My older brother Mike became an ordained minister after going to seminary
for 4 years. I became an ordained minister after a few minutes when I
submitted a few forms with the Universal Life
Church in 1998. I even received a nice wallet card that certifies me
as a minister. (Did you get one, Mike?) :)
The next step was to become certified by the state of Ohio to perform
marriages. All that was needed was to send a registration form and
my credentials of ministry to the
State of Ohio
(along with $10). After that, you simply follow the laws set forth by the
state and county for doing marriages. Franklin County's laws and information
can be viewed
here.
Delaware
County's information will also be available soon I believe.
So what will I do with this ability? Well, does anyone want to get
married on a plane and join the mile high club all in the same
ceremony? Or does anyone want to get married on an ice skating rink or
on a roller coaster or Farris wheel? The possibilities are endless. If
this interests you, let me know - this can be arranged.
Just use your imagination for an unique ceremony for you and your wonderful
bride or groom.
I have performed 6 marriages since 2002 - one in Texas the rest in Ohio. An interesting
part of performing the marriages is when some of the "really religious" guests figure out that I am not a traditional minister in the
sense they understand.