Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant®?
Life-Cycle Celebrants® are highly-trained ceremony professionals who are richly schooled in the art of ceremony by the Celebrant Foundation & Institute. The Celebrant Institute's Gold standard, college-level coursework ensures that Celebrants enter the field as master co-creators and performers of ceremonies that reflect the needs and beliefs of the people they are honoring.
Where can I obtain a marriage license?
Oregon State allows you to purchase a license in any county to be married anywhere in the state of Oregon. Clatsop and Tillamook are the local counties on the North Oregon Coast.
Clatsop County Clerk's Office
820 Exchange Street, Suite 220
Astoria, OR 97103
503-325-8511
Clatsop County Marriage License
** Must apply in-person **
Tillamook County Clerk's Office
201 Laurel Avenue
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-842-3402
Tillamook County Marriage License
** Must apply in-person **
There is a 3-day waiting period in Oregon (this can be waived for a fee). The license is valid for 60 days. You must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Can I get an Oregon Marriage License in the mail?
Yes! If you are from out-of-state, you may obtain a license via mail from Washington County.
Washington County Courthouse
Phone: 503-846-8752
Do I need a permit to have my wedding on the beach?
You should always check with the State Parks Department to determine if a permit is needed. Call 1-541-563-8506. View more information regarding Special Use Permits here.
Doesn't it rain on the Oregon Coast?
Yes! The rain is one of the reasons for the lush green beauty of our state. Be prepared for the possibility of rain on your wedding day. Whether that means finding an indoor venue, a canopy for your beach wedding, or just standing in the rain as you say your vows. Whatever you decide I will be there with you!
Rainy weddings are some of my favorite because they bring out the adventurous and daring sides of all involved. Plus, the pictures are fabulous (see photo above).
