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Friday, January 02, 2009
Ind. Courts - "Marriage vows words of day at Porter County Courthouse"
James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:
VALPARAISO -- If you ever thought it might be fun to get married on New Year's Eve, you're not alone.The Porter County Courthouse issued seven marriage licenses Wednesday. Six couples married at the courthouse, and one had plans for later that night.
The end of the year, like Valentine's Day and other holidays, sees an increase in marriages, although this year has seen more.
"I don't think it's been this way in a couple of years," Deputy Clerk Cindy Beach said. She performed two of the ceremonies herself.
People have different reasons for choosing the last day of the year, said Judge Mary Harper, who performed three ceremonies Wednesday and one Tuesday. * * *
Mark Conrady and Leonora Hale of Porter felt their marriage would be the perfect end to a good year, and they had her sister, Christine Barry, visiting from England.
Harper, who usually charges $100 per ceremony, said she plans to donate the fees from Wednesday's weddings to the Humane Society.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on January 2, 2009 08:18 AM
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