Wedding Officiant Services near Winchester, VA
As a Virginia court-appointed wedding officiant, I provide marriage services to couples in and around the entire Winchester, VA area. Getting married can be very easy and completely stress-free, with everything done in the same day.
In Winchester, Virginia you can get a same-day marriage license, available at either the Frederick County or Winchester City courthouses (5 N. Kent St., Winchester, VA). As long as you have a valid legal ID (driver’s license or passport), and pay the marriage license fee ($30, cash or card+processing fee), you’re on your way to saying “I do”—without blood tests or lengthy paperwork!
Affordable and Flexible Officiant Services in Winchester
Since the courthouse judges are very busy with other legal matters, they appoint people like myself to officiant civil marriages at the courthouse or surrounding areas. Whether you want a super fast quick legal wedding right outside the courthouse or something a little more personalized at a picturesque spot with a photography package, I offer several options for you to make your wedding what YOU want it to be!
Contact me via my short form to book and appointment…I respond to all inquiries within hours!
Charming & Scenic Ceremony Spots near Winchester
The area of Winchester, VA offers several picturesque options for your wedding if you choose to include a photo session (options available from a short mini 5 minute session to a full hour photo shoot):
- Outside the Courthouse: The courthouse offers a nice covered area with some lovely greenery and trees for a short mini-photo session.
- Historic Old Town: A walking-mall setting directly across from the courthouse. Ideal for a quick stroll and photos post-ceremony.
- Jim Barnett Park (Wilkins Lake): A scenic lakeside backdrop five minutes from the courthouse.
- Blandy Farm Arboretum: A 300-acre arboretum park with free admission 25 minutes from the courthouse.
- My Private Mountain Property: For couples wanting a peaceful 100% private ceremony, my 17‑acre site 25 minutes north of Winchester provides a serene setting.
Winchester is the Easiest Place to Get Married in the Country
Winchester shines as a top pick for elopements or courthouse weddings because it offers speed, affordability, and beauty. Whether you opt for the classic courthouse route, a photogenic stroll on Old Town’s pedestrian mall, a lakeside moment at Jim Barnett Park, or something more intimate in the woods at my private residence — it will be completely, 100% stress-free!
Ready to say “I do”? Contact me today to check availability and find the perfect package for your marriage.