One of Our Fifty-States Permits a Friend to Officiate Wedding Ceremony
I got my Minister's credentials online... and I take it very seriously. I have performed marriage ceremonies for two of my grandchildren so far in two years.
I do a short, to the point, non-denominational service that includes a welcome to the families and friends, a short opening story that hopefully brings a smile or two to the audience and a brief verse from the Christian Bible. Then they couples exchange rings and vows and we are done.
15 minutes max.
I'm thinking of adding a prayer to the Mopar gods if I'm ever asked.....