Marriage Equality Anniversary Celebration

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Marriage Equality Anniversary

2024 Travis County Marriage Equality Week Celebration

Wednesday, June 26 is Marriage Equality Day. On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court determined that the Constitution recognizes a national right to same-sex marriage. Nine years ago, on the day of the Obergefell v Hodges ruling, then-Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir’s office issued 312 formal marriage licenses and 113 informal marriage licenses to different and same-sex couples. Earlier that same year, the Travis County Clerk’s Office issued Texas's first marriage license to a same-sex couple.

To celebrate this historic date, the Travis County Clerk’s office and Travis County Judges will hold free wedding ceremonies starting June 22, through the end of the month. This year’s celebration has expanded, following the success of last year’s inaugural one-day event.

Scheduling Details:

Dates:

Locations:

  • June 22: The Cathedral ATX at 2403 East 16th St., Austin, TX, 78702. Ceremonies on Saturday, June 22 will be hosted by Judge Denise Hernández.
  • June 24, 26, and 28: Probate Courthouse at 200 W. 8th St. on the 4th floor.
  • June 25: Travis County Administration Building at 700 Lavaca St. Travis County Judge Andy Brown will conduct one ceremony on Tuesday, June 25 at 12:30 p.m., as part of the Travis County Flag Raising event.

Times:

  • June 22: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • June 24: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • June 25: 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
  • June 26: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • June 28: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

If you would like to get married during the Clerk’s Marriage Equality Week Celebration, you will need to follow the instructions below to schedule an appointment. Couples can expect a backdrop for the ceremonies and for pictures, along with light refreshments.

Schedule an Appointment:

First, you must have an appointment to purchase your marriage license with the Travis County Clerk’s Office.

Your marriage license cannot be used until 72 hours after issuance. Couples may also apply up to 90 days prior to the ceremony.

Once you have scheduled an appointment to purchase your marriage license or if a marriage license has already been obtained, you can schedule your ceremony appointment at the form linked below.

Ceremony Details:

For Probate Courthouse weddings, each wedding party should arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment, allowing time for parking and a security screening. Parking is available at the Travis County garage at 800 Lavaca St., Austin, TX, 78701. The entrance to the garage is on Guadalupe St., at the NE corner of W. 8th St. We will validate your parking ticket.

The Cathedral ATX weddings will have parking available onsite: 2403 East 16th St., Austin, TX, 78702.

You will receive a confirmation email once the form has been filled out and submitted.

Press Release

Marriage Equality Press Release

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