How do you get a marriage license? Should you change your name? What makes a marriage legal? Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer! I am an English teacher who became a wedding officiant because I love telling stories! That said, people ask me lots of questions about the legal aspects of getting married. You should always check with your local county clerk! But here are a few things I’ve learned over time!
I’d like to make this funny and interesting. . . but instead, I’m going for straightforward and informative! In Texas, if you want to get legally married, you have to have a marriage license. A marriage license is issued by a county clerk and is good for 89 days. Any ordained officiant can sign it … [Read more…]
Name Change Options You’ve made it legal so now . . . should you change your name? That’s a personal decision between you and your new spouse. The reasons for various choices range from the practical to the philosophical. Some couples like the tradition or the creation of a family name while some same-sex couples … [Read more…]
Sometimes I’m asked to officiate a wedding with no guests. It’s just the happy couple & me–maybe a photographer. There are many reasons a couple might not want to host a big wedding. Maybe they want to avoid the expense–or their families live too far apart to accommodate everyone. Sometimes there is a practical reason: … [Read more…]
As a wedding officiant, the most important legal aspect of my service is correctly filling out the marriage license and making sure it is filed. A marriage license is one of the few requirements in Texas for a legal marriage. Now, with the TWOTOGETHER program in Texas, you can save the $60 marriage license fee! … [Read more…]