Frequently Asked Questions updated 2/15/05 Q. Can a Reverend also be a Jewish mother and a comedy writer? A. Yes.  I'm an ordained minister, I have a grown son who never calls me, and I've written many sitcoms, including the Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Cosby Show.  I won an Emmy writing for Lily Tomlin.   Q. What about religion?   A. I'm a nondenominational minister,  meaning not favoring any particular religion. Nondenominational ceremonies are sometimes called civil ceremonies.  Neither God, Jesus or any Deity is mentioned.   Q. What about Jewish Weddings like the one you performed in Sample a Jewish Ceremony ?   A. I can  perform a Jewish or Jewish flavor ceremony, and I will marry a Jew and a non Jew (which rabbis often refuse to do).   Q. You say you'll marry anybody.  Legally? A. Yes.  I can legally marry anyone in the state of California who has obtained a marriage license from the County Recorder's Office. Q. Then what happens? A. After the ceremony, I sign your license and return it to the San Diego County Recorder.  Two weeks later, the County will have stamped it and recorded it.  The newlyweds can obtain their certified copy of it from the Recorder's Office for $12.   Q. What if I'm from out-of-town but getting married in San Diego? A. Check this link for how to get married in San Diego: Make It Legal Q. Do you do Renewal of Vows Ceremonies? A.  Yes!  Lots of couples like to do to celebrate their wedding anniversaries by restating their original wedding vows, or if they never got the wedding they originally wanted. Q. Are your ceremonies always funny and Jewish? A. No.  They're usually both humorous and sentimental.  They can be non religious or slightly religious.   Q. Can we write our own vows? A. Absolutely!   Q. Can you help us write the vows? A. Yes. We'll exchange a slew of E mail till it's right! Q. Can you marry us on skates? A. Yes. I can marry you on skates, at sea, or in the air. I can marry you on a roller coaster, as long as you provide an air sickness bag. Q. Can I see an example of a wedding you performed? A. Yes.  Wedding Script and Photo   Q. Reverend Karyl, how do you pronounce Karyl? A. Carol. Q. I'm interested.  We've set the date. Can we talk? A. Yes. E mail me (use your wedding date as the SUBJECT)
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