August First at The Fifth

Hope to see you all at the Wedding Wizards mixer, on August First at The Fifth!

L.A. Bridal Show this weekend

Upcoming Bridal Show: Saturday, July 22 & Sunday, 23, 2017 - L.A. Convention Center, Los Angeles 10:00am - 4:00pm - $12 Admission, or FREE with The Wedding Guide! Don't miss the biggest and best Los Angeles County Bridal Show of the year. Now 2x bigger than other bridal events. Shop, compare and connect with 150 Los Angeles County wedding vendors. Find new planning ideas, inspiration and great values at this season's largest gathering of florists, wedding venues, photo booths, photographers, disc jockeys, bridal gowns, tuxedos, entertainers, bridal beauty tips, custom invitations, vintage decor, and romantic honeymoons. See you at the L.A. Convention Center, 1200 L.A. Live Way, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Marriage Licenses

Marriage License Or Confidential Marriage License Most people don’t give much thought to the laws in effect which govern marriages within the state of California. Here is a summary of these laws to help ensure that everything in your upcoming marriage is in order. Marriage License • Can get married in any county within California • License is filed by county clerk and becomes public record. • No blood test required • 1 or 2 witnesses required to sign at time of wedding • Valid for 90 days from date issued • May obtain certified copy after wedding (Additional fee required) • Can be obtained from county clerk’s office Confidential Marriage License • Must get married in county where license is issued • License is filed by county clerk, but does not become public record • No blood test required • No witnesses required to sign, but deputy or notary journal acts as witness • Valid for 90 days from date issued • May obtain certified copy after wedding (Additional fee required) • Can be obtained from county clerk’s office OR authorized notary public • Couple must be living together as man & wife To apply for and obtain a Marriage License in the greater Los Angeles area, both applicants must appear together at the Office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to complete an application and submit it to the cashier no later than 3p.m. The processing time to complete the license is up to 2 hours. For same day service, we recommend that you be at the office by 2 p.m. A valid California I.D., drivers license, passport or alien resident card must be presented as proof of age. All persons previously married must present a copy of divorce/annulment papers if the event occured within two years or less. The fees for both Public and Confidential Marriage Licenses is now $70. Locations Where Marriage License Can Be Obtained: LAX Airport Registrar Recorder County Clerk’s Office 11701 S. La Cienega Bl., 6th Flr. Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm M-F (310) 727-6142 Norwalk 12400 Imperial Hwy. Room 1002 Hours: 8am-5pm (562) 462-2137 Beverly Hills 9355 Burton Way, 1st Flr. Hours: Tues-Thurs, 8:30am-4pm (310) 288-1261 Van Nuys 14340 West Sylvan St. Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (818) 374-7176 Los Angeles 4716 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. (formerly Brooklyn Ave.) Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (213) 260-2991 Florence Firestone 7807 S. Compton Ave., Room 215 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (323) 586-6192 Orange County 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Rm. 201, Santa Ana Hours: 8am-4:30pm (714) 834-2710 Fees and requirements differ slightly. Please call for details.