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Old 08-01-2010, 12:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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symbolic ceremony question

Hello!
We are planning to officially get married in US so we don't have to deal with all the paperwork etc.
Having said that: if all we are doing is just a symbolic ceremony - do we still need to get any permission from the aruba officials?
Do we need an officiant at all?
Can just a member of our wedding "marry us"?
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Old 08-01-2010, 01:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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if you legally marry at home

the ceremony in aruba is strictly symbolic

no permission needed

anybody you want can perform the ceremony



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Hello!
We are planning to officially get married in US so we don't have to deal with all the paperwork etc.
Having said that: if all we are doing is just a symbolic ceremony - do we still need to get any permission from the aruba officials?
Do we need an officiant at all?
Can just a member of our wedding "marry us"?
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Old 08-01-2010, 05:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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that's wonderful news Andrea! Thank you!
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Old 08-02-2010, 08:06 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Good luck to you! You will have a blast!
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Old 08-02-2010, 07:23 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Thanks Christene! I can't wait! Hope to find a place for a dinner reception on the beach for 70 people soon - let me know if you can think of any!
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