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I'm a photographer who loves covering courthouse weddings in Florida and I know everything there is to know about how to elope in Florida. Whether it's a black tie wedding at the Orlando courthouse, an easy breezy elopement at the Osceola County Courthouse , or a quick lunchtime elopement a the Tampa courthouse, I've photographed over 300 weddings in the courthouses of Central Florida.
I'm Florida's busiest courthouse wedding photographer and have covered civil ceremonies at the courthouses of Orange, Hillsborough, Seminole, Volusia, Osceola, Brevard, Indian River, and Sumter Counties.
Because Florida is a vacation hotspot, many couples come from all over the world to get married here and I serve many couples from the UK eloping in Florida.
These are my reviews to help you choose the courthouse that's right for you
I'm Elizabeth Millar
I photographed my first wedding on a borrowed camera in 2008 and spent the next decade doing large elite weddings in Europe.
I now bring this professionalism and class to weddings of any size and pride myself on making budget conscious weddings look expensive.
I've done over 500 traditional and micro weddings and 300 elopements in the courthouses of Central Florida.
I'm ordained to officiate marriages and recommend only using me for this during elopements with just yourselves or very few guests.
A. The rules for getting married at a courthouse are the same as anywhere else. You simply need to be eligible for a marriage license. The things that make you eligible are age (18 years old), marital status (not already married), waiting period is over (or you took the online marriage course).
A. Marriage licenses in Florida are $86 or $61 if you took the online marriage course. They charge $30 for the ceremony performed by a clerk of courts.
A. Every courthouse is different as some have more space than others. The most I've ever seen is over 30 people at the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando but it was very tight, hot, and sticky. I wouldn't advise more than 20 guests.
A. If both parties are non-residents (out-of-state or out-of-country ID), there is no wait. If you are a resident, you must take a 4-hour premarital course to skip the 3-day wait.
A. If you get your license on a Monday, you are eligible to marry on Thursday. The clock starts the day after issuance.
A. Every Florida courthouse I have worked in allows walk-ins without an appointment. Getting an appointment is advisable if you want to make the most out of the time you have with me.
A. Most courthouses have a grace period. For example, the grace period in downtown Orlando is 15 minutes while it's 5 minutes at the downtown Tampa courthouse. You will sign in as a walk-in and still be able to get married.
A. You need a valid government photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport) and your Social Security number (you don't need the physical card). If you have a child together born in Florida, you must complete the "Affirmation of Common Children" form .
A. No. You just need to know the exact date the previous marriage ended. However, if the divorce happened within the last 30 days, some counties may ask to see the judgment.
A. No. Florida law does not require witnesses for a civil ceremony. If you want them, they are welcome, but the Clerk/Deputy Clerk acts as the sole official.
A. Yes! Clerks allow for a vow and ring exchange and encourage photography, though you should check if professional tripods or flash equipment are restricted in that specific courthouse as they are often not allowed through security.
A. Yes. A Florida marriage license is valid in all 67 counties, regardless of where it was issued.
Pricing in 2026
✅ Up to 2 hours
✅ Ceremony
✅ Group photos
✅ Private photo time with just us
✅ Your choice of editing styles
✅ I estimate that for every hour of shooting, there are around 50 final shots
* Cinematic videography +$1150
* Content creator +$400
* Second shooter +$400
* Also shooting on film +$300
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