Savannah, Georgia Wedding Officiant
Elopements and intimate weddings in the historic squares, Forsyth Park, and on Tybee Island, with the license handled start to finish.
The short answer
Mila Notary & Wedding Solutions officiates elopements and small weddings across Savannah, Georgia, from the historic squares to Tybee Island. Because Georgia has no waiting period and requires no witnesses, you can marry the same day the Chatham County Probate Court issues your license. Ceremonies are available in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
A wedding officiant is the person authorized to perform your ceremony and sign your marriage license. In Savannah, your officiant also returns the signed license to the Chatham County Probate Court so your marriage is legally recorded.
Where can you get married in Savannah?
Savannah was built around a grid of public squares shaded by live oaks and Spanish moss, and they remain the most popular elopement backdrops in the city. Whitefield Square, with its white gazebo, has hosted generations of small weddings. Forsyth Park offers the famous fountain, and River Street puts the Savannah River and passing ships behind your vows. If you want sand instead of squares, Tybee Island is about 20 minutes east of downtown.
One practical note: the city manages its squares and parks through a permit process, and rules change from time to time. Before you fix a date and location, confirm current requirements with the city. We are happy to suggest spots where a two-person elopement stays simple.
- Historic squares: Whitefield Square gazebo, Chippewa Square, and the oak-canopied lanes of the Historic District.
- Forsyth Park: the fountain and garden paths, best early in the morning for quiet photos.
- River Street: waterfront ceremonies with the Talmadge Bridge and river traffic behind you.
- Tybee Island: beach elopements at sunrise or sunset, about 20 minutes from downtown.
- Wormsloe and beyond: the avenue of oaks and other low-country settings a short drive south.
How do you get a marriage license in Chatham County?
Apply together, in person, at the Chatham County Probate Court in downtown Savannah. If either of you lives in Georgia, you may use any county probate court; however, if you are both from out of state, Georgia law requires you to apply in the county where the ceremony happens, which for Savannah means Chatham County. Bring valid photo ID, know your Social Security numbers, and bring the date of any final divorce decree.
There is no waiting period, so the court can issue your license during that same visit and you can marry that afternoon. The fee is typically $60 to $70, or about $16 with a qualifying premarital education certificate. Full details are in our Georgia marriage license requirements guide.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing office | Chatham County Probate Court, downtown Savannah. |
| Waiting period | None. Marry the same day your license is issued. |
| Witnesses | Not required. Only your officiant signs. |
| Typical fee | $60 to $70, or about $16 with a six-hour premarital education certificate. |
| Out-of-state couples | Must apply in Chatham County when the ceremony is in Savannah. |
| After the ceremony | We return the signed license to the court within 30 days. |
What does a Savannah elopement with us look like?
We keep it personal and unhurried. After you book, we talk through the tone you want, from a two-minute legal ceremony to full custom vows. On the day, we meet you at your chosen square, park, or beach, lead the ceremony, and photograph the license signing if you like. Afterward, we file the license with the Chatham County Probate Court, so nothing lands back on your to-do list. Travel from our Jacksonville base to Savannah takes about two hours, so we plan Savannah dates in advance rather than same-day.
Many of our Savannah couples combine an elopement with a honeymoon in the Historic District. If your plans grow into a larger celebration, our Georgia wedding officiant services cover every ceremony style, from vow renewals to full destination weddings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we elope in Savannah the same day we get our license?
Legally, yes. Georgia has no waiting period, so the Chatham County Probate Court can issue your license and you can marry that afternoon. Because we travel from Jacksonville, about two hours away, we ask Savannah couples to book their ceremony time in advance.
Do we need a permit to marry in a Savannah square or park?
Savannah manages its squares and parks through a city permit process, and rules and fees change. Confirm current requirements with the city before setting your date. We can suggest locations where a small elopement stays simple.
Where do we apply if neither of us lives in Georgia?
At the Chatham County Probate Court. Georgia requires non-resident couples to get their license in the county where the ceremony takes place, and Savannah sits in Chatham County.
Can you officiate on Tybee Island?
Yes. Tybee Island is about 20 minutes from downtown Savannah, and beach elopements there are one of our most requested Savannah-area ceremonies.
Can you perform the ceremony in Russian or Ukrainian?
Yes. We officiate in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and we can mix languages in one ceremony so every guest understands the vows.
Ready to Say "I Do" in Savannah?
Tell us your date and your dream spot, from Whitefield Square to Tybee Island, and we will handle the ceremony and the paperwork.