Add Ons
Add Ons let you customize your Get Married Today experience with optional upgrades and support services that pair with your booking. This page explains what Add Ons are, how they work, when to choose them, and what to expect — so you can plan your appointment with confidence.
View the Add Ons category here: Add Ons (Shop Category).
- ✓Add Ons are optional and are selected in addition to your primary booking.
- ✓They may affect your appointment workflow (time, prep, or deliverables).
- ✓No pricing or contact details appear on this page by design.
- ✓For legal compliance, both parties must have valid ID and must be coherent enough to consent and proceed.
Add Ons Overview
Add Ons are optional shop items that enhance, extend, or complement a Get Married Today booking. They are designed to help couples tailor documentation, ceremony presentation, scheduling convenience, and post-appointment needs — while preserving the same streamlined flow described across the site.
- Add Ons are selected from the Add Ons category and paired with a primary service booking.
- They may be used for preparation support, ceremony upgrades, documentation handling, or service enhancements.
- Some Add Ons are “appointment-time” items (used during your visit), while others are “post-appointment” items (used after filing or certificate issuance).
- Add Ons are built to align with Get Married Today workflows such as booking through the shop and following California marriage requirements.
- Valid ID: both parties must present valid government-issued identification.
- Capacity/consent: both parties must be coherent enough to understand the process and consent freely.
- Accuracy: Add Ons do not override legal requirements; they support logistics and presentation around a legal marriage workflow.
Common Add On Types
Add Ons typically fall into a few practical categories. Your exact options appear in the Add Ons catalog: Add Ons.
Ceremony Enhancements
Items that elevate presentation during the ceremony — such as themed upgrades, aesthetic enhancements, or structured ceremony options that keep the legal elements intact.
Documentation Support
Add Ons that support paperwork handling, guidance for proof-of-marriage needs, or post-filing steps — aligned with proof of marriage expectations.
Scheduling Convenience
Add Ons that improve convenience around timing or appointment structure, built for the same-day model shown in the complete guide.
International-Use Preparation
If your marriage certificate will be used abroad, couples often pair post-marriage steps with apostille support via Orange County Apostille.
Notary-Related Additions
If your plans include notarized statements, affidavits, or related paperwork, couples often use Your Local Notary Public for support that complements marriage documentation workflows.
Media & Keepsake Options
Some Add Ons may support how you capture or preserve the moment (photos, short-form content, or keepsake deliverables), depending on what’s listed in the catalog at booking time.
- They do not replace the legal requirements listed on Marriage Requirements.
- They do not guarantee a specific outcome with third parties (employers, immigration authorities, foreign governments).
- They do not substitute for certified copies issued by the county after filing.
How to Choose the Right Add Ons
- If your priority is a polished experience, start with ceremony enhancement Add Ons.
- If your priority is documentation, choose Add Ons that support post-filing needs and proof-of-marriage planning.
- If you have a strict timeline, prioritize scheduling convenience Add Ons and confirm your primary booking is correct.
- If your marriage certificate will be used internationally, plan for apostille assistance through Orange County Apostille.
- Confirm both parties have valid government-issued ID.
- Confirm both parties will be coherent enough at appointment time to consent and proceed.
- Review the primary booking service you selected in the shop.
- Review the legal and documentation context in What Is Proof of Marriage?.
Helpful Links (Planning, Requirements, and Related Services)
Use these links to understand timelines, requirements, and post-marriage documentation pathways.
Add Ons are selected from the catalog and paired with a primary booking. For legal marriage eligibility, always follow the requirements and ensure both parties have valid ID and are coherent enough to consent.
Add Ons FAQs
These FAQs explain what Add Ons are, how to use them, and how they interact with the legal marriage workflow.
1) What are Add Ons?+
Add Ons are optional shop items that enhance or complement your primary Get Married Today booking. They are selected from the Add Ons category.
2) Do I need an Add On to get married?+
No. Add Ons are optional. Your legal marriage is handled through your primary booking and must meet the legal requirements described on Marriage Requirements.
3) Can Add Ons be purchased without a primary booking?+
Add Ons are designed to pair with a primary booking so they can be applied during your appointment workflow or post-filing process.
4) Where do I see the full list of Add Ons?+
The catalog is located here: Add Ons.
5) Do Add Ons change legal requirements?+
No. Legal requirements remain the same. Both parties must have valid ID and must be coherent enough to consent, and you must satisfy California marriage eligibility rules.
6) What does “coherent enough” mean?+
Both parties must be alert and able to understand the process, answer questions clearly, and consent freely at the time of signing and ceremony.
7) Are Add Ons available for same-day bookings?+
Add Ons are commonly used for same-day workflows and can be selected when booking through the shop, subject to availability.
8) Can Add Ons be used for international marriage certificate needs?+
Add Ons may support planning, but international acceptance often requires apostille or legalization after you obtain certified copies. Many couples use Orange County Apostille.
9) Do Add Ons include certified copies?+
Certified copies are issued by the county after filing. Add Ons may support guidance and preparation, but do not replace county-issued certified copies.
10) Are Add Ons required for proof of marriage?+
No. Proof of marriage depends on filing and certified copies. Learn more at What Is Proof of Marriage?.
11) Can Add Ons upgrade the ceremony experience?+
Many Add Ons are designed specifically to enhance ceremony presentation or structure while preserving the required legal elements.
12) Can Add Ons help with notarized paperwork?+
If you need notarized affidavits or related documents, you can coordinate separately with Your Local Notary Public.
13) Are Add Ons available for mobile ceremonies?+
Many couples pair Add Ons with mobile services as described here: Same Day Marriage at Your Location.
14) Do Add Ons affect appointment duration?+
Some Add Ons may add steps to your workflow (prep, documentation, or ceremony elements), which may require additional time during the visit.
15) Can Add Ons be used for holiday bookings?+
Add Ons can pair with holiday bookings when services are available. See Get Legally Married on Holidays.
16) Are Add Ons refundable?+
Refundability depends on whether the Add On is appointment-time or already initiated/fulfilled. Review your checkout terms and the nature of the Add On selected.
17) Do Add Ons guarantee acceptance by USCIS or foreign authorities?+
No. Acceptance depends on the receiving authority’s requirements. Add Ons can support preparation, but cannot guarantee third-party decisions.
18) Do Add Ons replace legal advice?+
No. Add Ons support logistics and documentation handling. For legal advice, consult a licensed attorney.
19) What’s the best way to plan my Add Ons?+
Start with your primary booking, then choose Add Ons based on your goals: ceremony experience, documentation planning, timing, and international use considerations.
20) Where can I learn more about the same-day workflow?+
Review the complete guide and the one-day steps.
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