Getting Married in Virginia

Experience your most unforgettable moment in Virginia.

Making It Legal | Picture-Perfect Settings
Religious | Heritage | Outdoors | Venues
Honeymoons | Travel Packages | Gifts

 

Making it Legal

Age Requirements	18 with certified copy of birth certificate as proof. If under 18, notarized consent from parent or legal guardian.
Cost of License	$30
Waiting Period	None
Valid for	60 days
Identification	Valid driver's license, military ID, state ID, passport
Blood Test	None
Residency	None
Officiants	Ordained minister who can show proof of ordination; marriage commissioners, justices of the peace and judges.

Obtain a marriage license through any Virginia Circuit Court Clerk; the Virginia location of your nuptials is irrelevant to the licensing. You may also contact a Virginia Visitors Bureaus to get more specific information on local sites, services and marriage commissioners.

 

Potential Picture-Perfect Settings

Please verify that your venue of choice does, in fact, offer wedding services.

» Virginia's Wine Country offers spectacular backdrops for your ceremony.

» Gardens are particularly popular for outdoor weddings. From Italian arbors covered in wisteria to quaint gazebos set in a glen, Virginia has something to fit your particular style.

» Virginia is Plantation Country. Some spectacular homes date from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras and offer expansive landscapes for fabulous weddings and receptions.

» Many of Virginia's Historic Mansions offer ideal settings for weddings, and some may also provide on-site catering. Various rooms that can accommodate small, intimate weddings to gala social affairs may also be available. Some were once the homes of presidents and the nation's founders.

» Couples who attended a Virginia College or University might want to get married at their alma mater.

» If you want a traditional religious setting go to the list of Virginia churches and Virginia synagogues. For other religions, please contact the Virginia Visitor's Bureau in your region of interest.

 

Reflect Your Heritage

Perhaps you want your wedding to reflect your Heritage. Virginia shares roots with many cultures and traditions - be it a 'Jump the Broom' African-American ceremony, Native-American fireside ritual or European ancestral marriage rite, you'll find somewhere in the Commonwealth to get it done.

Some couples like ceremonies that recall a certain period of History, such as the Civil War or Colonial era. You might want to visit some of the places to get ideas.

» History and Heritage Sites

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Perfect Outdoors

Outdoor weddings are beautiful in Virginia. Try one of Virginia's State Parks, voted "America's Best." Some of the parks have conference centers, too.

Virginia is famous for its 5,000 miles of shoreline on the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, and a Beach Wedding is truly romantic with the surf as the natural music of your ceremony.

Some couples prefer honoring a shared adventure, such as SCUBA diving, hot-air ballooning or roller-coaster riding. These weddings are especially popular with couples renewing their vows and celebrating a particular anniversary.

Other scenic places in Virginia include covered bridges, caverns and mountain settings.

» Outdoor Wedding Options

 

Other Venues to Consider

Surely we have not exhausted all of the possibilities for wedding venues, so please be sure to check out this list of other options. From theaters to hotels and conference centers, you're sure to discover that perfect location to fit your needs.

 

Honeymoon in Virginia

What kind of honeymoon do your hearts desire? Is it in a cozy mountain cabin, where no one will bother the two of you for days on end?

Is it a private house on the beach, where the two of you can watch the sunset from your own private deck?

Or is it a quaint B&B furnished with elegant antiques, such as a high four-poster bed with a canopy? Or do you like room service, breakfasts in bed and a dip in the pool before bedtime at a fancy hotel?

Many couples love having everything they could possibly desire under one roof, such as at one of Virginia's beautiful resorts that offer golf, tennis, and swimming as well as First Class bridal suites and elegant candlelight dinners. » More Honeymoon Accommodation Options

» Romantic Travel Packages are already planned. It's one-stop shopping at its finest.

 

Gifts for the Wedding Party

Virginia has a new online shop for Virginia is for Lovers merchandise. What is more appropriate for your wedding party than a momento with the Virginia is for Lovers logo?

Where in the world is it more romantic?