{"id":5786,"name":"Laredo","state_id":55,"county_id":2890,"created_at":"2019-08-20T10:33:24.386-07:00","updated_at":"2023-11-11T07:21:07.528-08:00","meta_description":"Learn how to legally officiate and plan wedding ceremonies in Laredo, Texas","head_tag":"An Laredo Wedding Guide for Wedding Ministers and Couples","tagline":"A Gateway to Wedding City","intro_section":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the former Republic of the Rio Grande! As you walk out in the streets of Laredo, you will spy a burgeoning border town with a storied past and a bright future. The heritage of the city is on display everywhere, from the old cathedrals to new boutiques, and of course some of the best Mexican food you can find north of the border. Read on to familiarize yourself with the technical details of the ceremony, including how to get your officiant ordained.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","officiant_section":"\u003ch3\u003eStep\u0026nbsp;1: Get ordained with American Marriage Ministries\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Marriage Ministries is here to help you get set up with what you need. First step: \u003ca href=\"/ordination-application\"\u003eget ordained\u003c/a\u003e! It only takes a few minutes and it doesn\u0026rsquo;t cost a thing.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eStep\u0026nbsp;2: Prepare for the Ceremony in Webb County\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNow that the easy part is done, it\u0026rsquo;s time to do some prep work. We have a great wedding training page that offers an extensive library of information to help prepare for the ceremony, including sample scripts, brainstorming prompts, and some officiant tips and tricks.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eStep\u0026nbsp;3: Officiate the Wedding and Complete the Marriage License\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe couple is responsible for obtaining the marriage license, but it is the officiant\u0026rsquo;s job to return the license to the county clerk\u0026rsquo;s office after the ceremony is complete. You have 30 days from the date of the ceremony (or 90 days from the date of issuance, whichever comes first) to return the signed license, although the sooner the better!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you\u0026rsquo;ve officiated the ceremony and signed and returned the marriage license, your duties as an officiant are complete.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","couple_section":"\u003ch3\u003eFile for the Marriage License from the Webb County Clerk\u0026#39;s Office\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBoth members of the couple must be present to apply in person at the \u003ca href=\"http://webbcountytx.gov/CountyClerk/PropertyRecords/English.aspx\"\u003eWebb County Clerk\u0026rsquo;s Office\u003c/a\u003e, located at 1110 Victoria St., Suite 201. You will need:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e$82.00 in the form of cash, check or money order\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eProof of identification in the form of a driver\u0026rsquo;s license, passport, or state ID\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf want to take $60 off your marriage license, consider completing the\u0026nbsp;\u0026quot;\u003ca href=\"https://twogetherintexas.com/UI/HomePage.aspx\"\u003eTwogether in Texas\u003c/a\u003e\u0026quot; premarital\u0026nbsp;course. You\u0026#39;ll also be able to waive the 72 hour waiting period.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","wedding_tips":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Basics\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf history is your bag, Laredo is the perfect spot to hang up the boots and get hitched. The San Augustin de Loredo historic district offers buildings and tales from a city that has continued unabated under the flags of seven different sovereign states, going all the way back to 1755.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003ca href=\"http://lospatioslaredo.com/\"\u003eLos Patios\u003c/a\u003e, you\u0026rsquo;ll find magical d\u0026eacute;cor, with access to both inside and outside areas, a modern-day barn, and, believe it or not, two mint condition Rolls Royces for photo ops. If you\u0026rsquo;re thinking of going a little more big, Texas style, you can check out \u003ca href=\"https://paseo-real.com/\"\u003ePaseo Real\u003c/a\u003e, which has so much glamor it looks like it\u0026rsquo;s right out of a wedding catalogue.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTransportation\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEverything in Texas is spread out, and Laredo is no exception, so you\u0026rsquo;ll be best off if you have a vehicle or a rental. Laredo International Airport has connecting flights to nearby hubs like Dallas and Las Vegas.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWeather\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough not quite as arid as other parts of south Texas, it\u0026rsquo;s still south Texas, so expect hot summers and mild, dry winters.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","faq":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to wait to get married?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a three day (72-hour) waiting period after obtaining the license and getting married. If you are active duty military, you are exempt from this waiting period.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre witnesses required to get married in Laredo?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a legal ceremony will need to have at least four people: the two getting married, the officiant, and a witness.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","content_live":true,"marriage_licensing_info":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuance Office:\u003c/strong\u003e Webb County Clerk\u0026rsquo;s Office, 1110 Victoria St., Suite 201, Laredo, TX 78040\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c/strong\u003e $82\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaiting Period:\u003c/strong\u003e 3 Days\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpiration:\u003c/strong\u003e 90 Days\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn:\u003c/strong\u003e Within 30 days by the officiant\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","meta_description_esp":null,"head_tag_esp":null,"tagline_esp":null,"intro_section_esp":"","officiant_section_esp":"","couple_section_esp":"","wedding_tips_esp":"","faq_esp":"","content_live_esp":false,"marriage_licensing_info_esp":""}