The New Providence Life Ministry is Non-Denominational Christian
Based Marriage Ministry Located in Dallas Texas Serving All the
Surrounding Areas Including  the Mid-cities and Fort Worth
For Information Regarding Prices, Services and Availability,
Please e-mail All Questions to Reverend David  at:  
rev.david@newprovidencelifeministry.com
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Our ceremonies include denominational, non-denominational and  Civil allowing the Bride and
Groom to personally select special readings, scriptures, songs and add other distinctive
touches.  Couples may write their own vows that will we incorporate into the ceremony.  In
addition to a large variety of ceremonies, we offer special ceremonies that include The
Children Ceremony for couples previously married with children, The Family Ceremony,
Non-Religious Ceremony or Inter-faith weddings.  A Re-marriage Ceremony or a Vow
renewal for married couples to have the ceremony they wished they could have had the first
time or to renew the vows to each other. Also a Commitment ceremony for those that cannot
have or do not wish a legal wedding.


Inquiries

Please complete and submit our Reservation Form to inquire about availability and fee.  Our
fee is determined by where we travel to perform your ceremony.  Without a location we cannot
quote you a fee or deposit amount.  Let us know if you need assistance in finding a location
and we can provide you with a few suggestion.  


Scheduling

Consultations are scheduled by appointment only.  Wedding dates are only reserved by
deposit or full payment.  We cannot hold your date without at least a 50% deposit.  Deposits
are non-refundable and should be made payable to The New Providence Life Ministry.  
Once we receive your deposit or full payment, we will reserve your date and time.   Please
complete the Information Form and return along with your deposit or full payment. This
provides us with the information necessary to complete your reservation.

             Complete Reservation Form on line. Click here

The Marriage License

To marry in Texas you must have your Marriage License issued by a county in Texas at least
seventy-two (72) hours prior to the wedding ceremony (some exceptions exist, contact the
Clerks office for more information).  Marriage Licenses are obtained from the County Clerk
at the County Courthouse in your area and are good for thirty (30) days from the date of
purchase.  You may purchase your Marriage License in any county and go to any other
county within the State of Texas to be married.

When You Go To The Courthouse You will need proof of your identity and age.

1)        Your Texas Driver's License or your Birth Certificate.
2)        You will need parental consent if you are under 18 years of age.
3)        Your Divorce Decree proving that any prior marriage has been dissolved.
4)        If you are from Out-of-State or do not have a Driver's License, you will need your
 
        Social Security Card and a photo I.D.
5)        If you are from another Country and want to be married in the United States, you will
 
        need to have your  Passport.
6)        You may appear separately or together before the County Clerk when applying for
 
         your Marriage License.
7)        The Dallas County Clerk's Office is only open office hours during the week and is
  
        closed on weekends.

Click here for Dallas County Clerk's information:
http://www.dallascounty.org/department/countyclerk/marriage-license.html

Just Some of Our Ceremonies

% Traditional Weddings                                      
% The Children Ceremony                                
% The Family Ceremony                                      
% Interfaith Ceremonies                                       
% Civil non-religious Ceremony                           
% Renewal of Vows


The Children Ceremony (For couples with Children From a Previous Marriage)

We offer a special Children Ceremony popular for younger children.  In addition to including
them in the ceremony, it also acknowledges them and the significant role they will play in their
parent's new marriage.  What a wonderful time for parents to reassure their children of how
loved and important they are.  A wedding is not just the legal binding of two people
together; it is also the Spiritual Bonding of two groups of people who will grow into a
family.  And that is the purpose of the Children Ceremony -To marry a family instead of just
a couple.


Interfaith Ceremonies

Some couples have different religious backgrounds or come from different cultures.  Many
couples choose to honour and celebrate their ethnic heritage and backgrounds during their
wedding ceremony.  We will assist you in creating a ceremony that respects the customs of
both the Bride and Groom and their families. Some interfaith marriages require the added
services of other officiants such as a Rabbi etc. Rev. David Hoff is happy to work with
minister from other denominations or religions. Contact us for details.


Commitment Ceremony

This ceremony is a life commitment ceremony for couples that do not wish to marry or are
unable due to existing laws. This ceremony is not a legal wedding ceremony but is a nice way
to commit to another person.

The Civil Ceremony

Is a nice legal but non-religious ceremony written by Rev. David with no religious content but
with a sense of ceremony.