Premarital Training Providers

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*After selecting someone to perform your pre-marital counseling, don't forget to verify with your county clerk of court office that the provider is still currently certified with that office and inquire about any other special requirements.
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Alachua 

  • Shelly Wilson, UCG in Gainesville will offer a pre-martial course so folks can apply for their license, 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville 32603, (352) 378-3500, www.ucgainesville.org, [email protected], The United Church of Gainesville is hosting a one-time NO COST Premarital Preparation Course on Saturday, Jan 3rd 2015 from 9 am-1 pm. Call UCG at 352-378-3500 to register.
     

Broward 

  1. Rev. Leslie A. Rutland-Tipton of the Church of the Holy SpiritSong, 2040B N. Dixie Highway Suite 3, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 701-0084, www.cohss.org[email protected], Note: I will be at the 17th Circuit Courthouse all day performing ceremonies. $100 per ceremony. Please feel free to call me to discuss any of the details.
  2. Dr. Sloane Veshinski, 954-925-1113
  3. Dr. Maria Martinez-Salasar, 305-215-7501; [email protected]
  4. Dr. Judi Cineas, 561-375-8342, [email protected]
  5. Robert Griffin, Sunshine Cathedral MCC will have a min of 3 clergy certified to offer the course, $30 fee, 954-462-2004 x 206, [email protected]; willing to perform ceremony at the courthouse at midnight or whenever the clerk office opens.
  6. Rev Riana Milne, [email protected], (561) 701-8277, www.RianaMilne.com, Affiliation: Ceremonies by the Sea, 15300 Jog Rd, suite 109, Delray Beach, FL 33446, Note: I have over 18 years of experience Officiating Civil Unions and Same-sex marriages; and look forward to sharing your celebration of Love and Commitment as your Inter-Faith Minister for your wedding. The Gold Ceremony is totally personalized and custom written, and includes a Memory book of your entire ceremony written on linen paper. I do offer Certified and Private, Pre-Marital courses, and can do ceremonies in any setting in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. I would be honored to be a part of your special day! See reviews and pics on my website - www.RianaMilne.com - Weddings. For details call me at 561-701-8277. In Love and Light, Rev Riana Milne

Collier

  • Glenna Tibbs, Fee: $150.00 includes wedding. can also take insurance, [email protected], (239) 464-0570, 923 Del Prado Blvd. S. Suite 205, Cape Coral, Fla. 33990, Note: I am ordained through the Christian church, Disciples of Christ. I see clients on Mon, Tues, Sat. 10:00-6:00. Also, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and am gay myself.

Duval

Escambia

  1. Reverend Dr. Jim Merritt, Contact for pricing information, 850-469-9090[email protected]om, Holy Cross MCC of Pensacola, 3130 Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32505

Hillsborough

  1. Linda Peterman, www.counselingtampa.com, [email protected], 813-404-3174, 13039 W. Linebaugh Ave Bldg V, Ste 101, Tampa 33626, $95 per session, 4-6 sessions.
  2. Unity Tampa will be hosting a group premarital counseling class on Monday, January 5th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The fee for this has been reduced from $250 to $100. Those interested in participating should send Reverend Debbie Moss an email at [email protected] to register; she will forward documentation to you for completion over the weekend. If  couples would prefer a private session, that can be scheduled as well.

  3. Terry Stubbs, Fee: $40, jedrakrenz.wix.com/tampatemple, [email protected], (813) 598-5284, 8318 Oleander Lane, Tampa, FL 33637 

 

Lake

  • Janet Onnie, Fee: $300, www.uufmc.org, [email protected], (941) 323-8513, 7280 SE 135th Street, Summerfield, FL 34491, Note: On January 10, 2015 we will be performing marriage and re-commitment ceremonies for a donation of $25 to cover the building usage. Our congregation is eager to celebrate and honor couples with wedding cupcakes and roses. Please contact S. Tortorete by email for further details and scheduling between 1-6pm: [email protected].

Lee

  • Glenna Tibbs, Fee: $150.00 includes wedding. can also take insurance, [email protected], (239) 464-0570, 923 Del Prado Blvd. S. Suite 205, Cape Coral, Fla. 33990, Note: I am ordained through the Christian church, Disciples of Christ. I see clients on Mon, Tues, Sat. 10:00-6:00. Also, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and am gay myself.
  • Grand Illusion Gallery owner is licensed to provide the "Pre Marital Course" that allows you to get married in 24 hours instead of waiting 72. Marriage Licenses can be notarized at the time the course is completed and filed the next day. January 6th. Grand Illusion will be open at 10 am, Monday Jan. 5th., 2443 First St. Ft. Myers. 239-461-7245.

Leon

  • Ayana Powell, I am also willing to perform marriage ceremonies. Fee: $25, no appointment needed. facebook.com/AYROontheGO, [email protected], (407) 230-7269, 313 S. Calhoun St., Tallahassee, Fl 32301. Note: AYRO on the GO will be available on Jan. 6 outside the Leon County Clerk of Courts office to perform marriage ceremonies. My partner and I are a mobile team of Ordained Ministers that are here to provide you with a memorable and custom ceremony that fits YOUR personality. Congratulations on your next season of life, we can't wait to meet you! #AYROLove

Marion

  • Janet Onnie, Fee: $300, www.uufmc.org, [email protected], (941) 323-8513, 7280 SE 135th Street, Summerfield, FL 34491, Note: On January 10, 2015 we will be performing marriage and re-commitment ceremonies for a donation of $25 to cover the building usage. Our congregation is eager to celebrate and honor couples with wedding cupcakes and roses. Please contact S. Tortorete by email for further details and scheduling between 1-6pm: [email protected].

Miami-Dade 

  1. GregMaggiano, fee: need dependent, 464 NE 16th St Trinity Cathedral Miami 33132, 786-888-6695, [email protected], www.trinitymiami.org, willing to perform groups sessions and perform ceremonies   
  2. Amy Carol Webb, I am also willing to perform marriage ceremonies. www.amycarolwebb.com, [email protected], (305) 883-2190, P.O. Box 660131, Miami Springs, FL 33266
  3. David Kessler, LCSW, Fee: $250 for individual couple; $75 per couple for couples counseling group, www.DavidSKessler.com, [email protected], (305) 987-1748, 940 Lincoln Road Suite 323, Miami Beach , Florida 33139 

Monroe 

  1. Arlene Klein, Marrying Sam, Marrying Sam Notary, 305-296-3640 - 2-4 hour class, charge per person, if couple is known to be local the class will be discounted - open to doing a group class
  2. Rev. Larry Hooper, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 305-296-5142, Willing to conduct group class
  3. Pastor Ernie Deloach, General Counsil of the Assemblies of God, 305-797-5175
  4. Paster Robinson, Big Coppitt First Baptist Church, 305-294-4118
  5. Steve Torrence, MCC Key West, 1215 Petronia St, Key West 33040, www.keywestofficiant.com, [email protected], 305-797-8178
  6. Amy Carol Webb, I am also willing to perform marriage ceremonies. www.amycarolwebb.com, [email protected], (305) 883-2190, P.O. Box 660131, Miami Springs, FL 33266

Orange

  1. Rev. Emanuel Santos; fee: whatever is offered is accepted; Registered Clergy via Orange County / City of Orlando; Available for pre-set dates; Can provide small private Lakeside /outdoor ceremony at his home; Ordained minister since 1992; In same-sex marriage since 2009; 954-773-4219; [email protected], 2300 Reef CT, Orlando, 32805
  2. Adam Kraus, fee: 20-100, rates vary with client needs, email requests for information, ordained non-denominational minister, [email protected], 321-624-4774, P.O. Box 1443, Avon Park 33826-1443
  3. Roxanne Graves, http://christchurchunity.net, [email protected], 407-852-3940, 771 Holden Ave, Orlando 32839, Premarital Prep Class 12/23/14 6-10PM, includes optional multi couple church wedding 1/6/15 @ 6 PM - $40 per couple.
  4. Rev. Erwin J Crawford, [email protected], 407-830-4508. Retired Southern Baptist minister, will be more than happy to join same sex couples with a concentration in Seminole Country but will travel into Orange and Volusia as I live in Longwood. I am qualified to do the four hours of counseling as required by the State of FL. No answering machine or voice mail but will return call within 24 hours.
  5. Laura Viau, [email protected], 407-247-9737, 14148 Paradise Tree Drive, Orlando, FL 32828, Notes/Comments: I am an affirming pastor at a local mainline Christian church. We don't host same-gender weddings in our facility at this time, but I am happy to assist in providing ceremonies at other locations, with as much or little Christian content as a couple is seeking. I am also happy to offer pre-wedding counseling for couples with other plans for the ceremony itself. I see these conversations as providing a safe space to talk about those sticky issues that are hard to bring up, no matter how long you have been partnered.

Osceola

  • Roxanne Graves, http://christchurchunity.net[email protected], 407-852-3940, 771 Holden Ave, Orlando 32839, Premarital Prep Class 12/23/14 6-10PM, includes optional multi couple church wedding 1/6/15 @ 6 PM - $40 per couple.

Palm Beach

  • Amy Carol Webb, I am also willing to perform marriage ceremonies. www.amycarolwebb.com, [email protected], (305) 883-2190, P.O. Box 660131, Miami Springs, FL 33266
  • Rev Riana Milne, [email protected], (561) 701-8277, www.RianaMilne.com, Affiliation: Ceremonies by the Sea, 15300 Jog Rd, suite 109, Delray Beach, FL 33446, Note: I have over 18 years of experience Officiating Civil Unions and Same-sex marriages; and look forward to sharing your celebration of Love and Commitment as your Inter-Faith Minister for your wedding. The Gold Ceremony is totally personalized and custom written, and includes a Memory book of your entire ceremony written on linen paper. I do offer Certified and Private, Pre-Marital courses, and can do ceremonies in any setting in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. I would be honored to be a part of your special day! See reviews and pics on my website - www.RianaMilne.com - Weddings. For details call me at 561-701-8277. In Love and Light, Rev Riana Milne

Pasco

  • Terry Stubbs, Fee: $40, jedrakrenz.wix.com/tampatemple, [email protected], (813) 598-5284, 8318 Oleander Lane, Tampa, FL 33637
  • Michael Martinez, Fee: $30-up, [email protected], (813) 850-4429, 4205 Lado DR, Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543, Note: I am available first come first serve. Once details are discussed about what you would like on your special day, we can come to a great understanding to make it happen. I can perform religious, non religious, traditional, and same sex marriages. I look forward to being apart of an amazing chapter in your lives.

Pinellas

  • King of Peace MCC offered a free premarital counseling course on Saturday, January 3rd from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Address: 3150 5th Avenue No. St. Petersburg FL. Please call the church at 727-323-5857 for next course opportunities.

Palm Beach

Santa Rosa

  • William Livingston, www.facebook.com/firedancechurch, [email protected], 850-723-9877, 4790 Shell Rd, Milton 32583, Note: We normally do it couple by couple. We are a non-traditional church with a Pagan/Wiccan congregation in the Greater Pensacola area. But REV Edward Livingston is certified to teach the classes for Marriage and to provide the 3 day Certificate.

Sarasota

  • Phil Garrison, [email protected], (218) 269-4466, http://uccstandrew.org, St. Andrew United Church of Christ, 6908 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34248, St. Andrew is the practice venue for Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota.We are an Open and Affirming congregation. I am prepared to offer the four hour premarital counseling course that meets the requirements in the State of Florida.

Seminole

  • Rev. Erwin J Crawford, [email protected], 407-830-4508. Retired Southern Baptist minister, will be more than happy to join same sex couples with a concentration in Seminole Country but will travel into Orange and Volusia as I live in Longwood. I am qualified to do the four hours of counseling as required by the State of FL. No answering machine or voice mail but will return call within 24 hours.

Sumter

  • Janet Onnie, Fee: $300, www.uufmc.org, [email protected], (941) 323-8513, 7280 SE 135th Street, Summerfield, FL 34491, Note: On January 10, 2015 we will be performing marriage and re-commitment ceremonies for a donation of $25 to cover the building usage. Our congregation is eager to celebrate and honor couples with wedding cupcakes and roses. Please contact S. Tortorete by email for further details and scheduling between 1-6pm: [email protected].

Volusia

  • Rev. Erwin J Crawford, [email protected], 407-830-4508. Retired Southern Baptist minister, will be more than happy to join same sex couples with a concentration in Seminole Country but will travel into Orange and Volusia as I live in Longwood. I am qualified to do the four hours of counseling as required by the State of FL. No answering machine or voice mail but will return call within 24 hours.