Planning a Courthouse Wedding in Raleigh-Durham or surrounding areas?
Ready to head to the courthouse to tie the knot?
Over the last few years, courthouse weddings are becoming one of my most popular packages.
They allow couples to have a budget friendly wedding and still have all the fun.
Civil ceremonies are only performed on weekdays at the Durham County Courthouse, Wake County Courthouse, or the Orange County Courthouse.
Because of the popularity of courthouse weddings and civil ceremonies in the Triangle I’ve created a 2 hour wedding photography package that allows me to capture the moments that matter the most including:
Ceremony, Family Photos, and Portraits
Want to see some Courthouse Wedding Galleries?
Click here.
WHERE TO HAVE A CIVIL CEREMONY IN THE TRIANGLE?
WAKE COUTY COURTHOUSE
(Raleigh)
First Come - First Serve starting at 9:30
Close to Parks, Restaurants, & Great Architecture
Easy Parking
DURHAM COUTY COURTHOUSE
(Durham)
First Come - First Serve between 11:-11:30 & 3-3:30
Close to Parks, Restaurants,
& Great Architecture
Easy Parking
ORANGE COUTY COURTHOUSE
(Hillsborough)
Appointment ONLY!
Outside Ceremonies permitted
on a case by case basis but not to plan on it.
Close to a large greenway, restaurants, wine bars, and parks
** MARCH 2024 UPDATE
Due to staffing shortages, Orange County is only taking clients that live in the county & ceremonies are being performed at the detention center.
BUNCOMBE COUTY COURTHOUSE
(Asheville)
Gorgeous Architecture
The court room isn’t great but getting there is fire.
Close to the mountains for portraits.
Easy to upgrade to elopement package for even more fun.
I offer courthouse packages ANYWHERE in North Carolina - Travel fees apply if farther than 120 miles from Raleigh
Why plan a raleigh-durham courthouse wedding?
You can still dress up and bring your friends and family with you. Because these ceremonies are so short you have tons of time to still celebrate like it’s a typical wedding day. Most clients choose to grab lunch or dinner with friends. Share a toast, or ice cream cone, or chow down on some pizza. Civil ceremonies don’t have to mean settling on something small, but a more intimate approach to celebrating your love together.
Things to Remember When Heading to the Courthouse
Fill out marriage license and other documentation online before your ceremony.
Check the fees for magistrates which are due at the time of ceremony.
Don't forget your two witnesses & make sure everyone brings proper identification.
SAMPLE CIVIL CEREMONY TIMELINE
Arrive at Courthouse & Ceremony 15-30 minutes
Family Photos - 15-20 minutes
Portraits - 1 Hour
Optional Reception/Details/Extended Portraits/Getting Ready/ Travel - 20-30 Minutes
PRICING
Our Courthouse/Micro-Wedding package comes with
Up to 2 hours of Wedding Day Coverage
Digital Copies of High-Res, Edited Images
Standard Print Release
$1800 + tax
If you're planning on getting married at an out of state courthouse, or in Asheville travel fees do apply with this package.
Want more information or to schedule a consultation
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WANT SOMETHING MORE PERSONAL?
A lot of people think that the only way to have a civil ceremony is at the courthouse but options are actually endless. From parks, parking decks, open fields, and more - all you need to make it the day of your dreams is
YOU + OFFICIANT + WITNESSES
Send me a email & I can help find the perfect place for you to elope in the Triangle.
