You got Questions - I got Answers.
During our time together, there will be questions you have. Sometimes, I will be available to help you on the spot. Sometimes, I will be sleeping. You can ALWAYS email me, and I will respond during business hours - but in the meantime - let's see if we can answer your questions here.
Don't see your question here - email me at [email protected] and I will respond within 24-48 business hours.
How do I Pay You?
I generally use invoices with my couples so you can easily pay with your favorite credit/debit card or your bank account, however, if the need arises, the links below are clickable and should open your app directly.
CashApp - $AFAWeddings
Venmo - @AFAWeddings
Paypal - @AFAWeddings
To Pay your invoice:
-Click the green button at the bottom of the email with the invoice notice.
-Review the invoice.
-Tap "Continue to pay"
-Select a credit card or pay with bank transfer
-Type in your information.
-Choose a gratuity amount (if you so choose).
-Tap Green button Pay $XXX
CashApp - $AFAWeddings
Venmo - @AFAWeddings
Paypal - @AFAWeddings
To Pay your invoice:
-Click the green button at the bottom of the email with the invoice notice.
-Review the invoice.
-Tap "Continue to pay"
-Select a credit card or pay with bank transfer
-Type in your information.
-Choose a gratuity amount (if you so choose).
-Tap Green button Pay $XXX
How do I Get my Marriage License?
Marriage Licenses give you permission to get married. This is required BEFORE you have your ceremony. They are good for 60 days after issued, so you want to pick up your license sometime in the 4 weeks prior to your wedding day.
In the State of Ohio, the Probate Court is responsible for your marriage license issuance. If you are an Ohio resident, you must arrange to pick up your marriage license from the county (one or both of) you reside in. If you are not an Ohio resident, you must arrange to pick up your marriage license from the county you are getting married in.
Each Probate Court has its own unique process. Some allow in person visits, some don't. Some allow virtual appointments, some don't. Some have waitlists, and some you can walk-in and walk-out same day. Find the county you need below to see more about their process. Don't see yours listed? Google "Your County + Probate Court + Marriage License" and it should pop up.
Coshocton County
Guernsey County
Franklin County
Licking County
Muskingum County
Perry County
In the State of Ohio, the Probate Court is responsible for your marriage license issuance. If you are an Ohio resident, you must arrange to pick up your marriage license from the county (one or both of) you reside in. If you are not an Ohio resident, you must arrange to pick up your marriage license from the county you are getting married in.
Each Probate Court has its own unique process. Some allow in person visits, some don't. Some allow virtual appointments, some don't. Some have waitlists, and some you can walk-in and walk-out same day. Find the county you need below to see more about their process. Don't see yours listed? Google "Your County + Probate Court + Marriage License" and it should pop up.
Coshocton County
Guernsey County
Franklin County
Licking County
Muskingum County
Perry County
WhO Should I HIRE for wedding Vendors?
If you are planning a wedding in Muskingum County or nearby, the Visitors Center has put together this wonderful Muskingum County Wedding Guide to assist local couples in finding the best vendors.
If you are planning a wedding closer to Columbus, Devoted Columbus is a great resource for vendors in the Columbus area and beyond.
For more general options head over to Wedding Wire and The Knot
If you are planning a wedding closer to Columbus, Devoted Columbus is a great resource for vendors in the Columbus area and beyond.
For more general options head over to Wedding Wire and The Knot
How Do I get my Proof of Marriage (Certificate/Abstracts)?
Each county has its own system for ordering certified marriage certificates or sometimes called marriage abstracts. You will want to follow up with the county you obtained your marriage license from - but instead of the Probate Court, you will often be following up with the Records Department.
First - check your Marriage License Packet you got when you applied for your marriage license. Sometimes, they will include a form or instructions right in the packet for you to follow up with.
If you lost that or there's nothing in there, check below to see if your county is listed and follow the link to see more info. If you don't see your county listed, type into Google "COUNTY NAME + obtain marriage record"
Coshocton County
Franklin County
Guernsey County
Hocking County
Licking County
Muskingum County
Perry County
First - check your Marriage License Packet you got when you applied for your marriage license. Sometimes, they will include a form or instructions right in the packet for you to follow up with.
If you lost that or there's nothing in there, check below to see if your county is listed and follow the link to see more info. If you don't see your county listed, type into Google "COUNTY NAME + obtain marriage record"
Coshocton County
Franklin County
Guernsey County
Hocking County
Licking County
Muskingum County
Perry County
How Do I Change my Name?
This differs depending on how you go about it.
If you are creating a new last name together or have other changes to make to your name, you may need to petition the Probate Court to do - contact them for guidance. Once you go through their process you will have a document proving your name change. This is the document you will need with others in the following steps.
If you are simply switching your last name to that of your new spouse or hyphenating your name, your marriage certificate/abstract, will be your proof needed to change your name.
If you want to keep it simple - there is a service called Hitchswitch, which has done all the following work ahead of time for you in obtaining the forms you will need. You pay them a fee and they will send you all the forms you need, and with some packages go even further for you. Check them out! (Please know that I am an affiliate of Hitchswitch and will receive some coffee money if you purchase through them - no added cost to you!)
One by one, you will want to address the following major institutions who need to be notified of your name change.
Social Security Administration - This one is first, so you can then use your new card to make changes at the following institutions. Find a local office here.
They will need an Application for Social Security Card, Your Certified Marriage Abstract/Certificate, Your Proof of Identity, and your Proof of Citizenship.
Passport - If you have a Passport, this one should be second so you can use your new passport for a proof when obtaining your Drivers License. See more here about changing your name on your Passport.
Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Once you have your SS Card, you can go change your Driver's License & Vehicle Registration.
If you want one of the federally Compliant License, you will also need to provide your Passport or another acceptable document. See more here or contact your local bureau for specific information.
You will also want to change your name on your vehicle registration.
MINOR INSTITUTIONS
These are the Major Institutions you HAVE to change with. After these are taken care of, you can move into the Minor Institutions. It may feel daunting at first, but take them one step at at time.
Employer Records
United States Postal Service
Voter Registration
Bank Accounts & Credit Unions
Credit Card Companies
Doctor & Other Records
Insurance Companies
Professional Associations
Email Accounts
Social Media Accounts
Kid's School Records
If you are creating a new last name together or have other changes to make to your name, you may need to petition the Probate Court to do - contact them for guidance. Once you go through their process you will have a document proving your name change. This is the document you will need with others in the following steps.
If you are simply switching your last name to that of your new spouse or hyphenating your name, your marriage certificate/abstract, will be your proof needed to change your name.
If you want to keep it simple - there is a service called Hitchswitch, which has done all the following work ahead of time for you in obtaining the forms you will need. You pay them a fee and they will send you all the forms you need, and with some packages go even further for you. Check them out! (Please know that I am an affiliate of Hitchswitch and will receive some coffee money if you purchase through them - no added cost to you!)
One by one, you will want to address the following major institutions who need to be notified of your name change.
Social Security Administration - This one is first, so you can then use your new card to make changes at the following institutions. Find a local office here.
They will need an Application for Social Security Card, Your Certified Marriage Abstract/Certificate, Your Proof of Identity, and your Proof of Citizenship.
Passport - If you have a Passport, this one should be second so you can use your new passport for a proof when obtaining your Drivers License. See more here about changing your name on your Passport.
Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Once you have your SS Card, you can go change your Driver's License & Vehicle Registration.
If you want one of the federally Compliant License, you will also need to provide your Passport or another acceptable document. See more here or contact your local bureau for specific information.
You will also want to change your name on your vehicle registration.
MINOR INSTITUTIONS
These are the Major Institutions you HAVE to change with. After these are taken care of, you can move into the Minor Institutions. It may feel daunting at first, but take them one step at at time.
Employer Records
United States Postal Service
Voter Registration
Bank Accounts & Credit Unions
Credit Card Companies
Doctor & Other Records
Insurance Companies
Professional Associations
Email Accounts
Social Media Accounts
Kid's School Records
Where Do I Go to get married
All weddings will be performed at the location of the couple's choosing. You will designate a venue or ceremony site and tell the officiant. She will travel to your chosen venue on the day of your nuptials.
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