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Susan
Savvy October 2018

Getting married twice in 2 different states?

Susan, on June 10, 2018 at 5:43 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8
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Editing because I got my answer- thank you! Smiley smile


Ok so I know this may get heated but I'm going to ask anyway.

My fiance and I are getting married in Massachusettes this fall, however we are buying a house in NH and are thinking of eloping (within the next month) in New Hampshire.

Does anyone know if we get married twice? Once in NH and one again in MA?

We have our reasons for wanting the elopement, and no we wouldn't tell anyone, and yes we would still call it a wedding in October (even though I KNOW so many people disagree with that) but it's our choice.

So just curious if anyone knows if you could get married twice in 2 different states and have 2 different marriage licenses buy marry the same person..??

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Latest activity by Mia, on May 16, 2022 at 7:26 PM
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    Mim ·
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    You just get a license in one state. You can't get married in another state unless you divorce first. You could have a vow renewal pr celebration of marriage afterwards, just be sure that guests know you are already married
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    Dedicated March 2019
    Andrea ·
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    It's illegal to get married twice without having a divorce in between. You can't apply for a marriage license when you are already married.

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  • muriel
    Champion June 2018
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    You will be asked on the marriage license application re your current marital status. So, no, you can't get married twice, because you will already be married. Your choice is to be open and honest with your guests and have a vow renewal, or lie. I caution you not to choose to lie to your officiant, as they are duty bound to follow the law.

    You said you had your own reasons for the elopement. If they are not for financial or insurance purposes, but because you want a private exchange of vows, go ahead and do that. Have a private commitment ceremony without the accompanying legal documentation. Then have your "wedding" as scheduled.

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  • The Trap Selena
    Master March 2016
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    What Muriel said. No professional officiant will use traditional wedding verbiage in a vow renewal ceremony since certain words in wedding vows make the marriage legal. Your guests would find out during the second ceremony that you’re already married. #awkward
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    You can’t get married twice unless you plan to get divorced in between.
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  • Lacy
    Super December 2018
    Lacy ·
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    Marriage is federally recognized, so no matter where you live, you're still married.
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    Mia ·
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    Youre 100% wrong.


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    Mia ·
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    You can get married to the same person in every state.
    I suggest not answering questions you Dont know the answers to.
    PS you wouldnt be lying to your wedding guests.A wedding is a celebration of a marriage. A marriage is a legal document.
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