Getting Married at the D.C. Courthouse: What You Need to Know Washington, D.C. courthouse weddings are straightforward, but there are rules and details couples don’t learn until they’re already inside the building. Here’s what to expect. If you’re getting married at the D.C. courthouse, you do not need to hire an outside officiant….

    Secure Your DC Certified Marriage Certificate Now! I dedicate this blog to those who opt to self-return the court’s marriage certificate marked “Return”. Court Return Deadlines The court marriage license return is due back in the clerk’s office within: DC: 10 business days   Why You May Need a Certified Copy of Your…

    Choosing a Spiritual Minister in DC When couples search “wedding officiant near me,” most results point to courthouse officials, traditional clergy, or non-denominational ministers. But if you’re looking for something deeper, there is another choice: the spiritual minister.   What Makes a Spiritual Minister Different Religious ministers represent one faith. Spiritual ministers honor…

  Don’t Forget the Marriage License: Your Marriage Isn’t Legal Without It It happens! The couple shows up. The guests are seated. The officiant is ready. But the marriage license? Nowhere to be found. Some left it at home. Others never got one at all. And some assume it can be obtained later. But here’s…

Coming to DC to Get Married at the DC Marriage Bureau   💯 Here’s What You Should Know Every week, couples show up at the DC Marriage Bureau dressed for a wedding—only to find out they can’t get married that day. Why? Because they didn’t have an appointment… and they didn’t know the rules. Here’s…

✨ This is the story of how I turned handmade hats into a form of self-celebration.   Not Every Crown Is Made of Gold Two seasons, two styles—each crown tells a story. Some are stitched by hand and styled with a colorful, hand-painted flower. Wearing hats has been my signature for a long time. Now,…

Prince George’s County Marriage Bureau Unexpected Closings The Prince George’s County Marriage Bureau has, at times, closed without notice to the public. Couples may arrive during normal business hours (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon) only to learn that the bureau is closed. When the court is unavailable, we help couples move forward with their marriage…

Michelle and Thomas Backyard Covid19 Elopement April  25, 2020   Beautiful backyard, lovely couple, epic day A Personal Review Rev. Burns was so awesome! The vows she picked were perfect for us, and she braved Coronavirus to make our day special and loving. We knew we were braving unusual circumstances in order to keep this…

Emergency Marriage License     How to obtain a Marriage License during Covid19 Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia   Due to Covid19, getting a marriage license has become quite difficult.  Starting the marriage license application/submission 3 weeks in advance, is advised.   DC Marriage Bureau The DC Marriage Bureau will issue emergency marriage license through their…

Getting Married Amidst COVID-19     Washington DC Marriage Bureau The DC Superior Court closed on March 18, 2020 after a US Marshal tested positive for COVID-19.  There is no word from the DC Marriage Bureau about the closure. A court employee shared the following: all offices are closed except two (prisoner intake and central intake)….