Frequently Asked Questions

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Your ceremony includes exclusive one-hour use of our private wedding studio, a professional wedding officiant, traditional ceremony with a vow and ring exchange, decor & music, marriage license signing, photo opportunities, and seating for up to 8 attendees.

Our venue can accommodate up to 12 guests (Bride, Groom, and 10 guests)

Our marriage license signing has the state minimum performed. The rest of our services include a traditional, non-denominational ceremony including a vow and ring exchange.

Yes, you may bring an Officiant or Minister of your choosing or denomination if desired. 

Yes, you may bring a professional photographer if desired.

Yes. Couples must obtain a valid marriage license from their county clerk before their ceremony and bring the original license with them. We do not issue marriage licenses.

Yes. After your ceremony, we will complete and sign the marriage license and return it to the issuing county clerk's office as required by Michigan law. Once the clerk records the marriage, you may obtain certified copies of your marriage certificate directly from the county clerk. We ask couples to give the county clerk about 2 weeks to receive and file the license.

If requested, we're happy to provide information on how to order certified copies.

Yes. Jennifer is also a Notary Public of Michigan and can notarize your completed prenup agreement.

Need a prenup? Check out our "before you get married" tab to get one!

Please bring:

• Your valid marriage license
• A valid government-issued photo ID for each party
• Two witnesses who are at least 18 years old

Pleases note that our wedding packages are based on the amount of guests and allotted studio time. If you book one service, but show up with more guests than permitted in your original booking, then you will be charged $50 per additional guest. Our studio has seating for up to 10 people, then it is standing room only.

Yes. Michigan Wedding Studio proudly welcomes and celebrates all couples.

Absolutely. We are honored to serve active-duty military members, veterans, and their families.

Yes. We proudly perform legal marriage ceremonies for couples pursuing immigration-related marriage requirements.

Yes. Your reserved studio time includes opportunities for photos with your spouse, family, and guests.

No. We are a private wedding studio offering a more personal, intimate, and romantic alternative to a courthouse ceremony.

Since it is your wedding day, we do not have a specific dress code. Just show up exactly how you would like to get married! A Bridal suite is coming soon!

Yes, we just kindly ask for children to be properly supervised.