Courthouse Officiant

You can’t bring your own in MA, but I don’t know how other states work. Couldn’t you just get married somewhere outside of the courthouse though (restaurant, park, etc) and then use your grandfather?

View Quoted Comment We could, but we were trying to stay cheap an avoid the ceremony part cause im kind of shy in front of people lol

A friend had her ceremony in front of her parents' fireplace. Didn't cost her a dime other than the license. I think there were seven guests. Find a location like that. Maybe someone's patio. That would be lovely in September.

If your grandpa is legally able to perform the ceremony, why not just go somewhere private and do a small ceremony. It doesn't have to cost anything. You can do it in a backyard or living room or random spot that is special to you. Just invite whoever would have been invited to the courthouse. It doesn't have to be big and depending on how your county works might actually save a little money. Our county charges to get married at the courthouse (I think it was $10 so not much)

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That's true! You can still do it somewhere private, even in your own home, if you want, as long as you have a license and he's legally allowed to perform it.