Get Hitched in Colonial Beach, VA

1. Get Married Quickly

• Elopements
• Relocation for military or work
• Baby on the way
• Formalize commitment of living together

2. Save Money

Marrying couple: Use wedding funds for more important things:

• Down payment on your first home together
• Extended honeymoon or vacation
• Purchase a newer vehicle

Parents: Avoid using your retirement savings to pay for a lavish wedding

3. Stress of Wedding Planning Eliminated

• Some brides choose to be secretly married 2-3 weeks prior to the "big day"
• Are you a shy bride? Get hitched in secret.
• Not all brides and grooms thrive on being the center of attention
• Focus on simplicity and intimacy

4. Avoid Stressful Family Issues

• Divorced parents
• Family members who oppose your marriage choice
• Family differences in planning & financially supporting the wedding
• Embarrassing relative you prefer not to ruin your day
• Different religions or cultures refuse to blend wedding traditions together

5. Second marriage or higher

• Include children
• Spend money on celebration with family and friends

6. Surprise Ceremonies

• When family & friends are gathered together for any holiday celebration, surprise them with your "special event".
• Are you having a destination wedding outside of the USA? Make it legal in Virginia before you exchange vows abroad. You do not want a "surprise" that your marriage is not legally recognized in the USA.
• Include your pets