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A cosplay wedding? Tampa Bay couples can tie the knot with costumed flair
If your wedding is in need of a superhero origin story, the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court office is ready to provide a lair.
Held during the week leading up to Tampa Bay Comic Convention, the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court office from July 28 to Aug. 1 is offering its first week of cosplay weddings.
The fan convention will be Aug. 1-3 at the Tampa Convention Center, and ticketholders often show up dressed as their favorite characters in cosplay, short for 'costume play.'
For cosplay wedding week, Room 150 in the downtown Clearwater courthouse will have iconic backdrops and decorations provided by Emerald City Comics 'to give fans of sci-fi, fantasy, anime and superheroes the chance to celebrate their love in fan style,' an office announcement said.
No appointments are necessary. Couples are invited to bring up to 10 guests to the downtown Clearwater courthouse at 315 Court St.
Participants are required to be identified, so no heavy makeup will be permitted before verification. Face masks are allowed if they can be removed for identification purposes.
'We look forward to providing this distinctive, one-of-a-kind opportunity,' said Ken Burke, clerk of the circuit court and comptroller. The office also offers photographs for $10, a commemorative themed wedding certificate for $5, 'and a free Cosplay Wedding Trading Card.'
You still need to get a marriage license before the ceremony, which are valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.
For more information about obtaining a marriage license and completing the marriage application prior to visiting the clerk's office in person, see Recording Services is also available to answer questions at 727-464-3008.
This isn't the first time the office has offered themed weddings. This October, the office is offering its Fourth Annual Halloween 'Scaramonies.'
