Franklin, Tennessee | Nationwide Online Notary | 615-616-NTRY(6879) – email: laura@notaryforce.com
Franklin, Tennessee | Nationwide Online Notary | 615-616-NTRY(6879) – email: laura@notaryforce.com
The Meet & Marry option is for couples who want a simple, legal marriage ceremony without the extras.
We meet briefly, confirm that both of you intend to marry, complete the minimum ceremony wording, and sign the marriage license. That’s it — simple, respectful, and done.
This appointment is usually about 15 minutes and works well for couples who want to secure their marriage date, complete the legal paperwork, or have a quick ceremony now and celebrate in their own way later.
This option is for the couple only and does not include guests, a personalized ceremony, vows, readings, decorations, or a formal wedding setup.
Option 1: You Come to Me in Franklin
1.) Location: 101 Gillespie Drive, Franklin, TN 37067
Quick Outdoor Meet & Marry — $75
This option takes place at an outdoor spot in my community. We meet briefly, review your Tennessee marriage license and IDs, complete the minimum ceremony requirement, and sign the marriage license.
For this option, you may choose either:
Traditional wording:
I read a short traditional vow-style ceremony, and each of you confirms your intent to marry.Simple intent wording:
I simply ask each of you if you want to marry the other person, you both answer yes, and I pronounce you married.I will take a few photos for you.
2.) Location: 201 Gillespie Drive, Franklin, TN 37067
Sit-Down License Signing — $60
This is the simplest Meet & Marry option. We sit down, review your Tennessee marriage license and IDs, confirm your intent to marry with basic “do you want to marry each other” wording, and sign the marriage license.
This option is designed for couples who only need the legal marriage process completed quickly and simply. No vows, guests, photos, decorations, or formal ceremony elements are included.
This is a quick, no-fuss option for couples who want to make it official without a formal wedding ceremony.
A Simple Wedding Ceremony is for couples seeking a meaningful yet straightforward celebration without a formal setup.
This option includes up to one hour of my time at your chosen location. I’ll officiate using your preferred simple wording, handle vows if desired, sign the license, and take a few photos. I simply arrive and deliver what you request.
A small group of family or friends is welcome, but this is not a traditional wedding production. I do not conduct rehearsals, coordinate seating, or handle décor or planning.
This is ideal for couples who want a relaxed ceremony at a park, home, or simple location, focusing on making it official.
Pricing ranges from $149–$275, depending on location, timing, and details.
Looking for a wedding officiant in Franklin, TN who can keep things simple, affordable, and stress-free? Notary Force offers civil wedding ceremonies, elopements, and sign-and-go marriage ceremonies for couples who want to make it official without the hassle of a big wedding.
I’m based in Franklin and serve couples throughout Nashville, Brentwood, Cool Springs, Nolensville, Spring Hill, and surrounding Middle Tennessee areas. You can choose a home, park, restaurant, or simple outdoor location — I’ll handle the ceremony and marriage license signing.
Please bring your Tennessee marriage license, any paperwork from the county clerk, and a valid photo ID for each of you.
I’ll review the license and verify both IDs before the ceremony begins.
Your ceremony will depend on the option you selected. It may be a quick confirmation of your intent to marry, simple repeat-after-me wording, or a short exchange of personal vows.
After you both confirm your commitment, I’ll pronounce you married and complete the required marriage license paperwork.
You may return the completed license to the county clerk yourself, or I can file it for you for an additional fee.
Please bring your Tennessee marriage license and valid photo ID for both of you. Your marriage license must still be valid, so make sure your ceremony is scheduled within the 30-day license window.
And yes — both of you need to be present in person. I cannot perform the ceremony unless both partners are there, ready to say “I do.”
Tennessee does not generally require witnesses for a marriage ceremony, even if you see a witness line on the form. If you want someone to sign as a witness for personal reasons, you may bring one.
I can meet couples at a home, park, restaurant, outdoor location, or another simple public meeting place. For quick sign-and-go ceremonies, we can choose a convenient location in or near Franklin.
I may be able to meet at or near a courthouse depending on the county, parking, timing, and my schedule. Contact me before booking so we can confirm the best meeting location.
That is usually fine. A Tennessee marriage license may generally be used for a ceremony anywhere in Tennessee, as long as it is still valid. After the ceremony, the completed license must be returned to the county clerk’s office that issued it.
Yes. Non-Tennessee residents can get married in Tennessee. There is no residency requirement, and Tennessee marriage licenses are valid for 30 days from issuance. Both applicants usually need to appear in person at a Tennessee county clerk’s office with valid photo ID to pick up the license.
I love taking pictures and I’m happy to take a few simple photos with your phone after the ceremony if time and location allow. I am not a professional wedding photographer, but I know couples often appreciate having a few quick pictures from the moment.
Sometimes, yes. Last-minute wedding officiant appointments may be available depending on my schedule, your location, and whether you already have your marriage license.
Yes, I can file the signed marriage license for an additional fee. You may also return it to the county clerk yourself after the ceremony. This should be done within 3 business days from the date of marriage.
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Yes. I officiate same-sex weddings for couples with a valid Tennessee marriage license. I’m happy to help you make it official with a simple, respectful, and meaningful ceremony.
Tons of scenic spots (Parthenon lawn, lake edges, gardens). No reservation needed for a tiny, no-setup ceremony; permits are mainly for reserving areas like the Sunken Garden/Rose Arbor or bringing in event gear.
Cumberland Park (Now Officially Wasioto Park)
Sitting right on the edge of downtown,is an easy walk from the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and overlooks the Cumberland River. You can use the open grassy lawn or the riverside walkway as a backdrop for your ceremony—choose the river, the bridge, or the city skyline behind you.
This park has wide, open lawns and peaceful trail views, which work really well for a small outdoor wedding or elopement. You’ll find several shelters in the park that can be reserved if you’d like a more structured space or a place for guests to sit, but they’re not necessary for a tiny, no-decor, no-setup ceremony.
For many couples, it’s as simple as choosing a quiet spot by the trees or along the trail, meeting there for the vows, and then taking a few photos before heading off to celebrate elsewhere.
Ponds, meadow, and trails—perfect for a small “woodland vows” moment.
Tucked away in Brentwood, Deerwood Arboretum has a peaceful, nature-focused feel that works beautifully for a simple outdoor wedding or elopement. You’ll find walking paths, water views, and plenty of trees and greenery, so it’s easy to step off the main trail and choose a quiet spot that feels tucked into the woods. It’s ideal for a tiny, no-setup ceremony—just the two of you (and maybe a few guests), a short walk, and a sweet “I do” surrounded by nature.
Bicentennial Park sits between 3rd Avenue, North Margin, and the Harpeth River in Franklin, and it works beautifully for a small outdoor wedding or elopement. Once home to the Georgia Boot Factory, it’s now a relaxed community park with a lovely open-air pavilion that can be a natural spot for a short ceremony or a simple gathering with family and friends.
The park’s greenway begins near Margin and 2nd and winds through town to the Franklin Recreation Center, giving you plenty of pretty paths and greenery for photos. There’s also an overlook of the Harpeth River, which can make a sweet backdrop for saying your vows or grabbing a few portraits after your “I do.”