Joseph Carl Bergquist

I was asked to marry a couple I care about, and I wanted to do it right and make it legal. I've since married three couples, and all three are still married. I take it seriously: a wedding is a promise, and I want to help people start theirs well.

Northwest Indiana. I live and work here, and I've officiated weddings in both La Porte County and Lake County.

I want to keep officiating weddings, vow renewals, funerals and blessings for families across La Porte and Lake counties. I'm a husband of over 20 years, so I know what these moments mean. My goal is personal, relaxed ceremonies that families remember.

I'm happy to include or leave out religious elements. I'll build the ceremony around what matters to you.

I keep ceremonies personal, relaxed and on time. I take time to learn your story so the ceremony sounds like you, not a script. I've married couples in La Porte County and Lake County, and all of them are still married. I'm a husband of 21 years, so I know a marriage is more than the wedding day.

I'm based in La Porte Indiana, and I travel throughout La Porte County, Porter, Lake County, including Michigan City, La Porte, Valparaiso, Crown Point and Merrillville. I've officiated weddings in both counties and know the local venues, parks and courthouses well. I'm happy to travel up to 50 miles. Beyond 20 miles from La Porte, I add a small travel fee.

I officiate weddings, elopements, vow renewals, funerals and celebrations of life, and home or baby blessings. I'm flexible on style (religious, spiritual or secular), I'll help with vows and readings, and I file your marriage license after the ceremony. I serve Northwest Indiana counties and nearby areas.