Gerry Bamman (Attorney Schaefer) previously played the role of Craig Prince in episode 2.1, Wrong Is Right (2000).
It is true that it is legal for non-residents to obtain marriage licenses in Virginia, without waiting periods or blood tests (correct as of 2024). In 2002, when this episode was set, it was also legal for someone under 18 to marry in Virginia with the permission of a legal guardian. In 2024, Virginia ended all marriage before age 18, without exceptions.