Instantly Wed Destination Wedding Experts

New Year's Eve Wedding 12/31/09

2009-12-30T13:11:00.000-08:00

Yes, you can still get married on New Year's Eve...we have several times open. Give us a call as they are filling up fast.
We issue the license and marry you all in one appointment.
No long lines like at the LA County offices.
Our service is fast and convenient.
Trust your wedding with us at the best Wedding Chapel in the South Bay.

Bride and Groom only Special is $200 This includes the license, first certified copy and 3 free pictures of your wedding.

up to 10 guests is $250
and we can hold 30 guests max for $350

If you have your license already we can marry you too....give us a call.

Parkers' Lighthouse Long Beach ~ Patricia & David

2008-12-03T10:54:00.000-08:00

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.

Couples rush to get married before November 4th Election

2008-10-22T09:50:00.000-07:00

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.

Get Married at your home

2008-10-02T10:06:00.000-07:00

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.

Say "I Boo" Get Married on Halloween

2008-08-26T11:48:00.000-07:00

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.

Redondo Beach Wedding on the Sand ~ Dionne and DaShaun

2008-08-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-01T13:03:00.000-07:00

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.

Albums for your California Destination Wedding

2008-07-16T12:07:00.001-07:00

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.

Same Sex couples should get married before November

2008-07-12T12:21:00.001-07:00

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

2008-07-12T11:48:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-12T11:12:00.000-07:00

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

Cliff Wedding - Michelle & Ashley

2008-07-12T10:26:00.000-07:00

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

Weddings on the Cliffs of Palos Verdes

2008-07-10T15:25:00.000-07:00

Another destination wedding at the Palos Verdes Cilffs.

More Weddings in the Chapel

2008-07-04T14:24:00.001-07:00

Torrance Wedding Chapel - Cherished Vows

2008-07-01T19:26:00.000-07:00

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.

Gay and Lesbian Destination Weddings

2008-06-26T17:13:00.000-07:00

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.

Tomorrow is the big day here in California

2008-06-16T11:54:00.000-07:00

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.

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

2008-05-20T15:33:00.000-07:00

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

The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage

2008-05-15T10:18:00.000-07:00

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

April Fool's Wedding April 1st

2008-03-06T15:20:00.000-08:00

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

Leap Year Wedding on February 29th 2008

2008-02-13T15:47:00.000-08:00

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.

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

2008-02-02T10:13:00.000-08:00

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.

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

2008-01-07T15:22:00.000-08:00

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.

Instant Weddings - Elopement - Get married now

2007-12-27T15:26:00.000-08:00

LA County offices are all booked for weddings? Give us a call.
GET MARRIED NOW...NO WAIT WEDDINGS
Get married now before the end of the year. Contact us for our end of the year elopement specials. The County Recorder's office are all booked and if you already have your marriage license we give you a $50 discount off our price.
So do not wait, if you want to get married now call us.

Winter Wedding Destinations - California

2007-12-10T08:23:00.001-08:00

Are you planning your escape from the winter weather? Beach and Cliff weddings in the winter are very popular. How would you like to have wedding pictures of you on a beach in December or January to show your friends and family back home? Well that is where we come in.

Book your Winter Beach Wedding with us and we will make your day very special. We take care of everything.

Give us a call for more details or visit our website... www.InstantlyWed.com

Winter Wedding Destinations - California - Instantly Wed 310.325.3930

Christmas Weddings at Home

2007-12-08T12:27:00.000-08:00

Christmas Weddings at Home

(also for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day)

Christmas Party in your home and get married too.Special running through 1/1/08 - Get married in your Home - (So Bay area) - $500 - includes Minister, County of Los Angeles Married License issued by our Notary, One certified copy of license, 1 Photographer for 1 Hr - takes about 100 digital images - you get all images on CD (no prints for this package), website to view your images.The wedding can take place on Christmas Eve 12/24/07, Christmas Day 12/25/07, New Year's Eve 12/31/07 or New Years Day 1/1/08. (or any other days during the period 12/24/07 thru 1/1/08)The wedding must take place on one of the above days, and be in Torrance, Long Beach, Lomita, PV,local beach cities, Harbor City, Wilmington, or Hawthorne. Call about other cities and locations.

Get Married on 08/08/08

2007-12-01T09:43:00.000-08:00

Well here we go again. The 07/07/07 Wedding was a phenomenal success and it looks like the 08/08/08 wedding might surpass that. That day is will be very busy for all wedding professionals. We have had many calls from brides about that date and we have several bookings already. So plan now and get your reservations booked.
We were able to marry 28 couples on 07/07/07 and we will accommodate as many or more in '08.
To reserve your minister and location please give us a call.
We have English, Spanish and German Speaking ministers on staff.

More reasons to get a Confidential Marriage License...

2007-10-19T09:03:00.000-07:00

♥Are you planning to get married in a foreign country like Mexico, France or Italy? Some countries have strict requirements and residency restrictions. Avoid the hassle and get married before you leave.
♥You and your spouse are the only ones that can get a copy of the recorded license. This protects your privacy and prevents anyone from obtaining a copy. So often recorded documents wind up on tabloid websites. You can avoid this by getting married with a confidential marriage license.
♥Often you do not want a former spouse to know you have remarried.
♥You are planning a church wedding but need to get married now for health insurance coverage.
♥For tax reasons, before the birth of a baby or you are purchasing a home.
♥So you can change your name on your passport before you travel on your honeymoon. Often brides would like to change their names before they travel so they have the same name as their new husband. If you are divorced you may not want the former spouses name on your passport, airline tickets etc.
♥You are planning a church wedding here or in your home country but need to start the immigration process. Get married now and with the Express mail option you will have your certified copy in 2 weeks. You will need that certified copy for your Immigration appointment.
♥You are being deployed and want to marry your sweetheart before you leave. To change your Status you will also need the Express mail option. When you receive the certified copy you present it to your commanding officer. We offer this for FREE to all active military. It is our way of saying thanks to all the Armed Forces.

Wayfarers Chapel in Palos Verdes

2007-08-22T16:15:00.000-07:00

Wayfarer's Chapel is almost entirely made of glass and is often referred to as the Glass Church.

The Chapel is surrounded by Redwood Trees and they form the living walls and roof.

The views are spectacular and the Chapel sit on a hilltop over looking the Pacific Ocean.

Contact us for more details about this location and our fees. You make the wedding arrangements with the Chapel and we can provide you with the marriage license and photography. We have a special 2 hour package for photography at this location.

The Disney Ships are coming to Los Angeles...

2007-08-21T14:40:00.000-07:00

Plan now for your Destination Disney Wedding before you sail to Mexico.

This is your chance to have your wedding and sail on the Disney Magic for your Honeymoon.

The Disney Magic is heading back to California on the West Coast and has scheduled 12 seven night cruises of the Mexican Riviera. See the link below for the Itinerary for the 2008 Disney Cruise Line West Coast Cruises. The West Coast cruises sailing out of California will begin on May 25, 2008.

More info: http://www.instantlywed.com/beforeyoucruisewedding.html

Wed Before you Sail...

2007-08-21T14:32:00.000-07:00

"WED BEFORE YOU SAIL - ANCHORS AWAY©..."We offer the complete package for couples wishing to get married before you cruise. If getting married and then sailing is your dream let us make that dream come true. We can arrange a Limo from hotel to wedding site and then on to the ship in time to sail on your Honeymoon (Additional fee contact us for a quote). Our fees are very reasonable. We are authorized by the County of Los Angeles to issue confidential marriage licenses. We handle the rest. See Marriage License requirements for LA County for more information.

Click here to see more Images:

http://sunset-bride-photography.smugmug.com/gallery/2586247#149506248

So you want to get married on the Beach...

2007-08-21T14:01:00.000-07:00

Well you have come to the right place. We specialize in destination weddings.
Our Packages vary and we customize them to meet your needs. You can choose from a religious or civil ceremony.
We issue the Los Angeles County Marriage License, perform the ceremony and off you go on your honeymoon. Many couples stop here on there way to Hawaii and Tahiti.

Here is more info on our local beaches...
Torrance Beach - 300 Paseo de la Playa, Redondo Beach - this beach has a large parking lot. Parking starts at $2 and tickets are sold in the lot. Be sure to remind guests to buy tickets as this lot is patrolled on a regular basis.

Redondo Beach Pier - Take Torrance Blvd to the end and make a right into the parking garage located at the pier. The South side of the pier is a sand beach and the North side is the Marina.

Manhattan Beach Pier - Take Manhattan Beach Blvd to the end and park to the right/North of the Pier. You can get married in the sand or at the end of the Pier.

Hermosa Beach Pier - Pier Ave in Hermosa Beach. There is a parking lot on the South side of the shops and a parking structure off of Pier Ave. Not easy parking and you might have to walk several blocks. Beach by the Chart House on Harbor Blvd. Metered parking in front of the Chart House and a short walk around to the North side of the Bldg.

All of the metered parking is strictly enforced in our beach cities. Please bring adequate change for the meters. Most weddings last around 1 hour. Be sure and tell all your guests to dress warmly for Sunset weddings as the ocean breeze can be cool in the evenings.
Photos: http://sunset-bride-photography.smugmug.com/gallery/2585156#167298136