I'm getting married October 20th in Warren, Oh. I really don't want anything big though. I just want to go to the courthouse and get married. How do I go about doing that? Do you have a call and make a date? I'm really confused about the whole thing. (and I'm not getting help from my fiancee' he says he'll pay for everything just call him when i need something just like a man huh lol)
2006-09-14 10:46:50 · 11 answers · asked by Cutiepie85 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
we've been together for 6 1/2 years. So we think it's about time
2006-09-14 13:07:08 · update #1
Every state has different rules about getting married at the courthouse, etc.
I'm in a similar situation in myself. We decided last weekend that we're getting married at the end of November.
I have a suggestion, take it or leave it. Most cities and counties throughout the country will let you reserve a park for a wedding ceremony. Where I live you can do it with a refundable deposit. We're getting an officiant to meet us at the park, getting a friend with connections to bring 20 or so folding chairs, and we're getting married in the park with no frills, inviting just our closest friends and family. We're going to a friend's house to cook burgers afterwards.
My point is that just because you have to do something quickly, or cheaply, or both, doesn't mean it can't be fun and personal too.
But, about courthouses, the ones in FL ask that you make an appointment if you want them to marry you there. But that's all you have to do.
2006-09-14 10:57:47 · answer #1 · answered by squirellywrath 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid I have to agree with Kelly V; neither of you sounds really ready for marriage. You might think you are, but it doesn't sound from what you've told us that either of you has your stuff together just yet. If I were you, I'd hold off on the wedding and talk about it some more, perhaps even go get couple's counseling -- for younger couples, I usually require at least one session with them to discuss the future and determine if I think they're really ready before I agree to perform a wedding ceremony, because I prefer to be involved in marriages I think will last. Marriage is a lot more than just saying "I do" and riding off into the sunset or living happily ever after -- and assuming it'll be easy once you get the ring is the reason why nearly 60% of all marriages now end in divorce, and the vast majority of those occur in the first three to four years.
If you insist on taking the plunge next month, refer to the link below for answers to your questions about Ohio marriage licenses. You can email me here if you want more advice from an ordained minister. Good luck, and God bless.
2006-09-14 11:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by theyuks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to call the court house (or City Hall) to make an appointment. But court houses and city halls are usually ugly. Find out if the mayor of your town can perform the ceremony and is willing to meet you somewhere (that might be possible!). Or why not head off to Las Vegas and get married there. It will be cheap and fun!
2006-09-14 11:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is what happens in IL... You and the groom have to go to the court house and get a Marrage licence then you can make an appointment at the courthouse...
2006-09-14 10:55:10 · answer #4 · answered by A_Soldiers_Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely call the courthouse and ask them. You'll need to get a license, and they can tell you how much it is, where to get it, and if there's any time limit on it. In Texas, you get the marriage license, but have to wait 72 hours before you can get married.
Good luck!!
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2016-02-12 03:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the county court house to purchase your marriage license in the county you are getting married in, then go to the justice of the Peace or they can probably marry you in the court house, also you can go to a minister who will marry you at a church.
2006-09-14 11:13:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think at this moment u need to calm down bcos u are anxious don t know what 2 do. i advice u 2 think twice bcos marriage is an issue of a lifetime which may cost u so many things even death.pls consult ur parent about this.
2006-09-14 10:58:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go down there and apply for a marriage license, they will set up an appointment for you and do a background check on the both of you and you come back on your appointment and get your marriage license and the judge does the little ceremony then your married, that's it,
2006-09-14 10:52:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound to young..Whats the rush..I have a feeling you may regret this ...Please ask yourself why you want to marry. Marriage is tough and takes patients tolerance and working together.. you two don't even know how to call the courthouse...Think about it !
2006-09-14 10:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋