My girlfriend and I have desided to get married!!! Now the problem is I dont know were to even start to get it all taken care of. We are planing on doing a really small spair of the moment wedding at first, then having a big wedding later for all the family. My Questing is, were can I find out about how to get married. I know there is paper work that has to be filled out but I have no clue were to find out about it. Anyone have some advise. Also we are planing on getting married in Austin TX.
2006-10-31 03:31:05 · 12 answers · asked by Zachariah M 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
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2006-10-31 03:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Here's my two cents.
You need to sit down with your and her parents and talk about this. Make a master plan (an outline of sorts) that you want to do. Also include who is going to pay for what on it (You can google who "traditionally" pays for what.).
My other piece of advice is to have one wedding. If you have a quickie and then wait to have a "real" wedding you probably won't do it. Besides, what's the point of a vow renewal right after you get married. Wait at least until the 5 year anniversary for that.
Basically, go big or go home. Choose whether or not to have a regular wedding or a civil service and live with it.
2006-10-31 03:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to contact the county clerk's office for the county in which you live to obtain a marriage lisense. I live in Dallas, and there are about 5 offices that can issue a marriage license. It costed $41 (I think) and both of you need to appear and swear youre not cousins or arent already married. Then there's a 72 hr waiting period and you can take that license to your pastor and be married. They'll mail it back to the county clerk and you'll get it in the mail within 6 weeks. You'll need to have a copy of that license to show the pastor who marries you (if not the same one) at your big wedding with friends.
2006-10-31 03:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by rdnkchic2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First set a date for the marriage. Then go to the court house in you area and ask them where to get a marriage license. They will point you in the right direction. Then get find a sight for the marriage. Ask the person who you want to marry you if they are available. If you want a cake make sure you tell the local bakery at least 1 week in advance. If you want flowers make sure to tell your local florist at least 2 weeks in advance so they can get the flowers you want in and can have them arranged on time. If the bride wants a dress she needs at least 2 weeks to get it fitted. Make sure you pick out the clothes you want to wear. If there are invitations to be sent make sure they get to the respective people at least 1 month in advance so they can plan to be there. Always ask for a RSVP.Ask for help from loved ones if you get overwhelmed.If you need more help go to a Michael's in your area and look for wedding magazines and most of them will have a wedding guide that you can adapt to your situation.
2006-10-31 03:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by truckermama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely, you would go to your county clerk to apply for you marriage license. But once you fill out the paper work, you have a small time frame in which you must get married. Go online, or go to your local courthouse for more info.
2006-10-31 05:17:25 · answer #5 · answered by *Logan's Mommy* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could go to http://www.confetti.co.uk on the forums you can usually get some good advice there.
Also try http://www.thenest.com/
If you decide that you want to get married in a hotel you could contact the hotel in question as they can and will advise you and help you with lots of the planning. They can give you advice on the menu flowers, and tell you where you will find your local notary etc
Also you could try http://www.weddingchaos.co.uk/
Also start buying wedding magazines as they have great advice in them
2006-10-31 03:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by Baps . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theknot.com is a really good wedding website. I just got married in August and it helped a lot. It has suggestions, budget calculators and links to all the things you need for a wedding.
2006-10-31 05:35:43 · answer #7 · answered by Melynda M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following link provides the information necessary to obtain a marriage license...
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/marriage_licenses.asp
Once you complete that process it is a simple matter to find a Justice of the Peace to perform a civil ceremony. Good luck!
2006-10-31 03:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by crustysob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the Local Health Dept. In TX , thats where all the Apps, come from. MUCH LUCK an CONGRATS !!! :)
2006-10-31 03:40:23 · answer #9 · answered by lilredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your Town or City Hall for the paperwork.
Good luck.
2006-10-31 03:33:33 · answer #10 · answered by buddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋