If you need to get married quickly or at the last minute, most likely as a result of military service, or just don’t want the hassle and expense of a large event, you probably want something a little more glamorous and special than a standard court marriage. You can still have a great low-key wedding at the last minute thanks to specialty services. Here are just a few ways:
1. Civil Ceremony
Lawyers.com says that civil ceremonies or domestic partnerships are still available in Texas and some other states as a low-key way to make the union legal. They are still available at many locations, so long as you can book them and they have a wedding license. Although they may be small, there are services which can still make them memorable and classy. A civil ceremony can even be combined with a meal or small party to celebrate the marriage and photography as a memento.
2. Elopement
An elopement doesn’t mean running away to Vegas or standing in line at a court house. If you want a ceremony for just you and your witnesses, a specialty service can arrange it on short notice, even on a beach. Many elopement companies have all-inclusive packages with special touches such as floral, photography and more.
3. Symbolic Ceremony
Destination Wedding Experts says that the complexities of legal requirements in different states mean that symbolic ceremonies are increasing in popularity. It is also useful if the couple has friends and relatives in two different locations. This is a ceremony which is exactly the same as a wedding but aren’t legally binding. If you are fine with performing the legal part in a court marriage then the religious, spiritual, or symbolic part at a later date or in a more preferable location, it makes for a great option.
No matter your reasons for a quick or low-key affair, you can still make the day special and memorable without waiting in line at a court house or accepting second best.
