Wedding Minister Denver

Dr. Gary Michael

Do you want a wedding ceremony that embodies your ideas and wishes? If so, A Bargain Minister, who is really Gary Michael is your perfect choice as your wedding officiant. Gary, an ordained minister, customizes every wedding ceremony to the specific taste and values of the bride and groom. Couples can visit Gary at his home in East Denver, or relate their specifications by phone. Every couple is unique and deserves a unique ceremony. Whether religious or non-religious, formal or informal, indoors or out, the mood and length of the wedding ceremony is the couple’s call. Gary may make suggestions, but has only one agenda: to make sure the wishes of bride and groom are carried out faithfully. He has officiated at Catholic, Protestant, and atheist weddings. Have a look at the newspaper story in the testimonial page of a Christmas Day wedding for which Gary, at the couple’s request, dressed as Santa Claus.

No wedding license required

Gary does not require couples to have a marriage license and performs many ceremonies without one. If the couple wishes, he writes a testimonial to the fact that he indeed performed the marriage ceremony on a given date. The bride and groom can sign it at the chapel or before a notary and keep it as evidence of their agreement to be husband and wife. This kind of marriage contract, sometimes called common law, is valid in CO. If you have to deal with immigration or the military, a license is advisable.

Your wedding fee goes to an Animal Charity

Disciples of Jesus, the church in which Gary is ordained, is a strong supporter of animal charities. The fee you pay is, in fact, a contribution to animal charity and may be tax deductible (ask your accountant). The amount of your contribution depends on whether and how far Gary has to travel to get to your wedding location. Weddings in the Denver suburbs area rarely exceed $225, less for Central Denver. Couples coming alone or with their children to the chapel on 10th avenue contribute only $75. Bring your camera and Gary will be happy to take pictures for you.

Marriage counseling not required

Nor does Gary insist on pre-marital counseling. He does pastoral counseling for those who wish it – usually, people having relationship difficulties – but believes couples themselves are the best judge of what they need.