Monday, September 14, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Licence to Wed In Georgia
Information you need to know to wed in Ga
http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/p/georgia.htm
Residency Requirement:
Do not have to be a resident of Georgia. However, if not a resident, you must apply in the county where the marriage is to be performed.
Identification Requirement
Two valid forms of id such as drivers license, birth certificate, U. S. passport, Armed Forces ID card, or Resident Alien ID card. Applicants will also be asked to fill out a brief form.
Premarital Education
Cobb County offers a free Marital Workshop called FOCUS ON FOREVER. It is a skill-based non-religious workshop designed to address issues concerning communication and listening skills, anger management, and financial planning. Contact the Cobb County Superior Court for more information.
By state law, counties in Georgia now charge more for a marriage license if you do not show certification of a premarital education program.
Previous Marriage
If divorced within six months, you will need to show a copy of your divorce decree.
Some counties require a final divorce decree no matter how long you have been divorced. You can obtain a copy of your final divorce decree from the Superior Court in the county in which you filed for divorce.
Waiting Period
There is no waiting period for getting married in Georgia.
Fees
It costs approximately $65.00 + to get married in Georgia. Some counties will only accept cash. The amount of the marriage license fee will be decreased by showing proof of receiving premarital counseling.
Other Tests
Common-Law Marriages
No. However, your common-law marriage will be recognized in Georgia if it was created before January 1, 1997.
Proxy Marriages
No.
Under 18
Georgia changed the laws in 2006 concerning the minimum age to get married.
Yes.
No. In November, 2004, voters passed a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage. More Information
Licensed or ordained ministers, clergymen, or pastors of recognized religious societies, and justices of the peace.
Vital Records
2600 Skyland Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30319-3640
Phone: (404) 679-4701
Most Georgia county websites are stating that in order to apply for a marriage license, both of you have to be 18 years of age.
Some of the county websites are stating that if either of you are 16 or 17 years of age, both parents (either biological or adoptive) or legal guardians must give their consent to your marriage in person and provide a certifified copy of your birth certificate along with valid identification. In some counties, a probate judge also has to approve the marriage license application of individuals who are 16 or 17 years old.
Anyone under the age of 16 cannot obtain a marriage license in Georgia.
Cousin Marriages:
Yes.
Same Sex Marriages:
No. In November, 2004, voters passed a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage. More Information
Officiants:
Licensed or ordained ministers, clergymen, or pastors of recognized religious societies, and justices of the peace.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Vital Records
2600 Skyland Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30319-3640
Phone: (404) 679-4701
PLEASE NOTE:
State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.
Please notify us of any oversights or errors.
Suggested Reading
http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/p/georgia.htm
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Will you be my Brides Maids,MOH & Flower Girl Poems
1)To ready for a wedding there's just so much to do,
from choosing bridesmaid's dresses, to finding something blue.
I see so very clearly, how this wedding's only one,
of the many times you've helped me, when things needed to be done.
Simply to say thank you, just doesn't seem to share,
the feelings here inside me, when I see how much you care.
You are so very special and my heart is grateful for
the friendship that we share and will be forevermore.
Thank you for adding joy to my life.
2) Our friendship just gets better, through every passing year.
But it really has been this one, that I hold truly dear.
In helping with my wedding, and knowing you will be,
sharing in this day, by standing up for me.
You've taken something special, and added from your heart,
all the things that made us friends, right from the very start.
And though our lives are changing, our friendship will stay true.
This my heart will count on, as my life begins anew.
Thank you for being such a wonderful part of my life.
3) You have always been there, more than just a friend.
You know just who I am and everywhere I've been.
You're the one who I can turn to, any hour of the day.
Seems, I only have to think of you and you'll be on your way.
No matter where life takes me, no matter where I roam.
When I'm with you my friend, my heart feels right at home.
So on my wedding day, I will need you more than ever.
Please be my maid of honor now.... and my friend forever.
4) I wish that I could tell you, exactly what it means,
to have a special friend, who has shared in all my dreams.
Now on the day I marry, you will be the one to stand
as my maid of honor, near me close at hand.
Of memories we've shared, this day just would not be,
the one that I had dreamed of, without you next to me.
And though our lives keep changing, I will still look forward to,
all the many things we'll share, as only dear friends do.
Thank You for Everything.
***
For Flowergirl:
You are so very young, but the years will pass by
and you'll too be a bride, in the blink of an eye.
While you may not remember, the day that I married,
the part that you played, or the basket you carried.
There will be a day, that will burn bright like an ember.
The day you will wed, you will always remember.
So here is a hankie, for the day you will say...
"I need "something old" for my wedding day"
All My Love Sweetheart.
***
For friend:
I realize just how special you've always been,
with friendship, love, and guidance, and a shoulder there to lend.
Not a mother or a sister, but a blending of the two,
plus a good friend in my life, when I've needed you.
Always knowing what to do, on any given day,
you'd listen with your heart, and know just what to say.
Soon I will be married, and I still look forward to,
the friendship, love, and guidance, that has always come from you.
I am so glad you are in my life.
***
For FSIL (BM)
The day that I marry, our families will blend,
you'll be my sister and also my friend.
It's so very special to know you will be,
a part of this day, a bridesmaid for me.
It's just the beginning, of our brand new life,
as your brother and I, become man and wife.
Thank you for adding to my joy.
from choosing bridesmaid's dresses, to finding something blue.
I see so very clearly, how this wedding's only one,
of the many times you've helped me, when things needed to be done.
Simply to say thank you, just doesn't seem to share,
the feelings here inside me, when I see how much you care.
You are so very special and my heart is grateful for
the friendship that we share and will be forevermore.
Thank you for adding joy to my life.
2) Our friendship just gets better, through every passing year.
But it really has been this one, that I hold truly dear.
In helping with my wedding, and knowing you will be,
sharing in this day, by standing up for me.
You've taken something special, and added from your heart,
all the things that made us friends, right from the very start.
And though our lives are changing, our friendship will stay true.
This my heart will count on, as my life begins anew.
Thank you for being such a wonderful part of my life.
3) You have always been there, more than just a friend.
You know just who I am and everywhere I've been.
You're the one who I can turn to, any hour of the day.
Seems, I only have to think of you and you'll be on your way.
No matter where life takes me, no matter where I roam.
When I'm with you my friend, my heart feels right at home.
So on my wedding day, I will need you more than ever.
Please be my maid of honor now.... and my friend forever.
4) I wish that I could tell you, exactly what it means,
to have a special friend, who has shared in all my dreams.
Now on the day I marry, you will be the one to stand
as my maid of honor, near me close at hand.
Of memories we've shared, this day just would not be,
the one that I had dreamed of, without you next to me.
And though our lives keep changing, I will still look forward to,
all the many things we'll share, as only dear friends do.
Thank You for Everything.
***
For Flowergirl:
You are so very young, but the years will pass by
and you'll too be a bride, in the blink of an eye.
While you may not remember, the day that I married,
the part that you played, or the basket you carried.
There will be a day, that will burn bright like an ember.
The day you will wed, you will always remember.
So here is a hankie, for the day you will say...
"I need "something old" for my wedding day"
All My Love Sweetheart.
***
For friend:
I realize just how special you've always been,
with friendship, love, and guidance, and a shoulder there to lend.
Not a mother or a sister, but a blending of the two,
plus a good friend in my life, when I've needed you.
Always knowing what to do, on any given day,
you'd listen with your heart, and know just what to say.
Soon I will be married, and I still look forward to,
the friendship, love, and guidance, that has always come from you.
I am so glad you are in my life.
***
For FSIL (BM)
The day that I marry, our families will blend,
you'll be my sister and also my friend.
It's so very special to know you will be,
a part of this day, a bridesmaid for me.
It's just the beginning, of our brand new life,
as your brother and I, become man and wife.
Thank you for adding to my joy.
To do check off list
6 to 12 months before the wedding
- Announce the engagement to family and friends.
- Discuss the wedding style the two of you envision.
- Discuss among the two of you and both sets of parents how the wedding expenses will be shared or divided.
- Choose an honor attendant and your bridesmaids.
- Choose a best man and groomsmen.
- Register for wedding gifts (That is the fun part!).
- Select a wedding date.
- Pick out a bridal gown and tux along with the accessories.
- Meet with the officiant and fiancé to discuss ceremony.
- Discuss honeymoon plans.
4 to 6 months before the wedding
- Select ceremony and reception sites.
- Shop for wedding rings.
- Complete your guest list and ask your parents to do the same.
- Interview and hire professionals.
- Send “Save the Date” cards if you set your dates far in advance or if it falls during a holiday season.
- Reserve rentals yourself.
- Delegate transportation arrangements.
- Determine requirements for marriage license.
- Arrange for physical exam or blood test (If needed).
- Reserve hotel room for wedding night if you’re not departing on honeymoon immediately after reception.Choose wedding favors.
- Make sure everyone knows their task in the wedding
Complete task with each vendor
- Stationer: Order invitations and all other stationery. Contact and reserve calligrapher, if desired.
- Caterer: Discuss and choose menu. Select other services to be provided.
- Baker: Order the cake if the caterer is not providing it.
- Florist: Order floral arrangements, bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages.
- Photographer: Give shot list and discuss style of photos.
- Videographer: Discuss various styles and approaches of wedding and videos and express you’re preferences.
- Entertainment: Select style of music for ceremony and reception. Compile a list of music for both and give a copy to the band leader and/or DJ.
2 months before wedding
- Address invitations and send them out.
- Check on vendor’s progress and confirm arrangements with each one.
- Select gifts for each other, attendants, parents and other helpers.
- Pick up rings and make sure they fit.
- Select readings, poems, or prayer for the ceremony. (Give copies to everyone who will be reading them.)
- If writing all or part of your vows, begin to put them together.
- Stay on top of thank you notes. Try to send them every time you receive a gift.
- Confirm transportation arrangements and honeymoon plans.
- Start work on favors if you or the wedding parties are making them.
One month before wedding
- Check final details with all of your vendors.
- Have your final fitting for the gown. Bring shoes and hair accessories to confirm that they match.
- Send out additional invitations as you receive regrets (when someone can not make it).
- Work on seating plans.
- Meet with officiant to finalize the plans for the ceremony.
- Make arrangements for the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
- Organize going-away outfit and clothing for the honeymoon.
- Schedule final hair trimming.
- Plan transportation to the ceremony and the reception.
2 weeks before wedding
- Check in with vendors as needed.
- Pick up marriage license with fiancé.
- Pick up wedding gown. Confirm that you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
- Practice hairstyles (with/with out headpiece), either by yourself or with a stylist.
- Schedule makeup trial run or practice.
- Begin writing seat place cards or delegate this task to calligrapher, stationer, or attendants.
- Compose reception toasts.
1 week before wedding
- Check in with vendors as needed.
- Confirm seating plan and give caterer final guest count.
- Finish writing seating and place cards.
- Assign wedding-day duties to your attendants and helpers.
- Pack for the honeymoon.
- Attend rehearsal dinner.
- Create a checklist of all items you will be bringing to the ceremony and reception.
24 hours before wedding
- Have breakfast with attendants, close family or a few friends.
- Touch base with wedding consultant if you hire one,
- Before dressing, take a nice relaxing bubble bath or enjoy a massage.
- Give groom’s ring to honor attendant to hold for the ceremony.
- Give bride’s ring to the best man in sealed envelope.
- Have luggage and honeymoon documents taken to the reception location.
- Collect bridal bouquet and emergency kit (Sewing, aspirin, and so on.) to the ceremony.
- Pin on the boutonnieres.
- Give gifts to the parents to thank them for their help and support.
Before the ceremony
- Confirm that chairs are set up and that all elements of the décor have been properly arranged.
- Confirm that the musicians/DJ arrived on time, to setup.
- Confirm that attendants and groomsmen have arrived at the ceremony location, and distribute flowers and boutonnieres.
- Confirm that officiant has arrived at the ceremony location.
- Confirm that the photographer and/or videographer have arrived.
- Have honor attendant and best man sign the wedding certificate as witnesses.
Before the reception
- Ensure that the guest chairs, table and buffets have been set up and arranged according to plan.
- Confirm that guest tables are set with specified elements, such as specialty linens, place cards, and favors.
- Confirm that the caterer and/or bartender have arrived at reception location.
- Confirm that a microphone (Preferable cordless) is available for toasts.
- Confirm that the photographer and/or videographer have arrived.
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