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Reasons to Elope
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions and Helpful Answers
Couples often elope to simplify the marriage process and avoid the stress, cost, and logistics of a traditional wedding. Eloping allows them to focus on the commitment, not the production. It’s ideal for those who value privacy or have personal reasons, such as being pregnant, relocating, or dealing with immigration timelines. With Get Married Today, eloping can be just as meaningful—without months of planning or thousands of dollars spent.
Yes! Many couples legally elope in California before holding a destination celebration. This helps them meet immigration, insurance, or travel requirements ahead of time. At Get Married Today, we can issue your license and perform your legal ceremony in one visit. You’ll walk away married and ready to celebrate abroad on your own schedule.
Absolutely. Eloping is a common and respected choice for military couples who need to secure benefits, housing, or paperwork before deployment or relocation. California’s no-waiting-period marriage license law makes it fast and easy to get married the same day. We offer military discounts at Get Married Today, and we can issue your license and perform your ceremony at your preferred location—even on base or at a hotel.
Yes—pregnancy is a common reason couples choose to elope. Whether you’re seeking legal protection, insurance access, or just want to make things official before the baby arrives, we can help. Get Married Today provides confidential, fast, and judgment-free same-day marriage services. We come to you and ensure everything is legally filed—so you can focus on your future family.
Many couples elope to gain immediate access to benefits like spousal health insurance or paid family leave. Traditional weddings can take months, but with Get Married Today, you can be legally married in hours. Once married, we can help you order certified copies or get an apostille for HR or legal documentation. This is a smart and practical reason to elope—and we make the process seamless.
Yes, eloping is perfect for couples who want an intimate, private experience. Whether you’re avoiding family drama or simply want your marriage to be a personal moment, we honor and support your choice. Get Married Today offers confidential marriage license issuance and private ceremonies anywhere you choose. You can always celebrate later with others—on your own terms.
Definitely! California does not require residency to get married. Couples from out of state or out of the country often fly in to elope because there’s no waiting period and the weather is great year-round. Get Married Today specializes in helping destination elopers get legally married fast and easily. We can even help with apostilles for international use.
You’ll each need a valid government-issued photo ID. No birth certificate, Social Security Number, or witness is required for confidential marriage licenses. If you don’t have your ID, we can help you explore alternative options. Get Married Today handles the marriage license issuance and legal ceremony on the same day—no courthouse visit needed.
Yes—many couples elope for legal reasons and hold a larger celebration later. Eloping now gives you time to plan your dream wedding without pressure or deadlines tied to paperwork. With Get Married Today, you get the legal part done quickly, and your big celebration can be whenever and wherever you like. You can even renew your vows during that event if you’d like!
