ADAMS Office of Imams and Marriage and Divorce Services offers various counseling for mental health, family, marriage, religious guidance, and life coaching.
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Your decision to marry is a spiritual covenant that is rooted in a commitment to one another. A wedding is always a joyous event, and as such we are much honored that you’ve chosen us to share the occasion!
If you would like to be married at ADAMS Center or request an ADAMS Center Imam to officiate your wedding ceremony, you must complete the following steps:
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Submit the online form “Scheduling for an Imam”. Please be sure to do this at least 3-4 weeks prior to the ceremony. Once your information is received the Marriage and Divorce Services Office will work on securing an officiant as well as scheduling 3 mandatory premarital counseling sessions. Please click here to access the form.
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You will receive an email from marriageservices@adamscenter.org with further instructions including a link to schedule your pre-marital counseling sessions. Our pre-marital counseling requirement is designed for the couple to gain greater insight into a harmonious marriage that is guided by Islamic teachings and principles. We pray that this process prepares both of you for the journey ahead.
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Obtain a Marriage License from your Local County Courthouse.
Please remember our nikahs are also legal marriages, therefore we must enforce this procedure. The following locations are for the VA and DC residents:
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Submit documents and administrative fee.
Marriage Licenses and provided return envelope ADAMS Marriage Application Form Premarital Contract
Administrative fee:
Optional Set-Up (Tables in Foyer for Light Refreshments): +$150
Please note that the fee only guarantees the imams availability for half an hour past your requested time. Thereafter there is an additional fee of $150/hour.
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Provide Two Witnesses for the Nikah Ceremony.
The bride and groom must provide at least two witnesses for their nikah ceremony. The masjid will not provide these witnesses, the couple must bring with them two witnesses for the ceremony.
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Reserve a room for the ceremony. If you are planning on having your nikah here at the ADAMS Center, and only planning on doing the contract signing with no setup necessary, you will only need to inform the Marriage Services Administrator or how many guests you are planning on having and this accommodation will be included in the processing fee. However, if you are planning on having a ceremony with setup and food being served, you will need to contact reservations at reservations@adamscenter.org for arrangements as well as fees associated with room rental.
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