Secure Your DC Certified Marriage Certificate Now! I dedicate this blog to those who opt to self-return the court’s marriage certificate marked “Return”. Court Return Deadlines The court marriage license return is due back in the clerk’s office within: DC: 10 business days   Why You May Need a Certified Copy of Your…

    Choosing a Spiritual Minister in DC When couples search “wedding officiant near me,” most results point to courthouse officials, traditional clergy, or non-denominational ministers. But if you’re looking for something deeper, there is another choice: the spiritual minister.   What Makes a Spiritual Minister Different Religious ministers represent one faith. Spiritual ministers honor…

  Don’t Forget the Marriage License: Your Marriage Isn’t Legal Without It It happens! The couple shows up. The guests are seated. The officiant is ready. But the marriage license? Nowhere to be found. Some left it at home. Others never got one at all. And some assume it can be obtained later. But here’s…

Uber Nightmare on Wedding Day – DC War Memorial Crisis Two wrong Uber GPS listings and a disconnected driver nearly cost me my reputation and brand.By Rev. Starlene J. Burns I was supposed to arrive at the D.C. War Memorial by 4:35 p.m. to officiate a wedding. I booked my Uber with time to spare….