New Rules for 2009.... The Name Equality Act of 2007 AB 102

New Rules for 2009.... The Name Equality Act of 2007 AB 102
The Name Equality Act of 2007 AB 102Changes the Marriage License for California.Now couples will have the opportunity to indicate the new married name on the marriage license.Please check out the link to the full text on our website here:

http://www.cherishedvows.com/marriagelicenserequirements.html

The Name Equality Act of 2007 (AB 102, Chapter 567, Statutes of 2007) allows one or both applicants for a California marriage license to elect to change the middle or last names by which each party wishes to be known after solemnization of the marriage.Effective 01/01/2009, one party or both parties to a marriage may elect to change the middle or last names by which that party wishes to be known after solemnization of the marriage.

Each party applying for a marriage license may choose to include on their marriage license the new name in the spaces provided on the marriage license application without intent to defraud. Changing one’s name through this process can only be done at the time the marriage license is issued by the County Clerk or authorized Notary Public, as applicable.

Same Sex Weddings in California are no longer permited

We can no longer issue to same sex couples. However we will continue to perform Holy Unions and Civil Ceremonies for Domestic Partnerships.

When Prop. 8 is overturned we will resume issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples.
Contact us if you have any questions.

Same Sex Couples are urged to marry before Election in California

We have an election here in November that could ruin the chances for same sex couples to marry. We are urging all couples to get married before November 4th or you may miss your chance to get married here in California.

Gay and Lesbian couples have flocked here to get married and it will be a shame to turn away even one couple in love after the election. We hope that everyone can get the word out to vote NO on Prop. 8 November 4th.

Protect the rights of every American to marry the person they love, regardless of the sex of their partner.

Obtaining a Same-Sex Wedding License in California

You have several options when coming to California to get married. Not all county offices that issue licenses can marry you on the spot. Some offices do not conduct marriages so you need to find out in advance before you go to the recorder office.

Your best bet is to use a Notary Public that is authorized to issue the Los Angeles County Marriage License. We are able to issue the license and marry you on the spot.

You will need to provide a valid photo ID when you file for the license. If you have gotten a divorce within the last two years, you will also need official proof of that. California does not require a health check or blood test.

Palos Verdes Cliff Wedding ~ Michelle & Ashley

Cliff Weddings in Rancho Palos Verdes

Same sex couples come from all over the US to get married here in California.

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.

Warning for Couples coming to California to get married

Sunday June 22 we received a desperate call from a Texas couple here for a wedding at the Beverly Hills Hotel. It seems the "Internet Minster" they hired did not show for their wedding.
This scam seems to be directed at Gay and Lesbian couples coming here for destination weddings.

The person claimed to be able to issue the Los Angeles County Marriage license and assured the couple they would be there for the wedding that evening. Lucky for them Rev. David Nixon was available and he drove to Beverly Hills to marry this couple.

There are many people out there that claim to be ministers and able to issue the LA County Marriage License. If you are not sure you can always call the LA County Recorders office in Norwalk and confirm the identity of the person before you hire them. This couple sure wished they had done that before flying here and finding out they had been scammed.

Where to stay when coming to Los Angeles for your Destination Wedding

Not sure where to stay when you come here to California for your destination wedding? Here are a few suggestions:

Hotel Hermosa 2515 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach CA 90254 310/318-6000 800/331-9979

Residence Inn Torrance Phone: 1-310-543-4566 3701 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90503 USA

Best Western Sunrise Hotel · 400 North Harbor Drive · Redondo Beach, CA 90277 · Toll-Free: (888) 334-7384 · Local: (310) 376-0746

Crowne Plaza Hotel REDONDO BEACH AND MARINA 300 N. HARBOR DR REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277-2552 UNITED STATES Hotel Front Desk: 1-310-318-8888 Hotel Fax: 1-310-376-1930

I have provided direct links to the websites on the right side of the blog under Hotels.

Tomorrow is the big day here in California

Are you ready to get married...if you want to get married on the first day give us a call.

I can issue you the license in my chapel or bring your own.

By appointment on June 17th and we will stay late to accommodate all the couples getting married on this historic day. We have evening appointments open.

Los Angeles County offices are expecting large crowds

The LA County offices are expecting large crowds and a crush of media.
If you would like to have a private ceremony devoid of all the crowds and media give us a call.

Cherished Vows will be ready to meet the increased demand for Civil & Religious marriage ceremonies and license applications on June 16, when the recent state Supreme Court ruling overturning a same-sex marriage ban will take effect.

The county offices only perform civil ceremonies and if you would like a religious ceremony you will need to use a chapel like Cherished Vows in Torrance.

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June 17, 2008 will be the big day for same sex couples...

It looks like the first day we can issue marriage licenses to same sex couples will be June 17, 2008. We are still waiting for the "Official" confirmation but the buzz is June 17th.
Sign up now for the best times.

Go to our website: http://www.cherishedvows.com/gayandlesbianweddings.html and sign up for your wedding.

We will contact you and help you set up your wedding appointment.

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

Join our Waiting List for Same Sex Weddings

The county recorder should allow us to issue licenses around mid June.

We will send updates to everyone on our waiting list.

Please complete the license application online and we will contact you shortly. We have several packages available. Please check out our website for pricing and full details. We have a wedding chapel in Torrance and we also have weddings in parks, beaches and on the cliffs of Palos Verdes.

You can purchase a license from us even if we do not marry you.

Same Sex Weddings in California are now legal

The Secretary of State should allow marriage licenses to be issued in June 2008. Check back here for more same-sex wedding information. Book your wedding now and beat the rush. We are open 7 days a week for chapel and outside weddings. Our Ministers / Officiants are available for weddings at your location also. Please call for rates and chapel specials.

All of our packages are unique and custom designed for each couple. Due to changes in the law regarding same sex marriages we will soon be able to issue licenses for Gay and Lesbian couples. Please contact us for more information.
We have male and female wedding officiants for your ceremony. We are professional wedding officiants and will provide you with a religious or civil ceremony. Each ceremony is custom designed for each couple from our Words for your Wedding ceremony guide.Come visit our chapel we are open 7 days a week and weekends are by appointment only.
We are booking weddings for next month now. Please call us for package details.

There are no residency requirements to get married here in California. Couples fly here from all over the world. You do not have to be a citizen or resident of California to get married here.

April Fools Day Wedding

April Fools Day Wedding - Get married on April 1st
All Joking aside you can fool your friends and family another day.
This is a unique day to have your wedding.
April 1st is on a Tuesday this year.

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.

Valentine's Day Wedding 2009

Plan ahead and get your Wedding location and venue booked ASAP.
No need to wait in long lines at the county to get married.
Get married now in our beautiful chapel.

Do not miss your chance to get married on Valentine's Day 2009.

Quick no wait weddings in our beautiful wedding chapel.