Bring different schedules together
Join your live ceremony from the same room or separate places. You don’t have to coordinate everyone’s travel for the day you get married.
Marry now, celebrate later
Start married life without planning the whole wedding
Get married in a live online ceremony and celebrate with family and friends when the time works for you.
You may be ready for marriage while travel, schedules or a larger celebration still need time. You can take those steps separately.
Explore ceremony packages ↗Ceremony packages from $399 · Government license fee separate
One decision at a time
Being ready to marry can come before being ready to host
A venue, travel plans and a guest list take time to arrange. Your legal ceremony can happen before the larger gathering, so you can move forward with marriage and give the celebration its own space.
Give the celebration time
Plan the party, dinner or family gathering around the dates and budget that suit you.
Keep the first day close
Share the ceremony with your witnesses and ask about inviting a few guests. You can decide how to share the news afterward.
Give each occasion its own place
Keep the marriage close and bring everyone together later
Your first gathering might be a quiet meal after the ceremony. The later one might be a garden dinner, a reception or a visit with family you have not been able to see.
Separating the dates gives you room to decide what you want from the celebration. You can plan the guest list, travel and atmosphere around the people you hope to include.
Talk about what each day means to you
Decide together how you will mark the legal wedding day and what you want to share at the later event. You might exchange vows again, invite loved ones to speak or simply enjoy being together.
A guided online experience
Prepare in your account and get married live
Your online account walks you through preparation. The ceremony itself takes place live on Zoom with your officiant.
Find answers to common questions ↗Set up your plans
Create your couple profile, complete the intake form and choose your package.
Prepare your license
Follow the instructions in your account. Once your license is issued, upload it and continue to scheduling.
Join your ceremony
Have your camera, microphone and connection ready. Invite your own adult witnesses or use the witnesses we provide at no extra charge.
Celebrate in your own time
After the legal ceremony, plan a gathering whenever it works for your lives.
Two dates with different jobs
Know what belongs to each part of the plan
Your ceremony date is your legal wedding date. Keep that date available for records that ask when you married. A later celebration can mark the occasion without repeating the legal process.
| Decision | Your legal ceremony | Your later celebration |
|---|---|---|
| Who takes part | Both partners, the officiant and two adult witnesses, with any invited guests. | The people you choose to invite to the gathering. |
| What to arrange | Your account preparation, issued license, ceremony date and live video connection. | The setting, invitations, travel, meal and any activities you want. |
| What the date means | The day the marriage ceremony takes place. | A separate occasion to celebrate the marriage. |
| What to budget | The ceremony package, separate license fee and any other applicable costs. | The celebration expenses you decide to add. |
Include both occasions when looking at your overall budget. Moving a celebration to another date changes when you spend, but it does not automatically remove those costs.
Compare your wedding budget ↗Let people know what to expect
Keep the invitation simple and clear
Let guests know that you will already be married when the later event takes place. You can still make the invitation warm and celebratory.
For an announcement
“We’re getting married in a small ceremony now and look forward to celebrating with you later.”
For a later invitation
“We’re married! Please join us for a celebration with family and friends.”
Share the legal ceremony date with the organizations that need it. Use whichever celebration wording feels natural to you when inviting loved ones.
Choose your document support
The same two clear package options
The $399 package is for your online ceremony. The $899 package includes your ceremony and apostille authentication for your marriage certificate. The government license fee is paid separately.
Questions you may have
Planning the wedding and celebration
Can we have a larger celebration after getting married online?
Yes. You can get legally married now and hold your family gathering or reception later.
Do we need to be together for the online ceremony?
No. You can join from the same place or different locations. Everyone taking part needs to be able to see and hear one another.
Do we need witnesses for a small ceremony?
Yes. You can invite your own adult witnesses or use the witnesses we provide at no extra charge.
Can we change our ceremony date?
Yes. Contact our team if your plans change. We’re open to helping you reschedule.
Where can we see the preparation steps?
Your account guides your preparation. Our how-it-works page also explains the steps before you begin. See how it works ↗
Help with your next step
Ready to take the first step?
Ask about your online ceremony or talk through a question before choosing your package.
