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Judge Edward Bearse performs weddings primarily in Anoka County and the northern Twin Cities suburbs of

Minneapolis and St. Paul. He has performed numerous weddings since 1983,

when he became a District Judge. Judge Edward will travel to reasonable locations to

perform weddings. During the warm months, weddings can be performed in the

garden at Judge Edward's home in Anoka, Minnesota.

The fee for wedding services varies based on dates, times, locations and other special

circumstances requested.

Judge Edward does not use form weddings. He will not send you forms for you to choose.

Judge Edward receives from the couple personal information including biographical, historical

and most importantly, romantic glimpses of the couple. He then creates a personalized presentation

to make the wedding the most meaningful and memorable in the bride and groom's lives.

Readings, poetry, songs and scripture can be incorporated according to the couple's

desires. Judge Edward says, "Tell me the story of your romance, and I will make it come alive during

your ceremony."

Judge Edward is married to professional entertainer Betty Rydell, who is available to sing at

the wedding for an extra fee. He also has many years experience as a barbershop singer

and is available to sing duets with his wife during weddings.

The judge does not speak Spanish fluently. However, he does speak well

enough to perform weddings in Spanish and has performed several in past years.

El juez no habla espanol con fluidez. Sin embargo, el habla suficiente para celebrar la

ceremonia. Se han realizado varios matrimonios en espanol.