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You said the words. You signed the license. Someone cried, someone took a few photos and then everyone went to dinner. Behind you, a piece of paper started its own trip through the county records system. Here is where it goes, what comes back to you and what you have to ask for. The license and the certificate are two different documents The marriage license is permission. You apply, you wait three days, and it is good for sixty days after that. The certificate of marriage is

Eloping in Seattle takes four steps, one of which involves the government; the other three are simple. Here is the whole process, from deciding to being legally married. Step 1: Get your Washington marriage license This is the government part and the only step with a deadline attached. A King County marriage license costs $169. Both of you need to be verified, either together at the counter or with a notarized signature from whoever cannot make it. Washington makes you wait

In December 2012, same-sex marriage became legal in Washington state. By 2:00 am on the exact night the law took effect, Bronwen Stevenson of Shotgun Ceremonies was already performing ceremonies. Not because it was good marketing. Because it mattered. That week, Shotgun did over 30 free same-sex weddings. Then they did it again at Seattle Pride on the lawn of the Seattle Center, for three years running. And on July 25 this year, Bronwen will do it again, this time at Georgeto

How to Get Married in Seattle Without Telling Everyone First Not everyone wants a wedding with an audience. Some people just want to be married, and they want to decide later who needs to know about it. That is more common than the wedding industry lets on. For every couple planning a year out with a guest list and a seating chart, there is one who would rather skip the announcement entirely. No opinions from relatives. No questions about why now. No production. Just the two