A real Texas wedding, from home.
Here's everything, start to finish. It's simpler than most people expect.
Get your marriage license.
Apply at any Texas county clerk's office. You'll usually both go in person with a valid photo ID; if one of you can't be there, most counties accept a notarized Affidavit of Absent Applicant. Fees are set by each county (often around $80), and a certificate from the state's Twogether in Texas premarital course typically takes $60 off.
After the license is issued, Texas law requires a 72-hour wait before the ceremony, and the license is good for 90 days anywhere in Texas. The wait doesn't apply to active-duty military, Department of Defense employees and contractors, couples with a Twogether in Texas certificate, or couples who get a judge's waiver. Details vary a little by county, so call your county clerk before you go.
Reach out and pick your date.
Fill out the short form. I'll get back to you within 24 hours and we'll set up a free 15-minute call.
Choose your ceremony.
Keep it simple, or make it personal with your own vows, a reading, or a ritual.
Plan it together.
On a short call, we'll shape the ceremony around you two: your story, your words, and who's watching.
Tech check.
A few days before, we'll do a quick Zoom test from the spot where you'll stand, so the lighting, sound, and camera are all set. You'll also get my Home Ceremony Guide with simple setup tips.
Your ceremony.
I open the call, welcome your guests, and then it's your moment. Afterward, your guests can unmute and cheer.
The paperwork.
After the ceremony, send me your signed license by expedited, trackable shipping (at your cost). I'll complete my part and return it to the county clerk as soon as it arrives. Once it's filed, you can order certified copies of your marriage certificate from the county.