Signing the license as part of the ceremony

You have to sign the license in advance but you could sing the Marriage certificate during the ceremony that what my mom and step dad did

We are totally doing this as part of the ceremony.... I don't see how you could be announced as Husband & Wife withOUT signing it.

We're going to play Stevie Wonders' "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours". It's a relaxed outdoors wedding.

Charla, that's kind of how I feel, too - that you aren't really married until the license is signed.

Well sheeeyit, then I won't be legally married, coz there is no bloody signature line for the bride and groom on my license! It's bugging me now, I may have to call the County and find out why...WTH?

Sharon, it may be that in Texas the license becomes valid when the officiant signs, stating that they performed the ceremony. I mean, as long as your names are on it, it's good, right?

Before anyone starts signing anything---there are differences not only per state, but per county, and sometimes per city. The differences primarily have to do with how much time you get and whether or not the bride and groom sign. If B&G sign, then there is also a difference as to what name the bride uses...married or maiden (if you are keeping your maiden name, clarify with clerk when you register). Sometimes you can apply online. After the ceremony, you keep one copy, and the officiant files at least two others. Some officiants have everyone sign before the ceremony just so the officiant can leave sooner! Signing isn't complicated, and it can easily occur during the ceremony.