How to Get a Marriage License for Your Nashville Wedding

One of the most common questions we hear from couples is “How do we get a marriage license?” Whether you’re planning a destination wedding here in Nashville or a local getting married for the first time, the process can be a little confusing. Don’t stress; below, we explain everything from what a marriage license is to where to get one on a Saturday.

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Melanie Bresnan
Fresh Ideas to Add Seasonal Touches to Your Spring Wedding

Spring is the season of new beginnings.  The world comes alive with flowers and birdsong after months of cold and gray; it only seems natural to celebrate the start of a beautiful new chapter in your life. Maybe this is why late spring is the official start of wedding season. Whether you’re planning a swanky soiree or a private elopement, there are plenty of ways to incorporate the blooming beauty of the season into your wedding.

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Melanie Bresnan
Wintry Ideas to Make Your Winter Wedding Warm and Bright

The sparkle of snow, the fresh scent of pine, a warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold day; winter has it’s own special romance.  Whether you love the cold, live for the holidays, or the timing is just convenient, winter is a wonderful time for a wedding or elopement.  Below, we look at how to celebrate all the season has to offer, however big or small your event or budget.

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Melanie Bresnan
Fall in Love with These Fall Wedding Ideas

While there’s never a bad time of year to celebrate your love, fall weddings have a special kind of magic.  Even the sunlight has a unique quality that photographers and artists have attempted to capture for centuries.  Whether you’re planning an elopement with just you and your partner or a grand wedding with hundreds of guests, there are plenty of ways to incorporate the magic of fall into your special day.

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Melanie Bresnan
Wedding Rituals and Traditions from Around the World (and How to Create Your Own)

No matter how big or small, your wedding or elopement is an important moment. Throughout time and across the globe, people have marked these special moments with rituals and traditions meant to bring good fortune to the new union. Adding a special ritual to your wedding can be an opportunity to celebrate your culture or family, symbolically mark start of a new chapter in your lives, or add an individual touch to your ceremony that celebrates your unique relationship.

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16 Scenic Locations in Nashville Where You Can Elope - For Free!

Getting married can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.   According to Zola, the average cost of a wedding in the United States is $29,000 in 2023.  While there’s nothing wrong with an elaborate wedding, it’s possible to have a beautiful celebration of your love without a hefty price tag. Elopements don’t just happen at the courthouse.  Officiants like Zelda marry people everywhere from coffee shops to scenic waterfalls.  Below, we’ll look at sixteen gorgeous locations around Nashville where you can elope for free - or hold a larger event for a low to moderate cost.

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