An Employee of the Marrying Kind

A County employee gave up her regular day job for just a morning and spent part of Valentine’s Day conducting marriage ceremonies for couples who said “I do” at the County Administration Center.

Valentine’s Day is a big day for weddings at the County and Tuesday was no exception. Dozens of couples tied the knot at one of the four offices belonging to the County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk. 

Raquel Mendoza is a multi-media designer for the County Communications Office, but she wanted to experience what it was like to conduct a wedding.  

“I took some time off and signed up to become a deputy marriage commissioner for a day,” said Mendoza. “The process is easy, and you get sample vows, instructions on how to fill out the marriage license and a commission certificate.”

ARCC employees regularly conduct marriage ceremonies, but they can always use an extra hand on one of their busiest days of the year, Valentine’s Day.  

“It was a little nerve-wracking. I didn’t want to mess up vows or names on a couple’s wedding day,” said Mendoza. “But after I did one, it was a lot of fun. Everyone is so happy.”

Mendoza said she even got a little teary-eyed during the ceremonies.

The office conducted at least 82 ceremonies and issued 119 marriage licenses.

If you’re interested in becoming a deputy marriage commissioner for a day, either for the County, a relative or other loved one, visit the ARCC website.