My fiance and I are eloping (just he & I present, extremely informal) and planning on getting married in a civil ceremony by a judge or a notary republic (which is legal in the state we're eloping to) Do we have to verbally exchange vows? Due to my cultural background I'm supposed to take silent vows and exchange hand-written vows. Does anyone think this would be a problem with the judge or notary republic?
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Fr. Anderson
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Re: [lucidstars] Silent vows for civil ceremony?
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To be honest, I have no idea what a Judge or Notary requires to solemnize a wedding as it applies to an exchange of vows. I would start by contacting the Clerk of the Court in the county where you would be getting your marriage license.
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RevSusanna
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Re: [lucidstars] Silent vows for civil ceremony?
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Each state has its own laws and requirements. Having said that, I believe you will have to give your consent in some form during the ceremony. Call the City or Town Clerk where you are solemnizing your marriage, explain your cultural situation, then ask if you can give your consent via written form or a silent nod of the head.
Silent vows for civil ceremony?
