You’ve got the dress. The suit fits. The flowers are on the way. Mom’s crying already—and you haven’t even walked down the aisle.
But before you cue the music, ask yourself one very important question:
Did we bring the marriage license?
I know, I know—there are so many moving parts to a wedding. It’s like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle through a field of vendors, timelines, and emotional landmines. But here’s the thing:
If you forget the marriage license…
You just threw a very expensive party that doesn’t end in a legal marriage.
That’s right—no license, no official “I do.”
Here’s your bare-minimum checklist for a legal wedding:
- ✅ A bride
- ✅ A groom
- ✅ A location
- ✅ An officiant (hey, that’s me!)
- ✅ A marriage license
Everything else? The cake, the playlist, the napkin rings? Nice to have.
But without that license, you’re missing the one thing that makes the day count where it matters most: legally.
So before you leave for the venue, double-check your emergency kit.
And somewhere between the breath mints and tissues—make sure that license is in there.
You’ll thank me later.