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Maine offers a serene and picturesque setting for couples looking to elope. With its vast stretches of beautiful coastline, charming coastal towns, lighthouses, and quaint landscapes, Maine provides an ideal backdrop for an intimate and unforgettable wedding ceremony.
Couples are drawn to Maine as their elopement destination thanks to its natural beauty, which makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. From Acadia National Park to Mount Katahdin, Maine has many outdoor attractions that offer stunning scenery and plenty of opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. These natural wonders provide the perfect setting for couples who want to exchange their vows surrounded by the beauty of nature. The many coastal towns provide a range of small bed-and-breakfasts, traditional inns and historic harbors that are ideal for an intimate ceremony.
Being the easternmost state, and the most northern in the contiguous United States. Maine has definite and distinct seasons. Summertime can be hot and humid, whereas the winters often see cold temperatures and snow. So whether you want some sun on your back as you exchange vows, or to say “I do,” in fresh, crisp undisturbed snow, Maine can be your elopement destination.
All states require a marriage license, so you need to ensure that you understand all of the requirements very early in the planning process. Luckily, it’s fairly straightforward in most cases as long as you meet the criteria and follow the state requirements.
Here is what you need to know about getting a marriage license in Maine.
Yes! Same sex marriage is recognized in all states, and at a federal level, under the Respect for Marriage Act which was signed into law in December 2022.
No. Blood tests have been abolished as part of marriage license applications in all 50 states, so don’t worry if you’re afraid of needles!
Once you’ve gotten the admin out of the way, you can get to the part you’ve been dreaming of: the wedding ceremony!
As you’d expect, each state has different requirements to make a marriage legal. Make sure you follow the guide below to get your marriage legally recognized.
An officiant is required to perform a marriage ceremony in Maine. Authorized individuals include: ordained ministers, anyone licensed to preach by a religious body, state judges, lawyers admitted to the Maine Bar, Maine Notaries.
Those ordained through online ministries are accepted as ordained ministers and may be an officiant.
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