How to Elope in Georgia

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Kenny and Stephany Holhouser - June 2009

Learn what steps to take to plan your elopement or destination wedding in Georgia.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE
If either the bride or the groom are a resident of the State of Georgia, the marriage license can be obtained from any Probate Court in any county in the State. It is not required that you obtain your marriage license from the county in which you reside. If neither the bride or the groom are a resident of the State of Georgia, the license must be obtained in the county in which the ceremony is to be performed.
Step 2

CHOOSE A LOCATION
For example, if you want to elope to St. Simons Island, Georgia, just go online and do a Google search for St. Simons Island Elopements.

After you have decided on the location for your elopement and chosen a wedding planner which offers elopement or wedding destination packages, you will want to contact the planner to discuss any specific requests or options.
Step 3

BOOK YOUR DATE
Make a decision on the date and time for your ceremony and book your date with the wedding planner as soon as possible. Most planners require a non-refundable deposit to hold your date and time.
Step 4

BOOK YOUR HOTEL
As soon as you have booked your date for the ceremony, you will need to book your hotel room. Your planner will have a list of suggested hotels that are close to your ceremony site. Some elopement packages may include the hotel room, as well.
Step 5

ARRIVE ON TIME!
Step 6

BEGIN YOUR HONEYMOON!

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