Can I have a wedding without a license?

You can have a wedding without a license.

You don't have to get a marriage certificate to hold a wedding, because the wedding is a private ceremony and the marriage certificate is a legal document. However, it should be noted that if you want the marriage relationship to be legally recognized and enjoy the legal status of husband and wife, you must obtain a marriage certificate from the civil affairs department. Therefore, if it's just a ceremony, you don't need to get a marriage certificate.

The wedding process is as follows:

1. wedding planning: determine the time, place, form and budget of the wedding, discuss with both families, and determine the basic framework of the wedding;

2. Appointment of the wedding venue: according to the time and place of the wedding, choose the wedding venue and make an appointment and arrangement;

3, determine the wedding theme: according to their own preferences and the form of the wedding, determine the theme and style of the wedding, such as Chinese wedding, western wedding and so on. ;

4. Inviting guests: determine the list of wedding guests and issue wedding invitations;

5. Take wedding photos and wedding videos: Choose photographers and cameramen to take wedding photos and wedding videos and leave good memories;

6, determine the wedding process: according to the theme and form of the wedding, make the wedding process and arrangements, including ceremony, etiquette, music, dance, games and other links;

7. Decorate wedding supplies: according to the theme and style of the wedding, choose wedding supplies, such as floral, lighting, sound, tablecloth, tableware and so on.

8. Determine the wedding dress: choose the wedding dress and makeup, including the wedding dress of the bride and groom, the dress of the best man and bridesmaid, and the makeup artist.

9. Arrange wedding catering: Choose wedding catering according to the time and number of people, including wedding banquet, refreshments, desserts and drinks.

10, determine wedding music: choose wedding music, including wedding March, background music, songs, etc.

1 1. Determine the wedding master: choose the wedding master to preside over the wedding ceremony and guide the wedding process;

12, wedding day: according to the wedding process and arrangement, wedding ceremonies and celebrations will be held, leaving unforgettable memories.

To sum up, if you want to get married legally and enjoy the legal status of husband and wife, you must get a marriage certificate from the civil affairs department.

Legal basis:

Article 1049 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Marriage registration requires both men and women who are married to apply for marriage registration in person at the marriage registration office. Those who meet the requirements of this law shall be registered and issued a marriage certificate. The marriage relationship is established when the marriage registration is completed. Those who have not registered for marriage shall re-register.