Same‑Day Legal Marriages in Hospitals — We Come to You, Any Time.
Bedside civil ceremonies with on‑the‑spot marriage license issuance, compassionate officiants, and immediate county filing. We serve ICU, emergency, maternity, hospice, and rehabilitation units across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Imperial, and Santa Barbara.
Keywords: same day marriage • travel marriage at hospital • elopement • instant marriage
How It Works (Fast)
Call/Book
Tell us the hospital, unit, room, patient status, and any visitor restrictions. We operate 24/7 including holidays.
We Travel To You
Our licensed officiant brings the marriage license and ceremony materials. We coordinate with nursing staff for timing.
Bedside Ceremony
Simple, dignified, and quick. We can accommodate ICU equipment, PPE needs, and brief windows for vows.
Immediate Filing
We file with the county registrar right away and guide you to obtain certified copies. Need apostille/translation? We handle that too.
We issue Confidential Marriage Licenses (California) when appropriate—no courthouse visit required. For capacity/consent concerns, we coordinate with medical staff, social workers, and family.
Why Choose Get Married Today for a Hospital Wedding?
Fast & Compassionate
We specialize in urgent and time‑sensitive bedside weddings, often coordinating within hours. Our officiants are trained for ICU, hospice, and peri‑natal settings.
We Bring the License
No clerk visit needed. We come with the marriage license, perform the ceremony, and witness/sign on the spot—even late night.
Legal & Simple
California‑authorized officiants, same‑day county filing, and clear instructions for certified copies, apostille, and translations.
Major Hospitals We Serve — Southern California
We travel 24/7 with the marriage license and perform your ceremony at the bedside.
Below is a working list of major facilities across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Imperial, and Santa Barbara counties. If you don’t see your hospital listed, we likely still serve it—book here.
Los Angeles County
- Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles
- UCLA Health — Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Westwood
- UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center Santa Monica
- Keck Hospital of USC Los Angeles
- LAC+USC Medical Center Los Angeles
- City of Hope National Medical Center Duarte
- Huntington Hospital Pasadena
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance
- Providence Little Company of Mary — Torrance Torrance
- Providence Saint John’s Health Center Santa Monica
- PIH Health Whittier Hospital Whittier
- Adventist Health White Memorial Los Angeles
- MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Long Beach
- Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach Long Beach
- Harbor‑UCLA Medical Center Torrance
- Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center Hollywood
- Antelope Valley Medical Center Lancaster
- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Pomona
- St. Francis Medical Center Lynwood
- Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Mission Hills
- Glendale Memorial Hospital Glendale
- California Hospital Medical Center Downtown LA
- MLK Community Hospital Willowbrook
- USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Burbank
- Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Valencia
Orange County
- UCI Medical Center Orange
- Hoag Hospital Newport Beach Newport Beach
- Hoag Hospital Irvine Irvine
- Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange
- Providence Mission Hospital — Mission Viejo Mission Viejo
- Providence Mission Hospital — Laguna Beach Laguna Beach
- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills
- MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center Fountain Valley
- CHOC Children’s Hospital Orange
- Kaiser Permanente — Orange County (Anaheim/Irvine) Anaheim & Irvine
- Anaheim Regional Medical Center Anaheim
- Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Fountain Valley
- Providence St. Jude Medical Center Fullerton
- Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center Garden Grove
- Placentia‑Linda Hospital Placentia
- La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma
San Diego County
- UC San Diego Health — Jacobs Medical Center La Jolla
- UC San Diego Health — Hillcrest San Diego
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla La Jolla
- Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego San Diego
- Sharp Memorial Hospital Kearny Mesa
- Sharp Grossmont Hospital La Mesa
- Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista
- Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego
- Kaiser Permanente San Diego (Zion) San Diego
- Palomar Medical Center Escondido Escondido
- Tri‑City Medical Center Oceanside
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Encinitas
Riverside County
- Riverside Community Hospital Riverside
- Loma Linda University Medical Center — Murrieta Murrieta
- Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage
- Desert Regional Medical Center Palm Springs
- Temecula Valley Hospital Temecula
- Corona Regional Medical Center Corona
- Kaiser Permanente Riverside Riverside
San Bernardino County
- Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Colton
- Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center San Bernardino
- Community Hospital of San Bernardino San Bernardino
- Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center Fontana
- Redlands Community Hospital Redlands
- Victor Valley Global Medical Center Victorville
- Providence St. Mary Medical Center Apple Valley
Ventura County
- Community Memorial Hospital Ventura
- Ventura County Medical Center Ventura
- Providence St. John’s Regional Medical Center Oxnard
- Providence St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital Camarillo
- Los Robles Regional Medical Center Thousand Oaks
Imperial County
- El Centro Regional Medical Center El Centro
- Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Brawley
Santa Barbara County
- Cottage Hospital (Cottage Health) Santa Barbara
- Marian Regional Medical Center Santa Maria
- Lompoc Valley Medical Center Lompoc
If your hospital has restricted visitation (e.g., ICU/Isolation), we will coordinate with charge nurses and security to comply with timing, PPE, and witness policies. Spanish‑speaking officiants are available.
What to Prepare
Valid ID
Government photo ID for both parties, if possible. If one party cannot sign, ask us about accommodations and alternative signature options as permitted by law.
Capacity & Consent
Patient must be alert/oriented and able to consent. We will confirm with the care team and adapt the ceremony to medical needs.
Witnesses (Optional)
We can provide or arrange witnesses when the unit restricts visitors. For Confidential Marriage, no witnesses are required.
FAQs — Hospital Weddings (25)
1) Can you issue the marriage license at the hospital?
Yes. In most cases we issue a California Confidential Marriage License on site, then perform and sign the ceremony at the bedside.
2) Do we need to visit the county clerk first?
No. Our service is designed specifically to avoid a clerk visit for urgent/bedside weddings.
3) How fast can you arrive?
We offer 24/7 coverage. Same‑day and after‑hours dispatch are routine; timing depends on distance, parking, and unit clearance.
4) Can you marry patients in ICU or isolation?
Yes. We coordinate with staff and follow PPE and infection‑control protocols. Ceremonies are brief and respectful.
5) What if one partner cannot physically sign?
We follow California rules for consent and signature. In some cases, alternative signing methods may be possible. We’ll guide you after a brief assessment.
6) Can family or a chaplain join?
Subject to unit policy. We happily collaborate with hospital chaplains, social work, and nurses.
7) Is the ceremony religious or civil?
Civil by default, with optional short vows or readings. We can incorporate faith elements upon request.
8) Do we need witnesses?
Not for a Confidential Marriage License. If you prefer witnesses and the unit allows, we can provide them.
9) How do certified copies work?
We file immediately and give you instructions to order certified copies from the registrar/recorder once available.
10) Can you provide Spanish or other languages?
Yes—Spanish is available, and we can arrange interpreters for other languages with notice.
11) Can you handle apostille and translation for international use?
Yes. Our partner teams handle translations and apostilles for global acceptance.
12) Are visitors required?
No. We work within hospital rules; ceremonies can be conducted with minimal attendees when needed.
13) What if the patient is sedated or lacks capacity?
We cannot proceed without clear capacity and voluntary consent. We’ll consult with the care team and advise options.
14) What if one partner is not a U.S. citizen?
That’s fine. California marriage rules don’t require citizenship; bring valid ID.
15) Can you customize vows?
Yes—short, sweet, and tailored to the moment. We keep it dignified and efficient.
16) Do you serve hospice or skilled nursing facilities?
Absolutely. We frequently serve hospice, LTACHs, and SNFs in addition to hospitals.
17) What forms of ID are acceptable?
Driver’s license, passport, state ID, consular ID, or other government photo ID. We’ll advise if there are questions.
18) How long is the ceremony?
Usually 5–10 minutes depending on medical needs and unit protocols.
19) Will the ceremony disturb clinical care?
No—we coordinate around rounds/medication and keep a small footprint.
20) Can you come during the night?
Yes. We operate 24/7/365, including holidays.
21) Is a blood test required in California?
No. California does not require a blood test for marriage.
22) How soon can we be legally married?
Immediately at the bedside once the license is issued and the ceremony is performed and signed.
23) How do we get proof right away?
We provide documentation and instructions, and we file promptly with the county.
24) Do you work with hospital security?
Yes—especially during after‑hours. We coordinate parking and access, and comply with all ID and badging requirements.
25) What if our hospital isn’t listed?
We still likely serve it. Book here and give us the details—we’ll take care of the rest.
Helpful Resources & Backlinks (50)
Explore official guidance, county recorder pages, and partner services that support your bedside wedding, certified copies, translations, and apostilles.
Serving Scenarios
ICU & Critical Care
Ultra‑short vows, quiet voices, and quick signatures within clinical windows.
Maternity & NICU
Joyful, simple ceremonies around birth and recovery timelines—subject to unit policy.
Hospice & Palliative
Compassion‑first bedside ceremonies with family and care teams supporting comfort and dignity.