Gwinnett County Courthouse Wedding Photos & Ceremony Guide

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Planning a wedding ceremony at the Gwinnett County Courthouse? The Gwinnett County Probate Court offers scheduled wedding ceremonies at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville.

Because courthouse ceremonies move quickly, it helps to understand the reservation, marriage-license, and check-in requirements before building your photography timeline. This guide explains the current process and how we help couples plan meaningful Gwinnett County Courthouse wedding photos before, during, and after the ceremony.

If you’re still comparing photography options, explore our courthouse wedding photography services to learn more about ceremony coverage, portraits, and planning support.

We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or officially connected to Gwinnett County or any of its departments. County names, marks, emblems, and images belong to their respective owners. References are provided for informational purposes.

How Gwinnett County Courthouse Wedding Ceremonies Work

The Gwinnett County Probate Court offers free wedding ceremonies on most Friday afternoons, excluding holidays. Ceremonies are generally scheduled at 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, and 2:30 PM, and an advance reservation is required.

Ceremonies take place at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center:

75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

The current check-in location is near the doors to the Jury Assembly Space on the second floor of the atrium, close to the escalators. Because renovations may affect the exact ceremony or check-in location, follow the signs and updated instructions posted at the building on your ceremony date.

Review the official Gwinnett County wedding ceremony information for the current schedule and instructions.

Reserve Your Ceremony Before Planning Photography

Gwinnett County requires couples to reserve their ceremony date and time online. A marriage license alone does not reserve a wedding ceremony.

The court’s instructions are clear: no reservation means no ceremony. Secure your ceremony reservation before finalizing photography coverage so your photographer’s arrival time, ceremony coverage, and portrait plans can be built around the confirmed schedule.

You can find the current reservation process on the Gwinnett County Probate Court’s wedding ceremony page.

Apply for Your Marriage License Early

The Probate Court advises couples not to wait until the ceremony date to apply for their marriage license. Incomplete applications, missing documentation, or processing delays could cause the ceremony to be rescheduled.

Both partners must appear together when filing the marriage-license application and provide the required identification and supporting documents.

Marriage-license applications are accepted Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Vital Records office on the first floor of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.

Georgia residents may obtain a marriage license in any Georgia county. If neither applicant is a Georgia resident, the license must be obtained in the county where the ceremony will take place.

Review the current Gwinnett County marriage-license requirements before visiting the court.

What to Bring on Your Ceremony Day

The couple and all guests should arrive at the ceremony check-in table at least 10 minutes before the scheduled ceremony time. Allow additional time for traffic, parking, courthouse security, and finding the current check-in location.

At check-in, the couple must present:

  • A valid Georgia marriage license
  • A government-issued photo ID for each partner

Late arrival or missing documents may result in the ceremony being rescheduled.

Guest and Photography Policies

Gwinnett County’s official ceremony information confirms that guests may attend and should arrive on time, but it does not currently publish a maximum guest limit.

As of September 5, 2026, the official Probate Court website also does not publish a specific policy for outside professional photographers or camera equipment.

Review the current ceremony instructions associated with your reservation before finalizing your guest list and photography plans. We’ll plan your coverage around the locations and photography access permitted for your ceremony.

Planning Your Gwinnett County Courthouse Wedding Photos

Courthouse ceremonies move quickly, but that does not mean your photography needs to feel rushed or impersonal. We’ll help you decide what matters most and build the available coverage around those priorities.

Depending on your plans, photography may include:

  • Arriving at the courthouse
  • Details such as rings, flowers, or attire
  • The legal ceremony
  • Congratulations with your guests
  • Family and group photographs
  • Portraits of the two of you
  • Additional portraits at another nearby location

Your ceremony reservation should be confirmed before the photography timeline is finalized. We’ll also allow appropriate time for parking, security, check-in, possible courthouse delays, and moving between ceremony and portrait locations.

Ceremony and Portrait Photography Options

If you would like both your courthouse ceremony and portraits documented, explore our Atlanta Elopement Photography Packages. These options are designed for courthouse weddings, elopements, micro weddings, and other celebrations that need shorter or more flexible coverage.

If you do not need ceremony coverage, you can also schedule portraits before or after your wedding through our Wedding Portrait Packages.

We’ll help you determine which option fits your ceremony schedule, portrait plans, guest photographs, and preferred locations.

Compare Other Georgia Courthouses

Considering other courthouse options? You can also review our DeKalb County courthouse wedding guide or compare Georgia courthouse wedding options.

Ready to discuss your Gwinnett County courthouse wedding photography? Contact Jaimie Dee Photography to tell us about your ceremony, preferred coverage, and portrait ideas.

Information last reviewed September 5, 2026, using the Gwinnett County Probate Court’s official wedding-ceremony and marriage-license information.


The ceremony times, reservation requirement, arrival instructions, address, and required documents are all stated on Gwinnett County’s official pages.

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Meet Jaimie Dee

Hi! We're Jaimie & Kyle (+Associates) with Jaimie Dee Photography. We're Atlanta photographers based in the metro area and service clients all over the globe. Jaimie Dee Photography was established in 2008. We're primarily a wedding and portrait studio. Our images are crisp, clean & colorful and strike a balance between classic and candid styled portraits. Aside from the photography, we help you craft the perfect photo experience - from the beginning planning stages to the finished artwork hanging on your walls. When you're in front of our camera, we'll also offer you gentle guidance through a combo of stationary and movement based poses. We'll help bring out your inner diva too - even if you're shy! If you're looking for a photographer in the metro Atlanta area or beyond, we'd love to meet you!

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Atlanta Elopement Packages

An Elopement (Courthouse/ Intimate/ Micro wedding) is defined as an event with fewer than 10-50ish guests - but we won't hold you to that! These intimate weddings only require 1-4 hours of coverage. Our Atlanta elopement packages are perfect if you're looking for a photographer for a small wedding. Don't need ceremony coverage? Stand alone Wedding Portrait Packages also available. Feeling confused? Check out our Elopement Guide!

Every COLLECTION includes edited digital jpgs from your wedding, access to our recommended wedding vendors, complimentary timeline planning, sneak peeks, and a complimentary Ordering Premiere.

Weekdays (Mon-Thurs)

Weekday Elopements starting at

$999

The most flexible option available to our elopement couples with coverage starting from 2+ hours.

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Weekend Coverage starting at

$2799

If your date is within the next 45 days, we may have smaller coverage options available based on current availability.

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$300

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Micro Wedding/ Elopement FAQ's

Can I see a full price menu?

 While basic pricing info can be found on our website, exact pricing fluctuates based on studio availability, time of year, & required travel (if necessary).

To provide you with the most accurate pricing for your day, you will be asked to schedule a quick 15 minute phone call to discuss your exact needs. We may even create a custom quote designed specifically for your day. (WhatsApp calling also available for those outside of the USA.)

Photography is a huge decision - we want to do our best to provide you with the most accurate information for your day.

Who will be my photographer(s)?

Our micro wedding/ elopement collections include a Photo Team comprised of a Primary and a Secondary photographer, or a single Primary photographer. Assigned Photo Team pairings include:

  • Kyle + Associate Photographer
  • Jaimie Dee + Associate Photographer
  • Kyle + Jaimie Dee
  • 2 Associate Photographers

Single Primary photographers may include Kyle, Jaimie Dee, or an Associate Photographer based on studio availability.

Contact the studio directly for your Photo Team availability.

Learn more about your photographers here.

How many photos do I get from my wedding?

With one to two photographers included in every micro wedding/ elopement photography package, we average 100 – 150 images per hour.  For example – for a standard 4 hour intimate/ micro wedding, we typically deliver 400 – 600 images.  For a 120 minute elopement, we typically deliver 200 - 300 images. With fewer guests in attendance and fewer details to photograph, you can expect to receive fewer images on the spectrum.  With more guests and more details to photograph, you can expect to receive more images.

Do I get ALL of the photos from my wedding?

Prior to delivering your wedding photography end product, we remove duplicate images, test photos, blurry photos, and any other images that might dilute the quality of the overall end product.  The end product we deliver averages 100-150 images per hour. (Learn more about our Editing & Post Production Process here)

What photography equipment do you use?

We use all the photography equipments!  Haha, but seriously we bring whatever equipment we need to get the job done and then some.  With camera & equipment rentals available to photographers all throughout the United States (and probably the world), we can also rent additional equipment at any time if a particular job requires equipment we don’t already own.

Do you include videography services?

As we are primarily a wedding photography studio, we specialize in creating the best possible photography for your wedding day.  Although we do not currently offer videography as a service, we include a Preferred Vendors List (videographers included) to all of our booked wedding clients.

Do you have insurance?

Yes.  We have general liability insurance and equipment insurance. We are happy to provide proof of insurance if your venue requires it.

How long have you been photographing weddings?

Jaimie Dee Photography was established in 2008! Depending on your assigned wedding day photographers, you will typically have between 10 - 30 years of combined experience on your Photo Team. (Learn more about Jaimie Dee Photography's background & experience here)

Do you have any elopements or full weddings we can view?

Yepp.  Check out the blog here.  You can see all of our latest weddings there.  Be sure to also check out the extended slideshows that happen to accompany most of our blog posts as well.

Have you photographed at my wedding venue before?

Jaimie Dee Photography was established in 2008. If your wedding venue is in the metro Atlanta area, there is a high likelihood we've been to your venue before. (You can see previous venues we've worked at here - keep in mind, this is not a full conclusive list) In the event we have not photographed your venue in the past, (or you happen to be planning a wedding out of state, or outside the USA) we are happy to send samples of previous work from similar styled weddings. These previous wedding samples should help to offer insight for lighting conditions & general shooting styles for any given venue type. On the wedding day, we also typically arrive early to scout your location & check current lighting conditions.

Do you offer any discounts?

There are very few circumstances in which we offer discounts.  However, in addition to our typical Wedding Photography Collections, we offer alternative pricing for weekday Courthouse & Intimate weddings (Monday-Thursday).  We also offer alternative pricing for non-wedding day bridal portrait sessions.  We do also offer value-added specials from time to time as part of our Consultation Booking Special.

My wedding venue is very dark – Do you bring additional lighting?

YES!  We bring…. ALL OF THE LIGHTS….. (Rihanna, anyone? 😜).  On camera flashes, off camera flashes, and even video lights that act as personal spot lights (so you can ….. shine bright like a diamond…..😝).   We bring lighting equipment to prepare for just about any situation that may or may not arise.  And on the off chance your venue is a dark church or chapel that doesn’t permit additional lighting, we photograph with professional grade equipment that specializes in low light situations.

Do you edit ALL of my wedding photos?

Yes & no! All of the images you receive (100-150 images per hour) are corrected for color & exposure – meaning the images will be brightened or darkened as necessary and colors are edited to look as true to life as possible with a little added pop. We then do a natural beauty style edit that includes subtle skin smoothing, teeth whitening, and eye brightening – including the under eye area. We also do our best to light and pose our couples correctly while photographing to create the most flattering images for every skin type, body size and shape – this should minimize the need for additional retouching. Our goal while photographing is to create the most flattering images that shouldn’t require additional retouching most of the time. (Learn more about our Editing & Post Production here)

Do you offer additional retouching? Like SUPER skin smoothing, ULTRA teeth whitening, body shaping, object removal, etc?

Your images are initially edited to look as true to life as possible with a little added pop (learn more about the process here). If you require additional custom retouching, we include this service complimentary for art pieces commissioned during your Ordering Premiere (learn more here). Your commissioned art pieces will be retouched to your level of specification to the best of our abilities, and even tinted or toned to perfectly match any room you wish to place your artwork in. This complimentary retouching service is also available for all images placed in your wedding album.

Additional Custom Retouching is currently only available for art pieces commissioned at your Order Premiere and currently unavailable as a stand alone service. If you have additional questions on this, feel free to contact us.

Do you back up our images?

Yaaaaaaas.  And our backups have backups!  While photographing images on the wedding day, our professional grade cameras record identical images to two separate cf/ sd cards simultaneously.  Upon returning to our studio from the wedding day, images are immediately uploaded to our local server as well as well as backed up by the cloud to an offsite server.  The cf/ sd cards are then stored in a fire proof/ waterproof secure vault on site until the images are shared with you in an online photo gallery.  At any given time there are 2-3 copies of your photos stored on and offsite. (Learn more about the Backup & Post Production Process here)

What happens if we cancel or reschedule our wedding?

In order to reserve your date, we require a signed wedding contract and a retainer payment.  This ensures your Photo Team does not accept other photography work on your date.  In the event of a cancellation or rescheduled wedding, our studio suffers a loss.  If this cancellation/ rescheduling occurs 60 days  or more before your wedding, liquidated damages include your retainer payment.  If this cancellation/ rescheduling occurs within 60 days or less of your wedding, then liquidated damaged include all monies paid. Contact us for additional questions.

Is 2 hours really enough for a courthouse wedding?

For many courthouse couples, yes - 2 hours typically covers the ceremony and a short portrait session before or after.

Do elopement packages include an album?

Not by default - albums are included in full wedding collections, but you can add one after delivery if you want a keepsake from your elopement.

We're not photogenic and feel weird about posing - will that be a problem for a small ceremony?

No - guided, natural-feeling posing is part of every session regardless of size. You'll never be left to figure out where to stand on your own.

Do you know the permission requirements for Georgia courthouse weddings?

Yes - some counties, including Fulton County, require an advance photography permission form. We'll point you to the right paperwork and walk you through what's needed, but you'll need to submit it yourself before your ceremony. Full details are in our Elopement Guide.