The Perfect Romance is Waiting in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority will host its fourth annual Valentine's Day Group Wedding, Vow Renewal and Civil Union Ceremony at historic Boardwalk Hall on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 2 p.m.

"Atlantic City has a rich history of romance and this event plays into that in a big way," said Jeff Vasser, president of the ACCVA. "The celebration has grown each year with many couples returning to keep their romance alive with vow renewals."

The ceremony is free for all couples and their guests, and will be performed in the Ballroom in Boardwalk Hall at 2 p.m.  The event will include a champagne toast, wedding cake and photo opportunities.  Jean Muchanic, executive director of the Absecon Lighthouse and wedding officiate, will perform the non-denominational ceremony.  Muchanic began officiating ceremonies in March of 2007.

"Performing romantic unions is one of my favorite jobs," said Jean Muchanic.  "The Valentine's Day ceremony in Atlantic City at historic Boardwalk Hall makes these unions really special!"

Couples must pre-register for the Group Wedding event at Boardwalk Hall through the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority's official website at www.atlanticcitynj.com/group_tours/atlantic_city_group_wedding.aspx  Couples should register by Thursday, February 10, 2011.  The website features event information and packages available for the couples and their guests throughout the city.  All couples interested in getting married or united at the event must obtain their own marriage or civil union license.  Couples must have a New Jersey license to get married in this ceremony. Couples can call their local vital statistics department for complete details.  There is a three-day waiting period in the state of New Jersey for a marriage license.  Vow Renewals do not need licenses. For additional details, e-mail [email protected] or call 609.449.7126.

SOURCE Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority