SAMANTHA JOY | PHOTOGRAPHER

My motto is to treat everyone the way that they want to be treated, not necessarily the way that I want to be treated, because everyone is different and unique and I wouldn’t want the world any other way. Till next time, Samantha Joy | Photographer

LEARN MORE >

Reach more brides.

Your listing here.

LEARN MORE >

Welcome to the Minnesota Wedding Vendors page! This is the place you can find everything you need to plan your Minnesota wedding. Including the very best Minnesota Wedding Photographers, Minnesota Wedding Disc Jockey's, Videographers and even the very best Minnesota Wedding Florists.

Please bookmark this Minnesota Weddings page because we update it often. We are adding new vendors daily so please check back with us often!

Don't forget to have fun while planning for and searching for your Minnesota Wedding Vendors. Please use the links to the left of the page to find all of the wedding vendors you need for your Minnesota wedding.

This is the main home page for the region of Minnesota and surrounding areas. Please contact us if you would like to be featured on this page or have some wedding related information that may help other Brides with their WEDDING PLANNING!

Here's some helpful Minnesota Wedding info that we found over at About.com

Requirements may vary as each county in Minnesota could have their own requirements.

Residency Requirement:

You do not have to be a resident of Minnesota.

ID Requirement:

You must provide proper identification along with Social Security numbers.

Previous Marriages:

If you were previously married, you must show proof of divorce, death, or annulment from your most recent marriage.

Cousin Marriages:

No.

Waiting Period:

Minnesota has a waiting period of five (5) working days. This waiting period can be waived a district judge if the circumstances are considered to be "extraordinary."

Fees:

$110 for those who don't provide written proof of premarital education. $40 fee for those who do take an authorized premarital education course that has a minimum of 12 hours.

Call before you leave to get your marriage license application to make sure that the fee hasn't changed. Be prepared to pay in cash.

Other Tests:

Minnesota does not require blood tests.

Proxy Marriages:

No. However, only one applicant can apply for the marriage license as long as all the required information for the absent partner is provided. Call the Clerk of Court to see how to get your partner's signature notarized. Requirements may vary from county to county.

Common Law Marriages:

No.

Premarital Education:

Yes. There is a waiver of a portion of the marriage license fees to couples who do a 12 hour premarital education course. The course must use a premarital inventory, teaching about communication skills, and conflict management skills. According to the Minnesota Statute, "The premarital education must be provided by a licensed or ordained minister or the minister's designee, a person authorized to solemnize marriages under section 517.18, or a person authorized to practice marriageand family therapy under section 148B.33.

Additionally, make sure that you have proof of attending the premarital education course on the state approved form. Read more on Minnesota's Reduced Fee Marriage Form.

Same Sex Marriages:

No.

Under 18:

Brides and grooms who are 16 and 17 years old need parental consent or court approval.

Minnesota Statute 517.02

Officiants:

Judges, clerks of court, court commissioners, and licensed ministers, priests or rabbis, as well as representatives of Bahai, Hindu, Quaker and American Indian religious groups are authorized to perform weddings in Minnesota.

Witnesses:

You will need at least two witnesses at your wedding ceremony. The witnesses must be at least 16 years of age.

Miscellaneous:

License is valid for six (6) months.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage:

Minnesota Department of Health

Attention: Office of the State Registrar

717 Delaware St SE

P.O. Box 9441

Minneapolis, MN 55440-9441

Phone: (612) 676-5120

Fax: (612) 331-5776

---

WEDDING RELATED COSTS: You should plan on putting your money where it is most important to you [read our article on wedding budgets and how to spend wisely within the wedding community].

Click here for a great article on how to hire a wedding photographer!

Click here for a great article on how to hire a wedding videographer!

---