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Let’s Write The Next Chapter of Your Love Story!

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Whether a whirlwind romance or a decade in the making, your love story is one of a kind. Your engagement story marks your previous chapter (Congratulations!!) and we want to help you write your next, the wedding day! Your stories, jokes, innocence secrets and monumental occasions should all continue to play a part in the big day. So, please answer the following questions to help you create an authentic next chapter. Continually come back to these questions and answers when decisions become tough and feel free to write your own! The whole idea of this practice is to hone in on the two of you becoming one and to expand on your journey as a couple. We are cheering you on!

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1. How and where did you meet? Was it love at first sight?

2. Describe two moments in your relationship that immediately come to mind? Are they monumental or a simple cherished memory?

3. What do the two of you typically do on a night out or a night in? What do you dream to do?

4. Describe a party you would host in your home. Does it excite you or stress you out?

5. What are your hobbies, collections, guilty pleasures, favorite sports teams, etc. that unite the two of you?

6. Which room in your home is the most enjoyable to you and why?

7. Who has played a significant role in mentoring your relationship and being your biggest cheerleader?

8. Which religious or cultural elements do each of you bring to the relationship and which one will be dominant moving forward?

9. What will be your legacy as a married couple? What are you going to do better as a couple than you would have on your own?

10. Be inspired to write your own questions!

So, now that you’ve pondered these questions, please be sure to write them down. Place them as the first page of your wedding planning binder (I know you want one!) and frequently visit them. It’s the Scheme solution to keeping our couples on track to their authentic wedding day full of love and dedication to the marriage. Your love story is sure to be the true star of the day and we would be honored to help you!

For more questions like the above, you can purchase our book, Planning By The Book! It’s full of ideas, inspiration and guidance for your Las Vegas wedding.

7 Important Pieces of Information to Know About Your Las Vegas Marriage License and Certificate

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Once that beautiful engagement ring is slipped on your finger, images of bridal dresses, flowers and invitations dance in your head, as they should. However, there is one vital piece of your wedding day we don’t want you to miss, and that is applying for your Las Vegas marriage license! Although it’s fairly easy to obtain your marriage license in Las Vegas, we encourage you not to wait. Your application is saved in the Clark County Marriage Bureau’s system for one year, so no need to save this task for the week of your wedding. Use the list below to help you understand and navigate this task!

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Pre-Application  

It is strongly encouraged to complete the online application prior to going to a Clark County Marriage Bureau to obtain your marriage license. The application is saved in the system for one year from the date of submission, so no need to wait. Use the exact spelling reflected on your identification and documents you will present at the office for confirmation. You can find the pre-application online here!

Identification 

You and your partner must appear in person before a Clerk at a Clark County Marriage Bureau. The Marriage License Bureau is located just 3 blocks south of the Fremont Street Experience and is open 7 days a week, 8am-midnight, all holidays, no exceptions! A Drivers License, ID or Passport proving your name and age is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. You can find a list of acceptable identification here. No blood work is required. 

Cost

The cost to obtain a marriage license is $77, lucky number! Credit cards are accepted in person and usually cash is recommended outside the restrictions of COVID 19. For more information please visit their fees page. 

Non U.S. Citizens 

For non U.S. citizens, some foreign countries require a copy of your marriage license and/or an apostille to register a marriage.  It is suggested that non U.S. citizens check with their local officials for special documents needed to ensure their marriage is recognized in their country. Information regarding apostilles can be found under the Licensing Center section on the website of the Nevada Secretary of State.

Your Officiant

The person performing your marriage ceremony must possess a Certificate of Permission to Perform Marriages in the state of Nevada and be issued by a County Clerk from the state of Nevada. An out-of-state officiant may obtain permission to perform a single marriage ceremony in the State of Nevada. Please visit Marriage Officiants on how to apply for this certificate. Three months prior to your wedding ceremony is when this should take place. 

Marriage Ceremony

Your marriage ceremony may be performed at any wedding chapel, church, the Office of Civil Marriages or anywhere your marriage officiant is willing to perform the marriage ceremony in the State of Nevada. There is no waiting period after receiving your license. You can get married immediately! You’ll need one witness, but may have two, to sign your marriage certificate.

Marriage Certificate 

Your officiant who performs your marriage ceremony has, by law, ten calendar days from the date of the ceremony to file the marriage certificate with the Clark County Marriage Bureau. Once filed, you can order a certified marriage certificate (legal proof of marriage) online from the Online Ordering website. The cost is $20 per certified copy. You’ll need copies to legally change your name! You also get to keep a keepsake certificate for your own use. 

For additional information, please visit the Clark County Marriage Bureau’s website. 

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