Orange County Beach Wedding & Honeymoon Guide

Orange County is 30 miles south of Los Angeles on the Pacific Ocean. It has 42 miles of expansive beaches and quirky beach towns. Some of the well known beaches in this region include Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente. Beautiful beaches, palm trees, ocean front cafes and a Mexican influence of the architecture and cuisine is what gives this area its character. Each coastal township of Orange County has a unique atmosphere. Huntington Beach is well known for its surfing activities, Laguna Beach is internationally known as a seaside haven for artists with over 40 local art galleries and Newport Beach is unique with the harbor where 9,000 boats reside. There are also options for beach weddings offshore on Catalina Island which has been nicknamed the "Isle of Romance". Orange County has many great options for a beach wedding.

Local Wedding Sites and Professionals

Finding everything from beautiful reception sites to great photographers, florists and wedding coordinators has never been easier. Use our Local Wedding Professional Directory to organize your dream beach wedding right now.

Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Travel Agents

Travel Agents are worth their weight in gold. They provide invaluable knowledge and expertise of each destination area. With their experience and education they can show you the best options and save you time and money. There is generally no fee so call one of our local travel agents and let them help you plan a stress free destination wedding or honeymoon.
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Legal Requirements For Marriage

Residency Required:No
Waiting Period Required:You don't need to be a resident of California to marry in California. There is no waiting period however the license is only valid for 90 days. You must contact the County Recorder's Office in the county in which the marriage occurred to get a certified copy of a marriage license.
Minimum Age without Parental Consent: 18 years of age
Blood Test Required: No
Original Documents Required:

• Photo ID such as a valid US drivers license or passport
• Certified copy of Birth Certificate (required in some counties)
• Proof of Divorce Decree if Divorced
• Proof of Death Certificate if Widowed

Local Registrars Office:

Contact the local County Clerk

Additional information:

Major Airport:
John Wayne Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Language: English
Currency: US Dollar
Electricity: 110 Volts