When love can’t wait, neither should your wedding. Whether you’re eloping, on military leave, planning a surprise celebration, or simply ready to say “I do” today, Get Married Today makes it easy to plan a last-minute wedding and legally marry the same day. No courthouse lines, no delays — just a legally binding ceremony with all the essential paperwork handled for you.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to plan a same-day wedding in California — step-by-step.
✅ Step 1: Find a Licensed Marriage Officiant Who Can Issue a Marriage License
One of the biggest obstacles to a last-minute wedding is the marriage license. Normally, you’d go to the county clerk’s office during business hours, wait in line, and hope to get an appointment. But what if it’s the weekend? Or after 5 PM?
Good news: You don’t need the courthouse.
At Get Married Today, we are authorized Deputy Commissioners of Civil Marriages, which means we can issue legally valid California marriage licenses on the spot — 24/7, 365 days a year.
You can:
- Get your marriage license from us
- Have your ceremony performed by one of our officiants
- And walk away legally married, same-day
📍 We serve Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and surrounding areas.
✅ Step 2: Choose Your Wedding Location
With Get Married Today, your wedding can take place:
- In your home
- At a local park or beach
- In a hotel suite or Airbnb
- In your hospital room or care facility
- At one of our private chapel or office locations in Irvine or Los Angeles
Even if your wedding is last-minute, it can still be beautiful and meaningful. Need help deciding? Our team can recommend scenic beaches, romantic city spots, and peaceful parks for elopements.
✅ Step 3: Get Your Documents Ready
To receive a California marriage license on the same day, you’ll need:
- Valid government-issued ID (passport, driver’s license, or state ID)
- If previously married, the exact date of divorce
- No witnesses required for a confidential marriage license
Learn more about confidential marriage licenses here.
If you or your partner are missing ID or have special circumstances (e.g., immigration, military, etc.), contact us. We handle urgent, complex, and confidential cases every day.
✅ Step 4: Say “I Do” — Same-Day Ceremony
Your wedding ceremony can be:
- Simple & civil
- Romantic & semi-formal
- Quick & to the point
Our officiants are licensed and experienced with:
- English and Spanish ceremonies
- Same-sex weddings
- Religious, secular, or themed weddings
- Emergency weddings
And yes, we’ll even marry you on holidays like Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Fourth of July.
✅ Step 5: Get Your Proof of Marriage
Once your ceremony is complete, we:
- File your marriage license with the appropriate County Clerk’s office
- Offer notarized proof of marriage if needed the same day
- Assist with expedited official certificates
- Provide apostille services for couples needing international validation
This is especially important if:
- One partner is from overseas
- You’re submitting for immigration, military, or visa purposes
👉 Read: How to get your marriage certificate fast
Common Reasons Couples Need a Last-Minute Wedding
Life happens fast. Here are just a few reasons people call us for a same-day marriage:
✅ Partner is about to deploy
✅ Pregnancy or family planning
✅ Need legal proof for insurance or visa
✅ Avoid courthouse backlog
✅ Planning a surprise wedding
✅ Eloping before a symbolic wedding abroad
✅ Avoid wedding stress
✅ Secure spousal or tax benefits
✅ Parent in hospice or hospital wants to witness it
✅ Weekend wedding with no time to wait
💬 Whatever the reason — we don’t judge, we just get you married.
We’re Open 24/7 — Even on Holidays
Need to get married today? Right now? At 11 PM on a Sunday? We’re here for you.
We’ve helped thousands of couples get married on the same day — even on holidays and weekends. You don’t need to wait for the County Clerk. You don’t need to wait at all.
💍 See how we helped military couples
💍 Get married on Christmas, Thanksgiving, or New Year’s
💍 Beach weddings in Orange County
💍 Marriage in a hospital setting
💍 Pop-up park weddings
💍 Elopement at Disneyland or Griffith Park
Backed by Professionals You Can Trust
- We are licensed Deputy Commissioners
- We issue legal California marriage licenses
- We provide apostille certification for international use
- We offer mobile officiant and license services
- We are discreet, efficient, and fully confidential
Read reviews from happy couples.
20 Helpful Resources and Backlinks
- Schedule Your Wedding Today
- What is a Confidential Marriage License?
- Can You Get Married Without an ID?
- Same-Day Wedding License Issuance
- Emergency Hospital Weddings
- Marriage Services for Military Members
- Eloping Before a Destination Wedding
- Get Married on Holidays
- Same-Day Beach Wedding Services
- Marriage Certificate Apostille Services
- Get Married in California without Residency
- Do You Need a Ceremony to Get Married?
- How to Prove You’re Legally Married
- Avoid Common Marriage Mistakes
- Can You Marry with an Expired Passport?
- Marriage for Immigration Purposes
- How Fast Can You Get Married?
- Get Married Without the Court
- Same-Day Mobile Wedding Services
- Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get Married Today?
Whether you’ve been together for 10 years or 10 days — when you know, you know. And with Get Married Today, you can go from “Let’s do this” to legally married — today.
📞 Call us: (949) 614-0350
📍 Locations: Irvine, Los Angeles, Orange County
🌐 Website: https://getmarried.today
🕒 Open: 24/7, including all holidays