Elope to Virginia
Rock Spring Specializes in Elopements and Mini Weddings
Weddings can be stressful and
expensive, so how do you say, "I do" and focus each other without
concern for the number of people on your guest list? You elope to Rock Spring
and surround yourselves with love, dreams and happily ever after!
You do not need to be a resident of Virginia to elope to Virginia
You do
not need a blood test. You do not need a witness. There is NO waiting period,
which means you can obtain your license and be married the same day.
Obtaining a license is easy
To obtain a
marriage license in Virginia, visit the clerk's office of a circuit court of
any county or city in Virginia. The marriage license costs $30 (cash only) and
is valid for 60 days.
The clerk will give you two copies of the marriage certificate,
which you MUST give to the marriage officiant PRIOR to the wedding. You also
must show your state-issued identification to the officiant. The marriage
officiant will complete the certificates after you have declared your intent to
be married and the officiant has pronounced you married. The officiant is
responsible for returning the completed certificates to the clerk within five
days after the ceremony. The clerk will keep one copy and send the second copy
to the State Registrar of Vital Records.
You may request a certified copy of your official marriage
certificate from the registrar's office: VDH, Office of Vital Records and
Health Statistics, P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, VA 23218-1000. (804) 662-6200. The cost is $12 for each copy.
Rock Spring offers several elopement
packages
Elope at Rock Spring* $75
- Officiant; basic
elopement vows
- License filed with
the courthouse
- Choice of ceremony locations
around Rock Spring
- No guests
Elope with Family & Friends* $250
- Officiant;
personalized wedding vows
- License filed with
the courthouse
- Choice of ceremony locations
around Rock Spring
- Limit 10 guests,
including children older than 1 year
- Use of the grounds
for one hour
- The bride and groom must come dressed for the wedding
Wedding Getaway $995
- Officiant;
personalized wedding vows
- License filed with
the courthouse
- Limit 10 guests, including children older than 1 year
- Guests are welcome on the property for one hour
- Choice of ceremony locations
around Rock Spring
- Signature Cake and Sparkling
Cider Toast
- Two nights stay for two in The Retreat at Rock Spring
- Continental breakfast
for two each morning
- Lunch for two at Java
Jacks
- Dinner for two at The
Restaurant at 17 South
- Wine tastings for two at
Caret Cellars, Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove and River Vineyards at the
Grove
*The couple may spend the night in The Retreat for an additional $100 with any of the packages (included with weekend getaway).
To reserve your wedding date and learn more about how to elope to Rock Spring, contact Carolyn Berry at 804.750.4796 or via e-mail at carolyn@weddingsatrockspring.com