The permits, venues, officiants, and logistics for an elopement in Hochatown.
Elopements have exploded in Broken Bow. Here's the plan.
MARRIAGE LICENSE. Oklahoma requires a state marriage license. Apply at any OK county courthouse (McCurtain County in Idabel). $50, no waiting period, valid immediately.
OFFICIANT. Ordained ministers, judges, or online-ordained officiants (Universal Life Church, etc.) all valid in OK.
VENUES. - Cabin deck: private, easy, our favorite. - Cedar Bluff overlook: sunset ceremony (need permit for large group). - Beavers Bend State Park: photo permit required, no ceremony permits. - Broken Bow Lake dock: sunset over water.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS. Local: Rebecca Herring, Amanda Hedgepeth, Broken Bow Weddings. $1,500-3,000 for 4-6 hrs.
FLOWERS. Broken Bow Florist or Idabel-based florists. Order 2+ weeks out.
CAKE / DINNER. Rolling Fork Takery for a small cabin dinner. Abendigo's if the party is 4-8.
CABIN. Sound of Sunshine works for couples-only. As Good As It Gets works for small groups (family + witnesses).
BUDGET. ~$3,500 all-in for 2 people + 8 guests: cabin, officiant, photographer, florals, dinner.
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Cabins that fit this trip
Property 02
As Good As It Gets
Private heated pool, hot tub & creekside game-room cabin.
20 Guests · 5 Bedrooms · From $300 / night
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Sound of Sunshine
Game room, hot tub, arcade & fire pit — sleeps 18.
18 Guests · 6 Bedrooms · From $300 / night
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