For those who prefer a simple and intimate ceremony, a vow exchange at the attorney general’s is the way to go. For whatever reasons you may have, be it budget constraints, time or if you just don’t fancy the whole shebang that comes with a white wedding, an attorney general officiated wedding could be a top option.
One such bride Liz, whom we featured on our show our bride said that after waiting for 14 years, her fiancé was just not for the idea of having a big white wedding, so she gave in and chose to have it officiated at the attorney general’s. Without compromising their vision and dreams, they came up with a perfect plan and at the end of the day, they were wed and happy.
Even with the simplicity that came with it, it was still as special and valuable as any other wedding. Her dream was to always have a church wedding but circumstances caused a change of heart. And although she didn’t get to walk down the aisle, her marriage is as legit as could possibly be. For such a wedding there are certain requirements such as witnesses; just like those that congregate in a church.
A minimum of two witnesses is all one needs to get a go-ahead for the exchange of vows. Time keeping is another requirement and unlike the usual lateness that most brides cannot seem to shake off and always get off of easily, there is absolutely no admittance if you turn up late. “This is not like a church wedding where you have everyone waiting for you, this is an A.G‘s office where if you are not there on time the guy will just pack up and leave. He is not obliged to wait for you” Liz narrates. As seen on the My Dream Wedding Show, it involves taking the vows in front of the presiding officiate and then signing the marriage certificate. It’s that simple.
You can chose to have banquet or a party thereafter to celebrate with your friends and family.
At the end of the day, what is important is your love and commitment and however way you choose to make that commitment is up to you, just as long as you are both happy and content.
