurisdiction the first business day after the wedding.
____ Officiant will provide a commemorative certificate on the wedding day and, if requested, will email bride/groom an electronic copy
B. Ceremony Items as they apply:
____ Rings (moisturizer)
____ Ring Bearer Pillow
____ Unity Candle plus 2 Tapers (hurricane covers recommended for outdoor weddings)
____ Runner (also white duck tape)
____ Pillows (Kneelers)
____ Veil, Cord (Latin, Filipino custom)
____ Coins (Latin, Filipino custom)
____ "Roses to Parents"
REHEARSAL NOTE: Due to travel distances we are generally NOT available for rehearsals. Written instructions are provided so that the wedding party knows entrance, positioning and exiting procedures, the most important elements of a rehearsal.
Rehearsal Outline
Rehearsals are a simple matter - the purpose for a rehearsal is to let the parents/attendants know where they will be standing, sitting, etc.
Don't stress out about rehearsals. Two preliminary considerations should be addressed:
1. Remind Bridal Attendances to smile, breath, and walk to "Mississippi" so as not to marathon down aisle.
2. Assign/Ask some NOT in the wedding party and NOT a parent to run the rehearsal.
The Procedure:
1. Set attendants in place where they will be standing once they have entered.
2. Set Bride Groom where they will be standing once Bride has entered.
3. Set parents in positions where they will be seated once they have entered.
4. Decide grooms men's hand position: hands in back, at side, or in front fig-lead right over left or left over right.
5. Bride/Groom exit, followed by bridal party.
6. Then prepare to rehearse entrance by lining everyone up according to the schedule we discussed at our pre-nuptial conference:
THE PLAN (Indicate Seating: Stage (Right/Left) Row, Seat: (SR,R1,S1)
SEATING MUSIC A
Groom's Mother First Name by (Best Man First Name) (SL,R1,S1) followed by Groom's Father First Name (SL,R1,S2)
Row 1 GF, GM GGF GGM
Groom's Grandparents First Name(s) (If married, together, if single by Groomsman First Name)
Bride's Grandparents First Name(s) (If married, together, if single by Groomsman First Name)
Row 1 GF GM GGF GGM
Bride's Mother First Name by (Best Man First Name) (SR,R1,S1)
Entry of Groom's Party, BM First Name, First Name, First Name, etc. (OR are groomsmen entering with Bridal Attendants?)
PROCESSIONAL MUSIC NO.1
Ring Bearer First Name
(Coin Bearer, if child, First Name)
Bridal Attendant #1 First Name (or with Groomsman First Name)
Bridal Attendant #2 First Name (or with Groomsman First Name)
Bridal Attendant #3 First Name (or with Groomsman First Name)
Maid of Honor First Name (or with Best Man First Name)
Flower Girl First Name
PROCESSIONAL MUSIC NO. 2
Bride First Name with Escort Dad (First Name) (SR,R1,S2)
Presentation of Bride to Groom
Officiant
BA BA BA MH Bride Groom BM Gm Gm GM
Practice entering and proceed to assigned position (#1,2)
Rehearsal DONE! - NO MORE than 20 minutes. - then to dinner if you're having a rehearsal dinner.
I will meet with all involved in processional before the wedding ceremony to go over last minute details and review order.
Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions about this process. Remember, you main responsibility is to enjoy your wedding day.
Once you stand before me all will flow smoothly.
Donations: There is no charge or fee for our sacramental services. Financial donations may be offered and are, in no way, mandatory. Our sacramental services offer solely intangible religious or spiritual benefits.
A donation of $350 - $450 depending on distance, parking expense, etc. is suggested. Donations are used to both cover the costs of providing service to all who come to us and in support of our mission activities in India.
The White Robed Monks will provide you with a donation acknowledgment letter if you should offer a donation by check made payable to the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict.
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