Can an elopement include a few guests?

Yes. The Simple Wedding Ceremony can suit the couple alone or a small group, subject to the applicable license and witness requirements.

Do you choose or reserve the location?

No. The couple chooses the location and is responsible for permission, reservations, permits, and access.

Is availability guaranteed?

No. Send your preferred date, time, and location so availability and travel can be checked.

A couple having an intimate outdoor elopement ceremony with an officiant

Intimate ceremonies

Planning a Simple Philadelphia Elopement?

An elopement can be personal and meaningful without becoming a traditional large wedding. Choose a short ceremony for just the two of you or a small group.

$275

Simple Wedding Ceremony

A short prepared ceremony with mobile officiant service and marriage-license completion as appropriate.

Request an Elopement Officiant

No ceremony needed?

Just Make It Official — $150 is the separate no-ceremony option.

Two distinct services

Do you want an actual wedding ceremony?

No ceremony leads to the $150 appointment. A real, short ceremony leads to the $275 service.

No ceremony$150

Just Make It Official

No traditional ceremony. No elaborate wedding. Just get married.

Just Make It Official — $150

Ceremony$275

Simple Wedding Ceremony

A real wedding ceremony without turning it into a big production.

Simple Wedding Ceremony — $275

Next step

Request availability

Share your date, location, license jurisdiction, and whether you want a ceremony. We will contact you after reviewing the request.

This is not legal advice. Follow the instructions from the office that issued your marriage license.

Wedding officiant questions

Using Your Marriage Certificate Outside the United States?

Some couples later need a certified marriage record authenticated for international use. This may not apply to you; the receiving authority determines what is required.

Learn About Marriage Certificate Apostilles