To be married by a captain do we have to be on water?

Question

I'm getting married in front of our local lighthouse and would like a Sea Captain to marry us. Can a Captain marry on land or just sea?

Answer 1

well i guess you would..it is a captain...but its ur weading, you can do what ever you want sweetie

Answer 2

i would think that you would have to be on the boat.  i don't really know but t just seems logical.

Answer 3

Even Captains at sea are not legal except in specified areas. You need to ask a lot of questions. Suggestion: Get married at the court  in the county you live in,then go to the light house and have the capt. perform the ceremony. Congrats!!!!!

Answer 4

Not legally I think. I am pretty sure he has to be on his ship in the water . Or unless be an ordained licensed minister. I think that is very cute to be married by an old sea dog , I like your whole wedding concept.

Answer 5

Contrary to popular belief, sea captains cannot perform marriages (neither on land nor at sea).  http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_...