Steps for registering a marriage in Georgia
One option for registering a marriage in Georgia is to register it with a wedding ceremony, which is held in the marriage houses owned by the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.
MaryInGeorgia Company offers affordable services for organizing a wedding ceremony. If you want your wedding to be held in a private setting in a marriage house with your guests and have photos and videos of your ceremony that you can present elsewhere as a keepsake or as supporting documents, Mary in Georgia Company recommends that you register your marriage with a wedding ceremony.
Wedding ceremonies in marriage houses have procedures and customs, which we have briefly explained below for your familiarization.
1.
The Processional
This is the part where you enter the ceremony. Before the ceremony begins, the bride and groom will wait behind the doors. When the music is played, both partners walk together to the hall.
2.
The Opening Remarks
Once you’re both at the front, the officiant will welcome you and kick off proceedings. The officiant often warmly greets all guests and expresses thanks for your decision to marry in Georgia.
3.
Expression of Intent
The official ceremony begins with an address to you and the couple, where the officiant reminds you of the responsibilities and meaning of the vows you are about to take. And the most crucial part is the whole “I do” thing. This is the moment when you express your intent to marry.
4.
Signing of the Registry
This is when the couple signs their marriage license with two witnesses and the officiant.
5.
Exchange of vows and rings
Usually, the exchange of rings occurs immediately after the vows. You can say something when you exchange rings. You can both write your own and share them during the ceremony.
6.
Declaration of Marriage/First Kiss
The officiant will officially announce that you are hitched and say, “By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife and also say you may kiss.
7.
Ending of the Service
Your officiant will speak some closing remarks. Usually, these are congratulations, well wishes, and occasionally a few words of thanks. Your marriage certificate will be given to you. Lastly, you will do a waltz dance.