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Arboretum.jpgThe Arboretum in Spring is one option for a location to get married.

Weddings occur in Davis, generally after couples date for a while.

  1. Before the Ceremony
    1. Marriage Licenses
    2. Premarital Counseling
    3. Wedding Planners
    4. Announcements and Invitations
  2. The Big Day
    1. Apparel
    2. Beauty and Relaxation
    3. Ceremony and Reception Sites
    4. Solemnizing the Marriage
  3. The Aftermath

Before the Ceremony

Bridal shows are held throughout the year in Sacramento. These include [WWW]Dream Wedding Show (Cal Expo), [WWW]Bridal Showcase (Cal Expo), and [WWW]Bridal Expo (various locations). Admission is around $10-20. Wedding websites such as [WWW]TheKnot.com and [WWW]WeddingChannel.com sometimes offer discount or free admission coupons for such events.

Marriage Licenses

To make the marriage official in the eyes of the government, couples must obtain a marriage license from the county clerk prior to the ceremony.

The Yolo County Clerk-Recorder handles licenses for Davis. Both spouses must appear in person at the office with photo ID and $75-$79 (along with a parent and court order if under 18) in order to receive the license. It will be valid for 90 days, during which time the marriage must be solemnized. See [WWW]http://www.yolorecorder.org/vital/m_licenses/regular/ for more information.

Currently, marriage is legally defined as being between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriage has been hotly debated in California over the past few years. On Thursday, 2008-05-15, same sex marriage was [wikinews]ruled legal by the Supreme Court of California; however in the November 2008 election, California voters decided via Proposition 8 that marriage should only be between a man and a woman. Same-sex couple who married during the brief time it was legal are still considered married but same-sex couples can not currently legally wed. Same-sex couples wishing to register as domestic partners must go through the [WWW]Secretary of State.

Premarital Counseling

If you and your future spouse are Christians, First Baptist Church offers pre-marital mentoring with a Christian emphasis. The couple-to-wed meets with a couple that has been married for much longer in order to receive guidance and wisdom. If you are getting married at FBC, it is included in the fee you pay. If you're not getting married at FBC, it's $60.

Wedding Planners

Announcements and Invitations

The Big Day

Apparel

Beauty and Relaxation

Ceremony and Reception Sites

Solemnizing the Marriage

Priests and Judges are not the only ones who can solemnize a marriage. A list of eligible people is available at: [WWW]http://www.yolorecorder.org/vital/m_licenses/solemnize/. Whoever performs the ceremony has 10 days to return the endorsed license to the county.

The Aftermath

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