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Do I have to get my license
in San Diego? |
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If you reside in the State
of California, you may obtain your "Public" license from your County
Clerks office and bring it with you as it is valid anywhere in the State
of California. Keep in mind that some counties charge more than San
Diego. Currently the fee in San Diego is $50. Your license is valid for
90 days from the date of issuance. If you are from outside California or
the United States, you will need to obtain your license in San Diego
County. |
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What is the difference
between a Confidential and a Public marriage license? |
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A public marriage license is
"Public" and is available for viewing by anyone. A "Confidential" is
most commonly used by those that meet the criteria. (Information
here) You may only be married in the County in which the
License was issued. |
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May I have my family and
friends at the elopement? |
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By California law, you may
be married on any public land without a permit as long as there are no
more than 10. More than 10, using an alter, chairs, etc. would require a
permit for your location and at this point, it is no longer an elopement
and has become a small wedding. I am available for ceremony services for
these small weddings as well however because of the planning and such,
the Elope to San Diego fees no longer apply. (Information
here) |
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Do I get to choose the
location? |
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I offer services at the most
popular locations in Del Mar, La Jolla and Coronado to choose from but,
I'm always up for an adventure. If there is additional driving and time
required, there will be additional fees. Please read below for areas I
do not serve. |
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Are there
areas of San Diego you do not perform elopements? |
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Yes and
simply because an elopement is suppose to be easy. Traffic and parking
is a major issue in parts of San Diego. I have the most popular sites
listed on the site but if you have another preference, please check with
me first before booking. In most cases, something can be arranged. Areas
I do not serve are: La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Shores, The Silver Strand on
Coronado, Point Loma (Cabrillo National Monument), Sunset Cliffs, Torrey Pines State Preserve, Any Dog Beach in San Diego, The
Embarcadero or Seaport Village, |
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Are you available for a
rehearsal? |
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Again, this is an elopement
and there is no rehearsal. |
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Can I write my own ceremony? |
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This would not be an
elopement. Remember the concept of Elope to San Diego is to make your
elopement special at a beautiful location rather than the courthouse. I
do offer my couples the opportunity to write their own vows and type of service and
one of two acts of celebration. The other elements of the
ceremony are not up to change. |
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Do you
work with coordinators? |
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As this
is an elopement there would be no need to hire or work with a
coordinator. If so, you would just be having a small wedding. If you
have one already, that's okay however, if this is a small wedding I
suggest you work with me through
www.myweddingchaplain.com
as I do not work with coordinators for elopements simply because there is nothing
to coordinate with the ceremony! I work with my couples directly and I do not allow my
services to have an additional fee added to it and do not participate in
any "package" deals or offers with coordinators or will ever leave the
impression that I am part of a group. If anything, most professional
wedding vendors work with me...LOL! |
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Do I have to use your
vendors for photography, etc? |
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Not at all however, I do
recommend you at least look at the services they offer if you are in
need. They have all agreed to offer their services at a major discount
to Elope to San Diego couples. |
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What if I have to cancel the
date and time? |
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The deposit is
non-refundable and compensates me for not being able to offer full
services to other couples. I do however offer a refund to couples if in
the event I am able to book the same date and time. It would be wrong
for me to keep your deposit as well as book another ceremony. |
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Do you get the permits for
us if we need one? |
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I do not obtain permits for
elopements or for full service ceremonies. This would have to be done by
you. |
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Can we include our children? |
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Yes, of course and it brings
such a wonderful element to your ceremony. |
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