How to get your BC Marriage License: A Simple Guide for your West Coast Elopement

When you decide to elope, you’re trading a long to-do list for a day focused on connection and intimacy. However, there is one small bit of "homework" you can’t skip: obtaining your British Columbia Marriage License.

Don’t worry—the process is straightforward, and we’re here to walk you through exactly how to do it so you can get back to the fun part of dreaming up your wedding day.

Lexa and Matthew’s intimate elopement at the Pointhouse Suites on the Sunshine Coast, BC, was a dreamy, love-filled day. With moody summer skies and ocean views, they shared a heartfelt first look, a romantic ceremony with their moms, and golden-hour portraits with dramatic clouds. They ended the evening with a private candlelit dinner, soaking in the magic of the day.