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Based in downtown Kirkland, Retired Judge Carolyn Hayek performs wedding ceremonies in her office in the historic Brooks Building, as well as in homes, halls, hotels and parks throughout the Puget Sound area. The fee for in-office downtown Kirkland weddings is $120. The fee for other Kirkland locations is $200. Judge Hayek's fee for most other wedding locations in King and Snohomish County is $260-$350, depending on the location and the services requested. To schedule a wedding To schedule a wedding with Judge Hayek from 1 week to 6 months before your wedding date, first check to see if your date is available by looking at the schedule of available dates. Then send Judge Hayek an e-mail at cjhayek@msn.com. E-mail is the preferred means to request information. In your message, please include your daytime, evening and week-end phone numbers, date, time and location of wedding, and the full names of both bride and groom. If you are unable to send e-mail, please phone Judge Hayek's office at: (425) 822-2794. If she is not available when you call, please be prepared to leave a message with as much information as possible. In most cases, Judge Hayek will respond to messages no later than the next business day. If you have received no response in 48 hours, please try again. If the date is available and you choose to schedule your wedding with Judge Hayek, a deposit of $60 will be required to hold your date and time on her calendar. When you mail your deposit, please enclose a note confirming the date, time and location of the wedding, the full names of the bride and groom, and a mailing address for the person paying the deposit. If you later change your plans, a partial refund may be available. Please review our Refund Policy. If you prefer, you may pay your deposit on-line, after first confirming that your time and date are available: Background Judge Hayek is a graduate of Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, and the University of Chicago Law School. She practiced law for nine years, half of that time with a large corporate law firm in downtown Seattle and half that time as the proprietor of her own firm in Federal Way, Washington. She served as a full-time judge of the Federal Way District Court for 13 years. Judge Hayek was employed for two years as Executive Director of the People's Memorial Association. She is an active member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), recently serving as State AAUW President for Washington. She is also a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church. Judge Hayek is an active community volunteer, having served on the Kirkland Planning Commission since 2002. She has also coordinated an English as a Second Language Project for AAUW and has served as webmaster of Eliot Institute. Judge Hayek is listed in Who's Who in America. Obtaining a marriage license A marriage license must be obtained no more than 60 days but at least three days before the date of the wedding. You may apply in person or by mail. In King and Snohomish Counties, a marriage license costs $64 (cash). Call (206) 296-3933 for more King County information. In Snohomish County, call (425) 388-3627. Marriage licenses are valid throughout the State of Washington. While most King County couples obtain their marriage licenses at the King County Administration Building in downtown Seattle, at 500 Fourth Avenue, Rm. 403, Kirkland residents may find it more convenient to go to the Northshore Community Service Center, located at: 10808 N.E. 145th St.; Bothell, WA 98011. PH: 206-296-9840. The Northshore office is open Mondays and Tuesdays only from noon to 7 P.M. Information for the Judge Two to six weeks prior to the wedding, send or deliver a package of documents to: Brooks Building, Suite 15 611 Market St. Kirkland, WA 98033-5422
Please be sure to use the correct postage. At least 97 cents postage (2 oz.) will be required. If you don't mind the extra expense, Priority Mail is a good way to send your paperwork. You can request electronic confirmatiion for a small extra fee. However, don't request a signed receipt, because that can delay delivery. If you prefer to bring the paperwork by in person, please call first to arrange a time. To reach the Brooks Building, take the 85th St. exit from I-405, going West (toward downtown Kirkland and Lake Washington) until the arterial curves to the right and becomes Market St. Look for the Brooks Building on your left about 3 blocks north of the curve. The building is usually open from 8:30 to 4:00 Monday-Friday. Papers can be left for Judge Hayek during those times, even if she is not in, by sliding the envelope under her office door, Suite 15. Wedding Ceremonies Judge Hayek usually uses either the Simple Wedding Ceremony or the Special Wedding Ceremony, but either ceremony can be modified by the parties in any way they choose. Click on the name of the ceremony to see the complete text. The Simple Ceremony Revised is updated to use more modern language. Weddings can be performed in English, Spanish, or German. You can also find sample wedding ceremonies in the book Into the Garden: A Wedding Anthology, edited by Robert Hass & Stephen Mitchell. The book also contains (pages 151-155) some very thoughtful quotations from Rainer Maria Rilke. Another book to look at is Robert Fulghum's From Beginning to End. It contains some interesting thoughts about wedding ceremonies. You may also want to look through books in the library or your local bookstore for ideas. Hints for a Successful Wedding Based on Judge Hayek's many years of experience officiating at weddings, she can often offer practical suggestions to make your special day go more smoothly. Click here to read some of her suggestions. Also, you might find her Rehearsal Checklist useful. If you are looking for other local wedding vendors, visit the website of KirklandWeddings.com. If you want to learn more about Kirkland restaurants, hotels and local events, visit ExploreKirkland.com.  Tie the Knot on Feb. 14, 2009 - Special EventKirklandWeddings.com is sponsoring a wedding event on Valentine's Day. Couples will receive a package of services for $350, including the services of Retired Judge Hayek as your officiant. Read all the details on the KirklandWeddings.com website. Wedding Locations Judge Hayek performs small weddings in her office in downtown Kirkland. This space is appropriate for weddings involving no more than 8 people. While many weddings are performed in churches, hotels, country clubs, or community centers, many other locations are possible. One of the most popular places to get married is in your own home or the home of a friend or relative. Other inexpensive locations include the clubhouse of an apartment or condominium complex where you or a friend or relative live, a gazebo or shelter in a public park, or a restaurant, either in a private room or in the normal dining area during a time when the restaurant is not crowded. Your local Chamber of Commerce can also help you find an appropriate facility to rent. In Kirkland, the Woodmark Hotel, (425) 827-1986, is a popular rental location. The Pavilion in Marina Park provides a scenic outdoor setting. Its use can be combined with the nearby Heritage Hall. For park and Heritage Hall information call Nicci Osborn at (425) 587-3342 or visit the City of Kirkland Parks Department website: City of Kirkland Rental Facilities. Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, in downtown Kirkland, is available for rental at a reasonable cost. The officiant for weddings at the church may be a minister or a judge. For further information, call 425-822-0171. The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in the Totem Lake area of Kirkland (425) 602-3200, is appropriate for ceremonies with up to 60 guests, as well as for overnight accommodations and wedding receptions or meals. The newest spot for weddings in Kirkland is the upscale Heathman Hotel (425) 284-5800, which can accommodate a ceremony or reception for about 100 people. You might also want to take advantage of their Trellis Restaurant or Penterra Spa. | |
