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As a Bay Area Wedding Coordinator and Officiant, I have received many inquiries from local couples who assume because San Francisco City Hall is a public building they can sh0w-up, find a spot within the picturesque and historic Rotunda to exchange their "I Do's" without a paid reservation or permission. Wishful thinking!! True, San Francisco City Hall is indeed a public building, but to have a wedding there does indeed require a paid reservation and adherence to their documented process. Below are a few helpful hints and links to information that isn't easily found on the San Francisco County Clerk-Recorder's website at first view: Plan early - City Hall is a very popular venue for locals, but the competition for a wedding date extends to couples worldwide. Since there is no requirement to be a U.S. citizen to marry here, many couples from around the world plan their vacation here and a SF City Hall wedding too! Personalized Wedding Ceremony - If you prefer a ceremony that reflects more of your cultural, spiritual or religious beliefs then you should hire an officiant to officiate your ceremony instead of utilizing City Hall staff. NOTE: You'll still want to reserve space for your ceremony when you apply for the license. Guest limitations - You are limited to six guests (other than the couple marrying) and that includes your photographer and children too. More than six guests? There are a few affordable week-day options within City Hall that permit a larger number of guests:
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In writing, do you refer to your "spouse-to-be" as your Fiancé? or Fiancée? Do you know there is a difference? If you weren't a French language major you might not. Fiancé describes an engaged man while Fiancée describes an engaged woman!
I kicked off October at Boundary Oaks Golf Course in Walnut Creek officiating for Esther & Michael, pictured here with their bridal party--who says a spectacular October wedding has to be orange?  |
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