My fiance and I don't have the time or energy to plan a wedding right now- we are eloping and planning on having a traditonal ceremony next year- any ideas on how to make my civil service special?
2006-08-19 10:18:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Getting married at a city hall is really not that exciting. It is a rather sterile place, and the ceremony itself will be plain and dull. You could liven it up a bit by writing your own vows and by wearing some fancy clothes. Carry some stunning flowers, and have your best friends act as witnesses. THEN, go to a local restaurant, famous for its great food, and enjoy the evening with your new husband and your witnesses.
Good Luck!!!
2006-08-19 10:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some Judges who enjoy marrying couples. Most do not.
You could find an officiant in your area & for a few $$ more, have a small intimate ceremony in a park or some special place; either with guests, witnesses or just the two of you.
In fact, I'm performing just such a civil ceremony wedding tomorrrow.
On your search engine, type in your city, state & wedding officiant. You should have your choice of a few. Or go to my site. I have several vendor's links that will help you locate an officiant in your city.
If you choose to use a judge, then dress up for the ceremony, carry a small bouquet.
http://www.weddingvowsandpromises/Links.html
2006-08-20 04:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite the people who are special to you to be witnesses/attendants. Then go out to a nice dinner together! Just because it isn't BIG doesn't mean it can't be special! Really, my wedding would have been ten times better with a quarter the people. Maybe since you aren't having a big to-do right now, you'll be able to enjoy it more and be in the moment with your partner. I was so nervous at my wedding that I barely remember it! I was in a daze! Enjoy your small but special day.
2006-08-19 10:30:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny Alice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Treat it as if it were a church ceremony.Choose the perfect dress(something simple,but still breathtaking)have a photographer or someone videotape.Write your own vows.Rent or borrow a nice "Just Married" car. Have a romantic night as husband and wife!!!
Big weddings are just for the guest anyway.. Once you both make eye contact during the ceremony,everything else want matter.Good Luck!!
2006-08-19 11:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by simply2priceless 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
certain, you'll seem strange going to city hall in a large puffy familiar bridal gown. i'd say develop into it after your ceremony, to have the photographs executed, yet in case you at the on the spot are not having a reception precise after that then why worry with the gown in any respect? when you're demise to have a image of your self in a three figure gown, purely attempt it on on the bridal save and characteristic a chum snap a image. keep the money on your newborn's college money, they'll thanks even as they're 18.
2016-11-30 20:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I got married at the courthouse and our immediate families were there with us. Our mothers signed the marriage license as our witnesses.
2006-08-20 07:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even though you are having a reception next year, hire a photographer & have pictures taken, that way you can remember the special day through pictures
2006-08-23 03:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by Lysa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go in a mini skirt and look like ur there to have fun and flirt with the judge :P(Rember ur gettin married so it will be special)ps make sure u dont have any out standin warrants):P
2006-08-19 10:28:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Special? Standing in front of some judge who recites words from a book.
Why don't you ask your pastor to marry you.
2006-08-19 12:37:39 · answer #9 · answered by intriguedtravel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe you can go to the library and see if they have weddings at city hall books so you can get ideas there.good luck and congrats.
2006-08-19 10:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by Male Sicilian Trauma Nurse 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋