• Schwa officiating an outdoor wedding ceremony under string lights

    "Welcome to Acting Officiant, where your love story takes center stage. My name is Joshua Potter, but my friends call me Schwa. I'm an ordained minister and professional actor who brings passion, performance, and a personal touch to every wedding and elopement in the Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin area. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate ceremony at home or a romantic outdoor celebration, I will help create a memorable experience that’s uniquely yours.

    Every couple is welcome. I create inclusive ceremonies that honor love in all its forms. Since courthouse weddings aren’t permitted in Milwaukee, I offer a personalized alternative that brings your dream ceremony to life, right where you want it." - Schwa Potter, The Acting Officiant

    How getting married by Schwa works:

    1. Contact Schwa with your wedding date to check availability, then meet on Zoom or the phone for a consultation and vibe check.
    2. Reserve your wedding date with a 50% nonrefundable deposit.
    3. Schwa will create and share your ceremony script, guide you through the marriage license process, and advise you on all things ceremony-related.
    4. Schwa will attend your wedding rehearsal (and run it if need be).
    5. Schwa will perform your ceremony, oversee the signing/submission of your marriage license, and follow up with info on getting your marriage certificate (proof of marriage).
    Schwa signs the marriage license at another memorable wedding ceremony.

    Ready to create an unforgettable ceremony? Contact Schwa to start planning your dream wedding or elopement today!

    There are no courthouse weddings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but Schwa at Acting Officiant has an alternative!

    Looking to elope?

    Courthouse weddings are NOT happening in Milwaukee, WI!

    Acting Officiant has an alternative.

    Courthouse weddings were halted in Milwaukee during Covid and never restarted. Since you can't get married at the courthouse, I'll officiate your elopement anywhere else you like... A restaurant, near the lake, even your own backyard. Contact me today and let's get you hitched.

    -Schwa

  • Explore Acting Officiant's tailored services.

    From intimate elopements to elaborate wedding ceremonies, all designed to celebrate your love story in the heart of Milwaukee!

    QUICKIE CEREMONY

    A short & sweet prewritten ceremony - perfect for elopements!

    CLASSIC CEREMONY

    A personalized, contemporary ceremony with the option to add your own vows, readings, music, unity ceremony, and more.

    ORIGINAL CEREMONY

    An original, love-story-driven ceremony that feels like a great friend wrote it.

    Every ceremony includes:

    • Free initial Zoom Consultation.
    • Receive your ceremony script ahead of time to review.
    • Marriage license advice.
    • Calls/emails/messages needed to organize your wedding day.
    • Virtual rehearsal before the wedding (in-person rehearsal available for additional fee).
    • Performance of ceremony at your venue.
    • Signing/submitting of marriage license.

  • See what my couples have to say about their personal, memorable wedding ceremonies...

    “If I could give 1000 stars I would! Schwa wrote us the most touching, beautiful ceremony. Far beyond anything I imagined. He made the process easy and effortless. And through a short interview with each of us, Schwa was able to get to the core of our love story and essence of our relationship."

    - LINDSAY B

    “Schwa was so amazing and made a ceremony that was so truly us! Highly recommend!”

    - BRITTANY G

    “Absolutley amazing!! One of the greatest weddings I’ve been to in a long time. So much energy, personality & the perfect amount of comedy. Highly recommended 😁”

    - THERESA V

    "Schwa is a such charismatic and delightful officiant. He goes the extra mile to make sure the big day is special and memorable not only for the happy couple, but for all in attendance as well."

    - LAUREN K

    “Schwa kept my wife and I laughing and smiling while telling our story and keeping our wedding guests entertained. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!”

    - ZAK K

  • A FEW OF MY HAPPY COUPLES!

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    Schwa officiates inclusive weddings for all couples.
    There's nothing sweeter than an intimate elopement by Lake Michigan.
    You can elope in Milwaukee anywhere you like!
    Schwa poses with two of his best friends after their gorgeous wedding ceremony
    Every wedding is unique, and this one featured a family full of farmers living their best lives.
    Memorable wedding at the Hilton city center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Schwa officiates a fabulous gay wedding in Milwaukee Wisconsin
    A vampire themed wedding ceremony at a historic church in Milwaukee
    Officiating a queer wedding in southeast Wisconsin
    Loving couple gets married at the Pritzlaff in Milwaukee
    Personalized vows are spoken at an outdoor Wisconsin wedding ceremony
    Smiling couple after exchanging their vows
    Schwa helps groom fasten boutonniere before elopement
    Post hand-fasting ceremony at intimate wedding
    Happy couple poses before cocktail hour at their wedding
    Couple laughs during romantic and heartfelt elopement
    Schwa takes a selfie with newlyweds
    A traditional ceremony with personalized elements
    A black tie wedding with all officiant Schwa
    A beautiful couple weds with the help of Minister Schwa
    Engaged couple exchanges their "I do's" during wedding ceremony
    Joshua “Schwa” Potter delivering a wedding ceremony script via mic
    Officiant Schwa and groom look an as the bride walks down the aisle

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