Fake Marriage Licenses?

Let's face it - America is a country obsessed with documentation. If it's not on paper, signed, sealed and certified, then it didn't happen or doesn't even exist. Fortunately, this obsession can be turned to your advantage - for example, with a fake marriage license!

As some battle-scarred marriage veterans can attest, there may be many occasions when you really do need to prove that your (future) husband did agree to always leave the toilet seat down, or to never eat the last serving of chocolate ice cream in the fridge! One type of fake marriage license, with several humorous terms clearly spelled out, can get all those contentious terms in writing to clear up misunderstandings once and for all. Such a marriage certificate would make a great gag gift for a bride at a bachelorette party or for bridal showers.

How many times have you commented to others (or asked yourself), "Why is Brad Pitt wasting his time with that Jolie chick when he could have me?" Well, there's certainly no reason why you can't at least produce some documentation to back up your casual comment. Get yourself a joke marriage certificate with Brad listed as the groom and you as the bride! You can make it clear to all who witness your document that your obsession with Brad is not just a passing fancy or libidinous crush. You've got the papers to prove it!

Or, perhaps you wish to "prove" to your friends and family that you really do know Will Smith and that you didn't just catch a glimpse of him in passing while he was being whisked past you by security at some famous hotspot that you couldn't get into. Surely you can claim a much more chummy relationship if he was your wedding minister! A marriage license with Will's signature as the wedding officiant can quell all gossip that you really never even met the guy.

With so many people getting married later in life, there's often a lot more to be combined in a household than DVD collections and bed sheets. Beloved pets are also part of the new family. Show everyone your whole "family" is dedicated to joining in holy matrimony by "marrying" Fido and Fluffy. Maybe even write up a prenuptial agreement guaranteeing that Fido will always have free and easy access to the rawhide chew, and Fluffy the catnip.

In short, a fake marriage license can serve many functions - chiefly one of injecting some humor into an otherwise stressful wedding planning process. Since there are no traditions or etiquette involved, you are free to let your imagination be your guide!

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