COURTHOUSE WEDDING GUIDE


You're engaged now, the butterflies are flying and there is a billions things to plan .

Wedding planning can be hectic and confusing when you are not too sure on what to do.

If you are looking to have a small and intimate wedding here is a five step guide to planning the perfect courthouse wedding.



1 - PICK A DATE


choosing a date is an important factor when planning your wedding day, picking a season and special day to celebrate for the rest of your life.



2 - PICK A LOCATION


Locations are endless it can be from your backyard, a beautiful park with a pond, a small venue or your city hall courthouse

here are some recommendations:

HARRIS COUNTY CIVIL COURTHOUSE : 201 Caroline St 5th floor, Houston, TX 77002 ( walk ins + appointments available)

1910 HARRIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE : no appointment required, it's a first come, first serve place.

we can use the inside if available and the outside if the weather permits.

Strict rules and hours of availability do change randomly.


THE JULIA IDESON BUILDING - call (832) 393-1662 or email Elizabeth.Mungle@houstontx.gov  to make reservation

THE MAKENZIE - MISSOURI CITY, TX

THE OAK ATELIER - CONROE, TX



3 - GET A MARRIAGE LICENSE


You must obtain a marriage license at least 1 month before your wedding. Visit your local courthouse and apply in person, take 2 forms of ID and both parties must be present. The license costs $60-$85, allows a 90-day validity period, and requires a 72-hour waiting period.




4 - BOOK AN OFFICIANT

find the right individual to legalize your marriage, someone that best fits your needs.

here are some recommendations:


WEDDINGS BY INGRID OFFICIANT : bilingual

Jesus Duran, Minister: call/text 210-739-9305 : bilingual

MARRY ME BRANDON



5 - BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY


I offer 2 different packages for courthouse weddings, click here to browse through the details and pricing.

Although all celebrations are unique if you do require more time or traveling I am open to customizing a package that fits your day best!





A couple in wedding attire dances together at their reception while guests watch from the background.
A couple walks hand in hand outside a grand white mansion with elegant columns and balconies on a cloudy day.
A couple in wedding attire sits intimately in a wooden church pew with soft lighting and white floral bouquet.
Pink roses and greenery arranged beside a certificate and ring box on a beige surface.
A couple in wedding attire poses for creative photos with the Houston skyline in the background.
Hand pointing towards a historic domed building with ornate architecture against a blue sky.
Wedding guests gather in an elegant marble-walled hallway during a formal celebration.
A couple descends grand stone steps outside a historic building with ornate architecture.
Three romantic photos of a couple sitting in an arched brick colonnade wearing formal attire and red shoes.
A couple poses against an ornate interior wall with vintage windows and decorative woodwork in warm lighting.