November 11th is more than just a day of remembrance—it’s a day of honor, reflection, and love. For many active-duty service members, veterans, and military families, Veterans Day represents commitment, loyalty, and sacrifice.
At Get Married Today, we believe there’s no better way to celebrate that devotion than by saying “I do” in a ceremony that honors both your love and your service. Whether you’re stationed locally, just returning home, or visiting California for the long weekend, our team can help you get legally married on Veterans Day—license + ceremony + notary + apostille, all in one seamless process.
❤️ Why Veterans Choose to Elope on Veterans Day
Eloping on Veterans Day carries a symbolic weight few other dates can match:
- Shared Meaning: It’s a day that recognizes courage and commitment—the same qualities found in a lasting marriage.
- Convenient Holiday: Many service members receive Veterans Day off, making it a perfect opportunity for a same-day wedding.
- Military Benefits: Marriage can qualify spouses for housing, healthcare, and deployment-related benefits faster when completed officially.
- No Courthouse Hassle: Our authorized California marriage services let you skip long lines at the County Clerk.
Book your ceremony today through GetMarried.Today/book-your-marriage and let us handle everything—license issuance, officiant, witness, notary, and apostille if needed for overseas use.
🎖️ How We Make It Simple for Veterans
- Book Your Appointment
Reserve your preferred time at our Orange County chapel or request a mobile officiant to meet you on-base, at your home, or at a scenic beach. - Provide Your IDs
We accept U.S. military IDs, passports, driver’s licenses, or state IDs. - Marriage License on the Spot
As an authorized confidential-marriage provider, we issue your license instantly—no courthouse visit required. - Official Ceremony
Choose a private elopement or honor-guard-style ceremony—we can personalize it with patriotic music or a folded flag presentation. - Certified Copy & Apostille
Need your marriage recognized overseas? Orange County Apostille can apostille your marriage certificate for use abroad—especially helpful for service members with international spouses. - Notarization Support
If you’re completing VA forms, military spouse visas, or dependent ID applications, our partners at Your Local Notary Public can notarize your documents during the same visit.
🌊 Ideal Elopement Locations for Veterans in Southern California
- Anaheim Veterans Memorial Park – intimate, peaceful, and close to downtown.
- Dana Point Bluff Top Trail – stunning ocean views for sunset ceremonies.
- San Clemente Pier – symbolic for Navy families stationed nearby.
- Laguna Niguel Regional Park – natural serenity and accessibility for all guests.
- Camp Pendleton Beach Chapel – military-authorized venue for active-duty couples.
Each of these locations is approved for legal same-day ceremonies when booked through Get Married Today.
🇺🇸 Benefits of a Same-Day Veterans Day Wedding
- Immediate legal recognition of your marriage in California
- No waiting period or blood tests required
- Confidential record option for privacy
- Eligible for fast apostille if you’re deploying overseas
- Veterans Day discounts for active and retired service members
Schedule your appointment now at https://getmarried.today and make this Veterans Day unforgettable.
✈️ For Deployed or Overseas Service Members
If your spouse is abroad and needs the marriage recognized in another country, we coordinate with Orange County Apostille to authenticate your marriage certificate, birth certificates, or powers of attorney for use in foreign embassies and consulates.
Our workflow:
- Notarize any affidavits with Your Local Notary Public
- Apostille your marriage certificate for military spouse visa applications
- Ship internationally using DHL or FedEx with secure tracking
We’ve assisted military families across Japan, Germany, the Philippines, and Mexico—ensuring their documents remain legally valid and properly authenticated.
💍 Real-Life Stories of Veterans Who Eloped With Us
- Marine Corps couple in Irvine: Married the same day before deployment to Okinawa—license, officiant, and apostille completed in 48 hours.
- Army veteran and nurse in Anaheim: Chose a private Veterans Day chapel ceremony with military colors and a folded flag presentation.
- Navy family from San Diego: Needed a bilingual marriage certificate apostilled for the Philippines; completed via Orange County Apostille.
Each story shares a common theme—honoring love and service with simplicity and respect.
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💬 3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1️⃣ Can we really get married legally on Veterans Day if government offices are closed?
Yes! As a state-authorized marriage license issuer, Get Married Today can legally issue your license and perform your ceremony even when county clerks are closed for holidays. Your marriage is 100% legally valid in California.
2️⃣ Do we need to bring witnesses?
If you choose a confidential marriage license, no witnesses are required. For public ceremonies, we can provide a witness at no cost.
3️⃣ What if I’m active-duty overseas and my spouse is in California?
We can help you sign a special power of attorney (notarized by Your Local Notary Public) and arrange your ceremony once you return. We’ll also assist with apostille services through Orange County Apostille so your marriage is recognized abroad.
💐 Celebrate Veterans Day With Love, Honor & Legality
Whether you’re a veteran, an active-duty service member, or the partner of one, your service deserves recognition and ease—not red tape.
At Get Married Today, we handle every step—from license to ceremony to notary to apostille—so you can focus on what matters most: each other.
👉 Book your Veterans Day elopement now: https://getmarried.today/book-your-marriage/