Your Marriage License...Rules and handy information.

Do you know when and where to apply for your marriage license?

In Texas, a marriage license is only valid for 30 days from its purchase date. It would be a good idea to plan a day, during the week about two weeks before your wedding, where both you and your fiance can take off work and wait in line to apply for your license.

Leanne and Cody's license. Married on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Texas Old Town.

8 Requirements for obtaining a marriage license in Hays County:

#1: Both you and your fiance must provide proof of age and identity with a valid Texas driver's license, valid Texas I.D, military I.D., passport, or any certificate of license.

#2: You are both required to provide a Social Security card or proof of Social Security number.

#3: The fee in Hays county is $72, CASH ONLY. Check around the area, because other counties charge less.

#4: The legal age to get a marriage license without parental consent in Texas is 18.

#5: No blood test required.

#6: If either you or your fiance has been recently divorced, the state requires a 30-day waiting period from the date of the final divorce decree, unless waived by the court. Female applicants are required to submit a certified copy of final decree showing their restored maiden name if different from current identification.


#7: The license is goof for 30 days from the purchase date. However, there is a 72-hour waiting period from the time the ceremony can be performed. Active duty military personnel are exempt.


#8: Applicants between the ages of 14-17 must be accompanied by one parents, to sign legal consent. A minor must have a certified copy of birth certificate, photo I.D. and proof of Social Security. If parents are divorced, the parent granted custody must submit a certified copy of their divorce decree in order to sign consent.

For more information on wedding license's in Hays County click here!

Hanna Wesley: Wedding in Tejas Hall

Hanna Wesley had her 2010 wedding in Tejas Hall amid sunflowers and beautiful weather.
Delight Studio photographed their wedding as well as Hanna's bridal portraits...you should definitely check out their portfolio for some great pictures and ideas: Delight Studio Blue's website

Check out some of Hanna's beautiful wedding at Texas Old Town:

Sonni & Kyle's Wedding - 9/18/2010

Another beautiful couple got married this past Saturday in Tejas Hall. What looked like an outright dreary/rainy day turned out to be a wonderful and cool evening. J Mark Photography shot Sonni & Kyle's wedding and got amazing photos of this fun wedding. You can check out their blog here for more photos and Sonni's bridal portraits.

"The reception had a totally "down home" feel. Mason jars and candles decorated the tables with very yummy chicken fried steak with gravy for dinner. Guests enjoyed a grand march, lots of boot scootin', fun toasts, and cowboy boot shaped bubble containers for the exit." - J Mark Photography

What do you think of Sonni & Kyle's fabulous night? J Mark Photography also told us the couple left for Fort Worth before heading to Las Vegas for the PRC rodeo.What a fun honeymoon!

A few past weddings...

We got a great package in the mail last week. A cd of past weddings shot by our good friends and photographers Ray and Deborah of Everafter Images. Check out their blog for some great info and photos as well.

Here they are from the most recent and earlier:

Ytuarte Engagement photos:

 

Ytuarte Wedding 9/11 at Sage Hall:

Grigsby Wedding:

Dare Wedding at Redbud Hall:

Ciere Wedding at Redbud Hall:

Fall is rolling in...

I just realized today, even though we're in South Texas, that Fall is right around corner and slowing blowing in. Soon enough the road to Texas Old Town will look like your walking into a forest again.

Now, is also the perfect time to start stocking up on any wedding decorations. The seasons are changing and almost every store has items left over from the summer, new items and decorations for the fall and Halloween, and even a few winter and Christmas items are finding their way on the shelves.

Hobby Lobby is one of my favorite stores, and they always have specials and coupons available right on their website. They have a great display for the fall:

Wal-Mart has a great fall display with a DIY wreath and other tips that could definitely be used as centerpieces or any other event decoration.

Target has some great ideas for an Adult Halloween party. Just click on "Party & Decor" and the "Adult" pumpkin. It looks like a spooky, fun night. Also, check out their Fall and Thanksgiving decorations.

Cute string of fall leaves with lights.

This Hurricane could be used as a center piece with the lights above.

These little tea light holders could surround the hurricane and leaves to make a beautiful glowing centerpiece.

I love the fall and finding cute decorating items for any event. How are you decorating your upcoming wedding or event? Are you a DIY-er, a Traditionalist, or are you going to hire a professional to turn your event space into an amazing venue? What ever you choose, it's sure to turn out just the way you want.