Having a small guest list? Why not have an at-home wedding?

When it comes to choosing a venue for your wedding, you might not have to look any farther than your own backyard.

At-home weddings are becoming increasingly popular, especially for couples who want to add a personal touch to their weddings.

With 60 percent of couples living together, many already own homes and love the idea of tying the knot there. Others couples may choose to get married at the home of a relative or friend.

For many couples, an at-home wedding means a small guest list. Stephanie and Mark, for instance, had only 25 people at their wedding, which was held at a friend’s farm.

“They live in a great heritage farmhouse. An artist lived there in the 1940’s and painted spectacular murals on the walls in the living room and dining room, so it is quite a backdrop for a wedding, especially combined with all of the flowers we had,” says Stephanie.

Julie and Mike got married in the home Julie grew up in, surrounded by only eight guests. (more…)

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Getting Married in Las Vegas
The Marriage License

Who Must Apply?
A male and female person at least 18 years of age, not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of half-blood may be issued a marriage license.

What Type of Information is required?
Proof of age may be required. Both parties must appear at:

License Bureaus

Clark County Marriage License Bureau:
Address: 200 South Third Street, 1st floor
Main number: (702) 455-4416
For recorded information: (702) 455-4415
Web site: www.co.clark.nv.us/clerk/marriage_information.htm

Hours:
* Weekdays: 8 a.m. - Midnight
* Weekends and holidays: 24-hours-a-day

Mesquite, Nev. Marriage License Bureau:
Address: 500 Hillside Drive
Main number: (702) 346-1867

Hours:
* Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
* Friday: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
* Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
* Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and holidays

Is there an Age Requirement?
Adults 18 years of age and older need no consent. Proof of age will be required through age 21. Persons 16 and 17 years of age must have the consent of either a parent or legal guardian. Persons between the ages of 16 and 17 may marry if: (more…)

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If you are still undecided on what type of wedding to have, then those famous Florida beach weddings should help to narrow down your search. One of the great attractions of Florida beach weddings is that you get the beach for free when you are booked in one of the nearby hotels. It means you get to enjoy the beautiful beach for free (no entrance fees) if you are paying for a hotel room in the storied and warm state of Florida. What better way to have your dream wedding than on spring break.

Florida beach weddings have the emerald green ocean and sugary white sands as backdrops. Both add to your romance whether this is your first-ever marriage ceremony or a vow renewal. Whatever is the occasion, Florida beach weddings are destined to provide you a lifetime of memories. (more…)

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