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Weddings occur in Davis, generally after couples date for a while.
Before the Ceremony
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. Currently, only an unmarried male and unmarried female may marry in California.
The Yolo County Clerk-Recorder handles licenses for Davis. Both the bride and groom 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://wikispot.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small}
http://www.yolorecorder.org/vital/m_licenses/regular/ for more information.
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
The Big Day
Apparel
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The Wardrobe Has some wedding gowns and accessories.
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Nena's Boutique In Woodland. Has bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns. If you buy several bridesmaid dresses there, they give a 10% discount.
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House of Fashion Bridal In Sacramento. Has many many wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses
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Some thrift stores sell second-hand gowns for cheap
Ceremony and Reception Sites
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The UC Davis
Memorial Union Lodges are available to UC Davis students, faculty, staff, and alumni for their own wedding reception, or for use by their children.
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Arboretum There are several sites within the
Arboretum for weddings. Arrangements are made through Campus Events & Visitor Services, phone (530) 752-2675.
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The Yolo County Clerk-Recorder office will hold civil ceremonies for $50.
Solemnizing the Marriage
Priests and Judges are not the only ones who can solemnize a marriage. A list of eligible people is available at: http://www.yolorecorder.org/vital/m_licenses/solemnize/. Whoever performs the ceremony has 10 days to return the endorsed license to the county.
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Priest, minister, or rabbi of any religious denomination
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The Yolo County Clerk-Recorder office can appoint an individual as "Commissioner of Civil Marriages for the Day," as long as he or she fills out some paperwork, takes an oath, and pays a $50 fee.
The Aftermath
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Laundry & Drycleaning — Dry cleaners cleanse wedding dresses and formal wear. Prompt cleaning is important if you plan to keep the wedding dress for future use. Many dry cleaners will do special treatments for long term storage of a dress.
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