Modern Ministries

Modern Ministries is unlike any other ministry, the main goal of this ministry is love. All you have to believe in is, love. Every service rendered is done so in love and light. Modern Ministries focus' on modern families and newer cultures.

Looking for a modern type of wedding ceremony for your special day? Look no further, Modern Ministries will work closely with you to make sure your wedding ceremony is just as special and unique as your love for each other.

Wedding Celebrant/Officiant Service
- Includes a meeting to discuss services either in person/phone/Skype/email or whatever is preferred
- Vows and service given to you ahead of time and written special for your relationship.
- Performing of vows on wedding day
- Mailing of official documents for Marriage License

MINISTER SERVICES OFFERED
- Wedding Services start as low as $150, call or email today to discuss packaging.
- Other services are tailored specific to service rendered, please contact for exact pricing.

Types of Ceremonies

Traditional Religious Ceremony
A traditional religious ceremony is taken from a specific faith. We use a lot
of the religious elements, traditions and rituals that are practiced by that
religion.

Spiritual Non-Denominational Ceremony
This is a modern and very personal ceremony that is created by its
participants. It can have many different elements incorporated into it
inspirational music, poetry, readings and it is a very intimate ceremony. This
ceremony really celebrates the couple's love for each other and incorporates
into each individual element in the ceremony.

Interfaith Ceremony
The Interfaith Ceremony is similar to the Traditional Religious ceremony
except it is two different faiths incorporated into one ceremony. This
ceremony uniquely blends the rituals and elements of each religion so they
make a beautiful union like the couple.

Civil/Secular Non-Religious
This ceremony has no religious texts or scriptures. The couple can request the
standard vows or create their own unique vows.

Culturally Specific Ceremony
The culturally specific ceremony is a blend of a traditional or civil ceremony
but incorporates elements, traditions and rituals that are usually performed
within that culture. You can mix more then one culture. These ceremonies
are great ways to celebrate your love and your culture together as man and
wife. If you are not sure about some culture traditions, just ask! I would be
happy to help you with it.

Vow Renewal
This is very similar to the Wedding Celebrant/Officiant Service. Please read above as I can make your vow renewal as special as the love you have shared for so many years.

Additions to Ceremonies
Unity Candle Ceremony
Sunrise Ceremony
Sands of Time Ceremony
Blessing of the Rings
Breaking of the Glass
Children Services
Rose Ceremony
Hand Ceremony
Honoring of the Mothers
Jumping the Broom
Silent Blessing/Moment of Remembrance
Flower Ceremony
Hand fasting
Wine Ceremony
Renewal of Water Ceremony
Breaking of the Bread

If you don't see what you are looking for, please feel free to contact
me. I would be happy to find something that is unique to the two of
you!

Memorial/Funeral
If you have lost a loved one and are not sure who to turn to for a Memorial or Funeral, look no further. Nick Arbia Ordained Minister is known for his compassion, light and love that he can shed in what seems like the darkest of times. In a delicate time such as this, leave it in the hands of someone who will be sure to put your needs first and make sure everything is done as you would like it to be.

Baby Naming/Blessing Ceremony
Many people today want to have their children blessed and uniquely defined and brought into this world. Baby Naming and Blessing Ceremonies are a great way to gather friends and family at a house, park or favorite spot to bless your child in a unique way and introduce them to the world and make sure they are forever surrounded by love. Each Baby Naming and Blessing ceremony is unique to each particular family. Make your ceremony as special as the new bundle of joy you are sharing with the world!

Everyone is welcome whether you choose a faith based, culturally based or civil ceremony. Your ceremony and vows are limited only by your imagination. Make a ceremony uniquely yours by adding some of your heritage into it. Let your vows tell your love story. Try keeping some of your family faith in it by adding bits that are important to you and your spouse to be. If it is more your taste to keep it to love only have your ceremony performed to let your vows tell your unique love story.

Some of the services that we offer, though not limited to are, Humanist, Interfaith, LGBT, Combined Families, Pagan, Wiccan, Christian, atheist, agnostic, nondenominational, universal, and multicultural marriage ceremonies.
Each ceremony is written and performed to suit your individual tastes as a couple. You make the rest of the wedding uniquely yours, why not the ceremony?

Nick Arbia is the Ordained Celebrant/Minister for Modern Ministries and works mainly in Wilmington North Carolina, Topsail Beach North Carolina, Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Charleston South Carolina and other areas of coastal North and South Carolina.

Modern Ministries can make all your wedding dreams come true! Minister Nick will work closely with you to make sure your ceremony is unique just like your love. Modern Ministries has the perfect wedding ceremony to suit your needs, we cater to couples who...

-Want a customized personal wedding ceremony that fits their beliefs

-May want to have a variety of customs in their wedding ceremony such as the sand ceremony, blessing of the hands, glass breaking, cup of wine ceremony, Celtic hand fasting ceremony, unity candle, unity circle, blessing of the rings, Native American readings and traditions, or many more options that are available.

-Are of different faiths and want to blend the wedding customs of their faiths or prefer a neutral spiritual wedding ceremony

-May not belong to a church, synagogue or other religious organization, or whose family minister is not available for their wedding date, or is unwilling to travel to their wedding location

-Want a quick elopement or beach ceremony

-May be in the military

-May be celebrities or people with special privacy requirements

-LGBTQ Wedding ceremonies

-Want a civil/secular wedding ceremony with no reference to religion

-Humanist, Atheist, Agnostic

-Are divorced or belong to a church that does not accept their lifestyle

-Want to include their children and/or their parents in their wedding ceremony

-Have a non-traditional wedding location

-Would like to incorporate their personal stories into their wedding ceremony

Let Minister Nick from Modern Ministries make your dream wedding modern, unique and affordable!

Here are what some couples had to say about Nick:

Nick was phenomenal! Not only did he deliver a beautiful ceremony - he put my wife and I at ease through the entire process, and several of our guests mentioned how much they enjoyed chatting with him during the cocktail hour. Nick worked with us to tailor the exact vows that fit our relationship and values. Finally, his price was very reasonable. We could not be happier with our decision to go with Nick!
Jennifer

Nick was an absolute pleasure to work with! We decided to have a rehearsal at the last minute, and he was there on time and even didn't mind waiting around on some family who had not arrived yet so that they could be apart of the rehearsal. On wedding day he arrived early and helped out in anyway he could. Nick even got a few smiles out of my daughter who is a very shy 4 year old. His easy going personality really put my husband and I both at ease. We would recommend him to anyone!
Sarah

Had to reschedule our wedding and Nick worked with us to make sure we still had a perfect ceremony. The ceremony was perfect and fit us. Would definitely recommend!
Kathy

I would recommend Nick to anyone who is wanting to get married in the Wilmington, Topsail area. Whether is was a very private simple wedding or a big formal event at the Country Club.
Hat off to Nick, he is awesome!
Ben

Very professional We had great communication with Nick leading up to the wedding day. He provided us with a great service on the day of. We could not have been happier.
Shannon

Minister Nick is amazing! He performed the perfect service for our small wedding. His sense of humor before the service helped us relax and his true gift of conducting beautiful ceremonies made the day perfect! He is kind, affable, loves his job, and honestly, just a fantastic person to be around. He will deliver the service of your dreams!
Evan

Awesome working with Nick, he was able to promptly answer all of our questions and was very flexible with our beach wedding. Great attitude, very kind.
Amanda

Nick made our wedding so wonderful. He is such a great and nice guy. When my husband and I first met Nick it was like he was already a good friend. We could talk to him and be honest. My family said that they loved meeting and talking with him. He was very professional and knew exactly what to do. I have never been married before and he helped me understand exactly what I needed to know. He has done many weddings before and I'm happy I had him at mine. I am truly glad that I had Nick for our officiant. He helped make the wedding amazing. I definitely recommend him.
Brittany

Nick Arbia met and exceeded all of mine and my WIFE'S expectation! We got married in June of this year at 6:15 in the morning! Nick didn't even hesitate when I mentioned we were having a sunrise ceremony. He was easy to get along with and he customized the ceremony just the way that my wife wanted it. We were wed on Oak Island which is 45 minutes from Nick's home (did I mention that it was at 6:15 am?!) and he showed up ready to go at 5:40 a.m. All in all, Nick was great. We were lucky to have found him to be a part of our big day!
Stephen

Being out of state, finding a decent minister for a small wedding. We are very thankful we found Nick! He communicated well, was prompt very helpful in making our special day perfect! We highly recommend Nick!
Taylor

Nick was available to meet with our daughter and her fiancee, and also communicated via email. He provided structure to the ceremony, but was also very flexible in letting them write their vows however they wished. He is friendly and genuinely feels the joy of celebrating the occasion. He was perfect for their wedding!
Katy

Nick was wonderful to work with and such a great presence at our ceremony. We live in NY and got married near Wilmington, and he was easy to talk and email with from afar, and came to meet us in Wilmington when we were down there a month before the wedding. He has a friendly but big energy and worked hard to make the ceremony exactly as we wanted it. He was very punctual in a hurricane and a pleasure to make a part of our big day.
Benjamin

In an ever changing and growing world it is very hard to find faith. What do I believe in? Where should I worship? You may never consider these things until a big life event happens in your life such as a wedding, birth, blessing of a house or business, or perhaps it is a time of sadness such as a funeral or memorial. Where can you turn to? You want someone to help guide you, make the ceremony special and uniquely yours. Minister Nick Arbia is a wonderful minister because he focus' on the ever constant in a growing and changing world; which is LOVE. Love is the most important thing that we share. Love is the one constant in our ever changing world. Be sure to have Minister Nick bring his light and love to your special ceremony.

For Wedding Ceremonies
A wedding ceremony is a declaration of true love and a lifetime commitment to each other in front of your family and friends. Your wedding ceremony should be specially yours. I tailor my ceremonies to a couple's uniqueness to make sure that the most romantic day in your life is just as you have always dreamed. Browse through the different ceremony types, as well as some additions to make your ceremony uniquely yours. Religious, traditional and cultured ideas are always welcome. Not sure what you want? Or if I offer it? I will work closely with you during your consultation. This lets me get to know you as a couple and create a ceremony that reflects your beliefs, traditions and culture to make your special day as special as your love for each other.

I have been in the wedding business in coastal North Carolina for over 10 years. I have worked in many different capacities in the wedding industry which makes me very knowledgeable when planning your ceremony. I have a unique style that is different than many ministers. I love bringing personal details to your ceremony that bring both laughter and tears to every one in attendance. My entertaining experience includes everything from a morning radio host, featured nightclub DJ, Wedding DJ, movie extra, voice overs, and Stand Up Comic. During my years on the radio I went by the DJ name Jackson Wilde and Nick Wilder.

Marriage License in North Carolina

ID Requirement:
Types of identification accepted are a current and valid government issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, etc. You will also need proof of your social security number. If you don’t have Social Security card, a W2 or 1040 will do.
Residency Requirement:
Do not have to be a resident of North Carolina.
If Divorced:
If the bride or groom has been divorced, he or she must know the month and year of the last divorce. If there has been a divorce within the last 60 days, the state requires a copy of the divorce decree signed by the judge.
Application Requirement:
Both parties to a marriage should appear in person to obtain the license. If one of the parties is unable to appear, the other party to the marriage must appear in person and present a sworn and notarized affidavit from the other member of the party, prior to the issuance of the license. Affidavit forms are available in the Register of Deeds Office.
North Carolina law requires all applicants to show proof of a Social Security number, or documentary proof of their Social Security number, i.e. W-2 form, payroll stub, or a statement from the Social Security Office stating their Social Security number.
If a Social Security number has never been issued or the applicant is not eligible for a Social Security number, the applicant will be required to present a completed affidavit, signed and notarized, at the time of applying for the marriage license. The affidavit form is available in the Register of Deeds Office.
Under 18:
All applicants, including those not present, must provide a form of identification.
Applicants 21 and over may use a valid driver’s license, valid Military I.D, State ID, passport or certified birth certificate.
Applicants 18 to 20 must present a certified copy of their birth certificate. Applicants 16 and 17 must present a consent form signed by the parent, individual, agency or institution having legal custody or serving as the legal guardian of the underage party. A certified copy of the birth certificate is also required. The consent form must be notarized.
Applicants 14 and 15 must provide a certified copy of the court order authorizing the marriage. A certified copy of the birth certificate is also required.
A marriage license may not be issued to applicants under 14 years of age.
How Much a Marriage License Cost?
$60 – Cash Only.
Waiting Period:
No waiting period.
Blood Tests:
No tests.
Marriage Ceremony:
Marriage ceremonies may be either religious or civil.
A religious ceremony is performed by an ordained minister.
A civil ceremony is conducted by a magistrate, the only civil officer authorized to perform marriages.
There must be two witnesses at any marriage ceremony, whether it is civil or religious.
Common Law Marriage:
Common law marriage, which is recognized in some states, involves a couple living together and holding themselves out to everyone as man and wife. Even though there is no marriage ceremony or certificate, this marriage is considered valid in those states that recognize common law marriage. North Carolina is not one of those states, and no amount of living together in this state can result in a valid marriage, without a valid marriage ceremony.
Cousin Marriage:
Yes. First cousins MAY marry, but DOUBLE first cousins may not. Double first cousins are very rare, as the couple have to be related as cousins through both parents.
Same Sex Marriage:
Yes.
Remember, you can get your license in any county and use it in any other county in the state.
Proxy Marriages:
No. Both parties must be present.
Officiants:
Any ordained minister of any faith who is authorized to perform marriages by his church may do so. Ministers must complete the marriage license and return it to the register of deeds who issued it.
Valid:
License is valid for 60 days.
The license can only be used within the State of North Carolina.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
NC Vital Records
P.O. Box 29537
Raleigh, NC (phone number hidden)37
Phone: (phone number hidden)
Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

Marriage License in South Carolina
ID Requirement:
Drivers License and Social Security number.
Residency Requirement:
Do not have to be a resident of South Carolina.
If previously married:
No proof of divorce is required.
Application Requirement:
Both parties to a marriage should appear in person at the office of a South Carolina County Probate Judge and file a written application. This application asks for the full name, social security number, age, and place of residence of both the bride and the groom. It is a sworn statement that must be signed by both the bride and the groom and notarized in the office of the Probate Judge.
Fees:
The fee for a South Carolina marriage license application varies depending on county. Some locales charge $50 cash for all county residents, $75 cash for state residents, and $100 cash or money order for out-of-state residents and all others.
Waiting Period:
There is a 24-hour waiting period after the application is filed before the license can be picked up and the marriage can take place. If you want to get married on a weekend, make sure you apply for a marriage license by Thursday so you can pick up your license by Friday.
Blood Tests:
No blood test or physical exam is required.
Under 18:
If you are under the age of 18, parental consent can be granted for boys who are at least 16 years old and for girls who are at least 14 years old. All minor applicants must file an original birth certificate or a certified copy of their birth certificate, which becomes a part of their permanent application record. The parent or legal guardian of a minor applicant must appear at the same time as the minor to present identification and sign a form consenting to the marriage.
If you are 18 years old or older, you do not need parental consent. But you must provide proof of your age (or simply identification if you’re over age 25) by presenting one of the following:
Valid driver’s license;
Original birth certificate or a certified copy of your birth certificate;
Valid South Carolina identification card issued by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety;
Current military identification card;
Current passport.
Proxy Marriages:
No. Both parties must be present.
Common Law Marriage:
Yes, and both parties must be at least 16 years of age to marry.
Cousin Marriage:
Yes. First cousin.
Same Sex Marriage:
Yes.
Officiants:
Ministers who are authorized to administer oaths in this state may perform marriages. Ministers must complete the marriage license and give one copy to the parties and the other two must be returned to the county judge of probate who issued it within 15 days after the marriage. Members of the Notary Public can also perform marriages in South Carolina.
Valid:
There is no expiration date for a South Carolina marriage license.
The license can only be used within the State of South Carolina.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Office of Public Health Statistics and Information Systems
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (phone number hidden)

Please Note:
State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.