For many couples, choosing a wedding date is simple—until they discover that the county clerk’s office is closed, fully booked for months, or not offering appointments on the day they need. This is especially common during holidays, long weekends, peak wedding season, and end-of-year months when courthouse appointments disappear quickly.
At GetMarried.Today, we specialize in providing same-day marriage services, after-hours weddings, holiday marriage ceremonies, and weekend marriage licenses anywhere in California. Whether you’re trying to get married before a visa deadline, need a ceremony done on a specific culturally significant holiday, or prefer a private wedding outside business hours, we make the process fast, legal, and stress-free.
Why Getting Married on a Holiday or Weekend Is So Difficult in California
County clerks typically operate only Monday–Friday during business hours, and most offices close for:
- Federal holidays
- State holidays
- Special government closures
- Weekends
- Year-end and seasonal dates
- High-volume appointment surges
Even counties that offer occasional Saturday hours often require booking weeks or months in advance—not ideal for couples facing an urgent timeline.
When clerks are closed, couples have only two legal options:
- Find a licensed Notary Public authorized to issue a California Confidential Marriage License, or
- Hire a professional wedding officiant who can legally marry them anytime, anywhere.
This is exactly what our team at GetMarried.Today provides—legal, private, mobile weddings 365 days a year, including all holidays.
How GetMarried.Today Makes Holiday, Weekend & After-Hours Marriages Possible
We offer California-compliant services that allow couples to marry:
- On holidays (New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July, etc.)
- On weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
- After 5 PM
- Late-night ceremonies
- Early morning ceremonies
- Same-day emergency weddings
- Private home or venue weddings
- Hotel room elopements
- Beach and park micro-ceremonies
Our team includes a state-authorized notary who can issue the Confidential Marriage License on the spot—no county clerk visit required. This is the same legal license recognized by:
- U.S. immigration (USCIS)
- Social Security Administration
- Consulates
- Foreign governments
- DMV
- Passport applications
This flexibility makes us one of the most reliable resources for couples dealing with immigration timelines, military deployment schedules, or tight wedding deadlines.
The Benefits of Getting Married Outside Normal Business Hours
Choosing a holiday or weekend wedding isn’t just about convenience—there are major advantages:
1. Privacy and personalization
A holiday or after-hours ceremony allows you to create a private, intimate micro-wedding instead of rushing through a crowded courthouse.
2. No long lines or appointment wait times
County clerks often book out for months, especially during busy seasons, but our team can marry you the same day.
3. Works perfectly for last-minute or urgent situations
Perfect for couples facing:
- Visa or residency deadlines
- Expiring travel dates
- Upcoming deployment
- Family emergencies
- Short-notice elopements
4. Flexible location options
We can meet you at:
- Your home
- A hotel
- Beach
- Park
- Restaurant
- Scenic landmark
- Office
- Private event venue
Our goal is to make the entire experience smooth, fast, and meaningful.
Perfect for Immigration, International Travel & Cross-Border Cases
Many couples need a wedding done before a USCIS deadline or before traveling home to meet legal requirements for:
- Spousal visas
- Adjustment of status
- Consular processing
- Residency sponsorship
- Family petitions
- International marriage recognition
- Embassy document requirements
- Apostille and legalization for foreign countries
We regularly assist couples from Mexico, China, Korea, India, Philippines, Brazil, Europe, and many others who need a legally valid California marriage certificate quickly.
We also assist with certified copies, apostille processing, and document legalization, simplifying every step.
How the Process Works (Fast & Easy)
Step 1: Contact GetMarried.Today
Tell us your preferred date, time, and location—even if it’s today, a holiday, or after 9 PM.
Step 2: We issue your marriage license
No county clerk visit needed.
We bring the California Confidential Marriage License directly to you.
Step 3: Your ceremony is performed on the spot
A licensed wedding officiant will conduct a ceremony—short, traditional, custom, or religious.
Step 4: We file everything
We submit your marriage license to the appropriate county for registration.
Step 5: Receive certified copies
If needed, we can arrange:
- Certified copies from the county
- Apostille service for international use
- Embassy legalization
Popular Holidays Our Clients Choose
Couples frequently pick holidays because they’re symbolic, romantic, or simply convenient:
- New Year’s Eve / New Year’s Day
- Valentine’s Day
- Fourth of July
- Thanksgiving Week
- Christmas Eve / Day
- Labor Day Weekend
- Memorial Day Weekend
- Mother’s Day & Father’s Day weekends
- Culturally significant dates
- Special numerology dates (e.g., 2/22, 11/11)
These dates are impossible at the courthouse—but fully available through GetMarried.Today.
Why Couples Choose Us Over the Courthouse
Couples trust us because we offer:
- Guaranteed same-day appointments
- 100% legal California marriage license issuance
- Licensed officiants available 24/7
- Holiday and weekend coverage
- Private ceremonies
- Travel to any location
- Expert help for immigration and military cases
- Fast document filing and certified copy assistance
When the courthouse is closed, we’re still open—and ready to help.
Get Married Today — Even on a Holiday
If you’re trying to get married on a date that the county clerk cannot accommodate, you don’t have to delay your ceremony or your paperwork.
GetMarried.Today offers the fastest, most flexible, and most professional holiday and after-hours marriage service in California.
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