Terms of Service

Who we are

Vows Online Texas is a wedding officiant service run by Mark Robbins, an ordained minister based in Denton, Texas. In these terms, "I," "me," and "Vows Online Texas" mean Mark Robbins and Vows Online Texas. "You" means the couple booking a ceremony.

Texas only

I officiate ceremonies for couples marrying in Texas only. Both of you must be physically in Texas during the ceremony, including ceremonies held over Zoom. I may ask you to confirm where you are before we begin. If either of you is outside Texas at ceremony time, I can't perform the ceremony, and we'll reschedule.

Your marriage license

• You are responsible for getting a valid Texas marriage license from a Texas county clerk and meeting its requirements, including the 72-hour waiting period (unless it's waived) and the 90-day window to use it.
• Please have your license ready before the ceremony. I can't perform a legal ceremony without one.
• After the ceremony, you mail me your signed license by expedited, trackable shipping at your cost. I'll complete my part and return it to the county clerk as soon as it arrives.
• I'm not responsible for licenses lost or delayed in the mail, or for delays at the county clerk's office. Once your license is filed, you order certified copies from the county.
• I'm a wedding officiant, not a lawyer. Nothing on this site is legal advice. If you have questions about your license, check with your county clerk.

Booking and payment

• Payment is by Zelle.
• To hold your date, a non-refundable deposit of 50% is due when you book.
• The balance is due 7 days before your ceremony. If your ceremony is less than 7 days away, payment in full is due when you book.
• I'll confirm your date, package, and price with you in writing by email before you pay. Your date isn't held until your deposit arrives.

No refunds, flexible rescheduling

All payments are non-refundable. Life happens, though. If you need to reschedule, let me know as soon as possible and we'll work it out case by case. If I ever have to cancel because of illness or an emergency on my end, I'll do my best to reschedule quickly or find another way to take care of you.

Zoom and your connection

• For online ceremonies, you're responsible for a working device, camera, microphone, and internet connection. Please test them before the day.
• If the connection drops, we'll reconnect and keep going. If we can't finish, we'll reschedule at no extra charge.
• Recording the ceremony is up to you. You're responsible for getting permission from your guests.

Your ceremony words

I'm happy to use your own vows and the words that reflect your values. I may decline wording that I can't say in good conscience, or that would affect the legal validity of the ceremony. We'll agree on the final wording before the day.

Calm Before the Vows

Relaxation sessions included in the Calm Before the Vows package are meant to help you feel calm and ready for your day. They aren't medical or mental health treatment, and they don't replace care from your doctor or counselor.

Limits of liability

I'll always do my best to give you a meaningful, legal ceremony. To the extent the law allows, my total responsibility for any claim related to my services is limited to the amount you paid me. I'm not responsible for things outside my control, such as internet outages, shipping or mail delays, county clerk processing, weather, or other emergencies.

The website

The words, photos, and design on this site belong to Vows Online Texas and All Texas Media LLC. Please don't copy them without permission. How we handle your information is explained in our Privacy Policy.

Texas law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any dispute will be handled in Denton County, Texas.

Changes to these terms

I may update these terms from time to time. The version on this page when you book is the one that applies to your ceremony.

Questions?

Email me at [email protected] or use the contact form.