Small Weddings

Small Weddings in St Louis Missouri

Smaller Guest list are becoming the hottest trend in weddings, Yes, Small Weddings.   314-472-5017

Ten reasons to have a small wedding:

1. You get to celebrate one of the biggest days of your life surrounded by people who love you. Nearly everyone says this is one of the best things about having a small wedding.

2. Make Your wedding a celebration with close-knit friends and family, rather than a production.  You will feel more relaxed on your wedding day. Because you’ll be surrounded by friends and family, you’ll feel more at home with your guests.

3. You can make your guests feel at home. Because you will be able to spend at least some time with your guests, they will feel more at home at your wedding. Also, when the guest list is small, guests will have a better opportunity to mingle with most of the others. Chances are that many of your guests will know one another.

4. You can splurge. Some couples choose a small guest list not necessarily because their budgets are small, but because they can pull out all the stops and have a truly lavish wedding. You get more ‘wow’ for less wallet with a small wedding. When you’ve got fewer guests, you can splurge on the things that really matter to you. .

5.You can get your guests involved. A small wedding will give you the opportunity to get your loved ones involved in your special day. Also, it’s a lot easier pulling off a DIY wedding with a guest list under 50, than a big scale production.

6. You have more freedom to customize your wedding to your own tastes. A small wedding gives you the opportunity to get your creative juices flowing and make your unique wedding a reflection of the two of you.

7. You get to spend time with your guests. How many weddings have made you feel like a stranger fulfilling a social obligation?  Small weddings aren’t like that. When the guest list is small, the bride and groom can spend time with each of their guests, making them feel welcome.

8. You can save money. You can save thousands of dollars by having an intimate wedding, which means you won’t have to go over your Wedding Budget.

9. You have more options when choosing a venue.  Since you won’t need a large space to accommodate your guests, many small wedding venues will be open to you. A smaller guest list means more creative options.

10. You can have a wedding that people will remember. Because your wedding won’t be typical – the kind your guests have been to over and over again – your wedding is more likely to be remembered.

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017  Check us out on facebook

Same-Sex Marriage

Same-Sex Marriage | Missouri

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE – LBGT Weddings in St Louis Mo

Same-Sex Marriage – Same-Sex Couples looking to get married in St Louis Mo.  Call us today for appointment at 314-472-5017

LBGT – Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Weddings are now being performed everyday 7 days a week – Missouri recognizes same-sex marriage when performed in some jurisdictions.  A state court ruling striking down Missouri’s same-sex marriage ban ordered the City of St. Louis to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.   St. Louis County  also issues marriage licenses – LBGT Weddings for same-sex couples.

Same-Sex Couples can now get legally married in the State of Missouri.  For a Same-Sex Marriage or also known as LBGT Weddings, the couple must obtain a valid Missouri Marriage License  and provide 2 witnesses.  St Louis Wedding Chapel is now performing same-sex marriages when provided with a valid Missouri marriage license by the couple wanting to get married.

St Louis Same-Sex Marriage

Same sex couples  looking to get married legally in the state of Missouri can call this number….   314-472-5017 –  today to schedule their same sex wedding ceremony in St louis Mo.

We perform wedding ceremonies 7 days a week, sometimes same day.

States where gay marriage bans have been overturned, but where appeals are in progress

In 2013 and 2014, following the US Supreme Court’s United States v. Windsor decision, gay marriage bans were overturned by court rulings in several states, but those rulings were put on hold pending appeals to the US Supreme Court. On Oct. 6, 2014, the Supreme Court declined to hear appeals from five of those states, and the decision immediately cleared the way for legal gay marriage in Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.  Six other states, Colorado, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wyoming, were also potentially affected by the Supreme Court ruling because they were in the jurisdictions of the lower courts that had overturned the gay marriage bans.

  • ARKANSAS – On May 9, 2014, Arkansas’ gay marriage ban was ruled unconstitutional by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza. Arkansas had previously banned gay marriage by both state law and voter-approved constitutional amendment. Some Arkansas counties began issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples on May 10, 2014, while other counties refused to issue licenses. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel requested that the State Supreme Court put a stay on Judge Piazza’s ruling, but the request was denied on May 14, 2014. The Supreme Court effectively halted gay marriages from taking place, however, by noting that while Judge Piazza’s ruling had struck down both the constitutional amendment and the state law, it had not affected an additional state law prohibiting county clerks from issuing same-sex marriage licenses. 456 licenses had been issued in total. On May 15, 2014, Judge Piazza expanded his ruling to strike down the additional law and any other measures that made gay marriage illegal, but on May 16, 2014 the State Supreme Court suspended that ruling, halting all gay marriages within the state.
  • FLORIDA – On July 17, 2014, Monroe County Circuit Judge Luis M. Garcia struck down Florida’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, stating that “it is our country’s proud history to protect the rights of the individual, the rights of the unpopular and the rights of the powerless, even at the cost of offending the majority.” The ruling applies only to Monroe County (location of the Florida Keys), and although Judge Garcia initially said marriage licenses could be issued beginning on July 22, 2014, an automatic stay was put on the decision when Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi filed notice that the state would appeal. On July 21, 2014, Judge Garcia denied a request by the plaintiffs that he lift the stay and allow the marriages to go ahead. On July 25, Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel ruled that the state’s gay marriage ban is unconstitutional, stating that “It serves only to hurt, to discriminate, to deprive same-sex couples and their families of equal dignity, to label and treat them as second-class citizens, and to deem them unworthy of participation in one of the fundamental institutions of our society.” Judge Zabel stayed her decision pending appeal. On Aug. 4, 2014, a third judge, Broward County Circuit Judge Dale C. Cohen, ruled Florida’s same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional because it “discriminates based on sexual orientation, which violates the equal protection clause.” Judge Cohen stayed his ruling pending appeal. On Aug. 5, 2014, Palm Beach County Circuit Court Judge Diana Lewis became the fourth Florida judge to strike down the ban, but her ruling only applied to the specific circumstances of the case and did not include an order to begin issuing marriage licenses. On Aug. 21, 2014, US District Judge Robert L. Hinkle ruled that the same-sex marriage ban violates the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, stating: “When observers look back 50 years from now, the arguments supporting Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage [will] seem an obvious pretext for discrimination.” Judge Hinkle stayed his order, pending appeal.
  • KANSAS – On Nov. 4, 2014, US District Court Judge Daniel Crabtree ruled the state’s gay marriage ban unconstitutional. Judge Crabtree ordered state officials to stop enforcing the ban at 5:00 PM on Nov. 11, 2014, granting the state time to appeal.
  • KENTUCKY – On July 1, 2014, US District Judge John G. Heyburn II ruled that Kentucky’s constitutional amendment banning gay marriage violates the equal protection clause in the US Constitution. Judge Heyburn stated that the ban serves “no conceivable legitimate purpose,” but stayed his own decision, pending the state’s appeal. On Nov. 6, 2014, a three-judge panel of the Sixth US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Judge Heyburn’s ruling 2-1, thus upholding the state’s gay marriage ban. An appeal to either the full bench of the court or directly to the US Supreme Court is expected.
  • MICHIGAN – On Mar. 21, 2014, a federal judge ruled Michigan’s gay marriage ban unconstitutional. US District Judge Bernard Friedman wrote that “Today’s decision… affirms the enduring principle that regardless of whoever finds favor in the eyes of the most recent majority, the guarantee of equal protection must prevail.” Around 300 same-sex couples received marriage licenses before the US 6th Court of Appeals issued a stay on the decision on Mar. 22, 2014, making same-sex marriage illegal again in Michigan, pending the appeal process. On Mar. 28, 2014, US Attorney General Eric Holder stated that the marriages performed prior to the stay being issued would be recognized by the federal government: “These families will be eligible for all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same-sex marriages.” On Nov. 6, 2014, a three-judge panel of the Sixth US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Judge Friedman’s ruling 2-1, thus upholding the state’s gay marriage ban. An appeal to either the full bench of the court or directly to the US Supreme Court is expected.
  • MISSOURI – On Nov. 5, 2014, St. Louis Circuit Judge Rex Burlison ruled that the state’s gay marriage ban is unconstitutional. The ruling only applies to St. Louis, where same sex couples began applying for marriage licenses shortly after the decision. On Nov. 7, 2014, US District Judge Ortrie D. Smith also ruled that the state’s ban is unconstitutional, but stayed his own ruling.  Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced that he will appeal the ruling to the Eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • TEXAS – On Feb. 26, 2014, a federal judge ruled Texas’ gay marriage ban unconstitutional. Judge Orlando Garcia wrote “Without a rational relation to a legitimate governmental purpose, state-imposed inequality can find no refuges in our U.S. Constitution.” He then stayed his own decision pending appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, leaving same-sex marriage illegal in Texas.

We service same sex weddings throughout the local area right here at St Louis Wedding Chapel www.stlouisweddingchapel.com.

 

 

 

 

 

12-13-14 Weddings

12-13-14   Weddings in St Louis

12-13-14 Weddings – Hurry these time slots will fill up fast – St Louis Wedding Chapel.   You will have to wait a 100 years to see a date like this come around again.

Call today to book your wedding  on 12-13-14.     314-472-5017

12-13-14 Weddings.   Looking for a fun and great day to get married on.   For those who like to think outside the box,  Why not December, 13th 2014 .   Talk about easy to remember.  We already know most of us are a fool for love  and looking for a fun and exciting ways to remember it .   Or maybe you are just into numerology and all of the planets are perfectly aligned for you on this particular day.   Or it is just fun…..   No matter the reason you wish to choose this day.  This day is sure to be a hit for your wedding day.

What about invitations?    Surprise!   We are getting married on 12/13/14.   Don’t waste any time whether you want your wedding ceremony to be just the 2 of you and 2 witnesses or to have some close family and friends as guest as well….. Call Today 314=472-5017

St Louis Wedding Chapel is performing Small elopement weddings all day long on 12/13/14  for more information on getting married on this date… or any other day Call…..   St Louis Wedding Chapel at 314-472-5017

Wedding Chaplain

Rev Sark Elking – Official Chaplain

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of St. Louis Wedding Chapel  314-472-5017

Hi I am Rev Sark Elking the Chaplain here at St Louis’ Very own St Louis Wedding Chapel.  I am a licensed & ordained non denominational minister and serve as the Chaplain of this Wedding Chapel.  As the Chaplain 
I am the official overseer of this very beautifully decorated, small and charming wedding chapel, that is located in the south county area of St Louis, MO.  at 9620 S. Broadway between River City Casino & Jefferson Barracks Park.

St Louis Wedding Chapel is a true Non Denominational Chapel.  Which means it is open to all faiths and backgrounds, and so are our Wedding Officiants / Minister / Chaplain.

At The St Louis Wedding Chapel we SPECIALIZE in weddings for those desire Quick & Simple weddings which can be performed 7 days a week, or those looking for something more traditional, but want a very unique and memorable ceremony.  Capture your wedding day the way you wish.  Let us show you how simple can still be very beautiful and inexpensive.st louis wedding chapel

Your wedding SHOULD be as unique, joyous and inspiring as you. It is your wedding and we will help you make it a memorable occasion for all.

Call Us Today at…… 314-472-5017

            www.stlouisweddingchapel.com

And as always in our chapel or in yours, I perform wedding ceremonies all over the greater St Louis Area and parts of Il.  at any venue of your choosing….. Rev. Sark Elking

Wedding Chaplain of St Louis Wedding Chapel

For more info on a St Louis wedding officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel…….  Call 314-472-5017

Courthouse Wedding | Justice of the Peace | St Louis


Courthouse Wedding or Justice of the Peace?

Thinking of a courthouse wedding or Justice of the peace wedding?  There are many reasons to consider this option. “Spontaneous – Simple – Quick – Inexpensive” to name a few.  Couples have been choosing to have a courthouse wedding for many reasons for many years. However the truth is a courthouse wedding can be a rotten experience.  Sitting in the hallway with lawyers and probations – possibly for hours – is neither fast nor romantic.

And sometimes on some occasions after waiting are told to
come 
back on the next available courthouse wedding day.

Many couples go to the courthouse for a coucourthouse weddingrthouse wedding wanting a fast, cheap, and easy marriage ceremony.  But in many cases that is not really what will they will get. 


Getting married is something that should be cherished and celebrated.  Even if it is quick and easy.  

Getting married is something that should be cherished and celebrated.  Even if it is quick and easy.  

 ……Remember the old movies where the man climbs a ladder to his brides window and whisks her off to get married.  st-louis-wedding-leveledMany of these old romantic marriages took place at a Justice of the peace.  In Missouri there are no Justice of the Peace JOP

 St Louis Wedding Chapel is a small Non Denominational Wedding Chapel.  Open to ALL FAITH’s regardless of your faith – religion –  or agnostic.  We believe in Love.  

We are all on our own path to Enlightenment.   

 At St Louis Wedding Chapel – We perform Wedding 7 Days a Week.   Call…  314-472-5017

 Getting married can be fast, easy, inexpensive – romantic & fun.  You can elope simply by dressing up for a night on the town or come as you are.  – There are no rules, be spontaneous and romantic.  At St Louis Wedding Chapel your wedding can be easy and memorable. Make it special, meaningful and uniquely yours.

 We perform simple beautiful weddings in our chapel.

 Starting at $125 for quick simple and beautiful wedding for the couple who just wants to run in and get married quick and easy.  Must have a Valid Mo. Marriage License and 2 witnesses.  This price only applies Mon- Fri during certain hours call for details   314-472-5017

 Do it with Style at St Louis Wedding Chapel

 •  1  Go to your local Recorder of Deeds and register for a marriage license. The small fee varies by county. Obtaining a Marriage license in Missouri can be same day

 •  2  Designate your witnesses. Missouri requires two witnesses to oversee your union. Traditionally, this is the role of ast-louis-chapel-filtered maid of honor and best man. But a witness can be any adult over age 18.

 •  3  Pamper yourself on your wedding day. Every bride deserves a little indulgence. So allow a long bubble bath. Give or treat yourself a manicure and pedicure, or even get your hair done.  You are a princess that day, no matter how simple your ceremony will be.

 •  4  But even if your plans are simple you can still get dressed up.  Buy yourself a pretty new dress or a cute new top. You de
serve to look and feel special.  It is an investment in you that will make you glow with happiness as you become a Mrs.

 •  5  Carry flowers. Even if you cannot afford a specialty bouquet, pick a handful of wildflowers and tie with ribbons. These small details will help you feel the part of a blushing bride.

 •  6  Assign a photographer. Whatever you do, don‘t skip this part. Pictures preserve the occasion and the memories. Have a friend or family member take snapshots before, during and after the wedding. Our Wedding Chapel make for beautiful memories. Go to the park, take pictures at a restaurant or go right down the street to River City Casino . there is a lot of beautiful scenery inside and out to take pictures.  These moments of love deserve to be framed and remembered.

 •  7 Plan what to do after the ceremony. Go out to eat with your witnesses and family members. Go somewhere you can afford and enjoy. A dinner after your ceremony makes the wedding feel official, giving you the perfect opportunity to laugh, love and share the beauty of the love you and your new spouse share. After the dinner, consider going away on a short retreat that is rejuvenating and fun, even if it is a simple night at a local motel.

 A change of scenery can make all the difference. If that isn’t in the budget or your time frame, before you leave for the wedding ceremony, make your home into a honeymoon retreat. Make sure the bed is made up with fresh linens. Turn off the phone and anything else that could disturb you. Have a couple of candles set out, and don‘t forget a few luxuries such as a bottle of wine and maybe some chocolates.st-l-wedding-chapel-leveled

 At St Louis Wedding Chapel

We perform Weddings 7 Days Week.  

Call…  314-472-5017

www.stlouisweddingchapel.com

Justice of the Peace Wedding

Justice of the Peace Wedding in St Louis – JOP

In St Louis we have no Justice of the Peace, and the officiant of a wedding
ceremony falls to Ordained Ministers and Judges.   314-472-5017

    Short Notice   •   Sometimes Same Daybride

Quick   •   Simple   •   Intimate   •   Beautiful

Here at St Louis Wedding Chapel – We act as a justice of the peace by providing a place for couple to go, who which to marry quickly and just want a Civil Wedding Ceremony or Simple Spiritual Ceremony that doesn’t require that they be part of a church or somewhere that requires classes.  At St Louis Wedding Chapel We perform Civil Wedding ceremonies, as well as spiritual and religious ceremonies

 What is a civil wedding ceremony?  Well, it’s a non-religious wedding service, one that has no religious references, no prayers, no mention of any god in the wedding vows, and no dogma.  No problem.  We can do it for you.

 Many times here at St Louis Wedding Chapel we are asked to perform civil unions for couples who are planning to get married later on in front of family but need the formality and legality of a civil wedding for a variety of reasons.  It’s no problem.  We can meet on a moment’s notice and perform your wedding.  All that is required is a valid Missouri Marriage License and 2 witnesses.       Call Today…. 314-472-5017

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Getting married?   Looking for a wedding officiant?

Justice of the Peace – Wedding Officiant at St Louis Wedding Chapel

Our Chapel is year round and you are welcome to bring a photographer or just  a  friend or  family member to capture those memories for you in our Wedding Chapel

 Call Today to Schedule your wedding…..   314 472-5017

A justice of the peace (JP or JOP) is elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions. And more commonly known for performing marriages.  A Justice of the Peace are appointed or elected from the citizens of the jurisdiction in which they serve, and are (or were) usually not required to have a formal legal education in order to qualify for the office.

“the St Louis Wedding Chapel”         Short – Sweet – Simple

 But your Wedding can still be Romantic and Beautiful

 Call Today to Schedule your wedding…..   314 472-5017

Courthouse Wedding – St Louis Wedding Chapel

Courthouse Wedding Ceremony or Something More?

St Louis Wedding Chapel a Beautiful Alternative to the Courthouse Wedding.  Starting at just $59.95  Call today for an Appointment  314-472-5017

Okay so me and my boyfriend are getting married. We want our wedding to be small and cheap with just a few family members. because of his and my college tuition fees and other things we dont really have the money for a big wedding therefore he wants to have it at the court house.  I was ok with that but now im not,  I want to have it at a chapel anywhere BUT the court house. I want to be able to wear a gown and be a little more romantic than a court house. about how much does a small chapel wedding cost?  Nothing big just very simple.

Courthouse wedding ceremonies have been a chosen way for many couples to get married for many years.  There are a lot of reasons to chose a courthouse wedding.  They are with out a doubt quick, simple, spontaneous and inexpensive way to get married to name a few.  Or are they?  Courthouse are usually only performed one day a week some counties even less.  You generally have to be there by a certain time and then wait in a line until your name is called.  And this can sometimes turn out to be a rotten experience. but in most cases it cost next to nothing or very little court cost.

St Louis Wedding Chapel is a great alternative to the courthouse wedding.  Quick, Simple, Spontaneous, Inexpensive, intimate and quite beautiful…..

  • Beautifully Decorated Wedding Chapel
  • Beautiful Music Playing in Background
  • We perform weddings 7 Days a Week
  • Sometimes Same Da
  • No Lines – Must call for Appointment
  • Inexpensive as little as $59.95 during the week
  • Quick & Simple in a Beautiful Setting
  • We also Perform Small Traditional Weddings
  • Bring a Camera or a Photographer you are sure to get great pictures
  • Come and get married in a beautiful wedding chapel and make your wedding day  a moment to be treasurSt Louis Wedding Chapeled and remembered….

9620 S. Broadway  |  St Louis, Mo.  63125 |  314-472-5017     |       St Louis Wedding Chapel

Must have a valid Missouri marriage license and 2 witnesses  

$59.95 Special – applies Monday thru Thursday 9 am to 3:30 for the 2 of you with your 2 witnesses…  Regular rate is $79.95 – Evening & Weekends rate is $125, for short and simple.  Call for Elopement weddings with up to 12 guest in our chapel….    for more information on traditional wedding ceremonies, more guest, or other locations call   314-472-5017

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