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Marriage is an auspicious event in a person’s life. It is the day when two people decide to spend their whole life together. Many people dream of what their ideal marriage ceremony will look like. Most of them like to spend lavishly, as they think marriage is a one-time occasion in a person’s life.
The Knot’s 2019 Real Wedding Study says that an average wedding in the USA costs $33,900. Whereas, some couples believe in a simple and elegant wedding. They consider spending their whole fortune on the wedding as a waste. That’s why they opt for legal marriage or court marriage.
But some questions may arise in their mind: is legal marriage affordable? How much time does it require in general? What are the documents required and the specifics they need to know? So, this article deals with the details of affordable legal marriage.
A courthouse wedding or civil wedding is a legal marriage ceremony performed by government officials in a court. It helps the couples to have a personalized ceremony and cut out unnecessary costs. Your wedding plan gets simplified to a great extent if you go for a courthouse wedding.
And yes, legal marriage is affordable. The expenses of courthouse marriage greatly depend on your location. You can contact your city or county clerk’s office to understand the cost of a civil wedding in each region. Some states charge a marriage license fee while others vary by city or county. For example, it varies by county in Georgia. Also, if you are able to complete a premarital education course, your county may lessen the fee for a marriage license.
Courthouse wedding requirements and planning
Civil weddings don’t require as much planning as traditional weddings. But it is always better to do the arrangements beforehand. They advise visiting the court an hour earlier so that every ritual takes place on time and other schedules won’t be disturbed.
Do some research about the court marriages in your area. Collect all the necessary documents required to apply for the marriage license which generally includes:
- Valid photo identification (such as passport, driving license, or other government-issued ID).
- Residential certificate.
- Birth certificate.
- Record of previous marriages, if any.
Now you can fix a courthouse ceremony date. The next step is to get a court-approved official and a witness whom you would like to be a part of your pious day.
Here are a few ways to make your legal marriage affordable as well as memorable. You can invite your closest family and friends, dress comfortably and elegantly to match the idea of your marriage. You can also plan for a post-ceremony celebration or a mini-reception to make your day memorable.
A courthouse wedding is a personal choice of couples with similar ideologies. It is better to discuss all the whereabouts with your partner beforehand. But before that, ask yourself these questions: will I regret not having a traditional wedding? Will my family members approve of the court marriage? Does their opinion matter? Is there any risk of Covid-19 spreading in my area due to gatherings?
You are ready if you can answer all these questions.
