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Austin courthouse wedding feedback?

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    misscraftypants    April 14, 2012   Austin, TX

    I'd love to hear details from anyone that has been married at the Travis County courthouse, or any other courthouses in the area. I couldn't find any info online, other than how to apply for a marriage license.

    - How did you go about choosing a judge?

    - Is there a "set language" for the ceremony, or are you able to tweak that? (We want a civil ceremony with no mention of religion or deities.)

    - How did the ceremony go, and was it what you expected?

    - Did it run on time? (We're planning a family-only ceremony and a party afterwards with a larger group. If the ceremony runs late, that would kinda screw up post-ceremony plans.)

    - Also, if you live in Travis Co., can you get married at any Texas courthouse, like the old Georgetown courthouse? I just don't think the Travis courthouse is very pretty, esp. compared to others in the area.

    Thanks!!

     

     

     
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    Knubbsy-Wubbsy    July 30, 2011   Central Texas

    I unfortunately don't know that much, I know my cousin got married there two? years ago and it was a pretty quick ceremony.
    I would call or email the registrar or similar (who ever handles marriage licenses and whatnot) and see if they can direct you in the right direction.

     
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    bells219    May 19, 2012   Austin, Tx

    Oy.  I'm trying to plan something similar... small ceremony, 40 person reception.  I spoke with a JoP who advertises himself for weddings, and he advised strongly against a courthouse wedding.

     

    I told him I didn't really want a wedding-y wedding, and I thought that the courthouse was a cute idea, but he insisted that the Capitol grounds, or even the rotunda (I can give you details if you want), were better places to do it.  

    Honestly, there's not a lot of info out there.  I know if you contact a JoP directly, they'll make an appointment with you... some even on nights and weekends.  That's probably your safest bet- that way you could be sure of what time you'll start and end the ceremony portion.

     

    On another note- I could *totally* use a local wedding planning buddy, pm me if you're interested. ;)

     
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    bells219    May 19, 2012   Austin, Tx

    oh- this is the guy I spoke with: http://austinweddingjudge.com/resume.html

     
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    Wsamjo    July 28, 2012  

    Hey ladies, if your interested in a great venue (seriously can not beat the price on this one! It's free!) google Wizard Acadamy! It's in the driftwood area. 

     
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    Wsamjo    July 28, 2012  

    Hey ladies, if your interested in a great venue (seriously can not beat the price on this one! It's free!) google Wizard Acadamy! It's in the driftwood area. 

     

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