I Do in an LA minute as same-day weddings boom on Valentines Day

In a city known for whirlwind romances and even faster splits, tying the knot on the spot might be the ultimate LA love story. A growing wave of couples are ditching months of planning, and the stress of seating charts and centerpiece drama, to sprint straight to “I do.” Same-day weddings are exploding across Los Angeles, turning what was once a little-known courthouse shortcut into a booming, Valentine’s-ready love industry.Izabella Sklar saw it coming before almost anyone else.Back in 2003, while working as a notary in the legal field, she discovered that couples could legally obtain a marriage license and be married on the very same day — no blood tests, no courthouse maze, no waiting period.

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Never miss a story “There were maybe half a dozen of us,” she said.“Now it’s a booming industry.”Today, Sklar runs Same Day Marriage in Valley Village with a small team that can handle everything from paperwork to ceremony in one stop.

The process can take as little as 20 minutes — about the time it takes to finish a latte — though most couples book an hour to soak in the moment, snap photos and celebrate before heading off to dinner or a party.On peak days, especially around Valentine’s, the demand can look less like a wedding calendar and more like a flight schedule.Sklar recalls one marathon day with nearly 50 ceremonies booked from morning to night.The appeal is simple: romance without the chaos.

Couples walk into a decorated space ready for vows, rings and photos — no vendors, no drama, no seating charts required.For those who want something more adventurous, the team travels to beaches, parks, backyards and even unusual spots like hot-air balloon...