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Destination weddings: Getting married abroad legally

Residency periods, translated documents and local rules vary widely. Many couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony abroad.

The key points

  • Check official government sources
  • Allow time for documents and translations
  • Consider a legal ceremony at home
  • Ask your planner about local rules

Quick answers

Can we have a big celebration after a courthouse wedding?

Yes. Many couples marry legally at the courthouse and hold a reception, or even a symbolic ceremony, weeks or months later.

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