To obtain a marriage license in Delaware, both parties must appear together, and each is required to show a driver’s license or a state identification card.
The legal age to apply for a marriage license is 18. If either party is under the age of 18, other requirements must be discussed to determine if a marriage license can be issued.
No blood test is required.
If either party requires an interpreter, the interpreter must be over age 21, and a citizen of the United States.
Persons who are currently on probation or parole must have a signed permission slip from his or her probation or parole officer.
If either party has been previously married, and the marriage was terminated by divorce, the last divorce decree must be presented. It must have been signed by a judge and bear a seal indicating that it is a true copy. A photocopy is NOT acceptable.
The marriage license is valid for 30 days. It must be used in that that time period. It is only valid in the State of Delaware.
After the license is issued, there is a 24 hour waiting period.
The application for a marriage license cost $50.00 which must be paid in cash. The fee is due when the license is issued.
The office does not issue marriage licenses after 4pm. Allow at least 20 minutes for the process.

Here is how most weddings go. Of course, your wedding can be as unique and creative as you wish.
With background music playing softly, the groomsmen seat the guests as they arrive, the groom’s side is on the right, the bride’s on the left, looking at the front of the room from the rear.
When the bride and groom are dressed and the necessary guests have arrived, the mothers (and dads) are seated.
When the bride indicates that she is ready, the minister, groom, and groomsmen walk up to the front and take their places facing the door through which the bride will come; the minister in the middle, the groom on his left, the best man on his left and so forth.
Next, the music changes and the bride’s attendants, ring bearer, and flower girl(s) walk in slowly, one after the other. They stand on the minister’s right with the maid of honor standing closest to the minister. They also face the door through which the bride will appear. Some groups place tape on the floor to mark where they will each stand.
Then the bride and her escort (usually her father) appear, the music changes again, and the minister asks everyone to rise. The two walk slowly to the front and pause four feet from the minister, who asks who comes to place the bride’s hand in the grooms. The escort says “we do” or “I do,” places their hands together, and then steps back. The minister reads the scripture and then asks the guests to be seated.
After some welcoming remarks and the bride and groom’s promises, the minister asks for the rings. After the groom says his vows, he slips the ring on the bride’s left hand. Same for the bride, she repeats her vows, line-by-line, and then slips the ring on his left hand.
At this point in the ceremony, many couples like to do the signing of the marriage certificate so all the guests can see and enjoy that part. Many couples use special music as the groom signs, then the bride, the two witnesses and finally the minister.
After the blessing for the marriage and the closing prayer, the minister pronounces the couple husband and wife and says, “you may kiss each other.” Following the kiss, the couple may choose to be introduced as Mr. and Mrs. ___ The music booms in, everyone claps, the bride and groom walk out with lively steps, the maid of honor takes the best man’s arm and they walk swiftly out followed by the other groomsmen and bride’s maids arm in arm.
Many couples are choosing to have the guests remain seated at the end, so the bride and groom can circle around to the front of the gathering to greet and hug everyone row by row and release them to go to the buffet and begin eating. Of course the very first people to be greeted and hugged are their parents who were seated in the front row. The advantage of avoiding the traditional reception line is speed. By moving through the crowd instead of the guest filing by, the bride and groom do not get stuck in an hour-long reception line, starving. They are also ready to pose for photos much sooner.
Regarding pictures, each couple needs to decide whether they want to give their photographer free reign during the entire ceremony. Most couples do, and they treasure their photo albums very much. Many couples have enjoyed the photos they developed after placing disposable cameras on each table for guests to capture candid shots of one another and the bride and groom.
After the ceremony, remember five events: the cake cutting, the toast, your first dance, and the bouquet and garter throwing.
I hope these ideas have been helpful. Remember that there are no rules. The bride and groom are the stars on their wedding day and they should have everything just as they want so that the day expresses what they want to say.

Sincerely,
Cathleen
Weddings by Cathleen