For many couples in California, the idea of getting married quickly—without waiting weeks for a courthouse appointment—is more appealing than ever. With county clerks experiencing record-high demand, limited availability, and long scheduling delays, weekend weddings and after-hours ceremonies have become a modern, efficient, and fully legal alternative to traditional courthouse marriages.
At GetMarriedToday, couples can receive a same-day confidential marriage license and enjoy a private, professional, legally recognized ceremony outside of standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This service is ideal for couples seeking convenience, privacy, flexibility, and speed—especially when traditional government offices are unavailable.
Why Couples Are Choosing After-Hours & Weekend Weddings
Getting married after hours is no longer considered unconventional—it is now one of the most practical options for couples needing a fast and valid California marriage. Courthouse calendars in counties such as Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, and Riverside County are routinely booked solid, making it difficult for couples to secure timely appointments.
After-hours weddings solve this problem by allowing couples to:
- Get legally married the same day, even when county offices are closed
- Obtain a California confidential marriage license from an authorized issuer
- Skip long waitlists, crowded lobbies, and weekday scheduling conflicts
- Hold a private ceremony in a location of their choosing
- Enjoy flexibility for immigration, military, insurance, or travel-related deadlines
Because licensed notaries and authorized marriage commissioners are permitted to issue marriage licenses and officiate weddings outside of standard hours, couples gain access to services that would otherwise be unavailable during weekends or evenings.
How the After-Hours Marriage License Process Works
California law allows authorized, licensed professionals—like our team at GetMarriedToday—to issue a Confidential Marriage License and perform a legal ceremony anywhere in the state. This provides the same validity as a standard county-issued license, with additional privacy protections.
The after-hours process is simple:
- Schedule an appointment for your preferred time.
Whether it’s a Saturday night, Sunday morning, holiday, or late-evening elopement, appointments are available year-round. - Present valid identification.
Couples may use passports, U.S. driver’s licenses, state IDs, or other accepted forms of identification. - Receive your confidential marriage license on-site.
This eliminates the need to visit the county clerk’s office and allows couples to move directly into their ceremony. - Have your ceremony performed immediately.
A professional, legally authorized wedding officiant conducts your ceremony on the spot. - Your marriage license is filed for you.
Our office submits the license directly to the county recorder for official registration, ensuring your marriage certificate is available for future legal use.
This seamless process benefits couples who need a faster, more flexible solution than what courthouse appointments allow.
Ideal for Immigration, Military, and Time-Sensitive Situations
After-hours and weekend wedding services are particularly valuable for couples facing time-sensitive legal, personal, or logistical constraints. Many rely on quick, accessible marriage services to meet requirements for:
- USCIS Adjustment of Status
- K-1 Fiancé Visa filings
- CR-1/IR-1 Marriage Visa petitions
- Military deployment or leave requests
- Health insurance enrollment deadlines
- Travel, relocation, or residency requirements
Our team provides guidance on obtaining certified copies, Apostille certification, and notary services, ensuring that marriage certificates and supporting documents can be used for international, federal, or legal purposes.
A Private, Elegant Alternative to Courthouse Weddings
While courthouse weddings often feel rushed or impersonal, an after-hours ceremony offers privacy, comfort, and customization. Couples may choose to marry in:
- Our private wedding office
- A backyard or home setting
- A hotel suite
- A park or scenic outdoor location
- A micro-wedding setup created specifically for intimate ceremonies
Many couples appreciate the opportunity to exchange vows in a calm, inviting environment—without long lines, crowd noise, or public waiting areas. This makes after-hours weddings ideal for elopements, micro-weddings, romantic last-minute ceremonies, and couples who value discretion.
About the Confidential Marriage License
The Confidential Marriage License is one of California’s most convenient options. It allows the entire process—license and ceremony—to be completed by a private authorized issuer without requiring witnesses. It also offers a higher level of privacy because marriage records are accessible only to the couple.
Couples who use this license often include those who prefer:
- Privacy for personal or cultural reasons
- Discreet, witness-free ceremonies
- Quick processing for immigration or military cases
- The ability to get married anywhere in California
This flexibility makes the confidential license ideal for after-hours and weekend weddings.
Why Choose GetMarriedToday
Our office specializes in fast, private, and fully legal California marriages, offering services designed for convenience and professionalism. We provide:
- Same-day confidential marriage licenses
- After-hours, evening, weekend, and holiday ceremonies
- Mobile officiant services anywhere in Southern California
- Immigration-friendly marriage processing
- Military emergency marriage services
- Apostille and notary services for international document use
- Private micro-wedding and elopement packages
- Professional filing and guidance for certified copies
Every service is handled with accuracy, compliance, and care. Couples rely on us for dependable, fast, and stress-free wedding solutions—especially when timing matters.
Ready for a Weekend or After-Hours Wedding?
Whether your preferred date falls on a Saturday, a holiday, or after the courthouse has closed for the day, GetMarriedToday makes it possible to get married quickly, privately, and legally—without the wait.
We take care of:
✔ License issuance
✔ Ceremony
✔ Filing
✔ Notary services
✔ Apostille preparation
✔ Document guidance
All you need to bring is your ID—and your partner.