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How to Plan a Simple Legal Wedding in Virginia

A short checklist for couples who want to be married without planning a wedding.

A simple legal wedding has exactly four moving parts. That's it.

  • Get your marriage license from any Virginia circuit court clerk.
  • Book an authorized officiant.
  • Meet somewhere convenient and complete the officiant portion of the marriage in Virginia within 60 days of the license date.
  • Let the officiant return the completed record to the issuing court, then order certified copies.

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So… which one is your wedding?

A $150 paperwork wedding, or a ceremony built for the two of you.