How to get married in Florida
Step 1: Marriage License- Alright lovebirds, it’s time to make it official! Head over to any courthouse in sunny Florida—Orange County Courthouse is the place to be at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801, 3rd floor in room 350. Make a beeline for the kiosk, grab your number, and make sure to pick “Marriage License” (not “Best Pizza in Town,” even that's tempting). Fill out a quick form in less than 10 minutes, and when your number is called, hand it over to the clerk who will print your shiny new Marriage License. It'll cost you $86, and just a heads-up: it kicks in on the 3rd day after you get it (because who doesn't love a little waiting) and it expires in 60 days—so don't wait too long to say "I do!
Step 2: Marriage Ceremony- Next up, you need to book your wedding date and time with your Wedding Officiant. So, hop on over to the Packages page to check the prices. Spoiler alert: “good vibes” is not accepted as payment!
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Step 3: Certified Copy of Marriage License- Congratulations on tying the knot! After you say “I do,” don’t forget that your officiant needs to sign and date that marriage license—no pressure, right? Once that’s done, you got a choice: play the waiting game and mail it back, or strut into the marriage license office like you own the place. If you hand it in person, you’ll snag your certified copy right away. Mail it, and you’ll be eagerly checking your mailbox for about 10 days. Remember, that certified copy is your golden ticket for everything from insurance claims to changing your name—so don’t lose it in the couch cushions!
Just get your Marriage License at the courthouse
nothing more!
Sure, some folks tie the knot at the courthouse, while others there are busy playing "Dodge the Judge" for unpaid parking tickets or trying to convince a jury that their cat ate their homework, while security pats you down at the entrance. Not exactly the romantic vibe you want for your big day, right? I mean, nothing says "I do" like the sound of a gavel and the smell of stale coffee! Let's just say, when it comes to wedding atmospheres, you might want to skip the court drama and aim for something more blissful!
Picture this: a wedding chapel blooming like flowers in the Garden of Eden--minus the chatty snake and that pesky forbidden fruit, of course! Imagine a day filled with stunning photo ops, music that'll make you want to bust a move, and lots of freebies. We're talking bridal bouquets, veils, tiaras, and boutennieres for you to flaunt in your pics! You'll be surrounded by endless picturesque backdrops, ready to make your wedding look like a scene straight out of a fairytale--minus the drama!