Civil Ceremony Weddings

Most civil ceremonies are shorter than traditional church wedding ceremonies but that doesn t mean you can t play specific music or have friends do a reading.

Civil ceremony weddings. According to state law the following officials who are 18 years of age or older may solemnize a marriage. Depending on the exact location you might be limited on space for example a very short or non existent aisle a small area to stand at the altar etc so be mindful of that when shopping for your civil wedding dress. For further information visit apply for a license.

Credit or debit payments are also accepted at any of our office locations with a 2 50 surcharge per transaction. California family code section 400 states the persons authorized to solemnize marriage ceremonies in california are as follows. Please continue to monitor our website for updated information.

Couples who opt for civil ceremonies usually fall into one of the following groups. A civil ceremony is a nonreligious legal marriage ceremony presided over by a government official. By a practical wedding.

Pick music that you like and choose readings that have a significant meaning to you and your future spouse. The contact number for all offices is. A wedding is such a wonderful occasion filled with hopes dreams and excitement.

We are here today to celebrate the love that alex and casey have for each other and to recognize and witness their decision to journey forward in their lives as marriage partners. A priest minister or rabbi of any religious denomination. Laws concerning marriage ceremonies are set forth in sections 400 426 of the family code.

Civil ceremony in our office. A civil ceremony is simply a nonreligious legal marriage ceremony presided over by a legal official instead of a religious one. The fee for a civil marriage ceremony is 88 00.