Vows on Main operates Tuesday - Saturday, by appointment only. Typically, we are holding ceremonies between the hours of 10 am – 6:30 pm ET on these days.

From our website, the best way to see our availability is by heading to the "Offerings" page and clicking on the booking icon. This will take you to the scheduler where you can see all of our availability through 2027. The direct scheduler can also be viewed here:

Tuesday - Friday "Simply Vows" elopements can be booked with as little as 24-hour notice! Weekend "Classic Vows" and "Vows & Company" ceremonies can be booked as late as 7-days in advance. You can see our availability when you click the Book button on the "Offerings" page. You can also look directly at our scheduler here:

In the state of North Carolina, you must obtain your marriage license within 60 days of your ceremony date. Couples can visit the Register of Deeds in any county in the state of North Carolina to apply for their marriage license. In general, both parties must be present at the time of filing for the marriage license. For questions regarding marriage licenses and any requirements, you can visit online or locally to the Register of Deeds | Union County, NC at 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112The State of North Carolina also requires 2 witnesses over the age of 18 must be present during your marriage ceremony. Vows on Main is a brief, 5-minute walk from the Register of Deeds! You can complete your marriage license, get married, and return the marriage license it all in the same afternoon!

Vow renewals are only available through the Vows & Company offering. The booking process includes a section for you to select "vow renewal" as the type of ceremony.

For Weekday "Simply Vows" Elopements please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early.For "Classic Vows" Ceremonies also please arrive 10-15 minutes early.For the Weekend "Vows & Company" offering, your 120-minute reservation already includes your personal arrival time as the couple. The couple arrives at the booked appointment time, and your ceremony guests should be instructed to arrive at a time 30 minutes later on any of your invitations. This ensures your ceremony is timed perfectly - no early arrival outside of your reserved time is needed.

We provide a modern photo booth for couples and guests to capture fun, high-quality, instant memories. You’re welcome to bring your own photographer or videographer to document your ceremony! Please note, we do not allow live streaming or otherwise live broadcasting of the ceremonies. Photographers and videographers must respect the scheduled time of the ceremony.

The space is fully styled and turnkey, so outside décor is not permitted. This ensures your ceremony is picture-perfect upon arrival while maintaining a seamless experience for all couples throughout the day.

No, outside food and drink are not permitted.

Wedding party roles such as bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc. are limited to two (2) total persons, and these two individuals could serve as your witnesses. Due to the efficient nature of our services, larger wedding parties are not permitted.

A licensed officiant is included in the ceremony package provided by Vows on Main. However - you may elect to use your own officiant. By doing so, you assume all responsibility for the ceremony performance and release Vows on Main from any liability related to its performance and legality.

Yes! We ask you please keep it short, sweet, and sentimental. We recommend 1 - 3 minutes for each partner’s vows.

Your "Simply Vows" weekday elopement is the couple + 4 guests. Your "Classic Vows" ceremony includes the couple + up to 12 guests. Your "Vows & Company" weekend celebratory experience includes the couple + up to 20 guests. Your photographer and officiant are not part of your guest count.

Children are welcome to attend however children MUST be supervised and seated - they may not play/run around/explore the space. Vows on Main is not a child proof space - there's glass, live plants, draping, digital equipment, costly decor, etc. Attendance resulting in damages to Vows on Main and its operations will result in additional financial responsibility for the person(s) who secured the ceremony reservation.

The guest count is inclusive of every individual regardless of age who would usually sit in a seat by themselves. Small babies are typically held the entire time, secured in a car seat/stroller and are not included in the guest count.

For the Classic Vows Offering and the Vows & Company Offering: Transfers should be requested no less than 15 days before your scheduled ceremony and a $75 transfer fee applies. Transfer requests made between 10 - 14 days of the scheduled service date require a $150 transfer fee. Transfer requests initiated less than 10 days before the ceremony require a $300 transfer fee. Please note that transfer requests are only requests and subject to availability. Vows on Main cannot guarantee a new ceremony time within a reasonable window of the same day, week, or month. All transfers must be communicated by calling Vows on Main directly at (980) 866-6328. We will process the applicable transfer fee at the time of the request. Only one transfer per booking is permitted. Once transferred, the new ceremony date is final.For the Simply Vows Offering: A $25 transfer fee applies to your rescheduled booking. Vows on Main cannot guarantee a new ceremony time within a reasonable window of the same day, week, or month. All transfers must be communicated by calling Vows on Main directly at (980) 866-6328. We will process the applicable transfer fee at the time of the request. Only one transfer per booking is permitted. Once transferred, the new ceremony date is final.

Bookings are non-refundable.

Vows on Main is unable to hold the venue or delay your ceremony to accommodate late attendees and/or witnesses. All parties are to arrive within the designated time to ensure they are seated before the ceremony. Please review the Terms and Conditions agreement for more details.

The actual ceremony lasts approximately 10 minutes or less. Remainder of the allotted time is for couple and guests to interact with the package offerings.

We perform standard, civil ceremonies (non-religious). However, if you're bringing your own officiant, you are welcome to have your own religious preference.

Yes! Please be mindful that we are in the downtown area, therefore early arrival to accommodate weekday traffic is important for Tuesday - Friday bookings. Street parking is available and a parking lot is next to our building. All parking is free.

No, throwing these items of any kind are not tolerated. We have multiple ceremony appointments in one day and each couple deserves the same seamless experience. All parties must respect the space, our staff, and the next wedding ceremonies.

The Vows & Company weekend offering includes one processional song choice for the bridal entrance. We also keep a preset selection of soft jazz love songs for the ceremonies readily available if a song has not been determined. On the "Couple's Information" section during your booking process of a Vows & Company experience, you'll have space to note your song choice. The song must be available through Apple Music or YouTube.

It is highly advised that brides arrive dressed and ready. If needed, we have a sitting room where the bride is welcome to quickly put on her dress and remain out of sight until the ceremony begins. Please be mindful that time is limited in the sitting area ahead of your ceremony so hairstyling, glam, etc. should already be done prior to arrival. Grooms and all other wedding participants must arrive dressed and ready to begin.

Vows on Main hosts multiple couples a day. After your reserved time concludes, The Vows on Main team must prepare for the next arrivals and we ask all parties from your ceremony depart from the property. We are located in Downtown Monroe, which has plenty of historic charm and photo opportunities to enjoy off premises after the booked time.

Tips are accepted but not at all required - leaving us 5-star reviews are even more appreciated!