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'proof of Marriage' on Honeymoon

Elizabeth, on April 28, 2018 at 2:36 PM Posted in Honeymoon 0 18

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Hi! First time poster on WeddingWire! My FH and I are getting married in October and we're fine tuning the details of the honeymoon and plan to book shortly. I will shamelessly admit that where ever we stay, I want whatever silly upgrades the hotels or airlines offer to newlyweds (bottle of champagne, flowers, w/e). I know lots of hotels do this and some (all?) will require proof of marriage for these little perks. My question is- what do you bring? Is it enough to bring a photo copy of the marriage license? Or do I need a marriage certificate from townhall (and therefore need to personally go to townhall before we leave for the honeymoon)?
Appreciate any personal experience stories/advice!

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FMM · on April 28, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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Sophia · on April 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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You can call the hotels you're thinking of and ask. They won't usually ask for a name until you book your stay
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OnCloudRawls · on April 28, 2018 at 3:06 PM
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I was wondering the same thing!
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Adriana · on April 28, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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For our honeymoon we went on a cruise, my husband just called and mentioned it when asking about a airport to ship transfer, and they ended up having something in our room when we arrived. Also we had “honeymoon” shirts and wore them when we left for our honeymoon. We had 2 flights, the flight attendants offered us free alcoholic beverages, we didn’t need to mention it. No one really asked for “proof.”
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rica · on April 28, 2018 at 3:23 PM
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Jillian · on April 28, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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One place I looked at (I can’t remember if it’s the one I’m going to) said one of your invitations was enough. Some listed what they accept as proof
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Shellycherea · on April 28, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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I was curious about this too. Does anyone else remember that episode of Friends when Monica was upset that she didn’t get the honeymoon treatment because another couple was ahead of her and Chandler? I hope that’s not us lol
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Karma · on April 28, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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Who asks for proof of marriage? You won’t have any anyways as your license goes to the officiant after the ceremony...
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Sundae · on April 28, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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Omg!! Yes!! "We need the stuff." Lol
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Stephanie · on April 28, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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I've seen the same thing for our honeymoon location. I'm thinking we'll just bring a copy of our signed license (we've gotten it back in the mail already since we delayed the honeymoon until after I'm done teaching this semester).
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Elizabeth · on April 28, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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That makes sense, not sure why i didn't think of that.
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Elizabeth · on April 28, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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Some of the hotels we're looking at state plainly that they require proof for whatever x, y, z free perk
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Elizabeth · on April 28, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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Yes!! I crack up every time. Do we 'neeed' it? No, but i def want it lol.
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Sundae · on April 28, 2018 at 10:21 PM
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I love 'Friends' lol! I pulled the 'you know I don't have a sense of humor when it comes to the wedding!' Today. FH laughed at me and shook his head.. 😂
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Officiallymrs · on April 28, 2018 at 10:50 PM
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We are staying st Sandals in st.Lucia and the travel agent we booked with asked us to bring an invitation becuase they will offer upgrades with that as proof
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Elizabeth · on April 29, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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We are doing Sandals too and you can sign up online for the honeymoon stuff if you upload a picture of your invitation.
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Elizabeth · on April 29, 2018 at 11:28 AM
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We're doing Hawaii. I'll update the post once i find out from the hotels what they need. Invitations would be super easy. My officiant is my uncle so i could certainly get a photo copy or something if the license, but I'd have to postpone a few days if i needed an official certificate (which seems excessive if that's what they need, but some airlines i think want it)
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Karma · on April 29, 2018 at 3:28 PM
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Wow...
My H is a Lifetime Platinum/ Diamond member at most hotels from work related world travel. So we usually don’t have to supply proof or ask for our perks...
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