I sat on a jury recently and every time I entered the courthouse (each morning and when returning from lunch), I would see couples in the security line who were there to get married. It was so cute! They looked so happy. I really wanted to say congrats to each of them but I thought they might find me weird.

You had no idea that people get married at the courthouse? Probably best for everyone if you just stay in your bubble.

Anonymous wrote:Figures that in DCUMland no one finds this kind of sweet. I’d enjoy seeing happy people celebrating. I have no issue with courthouse weddings.

I'm 53, divorced, and single and I think it sounds adorable. I'd love to run into this at the courthouse.

I like spending money on nice things, but I'm just not a fan of weddings. I got married at the court house with our parents and siblings in attendance, and then we booked a restaurant for 25 close friends and family members. Then we went on a six month "honeymoon".

It's too expensive to get married here otherwise.

Anonymous wrote:So? What’s your point OP? At least they are bothering to get married.

Slow your roll, Hon.

I didn’t say a single disparaging word about them. All I said was I was surprised how many people got married here today.

-OP

Anonymous wrote:It is the Friday of a holiday weekend at the beginning of summer. Probably a popular date.

This sounds about right. 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️

Congrats to the happy couples!

It's a Friday! You likely won't see as many on other days of the week. I think it's sweet.

Also, a lot of people get married at the courthouse and then have a wedding and reception at a destination with their families. Or get married internationally in their country of origin.

Figures that in DCUMland no one finds this kind of sweet. I’d enjoy seeing happy people celebrating. I have no issue with courthouse weddings.

Really shameful of them to use a taxpayer-funded facility instead of paying five figures for a wedding in a private venue. Can't wait to vote out all the politicians who allow this free-riding!

It is the Friday of a holiday weekend at the beginning of summer. Probably a popular date.

So? What’s your point OP? At least they are bothering to get married.

Shocker—most people aren’t UMC. Whoda thunk?

I’ve seen at least 4 wedding parties come through since 2pm. Two of them were quite sizable at around 15-20 people in attendance per couple.

One party has been in front of the courthouse for 30 minutes doing photos.

Had no idea so many courthouse weddings were done here.