No Court? No Problem! Get Married on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s with a California License

Most people believe that getting married on a major holiday is impossible due to court closures. While it’s true that courthouses and government offices shut their doors on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, love doesn’t take a holiday—and neither do we. At GetMarried.Today, we proudly offer same-day legal marriage services, even when every county clerk office is closed. Whether it’s Thanksgiving morning, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Day at midnight, our team is ready to help you get legally married with a valid California marriage license issued and delivered directly to your preferred location.

Unlike traditional marriage services, we don’t require you to visit a courthouse. Instead, we come to you. Our team is authorized to issue a California Confidential Marriage License, perform your ceremony, and file everything with the county on your behalf. There’s no need to schedule appointments with the county clerk, wait for government buildings to reopen, or stand in line. The entire process—from license issuance to ceremony—can be completed wherever you are, including in your home, at a hospital bedside, or at scenic Southern California destinations like Laguna Beach, Griffith Park, or even at Disneyland.

Many couples choose to get married on a holiday for symbolic reasons. Thanksgiving brings families together and marks a time of gratitude—what better way to celebrate than by committing to a lifetime with your partner? Christmas evokes warmth, joy, and love, making it one of the most sentimental dates to say “I do.” And New Year’s Day represents new beginnings, making it a perfect time to start your journey as a married couple. Our clients often tell us that getting married during the holidays made their wedding even more special, especially since they were able to share the moment with family already gathered together.

Our services are especially valuable for couples facing urgent needs. For example, many military couples facing deployment cannot afford to wait for the next business day. We serve service members across California and work closely with those stationed at bases like Camp Pendleton and March Air Reserve Base. Our 24/7 availability ensures that military families receive legal documentation in time to access military marriage benefits, housing allowances, and healthcare support.

We also support immigration couples working under deadlines, including those filing marriage-based green cards. If you’re worried about missing a filing date or you’re trying to qualify your spouse for legal status or benefits, we can help you get legally married on the same day—even on a federal holiday. Immigration attorneys and consultants regularly refer their clients to us because of our experience with emergency documentation and compliance with USCIS marriage requirements.

If you or your loved one is in a hospital or care facility, don’t worry—GetMarried.Today also provides bedside wedding services. We’ve helped hospice patients marry before it’s too late, and we’ve united couples at Cedars-Sinai, Hoag Hospital, UCI Medical Center, and many others. Love has no boundaries, and we’re here to make sure no logistical barrier stops you from marrying the person you love.

Our clients often ask what documents they need to get married today. You’ll need a valid form of government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport, and both parties must be at least 18 years old. You must also not be currently married to someone else. Learn more about what documents are needed and what to do if one partner doesn’t have an ID.

We issue a special type of license called the Confidential Marriage License, which doesn’t require a witness and keeps your marriage record out of the public database. This license can only be issued by an authorized notary or private marriage provider—like us—and cannot be obtained through walk-in court services on holidays or weekends. It’s ideal for couples who want privacy, speed, and simplicity, and it’s completely valid throughout California.

Our clients include a wide variety of people with different needs and timelines. We’ve helped LGBTQ+ couples, partners of veterans, citizens marrying international fiancés, and individuals with privacy concerns. Many couples are also planning symbolic ceremonies later but need to be legally married now—especially those applying for VA spousal benefits, green cards, or updating legal documents like wills or insurance.

If you’re getting married and plan to use your marriage certificate abroad, we also provide apostille services through our partner firm, Orange County Apostille. Whether your destination country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention or not, we can help obtain the right legalization. We also offer document translation and federal apostille processing, making your certificate usable overseas for visa applications, dual citizenship, or foreign marriage registration.

Clients who choose to marry with us over the holidays often reflect on the simplicity and joy of the process. Carlos and Andrea, who tied the knot on Christmas morning, described their ceremony as magical and deeply meaningful. Maya and Jonathan, a military couple, said that our Thanksgiving availability was the only reason they were able to marry before his deployment. More stories like theirs can be found in our testimonials section.

To make things even easier, we’re offering a holiday special: if you book now for a wedding on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s, we’ll include one certified copy of your marriage certificate for free. This document is needed for name changes, immigration filings, insurance updates, and more.

At GetMarried.Today, we believe that love should never be postponed because of government office hours. We’ve created a fully legal, simple, and celebratory alternative to the courthouse, and we operate 24/7—including all major holidays. We proudly serve couples across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino, delivering licensed officiants and legally valid marriage licenses right to your door.

There’s no need to wait until the courthouse reopens. Whether you want a cozy living room ceremony, a romantic beach wedding, or a private exchange of vows under the stars on New Year’s Eve, we make it happen—legally and beautifully. If you’re ready to marry the person you love, don’t wait for the calendar to clear. Let us help you get married today.

To get started, book your holiday wedding now, call us at (949) 423-6731, or email us at [email protected]. We’re here to celebrate with you—whenever you’re ready.