Just wondering about eloping in the Mid West. Can it be done at any church? or do you have to find a special 'eloping' place? I've heard 2 Witnesses are needed... will they provide us with witnesses if needed? Can my 3 week old son be a witness? Prices? Any info would be appreciated:)
2007-03-12 11:54:55 · 8 answers · asked by dmc 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It really depends on wher eyou go to be honest. The easiest place to "elope" to has always been out in Vegas- you can get a license really quick and get married that same day. Usually in the other areas you have to follow thier rules such as the waiting period and what not. You can still go to a judge - but you will need a license.
if you find a place you want to marry at, find out what their rules are and go from there. I do know though that witnesses have to be over age 18, because under that you are still considered to be a minor. (minors cannot sign legally binding contracts)
2007-03-12 14:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by glorymomof3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only place I know that has witnesses in wedding chapels is in Las Vegas. You do need two witnesses. If you live in the midwest, check out some small churches and ask if the pastor would marry you without witnesses. I don't think your 3 week old son can be a witness because he is under 18.
2007-03-12 20:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1. marriage license. mine cost $96 in FL (not $12).
#2. witnesses need to be over 18
#3. why would you elope to a church? if you want a church wedding, have a regular wedding.
as for prices, there is no "elopement package". some people elope because it's cheaper. go to the local courthouse. they will marry you for a fee.
2007-03-12 20:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first you need a Marraige license, I forget how much it costs, but it's not really that much (maybe like $12?), you have to wait a week for it, or you can pay an extra fee to get it the next day or so. You do need 2 witnesses, but your son cannot be a witness, the witnesses need to be able to sign the marraige license. You can just go to the courthouse and get married, that's what my husband and I did. Good luck!!
2007-03-12 18:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by speedy_me18 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure on any of your questions except your 3 week old son can not be a witness. They have to be over 18 and be able to sign the papers.
2007-03-12 18:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by vancie121 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A marriage license changes from state to state and county to county. In Kansas it's $60 and you have to wait three days, then you have 6 months to get married. You don't have to go to a church all you have to do is go to your county courthouse and they can marry you. I'm sure that you can get two people to witness your marriage, however I wouldn't depend on the church or 2 people at random from a courthouse to be your witnesses.
2007-03-12 20:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by Tyler and Kassidy's momma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have two witnesses over the age of 18....As far as any church...I do believe you have to be a mamber of the church to have your wedding there but you can have a private outdoor ceremony with a JOP and it will take about 10 minutes or so...you can even go to the courthouse and get it done
2007-03-12 18:59:49 · answer #7 · answered by Soon2BMrsCarlson 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's safe to say your 3 week old son cannot be a witness, unless of course he can read the paper and sign it, but I doubt it
2007-03-12 18:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋