If you would like to legally get married, an Officiant is required to fill out paperworks and conduct a legitimate ceremony! Anyone can be ordained (about $40 online to sign-up) and in my opinion, it makes your ceremony more official! Some couples decide to have a legal ceremony before or after their elopement/wedding to avoid the hassle of signing a license. There is no right or wrong way to do this but think about what kind of experience you would like to have!