If you or one of your friends are getting married soon, you will want to check out this Web site: Milly Rose Photography
This is Taryn Fast’s mom’s Web site (Yes, Taryn from our Internet Communications class). The site includes the cutest examples of her work. You will definitely want to get in touch with Taci Fast. I know I’m going to contact her as my wedding approaches!
Here’s what you need to know and what documents to bring with you before you apply for an Oklahoma marriage license. Requirements may vary as each county in Oklahoma could have their own requirements.
Residency Requirement in Oklahoma:
You do not have to be a resident of Oklahoma. However, you must be married in the county where you purchased your license.
ID Requirement:
Drivers License or certified birth certificate or passport and his or her Social Security number.
Previous Marriage: Your divorce must be final. However, you may not get married for a period of six months after the divorce decree is filed. Having the divorce decree with you is a good idea.
Waiting Period in Oklahoma:
There is no waiting period in Oklahoma unless you are a minor.
Fees in Oklahoma:
It will cost you between $25 - $50 to get married in Oklahoma. The charge varies from county to county - cash or money order only. Some counties will accept a local check.
Couples who take a premarital counseling course “conducted by a health professional or an official representative of a religious institution” will be charged only $5 for a marriage license.
Additional Tests:
As of November 1, 2004, you will not need to have a blood test.
Proxy Marriages in Oklahoma: No. Both parties must be present.
Cousin Marriages in Oklahoma: No.
Common-Law Marriages in Oklahoma: No. However, your common-law marriage will be recognized in Oklahoma if it was created before November 1, 1998. There is controversy in Oklahoma over this legislation and whether or not it is valid.
Under 18 in Oklahoma:
Parents must appear at the courthouse with the couple to sign a consent form. Minors must wait three days (72 hours) before the marriage license is valid.
A person who is under the age of 16 may not get married in Oklahoma without a court order.
Who can officiate in Oklahoma:
Any ordained or licensed clergymen, and justices of the peace. There is an additional $10 fee for having your wedding ceremony conducted by a judge.
Miscellaneous:
The license is good for 10 days and may be used anywhere in Oklahoma. It must be returned to the Court Clerk for recording within five days of use.
Are you stuck? Choosing your bridesmaids is a tough decisions…I’m even having a hard time deciding, but there are a few things to consider:
Choose your closest family members or good friends…the women who will band together to do whatever needs to be done to help you enjoy your engagement and your wedding day!
Also, it is nice to consider your prospective bridesmaids’ wallets, but you shouldn’t worry about this too much…unless you plan to pick a pricey dress for them to wear.
There are plenty of low-cost ways to dress your bridal party. And, if you want, you can help cover their travel costs to show your appreciation. Just let them know (at the time that you ask them to be in your wedding party) that there will be some costs and make sure they’re okay with that. Lastly, don’t worry if your bridesmaids aren’t especially close together. You will enjoy the day if you know they are there to share it with you.
A popular idea for couples is to customize their wedding favors.
One of the most common ideas is to create M & Ms with your wedding date or initials.
These chocolate candies will be cute and creative. You’ll be surprised by your guest’s reaction to this small item. Just go to M&M’s Web site!
Also, if you’re not a “big chocolate fan”…purchase some customized conversation hearts for your wedding.
According to www.theknot.com:
1. Blowing off your budget.
Excited brides start booking vendors and making purchases without having a real budget and then are shocked to discover they’ve already spent all of their money (or parents’ money) and don’t yet have half the things they need.
2. Messing up the marriage license.
Don’t go to obtain your license the day before your wedding…you may not get it in time because some states have a three-day waiting period.
3. Ordering your wedding gown too late.
Order by the six-month mark since your dress may be custom-made and, many times, made overseas. In addition, most off-the-rack dresses will require alterations, so make certain that you have enough time to get the gown fitted properly.
4. Booking hotel rooms too late.
Don’t wait to block out hotel rooms for out-of-town guests until the last minute. If your ceremony is during a busy time and you don’t investigate hotel availability in advance, you can end up without rooms for your guests.
5. Inviting too many guests.
Make sure your guest list and your reception site capacity match up numbers-wise.
6. Last minute beauty treatments / crash diets.
Last minute beauty treatments can lead to breakouts, mistakes or, even worse, serious infections. Same goes for crash dieting in the weeks leading up to the wedding — after all those gown fittings, your dress may not fit!
7. Underpaying invitation postage.
You’d be surprised how many brides just stick a regular stamp on their invites and drop the whole batch into a mailbox. Get one invitation weighed — at the post office — before purchasing your stamps.
8. Ignoring religious restrictions.
To avoid any day-of disasters, be sure to meet with your officiant within one month of getting engaged.
9. Trying to go it alone.
Too many brides try to do it all — and this isn’t a good idea. Delegate and use all the resources that are available to you.
10. Forgetting to focus on what is important.
Some tension between the two of you (and among members of your family) is inevitable due to the sticky topics that weddings stir up, but don’t ever let things get out of control. Remember why you decided to take this leap in the first place!