Before You Book:

  • Illinois couples must apply for a Marriage License at Cook County Clerk -24 hours prior to the ceremony. Indiana Couples can apply at the Judicial Branch same day of ceremony. We have a Licensed Officiant to make the License YOU BRING legal by signing it. Fee for Illinois/Indiana license - $60. IL/IN couples have 60 days from applying to get married or license is void.

  • We do not provide invitations. Please inform guests of location and date/time of ceremony.

  • Our Chapel does not provide a bridal suite, we offer a “Bride Hide” area for bride to be hidden until start of ceremony. Please come fully dressed for the occasion.

  • No outside food or drinks permitted inside the Chapel.

  • Doors open 30 minutes prior to ceremony for guest arrival. Ceremony will start on time regardless of all guests being in attendance.

  • Guests must respect Chapel rules. No profanity, No music devices during ceremony, No smoking or vaping in facility.

  • All couples welcome regardless of Ethnicity, Race, Age, Political Status and Orientation.

  • Marital Counseling Encouraged not Required.

  • Parking is Free.

  • Ceremony must be booked 3-weeks in advance, unless booking “Officiant Only” service.

  • Photos are sent digitally. Please be sure to provide valid email address.

  • We are a “Ceremony Only” facility. We do not host Receptions or Parties of any sort.

  • NO Refunds. In the event you decide not to proceed with your ceremony for any reason including but not limited to; natural disaster, death, change of mind, familial reasons, infidelity or acts of God you will not be refunded however we will place your deposit on a future date.

  • To secure your date, pay 50% deposit. Final payment due day before ceremony.

  • We are located in the Rear of “Cadou Decor” in Lansing, Illinois, near Lansing Post Office & Fox Point.

Applying for Marriage License:

Illinois Couples must appear together at one of the Cook County Clerk's six locations. Please google the location nearest you. Indiana couples must apply with Indiana Judicial Branch. You will be required to:

  • Fill out and sign a marriage license application.

  • Present valid identification with proof of age. Please google accepted forms of ID. Must be 18 years old. Underage applicants will need parental consent.

  • The marriage license fee is $60 for IL/IN residents.

  • Applicants who have divorced must provide the date divorce was finalized upon applying for a marriage license. Applicants who have divorced within the last six months must provide a certified copy of their divorce decree.

  • Indiana Couples must meet other requirements for marriage. Please visit https://www.in.gov/courts/services/marriage-license/ for more info.

Timelines and Restrictions:

Marriage licenses are:

  • Issued while you wait -You will need to bring the license to “Forever Kiss Chapel” to legalize it.

  • IL license is effective the following calendar day after they are issued- Ceremony must take place 24hours - 60 days after applying. For IN residents, ceremony can take place SAME DAY upon issuance of application.

  • IL/IN licenses are Valid for 60 days, they are void if unsigned.

  • Our Officiants will return your license to the respective court.