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Valentine’s Day Chapel Weddings and Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremonies

Mid-Ohio Valley Wedding Officiants is offering a sweet deal to area couples who want to get hitched on Valentine’s Day

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by getting married!

The past year and-a-half has been full of blessings for Mid-Ohio Valley Wedding Officiants. To thank the Mid-Ohio Valley for your support, I am offering a sweet Valentine’s Day special that you’re sure to love. There will be two licensed officiants — my husband and I — available Friday, February 14, 2020 from 11:00 AM through 11:59 PM to join area couples in marriage. 

We’ll have the chapel open for walk-ins until 8:00 PM. We will schedule appointments until 11:59 PM.  (Appointments must be scheduled no later than 5:00 PM Valentine’s Day.)

You do not have to be a resident of WV to get married in WV. Simply obtain your marriage license on the fourth floor of the Wood County Courthouse  between now and Valentine’s Day, and you can get married! The courthouse is located at located at 1 Court Square, Parkersburg, WV 26101. You can learn everything you need to know about obtaining your WV Marriage License by clicking HERE.

Or, renew your wedding vows with my beautiful pre-written Vow Reaffirmation ceremony. This is a beautiful way to celebrate your love on Valentine’s Day.

Here’s the good news…. I’m offering my wedding packages at deeply discounted prices for one day only. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Here’s what I’m offering.

Sign-and-Go – $32.10 (includes WV sales tax)

  • Walk in single. Walk out married. The ceremony is less than one minute in my office. Present your valid WV Marriage license and your government-issued IDs (driver’s license, passport, etc.) We’ll be fully staffed for walk-ins for this wedding package.

Intimate Elopement for Two – $53.50 (includes WV sales tax)

  • Pre-written religious or non-religious ceremony. No guests. Ceremony is less than 10 minutes long. You’ll receive one digital photo with reprint rights. Present your valid WV Marriage license and your government-issued IDs (driver’s license, passport, etc.) Walk-ins are welcome.

Vow Reaffirmation Ceremony for Two – $53.50 (includes WV sales tax)

  • Pre-written ceremony. No guests. Ceremony is less than 10 minutes long. You’ll receive one digital photo with reprint rights. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by renewing your wedding vows. Walk-ins are welcome.

Chapel Wedding or Renew Wedding Vows with Guests – $80.25 (includes WV sales tax)

  • Pre-written religious or non-religious wedding ceremony or pre-written vow reaffirmation ceremony. One to 35 guests. Ceremony is less than 10 minutes long. Use of the chapel — 30 minutes. Arrive no sooner than 10 minutes prior to your ceremony to allow for other wedding, if scheduled, to exit the chapel. Total time: 30 minutes or less. You’ll receive three digital photos with reprint rights. Present your valid WV Marriage license and your government-issued IDs (driver’s license, passport, etc.) for wedding ceremonies. For vow renewals, just show up, and we’ll make your Valentine’s Day memorable.

To schedule your ceremony, contact Deb Lorentz at 740-525-6974 or send an email to movwedding@gmail.com. A non-refundable retainer for the full price of the wedding is due at the time of booking. Walk-ins are welcome for Sign-and-Go ceremonies and elopements. Scheduled weddings will be given priority.

If you do not schedule your wedding in advance, bring the exact change for walk-in ceremonies. We will not be able to make change.

Mid-Ohio Valley Wedding Officiants supports marriage equality. All couples are welcome.

 

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Thank you to all the couples who have chosen me to be their officiant. I love what I do.

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5 Reasons Why You May Want a Walk-In Wedding

Since I officiated my first wedding last summer, I’ve learned that one thing is certain. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all wedding. I have officiated weddings in a variety of places including homes, hospitals, and at wedding event venues. Regardless of where we meet, the sentiment is always the same. Two people who love each other want to make a lifelong commitment.

One popular option I offer is the Sign-and-Go ceremony. Couples arrive at my office, the courthouse, a restaurant, wherever… and walk in single and walk out married. When I officiate a Sign-and-Go marriage, I give the “bare minimum” that I am required by law to join two people in marriage. Here’s how it works.

We’ll set a meeting place to officiate the ceremony. Many people meet me at The Mid-Ohio Valley Wedding Officiants chapel. At this writing, my weddings are by appointment only. However, I perform my fair share of last-minute weddings in as early as an hour from the initial contact.

The Sign-and-Go lasts about a minute, and there are two parts of the ceremony: The Declaration of Intent and the Pronouncement. The Declaration of Intent is where I ask you a few questions, and you respond with “I will” or “I do.” The Pronouncement begins when I say…By the authority vested in me by the state of West Virginia/Ohio, I now pronounce you husband and wife/married for life.

This is a popular option for many of the couples I serve. There is no exchange of rings, but I do my best to make this short and simple ceremony special. If you’ve been thinking of a walk-in, sign-and-go ceremony, there are five reasons why it may be the best option for you and your loved one.

  1. You want an inexpensive alternative to a traditional wedding. The Sign-and-Go ceremony is a legally-binding alternative to a large, more costly wedding. Many couples prefer this quick ceremony as an economic avenue to marriage.
  2. You want to keep it simple. Many couples tell me that they have no interest in a formal wedding ceremony in front of family and friends. “We don’t want anything fancy” is what they say to me. They don’t care about the pomp and circumstance of a public ceremony. They love each other and just want to be married.
  3. You want to keep it secret. There are times when a couple wishes to keep their marriage private. They do not intend to announce their marriage to family or friends…yet. When you choose me as your officiant, your secret is safe with me. The couples featured on my Facebook page and website have given to me their permission to share the details of their special day.
  4. You’ve been together for a long time and just want to “make it legal.” This is a popular theme for many of my Sign-and-Go couples who have been together 10 years or longer. They already live together as a married couple and want to formally recognize their union in the eyes of the law.
  5. You want to legally marry before the public ceremony. There are times when a couple prefers to marry each other privately and then have a public wedding celebration for friends and family. In fact, I am sometimes asked to officiate two ceremonies, and I am happy to oblige. The first ceremony is quick and easy. The second ceremony is more in-depth and emotional.

There you have it — five reasons why a Sign-and-Go ceremony may be the option you’ve been looking for. If you’re ready to tie the knot without breaking the bank, contact me at 740-525-6974 or send a message to reserve your date and time. We can do it today, tomorrow, or a month from now. That’s the beauty of a walk-in wedding option. It’s part of my “your wedding your way” guarantee.

If you want to get married but want something a bit more formal than a Sign-and-Go ceremony, you can check out other wedding options here. If you want a themed wedding or another option not listed, reach out to me, and we’ll explore the options together.

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Courthouse Elopements

Quite often, I receive phone calls asking me if I can do a last-minute elopement. As long as I have nothing else scheduled, I can do it!

If you want an expedient elopement, consider meeting me at the Wood County or Washington County Courthouse. Walk in. Get your marriage license. Walk out, and I’ll marry you. It’s that simple.

Of course, many of the elopements I officiate occur at my little wedding chapel or on location. I’ll even come to your home.

When it comes to getting married, it’s all about what you want.

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We’re Kicking Off Shopping Season with, What Else? Weddings!

I’m kicking off the holiday season with my one-time wedding deal.  When you get married in my chapel between Friday, November 23 through Monday, November 26, you can take advantage of my special wedding pricing.

All chapel weddings will be $50! Want to elope? It’s $50 when you book my chapel. Do you want to share your event with a few guests? We have sitting space for 12 guests. Your cost? $50.

My regular fees for chapel weddings is $75. Simple ceremonies in my chapel are always $150.  If you’ve always wanted to renew your vows, you can do that, too, during this four-day event. Additionally, for four days only, I’ll offer “Just the I Do” ceremonies for $25.

These discounted rates are for chapel weddings only.  You may choose from a pre-written ceremony: non-religious or religious. I cannot accommodate special requests during my Black Friday Wedding Event.

If you’d like to reserve your spot, reach out to me. I look forward to a fun weekend of weddings!

 

The Mid-Ohio Valley Wedding Officiants Chapel is located inside the Deb Lorentz Photography studio. We’re housed on the second floor of The Dils Center at 521 Market Street in downtown Parkersburg, WV.

All weddings are subject to 7% sales tax. You must bring a valid WV Marriage License and a government-issued ID the day of the ceremony. A non-refundable retainer for the cost of the ceremony is required to reserve your spot.

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I’m In Love

Deb Lorentz – WV and OH Wedding Officiant

I am smitten…head-over-heels, totally, and completely in love with officiating weddings. I’m hooked. There’s no turning back now.

Ironically, I began this venture as something I could do every now and then. However, I wasn’t prepared to fall in love with the process. It’s always emotional, uplifting, and a joy to do what I do.

There’s no better feeling than standing with a couple and taking them over the threshold of being engaged to being married. The joy…the tears…the love that I witness each week fuels my desire to keep joining couples in marriage for as long as I am able to do so.

You may already know that I have a wedding chapel in  my photography studio. It’s simple and a beautiful alternative to a courthouse wedding or small home ceremony.  I also officiate weddings on location. Some are minutes away from my home or studio. Others are several hours away. These are services that I already offer.

I have added another ceremony with that “something extra special” to it– the Signature Ceremony. I’m super excited about it.

My Signature Ceremony is for the couple who want a ceremony that is written and customized specifically for them. It’s for the couple who want an unforgettable experience–one that will make their guests laugh, cry, and remember their first day of marriage for years to come.

To begin, contact me no-obligation wedding consultation. If we’re a good match, we’ll move forward and plan your Signature Ceremony.

Here’s what’s included:

  • We’ll collaborate. Everything from the beginning to the end of the ceremony will be a team effort. I’ll give you choices for your customized ceremony, and  I’ll do all the heavy lifting. You’ll know everything I’ll say and do the day of the event. There will be no surprises.
  • It’s personalized. Your wedding day is the sum of all your experiences and how you got there. I’ll tell  your story.
  • I will share your wedding script as it evolves every step of the way. I’ll revise it until it is exactly as you want it.  There’s no limit on the number of revisions.
  • Continuous contact by phone/email is included in my fee.
  • Your complete rehearsal is included.
  • Travel and fuel up to 50 miles from Parkersburg, WV or Belpre, OH is included in the price.
  • Legal documents will be signed and filed/mailed within one business day of your ceremony.
  • Just in case clause: It’s not likely that I will be too sick to perform your ceremony but if I am, I’ll have a backup officiant on standby to ensure that your wedding day is a beautiful experience.
  • I’ll arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your ceremony.
  • I will orchestrate and perform a beautiful, unique, and sentimental ceremony that is like no other wedding experience!

I’m thrilled to offer this service to the first five couples who book it at an introductory cost of $50 off the cost listed on my Services & Rates page.  I look forward to making your wedding day a beautiful and memorable experience.

 

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Holiday Wedding, Anyone?

Many couples love the idea of commemorating a special holiday by getting married. I love that idea too. That’s why I have opened my availability for holiday weddings this year.

My wedding chapel will be open for the following holidays:

  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve day (before 2:00 PM)
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve
  • New Year’s Day

All ceremonies are by appointment only.

My chapel is located on the second floor of The Dils Center at 521 Market Street in downtown Parkersburg, WV. The wedding space is part of the Deb Lorentz Photography studio.

If you’d like to give the gift of a wedding to a loved one or friend, consider one of our gift certificates. The good news is that gift certificates never expire and can be used for wedding officiant services or portrait photography. You can buy them online and choose the date of delivery via email. It’s that simple.  I also offer paper certificates. Contact me for details via my online CONTACT FORM or by calling 740-525-6974.

Holiday rates apply for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve at my downtown chapel location:

Sign-and-Go Office Wedding (Just say, “I will” or “I do”) – $50 + 7% Tax

Elopement Ceremony in the Chapel – (Couple + up to 2 guests) – $125  + 7% Tax

Simple Ceremony in the Chapel – (Couple + 3-13 guests) – $250  + 7% Tax

Vow Reaffirmation in the Chapel – (up to 13 guests) – $100 + 7% Tax

To reserve your spot, a non-refundable retainer for the fee is required. If you must cancel your date, you may reschedule your wedding or apply the balance to one of my portrait packages.

I have limited on-location appointments available on holidays in WV and OH. You’ll want to reserve your spot in advance if you’re having a ceremony at your home or other location.

Feel free to schedule an  appointment to view the chapel. All holiday weddings include pre-written vows, but I also offer customized vows for an additional cost.  Portrait Package add-ons are also available.

For more information, visit https://movwedding.com/.

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George and June

My heart and full.

This beautiful couple got married in my wedding space today. Their friends Larry and Mary were in attendance.

I often hear people say they give up on love. This beautiful couple is proof that if you wait for it, love will find you.

Congratulations, George and June Schultz!

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Paul and Penny

Paul and Penny were married this past weekend in our wedding chapel. Family and friends were there to witness the nuptials. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Stoneking! It was a pleasure to officiate your wedding.

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Do you…?

My decision to become a wedding officiant was based solely on my marriage experience. My fiancé Johnny and I eloped. We drove to Columbus, OH and were married by a nice lady who dedicated the first floor of her home to weddings. It was beautiful, low-cost, and the stress of planning a wedding was virtually eliminated.

After the ceremony I told my husband I’d love to marry couples one day, not knowing if I was just thinking out loud or if it was something I’d actually do. A few months ago I thought I’d give it a try. I became an ordained minister; I became licensed to officiate weddings in West Virginia and Ohio; and I brought my husband on board to help when I needed to take pictures during the ceremony.

Mid-Ohio Valley Wedding Officiants was born.

Little did I know that my heart would become abundantly full in this new venture. I’ve been asked  so many questions about what I can do and don’t do. Many of these questions are covered on my FAQ page, but here are some of the typical questions many couples ask.

Do you officiate last-minute weddings?

I can and I have officiated ceremonies on a hour’s notice. If I am available, I can officiate your ceremony in my office, in my chapel, or at a location of your choice.

We’ve officiated weddings in homes, at parks, and at our studio located on the second floor of The Dils Center at 521 Market Street.

Can you officiate weddings over the phone?

No. I cannot legally officiate weddings over the phone.

I have been asked if I can marry a couple via telephone when one person is incarcerated and the other wants to marry him/her. The State of WV and The State of OH have confirmed that I cannot legally perform a ceremony unless both people are present.

Will you perform a same-sex ceremony?

Yes. I will and I have officiated a same-sex wedding ceremony. I support marriage equality.

Bring a government-issued I.D. (driver’s license, photo I.D., or passport) and your marriage license, and we’ll perform the ceremony in my office, my studio, or at a location of your choice.

Do you take pictures?

Yes! Mid-Ohio Valley Wedding Officiants is a division of Deb Lorentz Photography. My studio is across the hall from my wedding chapel. I can also take pictures on location. If you need a photographer and an officiant, my husband will officiate the ceremony while I take pictures. Pictures are considered an add-on service.

Here are some of the add-on services from which to choose:

  • Engagement Pictures
  • Bridal Boudoir
  • Groom Boudoir
  • Wedding Package

We want just the vows. Can you do that?

Yes. This is called the “Sign-and-Go” package. I eliminate everything but the “I do” portion of the ceremony. It’s quick and easy. I can sign the paperwork in my office or meet you at a location of your choice in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

You can see my services and rate here.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me. I’ll add a contact form soon. Until then, you can contact me at movwedding@gmail.com or via my Facebook page here .