On Oct. 31, Fulton County Probate Court will offer complimentary Halloween-themed wedding ceremonies to Atlantans.
The upcoming session is a special holiday-version of its “Forever Fridays,” a weekly event in which the Atlanta courthouse hosts wedding ceremonies, free of charge.
During the day, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., costumed couples with a valid Fulton County marriage license can get married at the courthouse without an appointment and invite up to six guests, to boot.
The session gives Atlanta residents the chance to sport a range of creative costumes, from renowned Halloween icons (ghoulish ghosts, spooky skeletons, etc.) to popular figures (celebrities, characters from books/movies, etc.).
While costumes are encouraged, they are not required for the ceremony.
Since launching the free weddings initiative back in 2023, Fulton County Probate Court has officiated more than 2,500 marriages.
In addition to Halloween, the court has hosted a number of themed wedding events, including Valentine’s Day, vow renewals for seniors, as well as Atlanta Pride, among others.
“The institution of marriage carries health, wealth and societal benefits and Probate Court is happy to promote the start of new families in Fulton County,” said Fulton County Probate Court Chief Judge Kenya Johnson.
“We first received a single request from a couple to marry in costume and by the third request, we realized that non-traditional, costume weddings were ‘a thing’ and that we as a court should have some fun with it!”
For more information about the upcoming Halloween wedding session, visit the Fulton County Probate Court website.
