Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! This iconic building, with its exquisite Beaux-Arts architecture and remarkable history, serves as a breathtaking and photogenic backdrop for your special day. This article will introduce you give you all the information you need about how to get married at San Francisco City Hall.
I created this video below also linked here! This overview is intended for those at the beginning of their wedding journey. Date of last update: February 13, 5. How to book: The official SF. Gov website. This involves a quick 3 — 4 minute ceremony with a very limited number of guests. Then you will need to check in before you actually get married. You will need to check in exactly minutes before your appointed ceremony time. The check-in process takes anything up to 30 minutes.
The process for this changed slightly last year. To find it, enter City Hall, go past the Grand Staircase and make a right. You can try to request a different area which is more open and bright, if you like! During some certain days, like I believe the first Tuesday of every month, there is a meeting that takes place in the large board room behind the rotunda. Personalizing your vows is not possible with a Civil Ceremony.
An officiant is provided for Civil Ceremonies only. Maximum guest count: 4th Floor: 60 seated plus 40 standing. A one-hour private area rental gives you more privacy, the ability to customize your ceremony, and you can have a lot more guests.
You can even further personalize proceedings by reciting your own vows, having acoustic musicians, a display table and floral decor. Food and drink service is not permitted. During the one-hour slot, there is enough time for your ceremony followed by formal group photos.
