anyone ever get married at a court house? hoe does thsi work, details would be great.
2006-11-20 20:35:09 · 7 answers · asked by squirt 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You both show up, pay the fee, judge gets there, you have a witness, you listen as he reads your vows then you say "I do" then you sign a piece of paper and whoola - done deal. cheapest way and fastest way anyone gets married. Got a bun in the oven?. he he just kidding. Good luck!
2006-11-20 22:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by buttmunchita 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I too struggled with this kind of decision. I chose the wedding i've always dreamed of (which will be 12/29/07), but in your case, i would suggest the opposite. If you are not largely sentimental and really have found the "perfect" house, don't let that opportunity slip by. It is a buyers market and now is the best time to be buying a home. And who's to say that you can't have a small, intimate wedding at the courthouse in June and then later on in the year or perhaps on your 1st anniversay host a wedding like reception. And here's a thought...when you do get married send out a wedding announcement afterward which includes information on when you hope to have the celebration. I understand what it is like to not want to look back and regret something one day, but what would you regret more...that is what you have to figure out. Does the "perfect" house & a court house marriage sound more satisfying than a large wedding and no house or a crappy house? I think the first sound like a win win situation because win it comes down two it, a marriage isnt about the wedding its about the love that you two share...you can throw a party to celebrate that at anytime. Good luck & Congrats!!!
2016-05-22 04:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, because we did not have money to spend on a wedding, this is where my husband and I were married by the probate judge. He read us the vows, we answered I do and then he pronounced us husband and wife. That was all there was to it and I have always regretted that we did not get married in a church, or down at the creek where I wish we could have done the ceremony. If there is anyway you can avoid doing it at the courthouse, you will be glad you did in the long run.
2006-11-20 20:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by rosey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You apply for the license and a magistrate will perform the ceremony. Vows are the same; just without all of the fanfare! You still need 2 witnesses though, to sign the papers afterwards.
2006-11-21 01:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wearing my favorite blue jeans and flannel shirt, with marriage license paid reciept, went to the Justice of the Peace, did the vows thing, 10 minutes later, JP signed the marriage cerrtificate. done deal.
2006-11-20 20:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much you go in with witnesses, sign the papers, and then a justice of the peace will marry you.
2006-11-20 20:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by franxie03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its you, your fiance, the judge and a witness or two.
No frills, no fuss.
Call the courthouse to ask for a time and date.
2006-11-20 20:37:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋