How to Get Married in Idaho

If you ever want to get married in Idaho, apply for the marriage license on a weekday. One of the few states to have different rates for licenses based on the day of the week, Idaho is otherwise a very marriage-friendly state.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• marriage license
• flowers
• entertainment
• wedding venue
• wedding official
• decorations
• food
• reception venue

1. Begin with the guest list. Once you make a list of family and friends, you have a good idea of how big the wedding will be.

2. Let the size of the wedding guide your choice of a suitable place for the ceremony and the reception. Although a church is a common location for a wedding, it is not the only location to get hitched.

3. Schedule the services of an authorized wedding official. Ministers, preachers and officials of the court are all examples of people able to legally perform a wedding ceremony.

4. Arrange for catering and entertainment for the reception. Also, you will want to finalize the details for flowers, decorations and clothing, as well as order wedding invitations.

5. Send wedding invitations. While waiting for the response, double-check details.

6. Apply for a marriage license. This currently costs $28, and is valid for 1 year after being issued.

7. Have the ceremony. Enjoy your honeymoon.

Tips & Warnings

• A marriage license costs more on Saturdays than during the week. On Saturdays, the price jumps to $45.
• Although neither you nor your future spouse needs to take any kind of physical examination to get a marriage license, both of you have to sign for receipt of a brochure about AIDS.
• Children under 16 cannot be married without a court order. Children at least 16 years old can get married with parental consent.