Marriage Requirements, Licenses, and Ceremonies FAQ
Information on marriage laws and procedures.
Can anyone get married to anyone?
Does any state recognize same-sex marriages?
What's the difference between a "marriage license" and a "marriage certificate"?
Where can we get a marriage license?
Are blood tests still required before marriage?
Who can perform a marriage ceremony?
» Are there requirements about what the ceremony must include?
Are there requirements about what the ceremony must include?
Usually, no special words are required as long as the spouses acknowledge their intention to marry each other. Keeping that in mind, you can design whatever type of ceremony you desire.
It is customary to have witnesses to the marriage, although they are not required in all states.
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