Rev. Jeannie Claire

Each ceremony is individually designed to reflect your beliefs and values.
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Welcome, and thank you for considering the services of Reverend Jeannie A. Claire as officiant for your wedding or other special event. Rev. Jeannie is ideal to work with if you want to ensure your day is customized to be as special, unique, and individual as you are.


Rev. Jeannie is an ordained, nondenominational minister who officiates at a variety of special events, including:

  • Weddings
  • Christenings/Baby Dedications
  • Vow Renewals
  • Commitment Ceremonies
  • Home Blessings
  • Pet Blessings
  • Funeral Services

Rev. Jeannie is located in Northwest Iowa. Contact Rev. Jeannie for more information.

Rev. Jeannie’s Philosophy…

It is Your Day -- You deserve to have the day of your dreams. Rev. Jeannie will incorporate your ideas into the ceremony and guide you, so that things go your way on the special day. She takes away pressures and helps you enjoy yourselves.

Unforgettable Ceremonies -- The all-important words of the ceremony last in your heart. Rev. Jeannie provides a beautiful, tender ceremony for an unforgettable moment in time. She prays for your happiness on the days before, during, and after your special day. She can provide a written copy of the ceremony, so that you can relive it on the anniversaries to come.

Nondenominational, Multicultural, and Nonjudgmental  -- Rev. Jeannie is an ordained, nondenominational minister who honors all people of all backgrounds and faiths. Each ceremony is individually designed to reflect your beliefs and values.

Personalized, Full-service, and Unique -- Your entire ceremony is created just for you. Whether you prefer a traditional or contemporary event, Rev. Jeannie will work with you to assure that it reflects your most caring thoughts. She can design your ceremony especially for you, or she can help you write your own, so that it says exactly what your heart feels. She can suggest special touches such as dove flights, butterfly releases, food, flower, candle, and other ceremonies to make your day unique and unforgettable. She can also help you create original wedding vows, readings, etiquette, customs, multi-faith, and multi-cultural ceremonies.

Any Location -- Rev. Jeannie officiates in the place that is magical for you, including chapels, mansions, outdoor gardens, banquet rooms, museums, parks, and your own home or backyard. She loves themed events (such as Old West, Island Paradise, or Medieval).

Contact Rev. Jeannie A. Claire today at:

Rev. Jeannie A. Claire
E-mail: jeanniemarketing@aol.com

Initial contacts are via e-mail at which time telephone numbers and other contact information can be exchanged to begin the planning process for your special day.

IOWA MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum age with Parent’s consent: 18 years

  • Cost for License: (may vary by city) $35.00

  • Waiting period between applying for and receiving license: 3 days

  • Waiting period to marry after receiving license: none

  • License expiration: Once the parties pick up their license, it is good forever. However, if they fail to pick up their license after 6 months, it is destroyed and the couple will need to reapply.  

  • Blood test required: no
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: In order to ensure your marriage will be legal for me to perform, you must provide two legal witnesses. Everyone must produce valid picture ID.

The above requirements do not apply to all 50 states. Please check with your area court house for marriage laws and requirements in your state if you are not from Iowa to determine the requirements you need in order to become married.