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Getting married next week! I need a guide, help, and advice!
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Permalink Reply by Mandy0801 on
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I'm in the same suituation!!! But our problem is my boyfriend doesn't get out of school till 4... And the court closes at 4:30 so we have to figure out how to sign our marriage license. Is your boyfriend getting out early? Or do you know the time he gets out of class? Because to get a marriage license there only open till 4:30pm :(
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Permalink Reply by Azu on
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I'm not sure! I'll ask him right now.
Congratulations though!
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No problem. My boyfriend is in SC right now and is there for 2 years for A school. Gettin married in A school isn't easy. If you have any tips about marriage let me know. Were hoping to get married by July :)
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What is your sailor gonna wear? And you too?
Mine said he's gonna wear his whites and I wanna wear a white dress but I'm pregnant and it's really hard to find a dress. :/ -
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Good news, that county does weekend ceremonies. You will be using the Lake County clerk. They stay open late on Fridays to get the license, and there are JoPs on hand Saturday morning to perform the ceremonies. Sunday is also listed, but double check that with a phone call. I think it is so if you get a Saturday license, you can marry on Sunday. Vital records is open until 7. It is the judges who go home earlier.
http://countyclerk.lakecountyil.gov/vitalrecords/pages/marriage-lic...
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Friday extended hours for Vital Records
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This is for Chicago ? The A-school there...?
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Yes, for Waukegan (which is where Great Lakes is). They actually are very helpful to the military.
I'm just glad I have something happy and positive to post for once!
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Permalink Reply by JonaMav on
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Congrats! My fiancé and I plan on getting married in Chicago on June 7th! He too is in A school! I fly there June 5th so the following day we would go and apply for our license! He called and scheduled us to marry on Saturday June 7th! So you can marry on a Saturday but you will need to call to schedule an appointment! Don't feel like your bothering him because it's a HUGE step to take in a relationship! I was overwhelmed with the process at first but my fiancé reassured me that he will take care of everything. I'm sure your fiancé is handling the confusing part! Just make sure you call the court house to secure your date so you can better prepare for what's to come!
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