How Can I Get Married Today? Your Ultimate Same-Day Wedding Guide
Planning a wedding is traditionally associated with months of preparation, big guest lists, formal venues, and a sizable budget. But what if you just want to get married today—no stress, no fluff, just love? Whether you’re eloping, working with a tight schedule, or needing a legal union quickly for immigration or military benefits, Get Married Today offers same-day marriage services that are fast, affordable, and legally binding.
📍 Want to get married today? Book your appointment at GetMarried.Today and let us take care of the rest!
Chapter 1: Yes, You Can Get Married Today in California!
Many couples don’t realize that in California, you can legally get married on the same day you obtain your marriage license. There’s no waiting period and no residency requirement, which means couples visiting from out of state—or even from another country—can get married legally and quickly.
✅ Who Can Get Married Today?
• U.S. citizens
• Non-U.S. citizens visiting the U.S.
• Couples of all orientations and identities
• Military couples
• Couples eloping
• Those with urgent legal, medical, or immigration needs
📍 Check California’s official marriage laws at CDPH.
Chapter 2: What Is a Same-Day Marriage?
A same-day marriage is a full legal wedding that happens in one visit. You walk in unmarried, and you leave with a valid, state-recognized marriage—and in some cases, even a filed certificate on the same day.
🔹 Here’s what same-day marriage includes:
• Marriage license issuance
• On-the-spot marriage ceremony
• Immediate submission of the signed license
• Optional apostille (for international recognition)
📍 Find a step-by-step marriage checklist at US Marriage Laws.
Chapter 3: How Get Married Today Makes It Easy
At Get Married Today, we take care of everything:
1. We issue your marriage license
2. We officiate your wedding
3. We file your marriage certificate
4. We help with apostilles if needed
✅ All in one place. All in one visit. All in one day.
📞 Step-by-Step Booking Process:
1. Go to GetMarried.Today
2. Select your preferred time and date
3. Choose your ceremony style
4. Show up with valid ID
5. Get married!
Chapter 4: What Documents Do You Need to Get Married Today?
The documents required to get married today in California are minimal:
📋 You Will Need:
• Valid photo ID (passport, driver’s license, military ID)
• If previously married: proof of dissolution (divorce decree or death certificate)
❌ No Need For:
• Witnesses (if using a confidential marriage license)
• Blood tests
• Waiting periods
• Residency
📍 More ID requirements at California Courts.
Chapter 5: Locations Where You Can Get Married Today
You can get married at a courthouse, chapel, beach, backyard, hotel, park—or wherever you want. We offer traveling officiant services to meet you at your desired location.
📍 Popular California Elopement Spots:
• Santa Monica Pier – Santa Monica Visitor Guide
• Yosemite National Park – National Park Service
• Laguna Beach – Visit Laguna Beach
• Your home, hotel, or Airbnb
• City halls and small event spaces
📍 Find the perfect wedding spot at Visit California.
Chapter 6: What Types of Ceremonies Can You Have Today?
We offer flexible ceremonies to match your style and urgency:
💍 Ceremony Options:
• Simple civil ceremony (5–10 minutes)
• Personalized vow exchange
• Romantic elopement
• Military marriage ceremony
• Immigration-friendly ceremony
• Emergency weddings
Chapter 7: What Happens After the Ceremony?
After your ceremony, your officiant files your marriage license with the county. From there:
• Your marriage is recorded and becomes legally binding
• You can request certified copies of your marriage certificate
• You can begin applying for name changes, immigration petitions, or benefits
📍 Request marriage certificates at VitalChek.
Chapter 8: Apostille Services for International Use
If you’re visiting from the UK, Australia, Germany, Mexico, or another country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, you’ll need an apostille for your marriage certificate to be recognized back home.
✅ We partner with Orange County Apostille to offer fast and secure apostille services for international couples.
📍 Learn about apostilles at HCCH.
Chapter 9: Why Get Married Today Instead of Planning a Traditional Wedding?
🎉 Benefits of a Same-Day Wedding:
• Save thousands of dollars
• No guest list pressure
• No need to plan for months
• Eliminate stress and expectations
• Focus on your relationship
• Perfect for last-minute situations
📍 Compare traditional vs. elopement weddings at Brides.
Chapter 10: Is a Same-Day Marriage Right for You?
✅ You Might Need a Same-Day Marriage If:
• You’re eloping and want to avoid the courthouse
• You’re a military couple needing benefits
• You’re applying for a visa or green card
• You’re ready and don’t want to wait
• You’re facing legal, medical, or personal urgency
📍 Learn more about marriage-based green cards at USCIS.
Chapter 11: Same-Day Weddings for Military Couples
We proudly serve active-duty service members and their partners by offering:
• Immediate marriages before deployment
• Legal documentation for spousal benefits
• On-base or off-site ceremonies
📍 Military benefits guide at Military.com
Chapter 12: Same-Day Marriages for Immigration Purposes
We help couples facing immigration deadlines by:
• Providing marriage certificates required by USCIS
• Issuing confidential licenses if needed
• Offering apostille services for international validation
📍 Immigration marriage info at Boundless
Chapter 13: LGBTQ+ Friendly and Fully Inclusive
Love is love. We celebrate and support couples of all identities and orientations. Our officiants offer respectful, inclusive services for:
• LGBTQ+ couples
• Interfaith couples
• Non-traditional unions
📍 LGBTQ+ marriage rights at Lambda Legal.
Chapter 14: What Our Couples Say
🌟 “We got married in under an hour! Legal, fast, and romantic.” – Jasmine & Chris
🌟 “We flew in from Australia and got married the same day. Apostille came two days later.” – Maria & Daniel
🌟 “Military couple here—Get Married Today helped us get married before my deployment.” – Alex & Rachel
Chapter 15: Book Your Wedding Today!
✅ Ready to get married? Here’s what to do:
1. Go to GetMarried.Today
2. Pick your date and time (today is available!)
3. Choose your location
4. Show up with your ID
5. Get married!
Final Thoughts
Getting married doesn’t have to take months of planning, thousands of dollars, or endless stress. With Get Married Today, you can say “I do” on your schedule, on your terms, and on the same day you book.
Whether you’re a local couple, a military family, or visiting from abroad, we are here to make your marriage legal, effortless, and memorable.
📍 Ready to get married? Book your appointment now at GetMarried.Today!
Helpful Resources (25 High-Quality Backlinks)
1. California Department of Public Health – Marriage Licenses
2. Orange County Clerk-Recorder Office
3. VitalChek – Certified Records
4. US Marriage Laws – California
6. The Knot – Budget Wedding Ideas
7. Zola – Wedding Planning Tools
8. Wedding Wire – Local Vendors & Venues
9. Visit California – Travel Guide
11. National Park Service – Yosemite
12. Laguna Beach Visitor Center
13. USCIS – Marriage-Based Green Cards
14. Boundless – Immigration Resources
15. Orange County Apostille Services
16. Hague Apostille Convention – HCCH
17. Lambda Legal – LGBTQ+ Rights
18. Military.com – Marriage Benefits
19. Social Security – Name Change
21. Travel.State.Gov – Passport Name Change
Thank you for trusting Get Married Today. Let’s make your wedding unforgettable—starting now! 💍