***OFFICIANT QUESTION**** HELP!!!!

Here is the scenario:

A couple lives in Georgia and a year and a half before the actual wedding/reception they run and get married. Legally marriage certificate and all.. but they want to get married in New York.. on their wedding/reception day.. Did they make a big mistake? Is this possible.. They don't want anyone to know (family friends etc) that they are already married?? I need help..

Hi,

You know this is more common than you'd think. Health insurance is usually a factor when I sign a license before the official date. (Some couples save a bundle this way)

I had a couple that I married last year refile the marriage license because she didn't change her name the first time. Line #8 on the Groom side of the form, and #18 on the Bride side, where the question 'Number of marriages?' is asked the clerk typed in the number then (Second Ceremony)

So in my opinion they should just go pay the $25.00 at town hall and no one will be the wiser. The witness spot is all the way at the bottom of the page and I doubt anyone will look at any line other than where they must sign.

Hope this helps!

L&L, Pastor April
CoAW
http://www.churchofancientways.org