Ways to get married cheaper

Question

I live in Ohio and I'm 17 just getting ready to turn 18 in Oct. and my Fiance is 20. I've been engaged to my Fiance for close to a year now and we want to get married soon. We don't have the money for a wedding so I was wondering the cheapest form of getting married. Does anyone know? and before you ask yes my parents know and they are completly happy about it so any help?

Answer 1

Vegas. Unless you want all of your family and friends to share the day with you. Then I would consider having an outdoor wedding. and then have an outdoor reception. Good luck!

Answer 2

Yes - a wedding chapel will cost you.  In addition to the marriage license fee (you'd need to check all the requirements for the county where you're getting married), there will be a minister fee and a chapel fee - they may be combined.  It would probably be a couple hundred dollars over the license fee.  

The least expensive way is to go to the justice of the peace (county courthouse) or  find a wedding minister that would do it perhaps your parent's home or a park?  You could still have family and friends and even do a pot luck.  You can have a wedding on almost no money if you're not concerned with the perfect dress, the expensive sit down dinner, and all the bling!   I performed my cousin's wedding on Christmas morning and we all brought our signature dish for lunch.   My friend's wedding was on new years day and her parents just put out sandwich makings and all sorts of snack foods.  

If you go with the JP, make sure you've met all your marriage license requirements (blood tests, waiting periods, etc) and schedule it in advance if you can; I imagine you'll need to provide witnesses.

Because it will be your only wedding day, may I suggest:

Dress up (if you can afford it buy yourself something pretty and new to wear);Go out to dinner or do something special - you HAVE to celebrate somehow, especially if you aren't going on a honeymoon; go to a portrait studio (It doesn't matter even if it's Wal Mart) and get some portraits taken.  I think Sears and JC Penney do an awesome job.  

A lot of people will tell you  that you are "too young",  Yes, you are young, but if this is what you want in your heart of hearts, go for it.  After all, you will be an adult and responsible for your actions, good and bad.  If anyone tells you marriage is easy, they're lying.  Sometimes it seems like every day is a new problem.  It is a lot of compromise and give and take and there will be times where every day seems like a struggle; don't just give up when the going gets tough.  If you're both willing to do the work it will be  worth every minute of the journey, good and bad.

Congrats and best wishes to you.

Answer 3

A courthouse wedding would be the least expensive.

But if you would prefer a chapel, why travel to TN?  Try here:

http://www.weddingsrus.net/elopement.htm

This chapel is in Ohio.

Answer 4

just rent out a small function hall and invite your closest friends there, dont spend too much on the glam, just some nice, basic decorations will do. but get creative, people usually remember the little things & details :l

quote from Chandler Bing from Friends :

" Well, i came up with some ideas and cost cutting solutions..."

"and then what?"

"Monica told me to go to h**l..."

Answer 5

Marriage and cheap! it costs  2 lives.Everything else is cheaper compared to it.

Answer 6

You can get married in a chapel with just really close fam and friends and then have a reception in someones back yard. Thats what i'm planning but our reception is going to be big. You can have a smaller one and have like a potluck. And then when you're more financially stable you can have the wedding you've always dreamed about.  

Answer 7

Go to www.shellyleppertdesigns.com, they are a formal consignment and wedding shop that has beautiful new and used wedding gowns and more at great prices. You can rent your gown and everything else you need at a great price, they will even work with your budget.

Answer 8

Justice of Peace.. or have a friend that's a minister do it.  Don't have a wedding party, and if you do only one person.  Buy your dress on e-bay... buy your own flowers.. and do a pot-luck type of reception... Make your own cake.

Answer 9

viva las vegas

Answer 10

a civil wedding.

Answer 11

i am doing something similar...we dont have so much money but a civil ceremony in the city hall and for reception going out and eat with the ones who were there, will be perfect....

Answer 12

talk to your local church about things, posible the resception can be held there with a resception invite based on everyone bring a dish for the table (instead of sit down wedding dinner)

Answer 13

What part of Ohio?

Email me if you wish.

Answer 14

Dear one,

Before you get married, please finish college or tech school so you can get a good job and help contribute to your marriage.

But in answer to your question: weddings don’t have to be expensive. The key is to set a budget and stick to it.

Consider having a small, intimate ceremony with just your parents and siblings attending. It can take place in your parent’s back yard or living room if you’re not members of a church. The local courthouse or justice of the peace is also a good place to marry.

But keep it small, keep it simple. Believe me, all that gobbledygook about the BIG BASH! Is highly overrated, and going into debt just for a big party is really not a good way to start a marriage. You’re better off taking the money your folks can afford and putting it into the down payment on a modest cottage.

But truly, consider getting your careers started before you rush into a marriage. I call it setting yourself up for success. And many high-demand careers – nursing, dental technician, radiology technician, office administration, etc. can be accomplished in 2 years. So we’re not talking waiting all that long.

Answer 15

you can get an officiant to perform the wedding in a back yard or park ( my sister became an ordained minister online for free if you have someone in mind to do the ceremony) or go to the court house and have a reception afterwards..

Answer 16

The cheapest way? Just go to the courthouse with two witnesses. Done deal. Then you can just have a party or something to celebrate it with your friends and family.

Good luck!

Answer 17

Back yard or park wedding with a justice of the peace

small guest list (immeadiate family and close firends)

and a home made dinner after  

Answer 18

There is an awesome book How To Have An Elegant Wedding for under $5,000. It has great tips!!! Now, if you're looking for really cheap. Get married with a Notary Public in someone's backyard! My friend did that and it looked beautiful. There are already flowers and beautiful backdrops for pictures! Then, pop some CDs in a stereo and dance the night away! If your family thinks it's appropriate, serve alcohol to those who can drink. (that's going to be the costly part). All in all congratulations on your wedding.

Answer 19

You can hold your marriage at a church, or even at your house.

Rent, instead of buy. You sometimes find prices going up.

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