"So easy"
"Relieved"
"Simple"

These are words couples have used when talking to me about their courthouse wedding experience.

After the first steps of planning a big wedding took the joy out of it all, they found that the most authentic wedding for them was a simple one.

👋 Hey Hi! I'm Morgan Archer, your courthouse wedding guide and photographer. And my specialty is keeping it chill, simple, and 100% true to you.

Press play on the video to hear all about what your day will look like if you choose a courthouse wedding.

Courthouse Wedding Photo Gallery

SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE

Fort Worth's Favorite Courthouse Wedding Team

What do you get when you have 2 photographer best friends + 1 studio coordinator?

Hannah

Bethany

Morgan

Meet our resident gen-z studio coordinator, Hannah!

She's the first one you talk to, the one who makes sure we're available, and makes sure you're feeling prepared every step of the way from here to your wedding! With wedding planning experience, your questions are safe with her!

Guaranteed to shower you with "zamnnnn, you're looking so sexy in that dress girl" compliments within 60 seconds of meeting, Bethany is 1 of 2 photographers on our team!

She'll hype you up, charm your grandpa, and use her magic touch with the kids to get them smiling ✨

She's got strong middle child energy and humor, but she's the type-A big sis of the team.

Morgan's got one rule: you're not allowed to stress on your wedding day. With her bold side effortlessly wrangling your family and her soft side checking in with you, you have all the space to be fully present.

besties for
8 years

not a photographer
10/10 for effort

Courthouse Wedding Photography Packages

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Couples Photos................45m
Check-In & Wait...............20m
Ceremony........................15m
Family Photos..................20m

Total.............................$850

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You'll get all of the final images in an online wedding photo gallery like this one, where you can download, print, and share your photos!

Monday-Thursday

Couples Photos................45m
Check-In & Wait...............20m
Ceremony........................15m
Family Photos..................20m

Total.............................$950

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You'll get all of the final images in an online wedding photo gallery like this one, where you can download, print, and share your photos!

Friday

Skip the hassle of finding your own florist and hair and makeup artist - I have recommendations I will send you.

Bridal Hair.............................
Bridal Makeup........................
Bouquet................................

Average Spend for Additional Vendors..........................$635

**With this, hair and makeup will come to you and florals will meet us at the courthouse.

Other Vendors

Email: hello@morganarcher.com

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Can you get married at the Fort Worth courthouse?

You can! Judge Swearingin (yes, that's his real name!) performs marriage ceremonies every day at the Tarrant County Courthouse.

As a historical landmark in Fort Worth, it's also the most beautiful courthouse in DFW.

Do I need to have a marriage license?

Yes! You'll both need to appear in person (or schedule an online appointment) to apply for your marriage license.

After it's issued to you, you'll schedule your wedding ceremony within the next 4-89 days.

**You do NOT need a license to schedule your ceremony appointment date.

Do I have to set an appointment?

Yes - the courthouse holds marriage ceremonies during the week (M-F, 8:30am-4pm). Once you have your license, you can call to schedule your ceremony!

On the day of, you'll check in 30 minutes before your scheduled ceremony time.

Is family allowed to be there?

You're allowed up to 14 guests at the Tarrant County Courthouse.

FAQ

Do I need to pick a "witness?"

You do NOT need to bring a witness to your courthouse ceremony at Tarrant County Courthouse.

So if you want it just you two, that's perfect!

Can I have a photographer?

Yes, yes, and yes. The Tarrant County Courthouse and Judge Swearingin are very photographer-friendly.

They know how special these moments are and have always been so hospitable to me when we're "getting the shot."

Is there a specific place to park?

There is metered parking all around the courthouse for $2/hr. Even though the process is normally 1-1.5hrs (with photos and everything), I always set my parking for 2 hours in case the ceremony wait time is unexpectedly longer.