About a week before the wedding, you are supposed to go to your local probate court to apply for a marriage license. Please check your local government regulations for required documents etc. Many hassles later, we acquired it and were able to continue with our wedding. What they don't tell you is that after the wedding, the officiant hands you the signed copy to take back to the probate court to get a marriage certificate. Well, this information wasn't posted and I wasted valuable time and gas in getting necessary things done.
Last Saturday (3 weeks after the wedding), I went to the nearby DMV to get my name changed. I had the signed copy of the marriage license not the certificate (oh and they use certificate and license interchangeably as if they are the same thing, when they are not!!), my birth certificate, and drivers license. Turns out they don't need the birth certificate, however after an hour and a half waiting, we were denied because I did not have the right paperwork. The gentlemen at the counter did tell me I could come straight to the window next time. Needless to say, we left and I started crying I was so upset.
Monday during lunch I drove to the probate court. I made a mistake the first time and paid to park (pay attention to the signs!!). I paid in a free parking for 2 hours. I was in and out within 10 minutes! Scott also did not need to go with me which was great with our crazy schedules. I had enough time to drive to the DMV too, but as you know something would go wrong - it was closed!!!
Frustrated, I knew Georgia had something against me changing my name. Well, I decided to try one more time. Tuesday during lunch I drove back to the DMV with a heavy determination. Upon arrival, I noticed the parking lot was packed and a line stood outside trying to just enter. I feared the worst looking at my clock. I waited in the line for about 20 minutes to just sign in. I sat down inside looking at the numbers being called. I held B402 in my hand.. they had just called B364. I knew it would never work, I didn't have the time. I looked around to see if the same guy from Saturday was there, and to my delight he was! My heart jumped up and pulled me to the counter. I waited as he helped out a gentleman. He had a smile on his face so I knew he was in a good mood too. Once the man left, I stepped up and told him he had asked me to come to the counter on Saturday. He grabbed my ticket and looked on the computer. He said I'm glad you came up, you saved over an hour wait! I was so excited I couldn't help but smile! Within 7 minutes we were done and I was walking back to my car texting pictures to both sets of parents and my husband. It was a huge sign of relief knowing that I can now take steps towards doing things we want like purchasing a home!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Dance the Night Away
The night of the wedding was a blur. We couldn't talk about anything in the car except how perfect everything was. It was such a surreal feeling - to be married!! Just calling him husband and vice versa..
When we got to the hotel, we realized my bag was at home. It would be at least half an hour before my brother would arrive with it. I was exhausted. The hotel room had a living room area separate from the bedroom and we both got into the room and sat down then sat. We must have just sat for 5 minutes in silence just letting the day catch up to us.
We left everything but one small basket. It was probably the most beautiful basketball, picnic style with plates, utensils, food packaged for us from the caterer, and a bottle of sparkling cider to top it off. The only problem was the dress. I refused to eat until a change of clothes arrived (the hotel did not have a table to eat at). Scott knew I was getting a little frustrated. It was 10:30pm and we were hungry and couldn't do much. He took out his phone turned on music and reached his hands out towards me. I grabbed his hands and we danced. We danced two or three songs barefoot, twirling, and just enjoying each other. Time flew by but it was the perfect way to end a night of the most amazing day I will probably ever have!
When we got to the hotel, we realized my bag was at home. It would be at least half an hour before my brother would arrive with it. I was exhausted. The hotel room had a living room area separate from the bedroom and we both got into the room and sat down then sat. We must have just sat for 5 minutes in silence just letting the day catch up to us.
We left everything but one small basket. It was probably the most beautiful basketball, picnic style with plates, utensils, food packaged for us from the caterer, and a bottle of sparkling cider to top it off. The only problem was the dress. I refused to eat until a change of clothes arrived (the hotel did not have a table to eat at). Scott knew I was getting a little frustrated. It was 10:30pm and we were hungry and couldn't do much. He took out his phone turned on music and reached his hands out towards me. I grabbed his hands and we danced. We danced two or three songs barefoot, twirling, and just enjoying each other. Time flew by but it was the perfect way to end a night of the most amazing day I will probably ever have!
A New Beginning
If you want to check out our story before hand, please click on this link here. There is valuable insight as to the planning and execution of a wedding!
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