Results tagged “courthouse” from SadyeBabi's Weblog

John and I found a great condo downtown that we fell in love with. But before we could move in, we needed to get married. After the ongoing real estate problems we didn't want to attempt planning a formal wedding during the whole mess as well. We decided to go down to the courthouse to get married before closing on the condo. Then we'd have more time to focus on the wedding after we closed and moved.

We invited only a couple close friends and immediate family. One of my friends from work (thanks GeeMan!) came down and took some candid photos. The lighting in the courthouse was terrible so I think they turned out pretty well given that. I'm sure we'll have plenty more from the second wedding.

I'd only been to a courthouse wedding once before so I wasn't really sure what I was supposed to do. Plus, when I showed, up most of the family was already there. There was a doorbell I was supposed to ring saying we were there. I tried ringing it when I got there, but they told me to go away till everyone who was supposed to be involved arrived. So, we were all standing around in the main lobby waiting.

The moms were worried because John is often late to things. We were discussing whether or not to call him.

Everyone thought it would be best to call, so I did. I love these two pictures. I didn't think about it at the time, but it looks like I'm flipping off the camera because I'm trying to hold on to my flowers and the ring box and talk on the phone. I think I'm leaving a message in the bottom one. But either way it's a funny look on my face.

John did arrive on time. He was even early by a few minutes. His mom pinned on the boutonniere because I have no idea how to do those things. He looked so nice!

Our friends signed and stood up for us as witnesses. The ceremony was very short, but really nice.

When John was trying to put my ring on my finger he sort of hit a snag because it got stuck a little at my knuckle. He was really concerned about hurting me so I had to lean forward a little and tell him to keep trying. We'll see if that happens at the second wedding.

As quickly as it started, it was over. I think some people might have been out in the lobby waiting longer than they were in the courtroom for the ceremony. It's definitely taken the pressure off for the upcoming wedding though.

Thanks to our friends who were witnesses! We love you guys!

Oh, and we couldn't pass up making an animated .gif out of the phone call. I think we've had more laughs out of this than any of the other pictures.

John and I found a great condo downtown that we fell in love with. But before we could move in, we needed to get married. After the ongoing real estate problems we didn't want to attempt planning a formal wedding during the whole mess as well. We decided to go down to the courthouse to get married before closing on the condo. Then we'd have more time to focus on the wedding after we closed and moved.

We invited only a couple close friends and immediate family. One of my friends from work (thanks GeeMan!) came down and took some candid photos. The lighting in the courthouse was terrible so I think they turned out pretty well given that. I'm sure we'll have plenty more from the second wedding.

I'd only been to a courthouse wedding once before so I wasn't really sure what I was supposed to do. Plus, when I showed, up most of the family was already there. There was a doorbell I was supposed to ring saying we were there. I tried ringing it when I got there, but they told me to go away till everyone who was supposed to be involved arrived. So, we were all standing around in the main lobby waiting.

The moms were worried because John is often late to things. We were discussing whether or not to call him.

Everyone thought it would be best to call, so I did. I love these two pictures. I didn't think about it at the time, but it looks like I'm flipping off the camera because I'm trying to hold on to my flowers and the ring box and talk on the phone. I think I'm leaving a message in the bottom one. But either way it's a funny look on my face.

John did arrive on time. He was even early by a few minutes. His mom pinned on the boutonniere because I have no idea how to do those things. He looked so nice!

Our friends signed and stood up for us as witnesses. The ceremony was very short, but really nice.

When John was trying to put my ring on my finger he sort of hit a snag because it got stuck a little at my knuckle. He was really concerned about hurting me so I had to lean forward a little and tell him to keep trying. We'll see if that happens at the second wedding.

As quickly as it started, it was over. I think some people might have been out in the lobby waiting longer than they were in the courtroom for the ceremony. It's definitely taken the pressure off for the upcoming wedding though.

Thanks to our friends who were witnesses! We love you guys!

Oh, and we couldn't pass up making an animated .gif out of the phone call. I think we've had more laughs out of this than any of the other pictures.