So, I was somewhat serious in my offer to officiate the wedding of two ladies, and soon after I heard from Marie/Collotype saying she and her fiancee were seriously considering letting me do it. At this point my actual offer to do it came forth (I'd fly myself, would be honored to do it, still want a Big Sandwich) and I was told that it may happen.
Once again, my willingness to buck the image people have of me would be satiated- not only that, but I've really come to enjoy talking to Marie when the opportunity permits. We've shared many a story and recipes over the past year, and if I can contribute positively to a happy event in her life then I'd be honored to be a part of it.
This, of course, was the moment when i had to figure out if I could actually, y'know... do it.
Not physically, of course- I mean, that's easy enough given the right script and some prep time. No, in this case I mean legally. Thus, research time was started.
The list of items that I have to do, in (hopefully) correct order, are:
1- Make the offer- COMPLETED
2- Get accepted as officiant-
3- Determine laws and statutes in New Hampshire (the location of the wedding) regarding officiants for weddings
4- Determine laws and statutes in Oklahoma (my current state of residence) regarding officiants for weddings
5- Become eligible to be an officiant- COMPLETED (already a reverend in the Universal Life Church)
6- Register to become an officiant in Oklahoma
7- Register to become an officiant in New Hampshire
8- Get a ticket and a hotel room booked
9- Get to New Hampshire
10- Get these two folks married already!
So, that's my big list. There will be little steps along the way, but those will be taken care of in time. I have 16.5 months to do this, so there's thankfully time to do it. Now the fun begins.
Oh, and never let it be said that my obsessive-compulsive attention to detail didn't pay out at least once.
Out.
