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Elope in Washington DC

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Elope in Washington, DC

Our Simple Elopements packages are perfect for couples who want for a simple, cost-effective, stress-free elopement ceremony in the District of Columbia.

We offer three different Simple Elopements packages for couples looking to elope in dc, each designed to save you time and money. The more services you book, the more money (and time!) you save – it’s that simple!

Best of all, our Simple Elopements are managed and performed by the same award-winning team behind our premium all-inclusive Elopement Experiences™ wedding packages, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the very best service that Washington, DC has to offer. Our company flawlessly performs over 500 marriages each year, delighting our customers by consistently delivering excellent experiences and earning our reputation as DC’s #1 marriage services provider.

Simple Elopements Packages

Our standard Simple Elopements package includes the following:

Package “A” Pricing:
$499 (Weekdays before 3pm EST)*
$599 (Weekends, Holidays, and Weekdays 3pm EST or later)*

*Full payment is required at the time of booking. Rush service is available for an additional $175 fee.

Our best overall value, the Simple Elopements Package “B” combines an in-person elopement ceremony in DC with our Legal Online Marriage service and includes:

Package “B” Pricing:
$749 (Weekdays before 3pm EST)*
$849 (Weekends, Holidays, and Weekdays 3pm EST or later)*

*Full payment is required at the time of booking. Marriage license must be obtained directly from the court via online application and is not included in the package price. Typical turnaround is 3 business days, rush service is available for a $175 fee if you need to get married more quickly. Additional charges for optional services may apply.

Our Simple Elopements Package “C” includes everything you need for a DC elopement ceremony with a DC marriage license:

Package “C” Pricing:
$779 (Weekdays before 3pm EST)*
$879 (Weekends, Holidays, and Weekdays 3pm EST or later)*

IMPORTANT NOTE
Due to limited operations and ongoing service delays at the DC Marriage Bureau, we are currently recommending that all couples who need to get married within the next 3 months book our Simple Elopements Package “B” rather than attempting to get married using a DC marriage license. Service delays of up to 8 weeks are affecting delivery of DC marriage licenses and certified copies, even when they are ordered online.

Until delays of online orders at the DC Marriage Bureau are no longer an issue, it is easier, faster, more secure, and less expensive to get legally married, have an in-person elopement ceremony, and obtain a certified copy of your marriage license by using our Simple Elopements Package “B” or any of our DC Elopement Packages that include Online Marriage Officiant Service.

*Full payment is required at the time of booking. Rush service is available for an additional $175 fee.

Package Options and Information

  • Bring Your Own Marriage License — For DC Legal Marriage Package “A” customers, you will need to apply for and obtain your own marriage license from the Marriage Bureau at the DC Superior Court prior to your signing appointment.

    Because there can be a long wait time to enter through the security line at the courthouse, and because there can also be a long wait to be seen inside the DC Marriage Bureau office, we recommend obtaining your marriage license at least one day prior to your signing appointment. If that is not possible, we strongly recommend arriving at the courthouse as early as possible (the doors for security typically open at 8:30am EST) and avoid scheduling your signing appointment with us prior to 1pm EST. This will give you 3-4 hours to obtain your license prior to your signing appointment, and give you the best chance of avoiding missing your appointment. There are no refunds for missed signing appointments, and we cannot perform the service without your valid DC marriage license in hand.

    Please Note: You will need to schedule your signing appointment with us prior to applying for your marriage license, because you will need the name of your specific officiant in order for the staff at the Marriage Bureau to print your license. Please see our DC Marriage License Requirements page for more information about the specific types of identification and documentation you will need to bring with you to apply for your marriage license.[GO BACK]

  • Online Marriage License Assistance Service — DC Elopements will prepare customized online marriage options and recommendations based on your location(s) and individual circumstances. Select one of our recommended online marriage options, and we will provide step-by-step instructions for obtaining your marriage license and providing it to your officiant. For more information about this service, click here: Legal Online Marriage Package[GO BACK]

  • DC Marriage License Assistance Service — DC Elopements will provide step-by-step instructions for obtaining your marriage license using the online application for DC marriage licenses. If you encounter extreme delays in processing your application with the DC Marriage Bureau, our staff may contact the marriage bureau on your behalf to obtain a current status and attempt to expedite processing. [GO BACK]

  • Online Marriage Officiant Service — DC Elopements will arrange for an authorized professional marriage officiant to perform your legal marriage license signing service via web conference. Online marriage services typically take place via Zoom, but other web conference options are available upon request. Availability and options depend on the marriage jurisdiction you select, all options will be included in our Online Marriage License Assistance recommendations. For more information about this service, click here: Legal Online Marriage Package[GO BACK]

  • Washington, DC Elopement Ceremony Officiant — A member of our professional officiant team will get in touch with you prior to your service date to discuss the options for your ceremony, and will meet you at your desired location to perform a 7-10 minute standardized elopement ceremony for you and up to 15 guests. Elopement ceremony options are: a secular (non-religious) or non-denominational religious ceremony, and whether you want to write your own vows or prefer the traditional “repeat after me” vows.[GO BACK]

  • Standard Ceremony Location List — Choose a ceremony location from our Standard Ceremony Location List, which we’ve created based on the experiences of thousands of satisfied customers. Simple Elopements customers may select from one of our recommended locations, or choose any other location within the city limits of the District of Columbia (such as your hotel room or a restaurant). If a permit or reservation fee is necessary for your desired location, you will need to make any necessary arrangements with the location directly.[GO BACK]

  • Certified Copy Included with Marriage License — For couples who choose Legal Marriage Package “B”, at least one certified copy is included in the cost of your marriage license. Additional certified copies, apostilles, and upgraded shipping options vary by jurisdiction, and will be provided in our Online Marriage License Assistance recommendations. [GO BACK]

  • DC Certified Copy Courier Service — For couples who get married with a DC marriage license, certified copies are not included with your DC marriage license and must be purchased separately. Our courier will make an in-person visit to the DC Marriage Bureau and obtain one official “regular” certified copy for your records, and ship it to you via USPS Priority Mail with tracking. Additional “regular” certified copies are available for $15 each and “triple seal” certified copies are available for $25 each. Apostille service and international shipping are available for an additional fee. For more information about this service, click here: DC Marriage License Certified Copies [GO BACK]

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How far in advance do we need to book? — If you need to get married online as quickly as possible, we can help! Typical turnaround on our Simple Elopements Package “B” is three business days. Rush service is available for a $175 fee, and we can help you get legally married online the next day or even the same day if the timing works out. For customers who choose Simple Elopements Package “C”, it may take up to 8 weeks to obtain your marriage license from the DC Marriage Bureau.

  • Is it legal to get married online? — Absolutely! Washington DC is one of a handful of jurisdictions in the United States that allow legal marriages online (with some restrictions). We’ve partnered with several different jurisdictions across the country to provide 100% legal online marriages to all our customers, no matter where they are located. We even have options for couples who are located in other countries, or are not both in the same physical location! We have married couples from all over the world and we would be happy to help you get married online quickly, easily, and legally.

  • How do we get the process started? — The first (and best) step is to contact us by filling out our web form so we have all of your information, and we will get in touch with you quickly to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to speaking with you!