plan a court wedding
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For some people, a dream wedding does not include lyrical organ or violin music playing as the bride walks down a flower-laden aisle with crowds of friends and family in attendance. If you do not want all the bells and whistles of a traditional ceremony, a courthouse wedding is the way to go. There are fewer details to worry about when planning a court wedding. The term "short and sweet" describes the ceremony to a tee.
Instructions
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Call your local county clerk's office or go online to learn the specific requirements in your area. Find out where to go to obtain a marriage license, what the fees are, and what forms of identification you will need to bring with you.
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Obtain a blood test if your state requires one. This is not a requirement in all states.
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Go to the proper office to obtain a marriage license. The fees for marriage licenses vary from state to state. There is generally a waiting period before you can actually get married. The license also will have an expiration date, which also varies from state to state.
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Head down to the county courthouse on the day you plan to be married. Typically, you will wait in line for a judge to marry you. This waiting period can last for hours depending on the number of people in line ahead of you, so call in advance to see if your courthouse takes appointments.
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Stand in front of the judge while he recites the civil ceremony. Whether you can recite personal vows depends on your county's individual rules. During civil ceremonies in St. Louis County, Mo., for example, a judge performs the ceremony, you cannot recite vows, you have the option of exchanging rings and the whole wedding lasts approximately five minutes.
Tips &- Warnings
Always contact your local county courthouse for official rules regarding the court wedding ceremony, fees and specific days the judges perform marriage ceremonies.
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