Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Parkers' Lighthouse Long Beach ~ Patricia & David








Sunset Wedding on the pier in Long Beach. Shoreline Village has great shops and restaurants. The Queen Mary is just across the marina from this location. Brides love this location and we perform many weddings around this area in Long Beach.
David and Patricia had their first date at this restaurant and that is why they decided to get married there. Can not beat the views from this location.


Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Couples rush to get married before November 4th Election

Same Sex couples from all over the United States have been calling us regarding the up coming election.

The Los Angeles County Recorders office is urging all couples to get married before the election. Any marriage license issued to a same sex couple and not used prior to Nov 4th might be declared invalid. If declared invalid they will not record it when the couple is married after November 4th.

If you are holding a marriage license now you should get married so you do not lose your only change to get married legally here in California.

If you have a big wedding planned and just need to get married now to beat the deadline call us and we will handle all the necessary paperwork.

We will stay open late that night to accommodate all the couples wanting to get married. If you buy your own license at any of the county offices and want a quick no wait wedding we can help.

Our chapel is perfect for just the couple or up to 30 guests.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Get Married at your home


We perform many weddings at homes around the South Bay. It is one of the most popular wedding venues. So if you have a wedding coming up you might want to consider having it at home.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Say "I Boo" Get Married on Halloween

The Wedding Center is having a Halloween Special.

Free 8x10 picture for each couple that gets married on Halloween.Come dressed in a costume or traditional wedding outfits.

It will be a fun day at The Wedding Center.

Trick or Treat at The Wedding Center, we will be giving candy out too.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Redondo Beach Wedding on the Sand ~ Dionne and DaShaun

They came to California for their Destination wedding and had a blast. The girls had so much fun rolling on the sand in the surf.
They were not afraid to get wet. Now this is a beach wedding.
Rev. David Nixon married them in the sand on Redondo Beach.

Long Beach Lighthouse in Rainbow Park ~ Sandi and Amanda

Sandi and Amanda were married by Rev. Mark Nixon in the Long Beach Rainbow Park in front of the Lighthouse.
The deluxe package includes the cider for a toast and pictures.
This park has great views of the harbor and the Queen Mary. When the Carnival ships are in port you can see them from this park.

Shoreline Village is across the harbor. Bubba Gump's and PF Chang's are within walking distance from this park.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Albums for your California Destination Wedding


This couple was married at the Cherished Vows Wedding Chapel in Torrance. This chapel has become a popular place for same sex couples coming from all over the United States to get married in California.

Here is an example of the 8" x 8" hard cover magazine style album. We custom design the album with the images you select. If you get married in the wedding chapel your wedding is photographed for free.
This album is $75 with 40 images.


This couple was married at Wayfarer's Chapel in Palos Verdes. We can even design an album using your images from another photographer. We even include honeymoon pictures if you like. So plan ahead and make sure you hire a professional photographer for your wedding so you can have a custom made album.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Same Sex couples should get married before November

To date we have married almost 100 same sex couples since June 17th. Couples have come from all over the US to get married in California since the ban was lifted. Get married now before voters have a chance to change the constitution here in California.

The Los Angeles County recorders office has told us that all marriages performed before November will remain legal and can not be overturned. But if voters change the constitution in November then no more licenses will be issued to same sex couples.

So anyone married between June 17th and November will have legal marriages recognized by the State of California as legal and binding. New York state currently recognizes California Same Sex marriages. So if you wait you may miss your chance to be legally married here in California.

We will continue to update our blog with news as we get it from the recorders office.

Couple from New Orleans gets married in California

We have had so many same sex couples come from all over the United States to get married at our chapel and other locations around the South Bay.


This couple came all the way from New Orleans, Louisiana to get married at our chapel and then they were off to Disneyland in Anaheim. Disneyland Honeymoon sounds like fun.


California Destination Wedding at the Chapel


Rev. Bonnie performing the ceremony at Cherished Vows Wedding Chapel in Torrance.

Cliff Wedding - Michelle & Ashley

Michelle and Ashley came to California for a Destination Wedding on the cliffs of Palos Verdes.
Testimonial from the couple:
Thank you again for the awesome ceremony. Everything was perfect!
Thank you! Michelle & Ashley

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Torrance Wedding Chapel - Cherished Vows


We have married couples from all over the United States since the first day June 17th.

If you are planning your California Destination Wedding give us a call. We have elopement packages starting at $225 in our chapel.


Thursday, June 26, 2008

Gay and Lesbian Destination Weddings

We offer great packages to couples coming to California to tie the knot. Get married on the beach or on the cliffs of Palos Verdes. We have a wedding chapel located in Torrance.
Elopement packages and complete destination weddings.


Give us a call to discuss your Wedding Day.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Tomorrow is the big day here in California


If you are buying a license on the first day and would like to get married right away give us a call. We have a wedding chapel in Torrance for the quick no wait weddings.

We also issue the marriage license on the spot. Get married right now.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Official says L.A. County will be ready for gay marriages

The county clerk says ceremonies could begin June 16, the first possible day that the state Supreme Court's ruling allowing same-sex marriages could take effect.

By Jean-Paul Renaud, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer 1:27 PM PDT, May 20, 2008

Acting Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan told county supervisors today that his office would be ready to perform same-sex marriages on June 16.That is the earliest date on which the state Supreme Court's overturning of the ban on same-sex marriages could take effect.

Logan said he would extend the corps of volunteers needed to officiate at marriages, and would seek to open new offices to facilitate the ceremonies."We expect that when the decision goes into effect, that there will be an initial peak in the volume of people coming into our office," he said. "We want to be sure we're prepared for that. We want to make sure we're staffed up for that."Logan said he already has received a request from city officials in West Hollywood to have the county open a marriage-license office there.

"It's also possible that they may have somebody in their own staff" to perform the ceremonies, Logan said. Supervisors have also asked Logan to convene an advisory group with gay community leaders to get a better handle on the numbers of couples expected to seek licenses. The Sheriff's Department and the Office of Public Safety, which protects county buildings, also have been asked to provide extra security during the first few weeks the marriages are permitted.Last week, justices struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage in a broadly worded decision that would invalidate virtually any law that discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation.

Officials said it would be at least 30 days from the court's action before marriage licenses could be issued. But opponents could ask the court to rehear the case. Even if the court declined, such a request could delay the effective date by up to 90 days.
LA Times Story dated May 20, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lagay21-2008may21,0,6730541.story

Thursday, May 15, 2008

The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage

SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage, paving the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry.
The case involved a series of lawsuits seeking to overturn a voter-approved law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
With the ruling, California could become the second state after Massachusetts where gay and lesbian residents can marry.
"What happens in California, either way, will have a huge impact around the nation. It will set the tone," said Geoffrey Kors, executive director of the gay rights group Equality California.
California already offers same-sex couples who register as domestic partners the same legal rights and responsibilities as married spouses, including the right to divorce and to sue for child support. It's therefore unclear what additional relief state lawmakers could offer short of marriage if the court renders the existing ban unconstitutional.
A coalition of religious and social conservative groups is attempting to put a measure on the November ballot that would enshrine California's current laws banning gay marriage in the state constitution.
The Secretary of State is expected to rule by the end of June whether the sponsors gathered enough signature to qualify the marriage amendment, similar to ones enacted in 26 other states.
The cases before the California court were brought by the city of San Francisco, two dozen gay and lesbian couples, Equality California and another gay rights group in March 2004 after the court halted San Francisco's monthlong same-sex wedding march that took place at Mayor Gavin Newsom's direction.
Story from the Associated Press May 15, 2008

Thursday, March 6, 2008

April Fool's Wedding April 1st

This is a popular day again this year.
All joking aside fool your friends and family another day and get married on April 1st.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Leap Year Wedding on February 29th 2008

Wedding Chapel Special --- Leap Year Wedding on February 29th 2008

Leap year wedding on February 29th. Get married on a very unique day.

Just think you only have to give an anniversary gift every 4 years.

Book early to get the best time.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

St. Patrick's Day Wedding 3/17/08

Luck of the Irish on your wedding day...
Do you want a fun day to get married?
How about St. Patrick's Day in our Wedding Chapel.
The Chapel is decorated for the day and we have a special that includes a green cake and green cider. Free 8x10 wedding photo for all couples married on 3/17/08 in the Torrance Wedding Chapel.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Valentine's Day Wedding Special 2/14/08 and 2/16/08

No need to go to Las Vegas or wait in long lines at the county to get married. Get married now in our beautiful chapel.
Valentine's Day is on Thursday this year. We have several specials for this special day and Saturday 2/16/08 as well.

Book now for the best times. Do not miss your chance to get married on Valentine's Day this year.

Quick no wait weddings in our beautiful wedding chapel.