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The famous Jersey Shore offers many options for beautiful outdoor weddings on sandy beaches. If you’re looking for something reminiscent of Las Vegas, then Atlantic City has plenty of casinos and of course the boardwalk. Or perhaps something much smaller and quieter is your thing? New Jersey has plenty of small, historic boroughs such as Stockton, where couples can get married in gorgeous woodland.
Spring and Summer are great times to elope to New Jersey, with lovely warm weather albeit there may be summer storms. Winter sees very cool temperatures, and sometimes extreme cold, however you could get married in glorious crisp snow.
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 New Jersey.
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 solemnize marriages in New Jersey. Eligible individuals include: judges, mayors or former mayors, and any minister or member of the clergy of any religion.
Those ordained online may perform the role of officiant at your wedding.
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