Outline: How Does a Pop-Up Wedding Work?

  1. Introduction: What Is a Pop-Up Wedding?
  2. The Rise in Popularity: Why Couples Love Pop-Up Weddings
  3. How a Pop-Up Wedding Works — Step by Step
    • Booking the Date
    • Choosing a Location
    • Getting the Marriage License
    • The Ceremony Setup
    • Legal Documentation and Filing
  4. Customization Options for Your Pop-Up Wedding
  5. Benefits of a Pop-Up Wedding vs. Traditional Weddings
  6. Who Should Consider a Pop-Up Wedding?
    • Military Couples
    • Immigrant Couples
    • Eloping Couples
    • Busy Professionals
  7. Do You Still Need a Marriage License for a Pop-Up Wedding?
  8. Can You Get Legally Married the Same Day?
  9. Pop-Up Wedding Venues Across Southern California
  10. How to Apostille Your Marriage Certificate After a Pop-Up Wedding
  11. Real Couples, Real Stories: Pop-Up Wedding Examples
  12. How Get Married Today Makes It Easy
  13. FAQs About Pop-Up Weddings
  14. Final Thoughts
  15. Call to Action: Book Your Pop-Up Wedding Today

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How Does a Pop-Up Wedding Work?

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Introduction: What Is a Pop-Up Wedding?

A pop-up wedding is a fast, stylish, and legally binding alternative to traditional weddings — designed for couples who want to skip the stress, cost, and months of planning. Instead of booking a venue a year in advance, hiring multiple vendors, and spending tens of thousands of dollars, pop-up weddings allow couples to get married quickly, often on the same day, with everything arranged for them in one convenient package.

Pop-up weddings are legally recognized just like traditional ceremonies. They are especially ideal for couples who need a marriage license and a ceremony done at the same time — whether for personal, legal, or immigration reasons. Think of them as wedding “events in a box” — simple, elegant, and completely turnkey.

At Get Married Today, we specialize in providing pop-up weddings in Southern California — complete with marriage license issuance, a legal ceremony, and optional apostille certification for international use. Whether you’re eloping, on military leave, or handling immigration paperwork, we make it possible to legally marry in just one visit.

👉 Learn more about our 24/7 same-day marriage services


The Rise in Popularity: Why Couples Love Pop-Up Weddings

Pop-up weddings are becoming the go-to choice for modern couples looking for something quick, meaningful, and stress-free. According to The Knot, over 40% of couples now consider elopement-style or micro-wedding options — and pop-up weddings fall perfectly in between.

Reasons pop-up weddings are trending:

  • Speed: You can get married the same day you apply for a license.
  • Affordability: Pop-up weddings cost a fraction of traditional weddings.
  • Legal Simplicity: Everything from license to filing is handled for you.
  • Privacy: Ideal for couples who want a small or discreet ceremony.
  • Aesthetics: Pop-up weddings are still beautiful, styled, and photo-worthy.

📌 Example: A couple on military leave from Camp Pendleton used our pop-up wedding service to get legally married and file for spousal housing in one day. No waiting. No courthouse delays.

Want to get married without the headache?
👉 Schedule your pop-up wedding in Orange County or Los Angeles


How a Pop-Up Wedding Works — Step by Step

Here’s exactly how a pop-up wedding works, especially when you book with Get Married Today:

1. Booking the Date

You contact our team and select a time and date. We offer pop-up weddings 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Same-day appointments are available!

📍 Available in Irvine, Anaheim, San Juan Capistrano, Newport Beach, Century City, West Hollywood, and more.

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2. Choosing a Location

You can come to one of our private venues or have us meet you:

  • At a beach, park, or scenic overlook
  • At your home, hotel, or AirBnb
  • In a hospital, courthouse, or immigration detention center

We provide the officiant, setup (if needed), and legal ceremony — all you need to do is bring your IDs and your partner.

🎯 Bonus: We also offer custom locations for an additional fee.

3. Getting the Marriage License

Unlike most services, we issue the license for you. No courthouse visit is necessary.

We are authorized to issue confidential marriage licenses in California, which means:

  • No witness is required
  • Your marriage record is private
  • You get legally married on the spot

📌 Why confidential marriage licenses are the fastest option

4. The Ceremony Setup

Once the paperwork is signed, our licensed officiant conducts the ceremony — formal, casual, religious, or non-religious — whatever fits your style.

You can say vows, exchange rings, or keep it simple. The entire process can be as short as 15 minutes or as long as you like.

💡 You may also add flowers, music, video, or a professional photographer.

5. Legal Documentation and Filing

After the ceremony:

  • We file your marriage license directly with the county
  • You receive proof of marriage
  • You can order certified copies and request apostille certification if needed for immigration or international purposes

📎 Need your marriage certificate apostilled for another country?

California Department of Public Health – Marriage Licenses

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk – Marriage Services

Orange County Clerk-Recorder – Marriage Services

San Diego County – Marriage Licenses

Riverside County Clerk – Marriage License Info

Sacramento County Clerk – Marriage License Appointments

San Bernardino County Recorder – Marriage Services

City of Beverly Hills – Marriage Services

City of Newport Beach – Marriage License Information

City of Anaheim – City Clerk’s Marriage Page

U.S. Department of State – Marriage Abroad

California Courts – Marriage Overview

National Center for Health Statistics – Marriage & Divorce

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

California Legislative Information – Marriage Laws

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Marriage-Based Green Card

Los Angeles Times – Marriage Licenses Info

Visit California – Romantic Getaways

City of San Juan Capistrano – Marriage Services

City of Irvine – Marriage Info

California Department of Consumer Affairs – Marriage Officiants

County of Ventura – Marriage Services

City of West Hollywood – Marriage License Information

City of Long Beach – Marriage License

City of Santa Monica – Marriage Ceremonies

City of Pasadena – City Clerk Marriage Page

California Department of Social Services – Marriage Programs

U.S. Embassy – Marriage Requirements by Country

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Marriage Trends

California Association of Legal Document Assistants

City of Laguna Beach – Marriage Licensing

City of Huntington Beach – Marriage Services

City of Costa Mesa – Marriage Licensing

City of Fountain Valley – City Clerk Marriage

City of Santa Ana – Marriage License Services

California Secretary of State – Notary Public

City of Garden Grove – Marriage Information

City of Fullerton – Marriage Services

WeddingWire – Same Day Wedding Vendors

The Knot – Elopement Packages

Zola – Wedding Planning

Brides – Elopement Advice

Martha Stewart Weddings – Wedding Planning Tools

California Elopement Guide

Los Angeles Wedding Officiant Services

Offbeat Bride – Unique Elopement Ideas

Simply Eloped – California Packages

Forevermore Weddings California

Elopement Packages California

Wayfarers Chapel Wedding Info

City Hall Wedding Los Angeles

Marriage License Fast Track – Orange County

Love Stream – Virtual Weddings

US Marriage Laws – California

Los Angeles County – Confidential Marriage License

LA Wedding Woman – Same Day Services

Los Angeles Courthouse Weddings

Chapel of the Flowers – Vegas Elopements

California Government Portal

USAGov Marriage Services

California Governor’s Office

City of Burbank – Marriage Services

City of Glendale Clerk Services

Oceanside City Clerk – Marriage

Carlsbad City Clerk – Marriage Info

San Clemente Marriage Licensing

City of Dana Point Clerk Services

Mission Viejo City Clerk

Aliso Viejo Clerk – Marriage Info

California Notary Public Directory

State Bar of California – Legal Help

Better Business Bureau – Wedding Vendors

Yelp – Same Day Marriage Services

Wedding Spot – California Packages

Marriage Equality USA

Elopement Vendors – California

Pop the Knot – Pop-Up Weddings

Elopement Love – Southern California

Eventective – Wedding Venues

Wedding Maps – Elopement Locations

California Vital Records

U.S. Census Bureau – Marriage Data

California Legislative Analyst’s Office – Family Services

State of California – Online Services

American Marriage Ministries

Universal Life Church – Become an Officiant

Marriage License Lookup California

U.S. Government Services – Marriage Requirements

Marriage License Express Services

LegalZoom – Marriage License Overview

Nolo – Marriage Requirements

FindLaw – Marriage Law in California

AVVO – Marriage and Family Lawyers

Wedding Pro – Local Wedding Pros

Thumbtack – Local Wedding Officiants

GigSalad – Hire an Officiant

Zankyou – Wedding Planning Tools

Junebug Weddings – California Vendors

Here Comes the Guide – CA Elopement Venues