Sorry, lovebirds, wedding bells might be ringing, but maybe not in Washington, DC, during the government shutdown .

The government shutdown affects many facets of day-to-day life, but one unexpected place is in the marriage department.

During the shutdown, the Marriage Bureau, a part of the DC Superior Court, will cease issuing marriage licenses and performing ceremonies, according to a message on the District of Columbia Courts website . However, the Marriage Bureau will still be able to issue certified copies of vital records, like marriage certificates.

The District of Columbia Courts consist of the DC Superior Court and the DC Court of Appeals.

The District of Columbia Courts will continue "case resolution in all of its divisions and the Family Court of the Superior Court and a

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