On Sep 8, 2011, at 3:24 PM, Veronica Caley wrote: > > > I can't imagine a Catholic, Protestant or Jewish clergy person officiating at > a marriage without a state license. It's required. Perhaps in your state. Not so, California: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/FAQforMarriageLicenseCeremonyInfo.aspx David Ritchie, married in California