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HERE IS WHAT YOU
NEED TO KNOW:
Weddings in

Paradise 1 Residents and non-residents of
Texas can obtain a marriage license
from any County Clerk’s office in the
State. Both parties must be present
and at least 16 years of age. Applicants
under the age of 18 must have a
Let the magic of certified copy of their birth certificate
your love sweep you (long form) issued in the last 10 years
as well as court-emancipated. One
away on a journey valid form of identification such as
of a lifetime. State issued driver’s license, military
ID, passport, visa, or state issued ID.
A certified copy of a birth certificate
hether you’re getting married, planning a honeymoon or renewing your
w vows, South Padre Island is the perfect destination. From the Gulf of Mexico may be used along with one other
to the Laguna Madre Bay, the locations and options are only limited by your
form of ID. No blood test is required.
imagination…
South Padre Island quite simply is the destination of choice for your wedding. The license is good for 90 days. There
is a 72-hour waiting period between
Surround yourselves in an atmosphere of tropical tranquility and breathtaking beauty obtaining the license and holding the
as you pledge your eternal love. What is your idea of the romance this special wedding. However, there is a 30-day
occasion deserves? How high are your expectations for this special day, which should waiting period following the judg-
be nothing less than glorious? Spectacular sand dunes covered in native vine and ment of a divorce being granted. The
flowers and a spectacular coastline along the Gulf of Mexico are perfect for romantic, cost of a license varies by county ($71
barefoot weddings on a beautiful beach. If your dream wedding involves a sunset, - $88), and is subject to change. The
several settings along the bay provide the perfect setting when the sun simmers into current cost in Cameron County is
the vast and beautiful Laguna Madre Bay at the end of a beautiful day. For the more $82 (subject to change – checks and
adventuresome person, rent anything from a fishing boat to a large catamaran and
say those special vows while cruising on the beautiful Laguna Madre Bay. And how credit cards are not accepted).
appropriate will it be when the moment arrives, and the most important words you 2 The closest Cameron County office
will speak in your life – your wedding vows – will be is located at 501 Hwy. 100, Port Isabel,
carried from your lips to your loved one on a Texas, 956.943.8101. Hours: 8:00 am
gentle warm breeze. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Need help planning your special day? Monday – Friday.
The Island has several wonderful wed- 3 To act as an officiant at a wedding
ding planners that can assist you with within Texas borders, you must be an
everything from location to flowers, active or retired judge, a licensed or
cakes, equipment rentals and even
someone to perform the wedding. ordained priest, minister or rabbi, an
For more information contact the officer ordained by a religious organiz-
South Padre Island Chamber of ation, or a justice of the peace.
Commerce at info@spichamber.com 4 All beach weddings held within
or 956.761.4412 the city limits of South Padre Island
Best of all, the requirements for are required to have a permit. Anyone
getting married on South Padre Island can pickup the permit, but it must be
are relatively simple and uncomplicated. done in person. The permit informs
Both religious and civil ceremonies can be all interested parties of the wedding
performed at virtually any location on the Island. details, helps ensure your wedding
does not restrict the use of the beach
to others, and provides you with state
and local beach rules and laws. For
ceremonies held on beaches within
the City of South Padre Island, con-
tact Public Works Department, 4601
Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, Texas,
(956) 761-3044. For ceremonies held
on Cameron County beaches, contact
Cameron County Parks System at (956)
761-5494. For ceremonies onboard a
vessel, check with the captain to deter-
mine the rules and regulations he is
governed by. J
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