It’s been over five years since the metaphorical wedding bells last rang at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. More than half a decade after the COVID-19 pandemic began, courthouse weddings are still on pause.

The County Clerk’s office website lists courthouse ceremonies as “canceled until further notice” and instructs prospective brides and grooms to call the office for a list of officiants who can perform weddings at other locations.

County Clerk George Christenson says his office is eager to bring back courthouse weddings, adding they’re both a revenue source for the county and a “meaningful service” to the community.

Once COVID safety guidelines allowed, Christenson’s office reached out to the Chief Judge’s office to explore the possibility of reintroducing courthouse ceremonies

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