WEDDINGS: GET MARRIED BY "ELVIS!"
In September of 2020, Art Kistler officially became an ordained Minister!
In September of 2020, Art Kistler officially became an ordained Minister!
In September of 2020, Art Kistler officially became an ordained Minister!
Art is qualified and authorized to officiate weddings and certain other ministerial proceedings in Minnesota and numerous other states in the USA. Please scroll down for further, important information.
Art is a legally qualified Wedding Officiant!
In September of 2020, Art Kistler officially became an ordained Minister!
In September of 2020, Art Kistler officially became an ordained Minister!
Art is registered to officiate weddings in the state of Minnesota and can officiate in many other states! Please scroll down for additional information, below.
Art can officiate formal or informal wedding ceremonies!
In September of 2020, Art Kistler officially became an ordained Minister!
Art can officiate weddings either in the "Elvis" persona - or not!
Art requires most couples to provide documentation that they have participated in a minimum of 12 hours of pre-marital counseling . We can recommend online resources to fulfill this requirement.
Art can officiate weddings either in the "Elvis" persona - or not!
Art is registered to officiate in Minnesota - and many other states (see below)!
Art can officiate weddings either in the "Elvis" persona - or not!
The timely appropriation of a marriage license and/or any other state or federally required tests, documentation, etc. remains the exclusive responsibility of the couple being married.
Art is registered to officiate in Minnesota - and many other states (see below)!
Art is registered to officiate in Minnesota - and many other states (see below)!
Art is registered to officiate in Minnesota - and many other states (see below)!
The information provided above and below was accurate when accumulated and posted here, but such things may be subject to change so accuracy verification and/or other steps may be necessary.
Unique, different, professional, memorable and fun!
Art is registered to officiate in Minnesota - and many other states (see below)!
Art is registered to officiate in Minnesota - and many other states (see below)!
Art reserves the exclusive right and personal discretion to provide or refuse to provide ministerial services due to availability or any other reason with or without cause or explanation.
Art Kistler & the EP Boulevard band!
Go for an all-out-"Elvis" theme with Art and the band for your wedding and reception!
Important Information
- Art requires evidence of the successful completion of premarital counseling for all newlyweds. This is a highly recommended place to start: https://www.premarriage.com/
- Naturally Art can sing if desired and appropriate at your wedding service.
- We will work with you to compose and customize your wedding vows.
- If you want to to all-out-Elvis, Art can sing and officiate AND the EP Boulevard band can provide the music and entertainment at your wedding and reception! More info below.
- A wedding and marriage is a very serious, important and special life event and we will approach and work with you to plan your special day accordingly.
- Every event is unique and will be negotiated accordingly.
- Costs vary depending on location, services desired, registration issues if applicable (scroll down to see lists below), travel, accommodations (including band members when applicable), and other factors.
- Rates start at $750. If going "all-out Elvis" including the EP Boulevard band at the reception, etc., rates start at $4,000 for local (Twin Cities area) events. Once a rate is agreed upon, a nonrefundable 25% deposit will be required. We provide a detailed invoice/receipt for all transactions . This documentation will delineate essential details and will also represent the contract for services.
- IMPORTANT: Art's wife, Jean, provides valuable event coordination and oversight. Jean will ALWAYS be involved in all of Art's initiatives, and thus will accompany Art accordingly. Any and all wedding plans, travel, accommodations, expenses etc. must take both of us into account.
States that recognize Art's credentials to officiate weddings (subject to verification):
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota (registration completed)
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
The following states may require further/additional Officiant Credentials and/or Registration, fees:
- Arkansas
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota (Art is already registered)
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Puerto Rico
- Virginia
- Vermont
- West Virginia