You must get your license in the county that you will be married in.
The Yellow Turtle Inn is in Carroll County
55 North Court Street (Off Center Street)
Room G8
Westminster, Md 21157
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday only
Phone: 410 386 2985
888 302 8927
Waiting period: 48 Hours
Military can get an exception
Cost: $35 Cash
You will need:
Full names
Picture ID (drivers license)
Address
Ages
Social Security #'s
State of Birth
Single?
Divorced?
Date
County and State Registered
Death of Spouse?
Date
County & State
To pick up the license, at least one of you must appear in person at least 48 hours before the ceremony with the information listed above. the License is good for 6 months.
For non resident contact Karman Cashman 410 386 2002
If you are out of state or out of Carroll County, you may go to any marriage clerk office and ask for a "Foreign Application" form. Fill it out in front of the clerk and have them sign it. Then bring the form to the Carroll County office or have their office send it to the Carroll County office. Then you can pick up your license in Carroll County. I suggest that you call to be sure that they received it and everything is in order.
If you are military, you may go to the clerks office the same day you wish to get married, fill out the form, have the judge sign it and receive your license. The judge can wave the 48 hour waiting period.
Officiants
If you do not already have an officiant, you will need to be finding someone you respect that is available for your date.
Many offer premarital counseling. I hope you will take advantage of this service. Learning to communicate is so essential in a good marriage.
You probably already know we have great rehearsal dinners here and this will give you more time to decorate for your day. .
Rehearsal Dinner choices:
Formal Dinner at the Yellow Turtle Inn,
Informal Buffet Dinners
Pizza on the porch at the Yellow Turtle Inn
Accommadations
Many times the women of the bridal party stay the night before the wedding and get ready here. This gives more time for decorating and less running around on your wedding day.
I provide a breakfast baskets for you and your bridal party to eat as they are getting ready
I can also provide a deli tray and drinks (iced tea and sodas) for lunch
The less you have to do and can stay in one place, the less stressed you will be.
I can also provide accommodations for your special guests the night before and the Night of the Wedding and a brunch the following morning after the wedding.
I much rather have the entire Inn filled with your special people.
Where can the rest of your guest find night lodging?
I will be happy to supply a list upon request.
Bridal Party Guests
Your wedding guests will need to make their own reservations and confirm with a credit card. Rooms held for wedding guests are considered non cancellation reservations with no refund.
Wedding Cake
Ask the caterer if he will provide this.
You can also pick up several cakes from the grocery store and display them on my circular stand for a lovely effect. This can save a whole lot. Some brides also pick up cheesecake and cookies from the store as an extra offering.
The bride and groom cut the first cut for photos.
The caterer will continue to cut the cake and serve it after the first cut.
This is usually done after the meal and toast.
Garter - Bouquet Tossing - is this a tradition you wish to do?
Are there any delicate situations?
Parents, step parents, handicap, elderly
These should be discussed
Bring a change of shoes for those tired feet. New shoes hurt!
Barefeet are not allowed.
Who is responsible for returning all the tux? Have the wedding party bring a change of clothes for after the wedding so that everything gets returned and there will not be any late fees.
Assign someone responsible to collect the gifts following the ceremony.
If you have children, bring something for them to do. They do get bored!
Now was that so hard? I will be happy to help you in what ever way you wish.
Love is not blind -
It sees more and not less,
but because it sees more
It is willing to see less
Will Moss
Love is the only thing you get more of by giving it away
