Your
Justice of the Peace Melva Cavanaugh believes that a Wedding Ceremony
should reflect the unique personality and lifestyle of a bride and
groom. She prefers sitting down with the couple to plan the ceremony.
Whether a large ceremony at one of the many area plantations, the
halls that cater to large weddings, or her small Wedding Chapel, she gives special attention to the
details that make your day memorable. She can officiate at Wedding
Ceremonies anywhere in East Baton Rouge Parish. If you don't have
a location, she will make suggestions and give you phone numbers
and suggestions for the location that best suits your budget and
wishes.
WHO USES THIS JUSTICE
OF THE PEACE?
Alyssa Milano
Couples who prefer a totally Civil Ceremony
Couples of different faiths who want a Religious Ceremony
Couples who wish to include children of previous marriages in the
ceremony
TYPES OF CEREMONY
Traditional
Contemporary
Religious or Civil
Double Weddings
SPECIAL TOUCHES
Celtic Ceremonies
Vows in Spanish on Request
Rose Tradition Ceremony
Extremely Nice Ring Exchange Ceremony
Readings That Make Memories
Jewish Tradition of Breaking the Glass
Unity Candle Ceremonies
Circle of Love (includes children) Ceremony
MAKE YOUR VOWS SPECIAL
You can go through the Vows Book in the office of your Justice of
the Peace for ideas to create vows that best express your wishes.
Marriage License Information
A
Marriage License can be obtained from the East Baton Rouge Clerk
of Court's Office: 222 St. Louis St., Room B115, or at 10500 Coursey
Blvd. (293-2933). Or at 1230 Alabama St., in Baker or 4410 Florida
St., in Zachary.
You both must be 18 years old to obtain a Marriage License without
parental consent.
You both must know each parent's full name,
mother's maiden name and the state in which each parent was born.
Both bride and groom must have proof of age
in the form of an ORIGINAL or CERTIFIED Birth Certificate--they
can be obtained from the Office of Vital Records, 325 Loyola Ave.,
in New Orleans, LA 70160 or the Baton Rouge office, 353 N. 12th
St. It is open from 8:00am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday.
You both will need your Social Security numbers.
You no longer need a blood test.
Both parties need not be present to get the
License, but one of the parties, the bride or groom, must be present
to apply for it. That party must present identification for the
absent party in the form of a Certified Birth Certificate.
The License fee is $25 Cash. You can also
obtain the additional miniature license for $5.
Once the License is issued there is a 72
hour waiting period before the wedding ceremony can be performed.
The Marriage License is only valid for 30
days!
A minor must be accompanied by both parents
who must show proper identification or provide a signed notarized
statement giving the parents' consent for the minor to marry. If
one parent has been granted legal custody by the courts, that parent
must present a certified copy of the judgment granting custody.
If both parents of the bride and groom are
deceased, a legal guardian may give consent with proof of guardianship.
A Marriage License can not be issued to anyone
under 16 without a Court Order from a Family Court Judge, in addition
to parental consent.
If either or both parties have been married
previous to this, they need to provide a Judgment of Divorce or
a death certificate, if it has taken place within the last year.
The Day of Your Wedding
Bring your MARRIAGE LICENSE and TWO WITNESSES to the place where
your Wedding Ceremony will be performed.
