Officiants

I'm a 2011'er and I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me!

Does anyone know what the process is to have a family member LEGALLY granted permission to marry someone?
I want to have my uncle marry us and unfortunately it won't be recognized by the church, but I do want to make sure that it's legitimate in the yes of the law!!
Please help! TIA

yeah, your uncle can marry you, but he has to get 'ordained' (or wahtever the correct term is) by the state.

he has to pay a small fee and apply to be an officiant .... and voila, you're all set

just make sure your uncle knows how to speak well in public ....