FAQ
Questions couples ask us most
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Frequently asked questions
Choose your ceremony type, then select an available date and time on our booking calendar and pay to confirm. There is no request or approval step. Once payment is complete you receive confirmation with your date, time, and the name of your officiant, and your officiant receives your booking details. You may contact your officiant directly with any questions.
Yes. Ceremonies can be scheduled at any hour by booking and paying in advance. Our calendar shows only times that are still available — once a time is booked, it is removed. Ceremonies less than 24 hours away are arranged by telephone.
Yes. You must obtain a valid Georgia marriage license from a county probate court and bring the original to your ceremony. We do not issue licenses and cannot provide legal advice. See our marriage license guide.
Georgia does not require witnesses. You may bring up to 100 guests.
Ceremonies are typically 15 minutes, which includes time for photographs afterward.
Your officiant sends you a secure Zoom link and joins by video to lead the ceremony. You may share that link with anyone you would like to watch.
Yes. Personalized vows and readings are welcome — let us know in advance so time is set aside for them.
Payment is made online through our secure checkout. We accept all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link, and Cash App Pay. All packages are paid in full at the time of booking, except Signature Ceremony and Vow Renewal, which take a deposit at booking with the balance due 7 days before the ceremony.
Cancellations and advance reschedule requests are handled under our cancellation policy. If you miss your appointment without notice, it may be rescheduled once within 30 days at no additional charge, subject to availability; after 30 days the ceremony must be booked and paid for again.
No. Harry Bowden is a retired judge officiating in a private capacity. He is not a sitting judge, court official, or representative of any government agency, and no legal advice is provided.