FAQs
It’s your wedding day, and we are certain you have many questions! We have walked thousands of couples through the process of eloping, and so we have the experience necessary to make this an easy, stress-free process for you. Below are our most Frequently Asked Questions so that you can better understand the whole process of getting married with Elope Asheville.
Marriage License/Legal
You may obtain your marriage license at the Page and Williams Justice Courts, or you can go to the Clerk of the Superior Court Office, conveniently located in downtown Flagstaff (200 N. San Francisco Street, (928) 679-7120). Most of the state’s Court offices are open from Monday through Friday from 8:00 until 5:00. However, we recommend you contact the office you plan to use and confirm their hours and location.
When you arrive in Flagstaff, you will need to go to the Clerk of the Superior Court, located at 200 N. San Francisco Street, located in downtown Flagstaff. You will both need to provide valid photo identification and Social Security Cards.
The marriage license fee is $83.00 payable by cash, cashier’s check, money order or credit/debit card. Please note that only the Flagstaff location accepts credit/debit cards, the Page and Williams locations do not at this time.
You will receive your license immediately, and you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
You will both need to provide valid photo identification and Social Security Cards.
Your license will expire one year from the date it is issued. In other words, your ceremony must take place within one year of obtaining the license.
You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Arizona to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
No blood test or physical exam is required.
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
It is no different if you are previously married/divorced. You do not even need to bring your divorce decree!
Absolutely! Just let us know ahead of time, and we will provide witnesses for you at no additional cost.
We will ensure it is filled out correctly and will file it within 10 days of the wedding date, according to Arizona state law. However, we try to file it within 1-2 business days of your wedding day so that you can have your official marriage certificate as quickly as possible.
Logistics
You must bring your marriage license. As well as your soon-to-be spouse!
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Due to agreements with our venue owners, we ask that couples, family, and friends arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the agreed-upon start time. Arriving earlier may cause additional charges to be incurred against Elope Flagstaff that would unfortunately have to be passed along to you. We will be waiting for you at each venue’s parking area. If you run into any issues finding us, you can always give us a call or send a text message to 626-808-1569.
All of our wedding events are an hour in length, unless otherwise specified. This amount of time covers the wedding ceremony, photo session, and lots of celebratory hugs and kisses by the two of you and your guests (if attending).
For most of our weddings, seating is not necessary. Some of our venues have limited seating available on-site, so please ask about your venue of choice when booking if seating is needed. (Do we want to say the following) If additional seating is necessary, you can rent seats from us for $6 per chair, which includes delivery, set-up, and break-down. It will be on-site waiting for you when you arrive!
Venues
- Grand Canyon
There are a total of six outdoor and two indoor locations to choose from. See the website for more details: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/management/getting-married-at-grand-canyon.htm
You can email your completed application form, found about three-quarters of the way down this page, in the section titled ‘The Application Process”: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/management/sup.htm#CP_JUMP_2220846
You will email your completed form to grca_permits_mail@nps.gov or you can send your completed application to the physical address found on the website.
8 guests (10 total, including the couple) are included in any of our package prices. Up to 20 additional guests are allowed at $15/person.
If you would like to have a picnic before or after your ceremony, you are welcome to do so independently of Elope Flagstaff. The area is beautiful and would be a lovely picnic option.
Outdoor seating is not included in any of our packages. If you would like to provide seating to your guests, chairs may be rented for $6 per seat including setup and delivery at the Grand Canyon.
Yes. We just ask that you keep in mind that there may be other guests or passersby as this is a National Park.
We can always keep an eye on the weather and make last-minute adjustments as available. For example, we might suggest an earlier or later ceremony time depending on our availability and the weather forecast. Depending on the location, there may be some covering as well!
Absolutely. The Botanical Gardens is open to the public, so you are welcome to visit them on your own to be sure they are the right spot for your elopement.
- (Not a) Courthouse Wedding
We have select spots available for (Not A) Courthouse weddings depending on our availability and other locations on your chosen day. We will make sure to find somewhere lovely to meet you!
Two guests are included in the package (not including the couple). We allow up to four more guests for $15/guest.
You will need a valid NC marriage license. For details on how to do this, look at the above section in the FAQ list.
You must arrive ready for your ceremony, as our locations do not have facilities available.