mitejoma Posted January 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2014 How do you prove you are married the day after a wedding? You won't have a marriage license. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Maybe things have changed in 30 years, but we got our signed marriage certificate right after the ceremony. Edited January 16, 2014 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxesden1 Posted January 16, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Maybe things have changed in 30 years, but we got our signed marriage certificate right after the ceremony. Same with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancronin Posted January 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 16, 2014 We got it right away before we left the church also.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWORK2CRUISE Posted January 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 16, 2014 20 years ago, we got our marriage certificate the day of the wedding. But, to expand and enlighten the couple: Yes, you can show that you are legally married by showing your marriage certificate. However, the cruise will need to be booked in Mr.'s name and "Missies" name. Each of you will still have your own passports/ID in your given names. The female will still legally be Miss Jane Doe until she is able to change her name through the social security office and obtain all new ID. Then, there is still the passport that needs to be changed! All of these changes would take place after the honeymoon. (Assuming that the honeymoon is right after the wedding.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 16, 2014 20 years ago, we got our marriage certificate the day of the wedding. But, to expand and enlighten the couple: Yes, you can show that you are legally married by showing your marriage certificate. However, the cruise will need to be booked in Mr.'s name and "Missies" name. Each of you will still have your own passports/ID in your given names. The female will still legally be Miss Jane Doe until she is able to change her name through the social security office and obtain all new ID. Then, there is still the passport that needs to be changed! All of these changes would take place after the honeymoon. (Assuming that the honeymoon is right after the wedding.) But none of that matters to Royal Caribbean. All that RC cares about is that under 21 passengers booked in their own cabin are married. Your marriage license will be sufficient - IF you are even questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoSauce Posted January 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I just got married in June. The certificate we got as soon as the ceremony was over was, according to our priest, just a souvenir. He then sent in another more official version to the state (or county... I can't remember which) that we got back a few weeks later. That was our official marriage license. It may vary by state though. Either way, I just booked everything for our honeymoon in my maiden name and had no problems. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop5 Posted January 16, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The rings. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb008 Posted January 16, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I believe it varies by state. We got a marriage license from our town clerk, which was then signed by the officiant (in our case a pastor) to convert the license to a marriage certificate (afaik) at the rehearsal. I believe you could get notarized copies of that made the morning of the wedding if so desired to carry for travel. If I remember correctly, he took care of mailing/delivering the completed copy to the town clerk to file the documents for the public record. I'd suggest calling RCL and asking what documents would be acceptable. Perhaps even a simple signed affidavit by the officiant with witnesses' signatures declaring that he/she legally married you might work. Print something up that looks all official and on good quality paper, have spots for signatures and witness, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted January 16, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Just tell him he's wrong about everything and you'll be in like Flynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted January 16, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 16, 2014 We also received a certificate of marriage 47 years ago, we were young, I remember showing it to someone while on our honeymoon. *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted January 16, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Best bet - ask Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncho1973 Posted January 16, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Best bet - ask Royal. ^ Best advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_K Posted January 16, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) How do you prove you are married the day after a wedding? You won't have a marriage license. Anyone know?You better have a license. Or else, legally, you didn't get married. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Edited January 16, 2014 by Mark_K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCalicoCat Posted January 16, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 16, 2014 How do you prove you are married the day after a wedding? You won't have a marriage license. Anyone know? We got our license before we left the venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev71 Posted January 16, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I know here we got ours right after the church cermemony... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolesrule Posted January 16, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I know here in Florida, you sign the marriage license at the ceremony, and then turn it into the Clerk of Courts for processing. Call Royal, but if I had to guess most likely they'll want a copy of the signed document, possibly notarized since it hasn't been certified by the state yet. I've been to some weddings where the officiant handles turning the signed document over to the Clerk as part of his/her services, so if that's the case, make sure you get the copy before the officiant heads out the door or it could be weeks before you can get hold of a certified copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye State Cruisers Posted January 16, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 16, 2014 If it were me....after you call rccl ask them to send an email with the details of the resolution. Then print it out and take it with you to embarkation. It is hard for them to argue with something in writing. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and Happy Cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybug487 Posted January 16, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 16, 2014 My husband is a minister in Texas, and as a certified officiant for a wedding ceremony, he has to sign the license and return it (via mail) to the county. He generally mails it the Monday after a weekend wedding ceremony. Therefore, no, a newly married couple - at least in Texas - would not have proof of their nuptials right away. Hubby is usually given the license at the rehearsal. Perhaps make a copy ahead of time and leave the original with the minister to return to the proper authorities and take the copy with you. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readytolose Posted January 16, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) 20 years ago, we got our marriage certificate the day of the wedding. But, to expand and enlighten the couple: Yes, you can show that you are legally married by showing your marriage certificate. However, the cruise will need to be booked in Mr.'s name and "Missies" name. Each of you will still have your own passports/ID in your given names. The female will still legally be Miss Jane Doe until she is able to change her name through the social security office and obtain all new ID. Then, there is still the passport that needs to be changed! All of these changes would take place after the honeymoon. (Assuming that the honeymoon is right after the wedding.) The cruise needs to be booked in maiden names unless they have time between the wedding and cruise to update their Id's. Name on reservation needs to match name on Id exactly. Edited January 16, 2014 by readytolose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted January 16, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Did you already book the cruise? Did they allow you to book? I think once you are booked, you should be fine to go. However, call RCCL and ask. This has to happen every week. Cruises are big honeymoon events. This isn't like a proof of citizenship where everything has to be government issued. This is just to say you are allowed to cruise under 21 so the proof should be minor. The "fake" certificate given out at Churches should be fine until the "government issued" one comes in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted January 16, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Biggest concern is that they need to prove they are married because neither one will be 21. Unless they are married, at least one occupant of the cabin must be 21. Good luck. Have a great Honeymoon and marriage:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowshoeCat Posted January 16, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Maybe bring some photos from the ceremony? :D Edited January 16, 2014 by SnowshoeCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitejoma Posted January 17, 2014 Author #24 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Just to clarify. It is my son that is getting married. In Virginia you do not get an official copy of the certificate until it is turned in by the pastor and it is mailed back to you by the clerk. I was thinking maybe an invitation and some photos on the phone would works but I was just getting a consensus opinion. I did however, get a chuckle out of the "rings" answer. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmccallister3 Posted January 17, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Just to clarify. It is my son that is getting married. In Virginia you do not get an official copy of the certificate until it is turned in by the pastor and it is mailed back to you by the clerk. I was thinking maybe an invitation and some photos on the phone would works but I was just getting a consensus opinion. I did however, get a chuckle out of the "rings" answer. thanks Depending on the wedding date this may help: we were moving shortly after our wedding and concerned about the time it took to get the certificate. While typically (in Michigan) the officiant would have mailed it to the county clerk, I explained the situation when I applied for the license and they made an exception for me to bring the it back to the application office myself. They processed it immediately for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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