The historic building with stately elegance and exquisite
architecture make the City Hall in San Francisco a perfect venue for your
wedding. A spectacular beauty of the venue attracts all kinds of couples for
their wedding ceremony without burning their pockets. Be it a one-hour wedding ceremony on the Mayor’s
balcony with an amazing view of the grand
staircase or a 4th-floor
wedding under the dome of rotunda will give you a lifetime of memories to
cherish. Getting married in the City Hall is easier than another traditional ceremony.
Venues
Rotunda
Rotunda will be the perfect place for your royal wedding
with a view of the royal staircase, floor to ceiling columns, amazing
architecture, and bright light. The large
space can accommodate 800 people including the dinner seating arrangements. The
place will be perfect for your dinner and dance event under the ornate dome.
Mayors’ Balcony
This is one of the most central and visible parts of the
building. It is easily noticeable because of its location just underneath a big
clock and the golden railing makes it more beautiful. The place best suits your
small wedding ceremony offering the best photography experience for your
wedding. This has a seating capacity of 80 – 100 guests.
The Fourth Floor
The fourth floor is convenient for a one-hour marriage ceremony with an astounding rotunda overlook from
the south and north galleries. The fourth floor
is often chosen for its long hallways
which makes them ideal for staging a procession for your ceremony. The place
can hold a seating capacity of 60 guests.
North and South
Light Courts
North light court is City Hall’s most versatile room which
is located off the rotunda and be incorporated into a rotunda event or can be
rented separately. The room is well known for its significant elegant marble
walls and large space of 7,000 Sq.ft. While the South Light Court is similar to
the North Light Court with a difference
being that this place houses an art exhibit for your guests to enjoy. Both the
courts can cater up to 800 guests.
How to Get Married in the City Hall
Any person aged above 18 years with a valid photo ID proof
are welcome to exchange their vows, so you need not be a U.S. citizen or a
permanent resident. Destination weddings
are common here and international couples are welcome to get married in this
historic building. As a first part booking an appointment is essential for your
nuptials. The best time to make an appointment is 90 days in advance, this is
soonest you are able to book your dates.
Friday afternoons are busiest so it’s better to book your dates well in
advance.
The first appointment
will be made for your civil or private ceremony with a fee of $81 and $1,002
respectively. A maximum of 6 guests are allowed for the civil ceremony and up
to 100 guests are allowed for your private ceremony. The second appointment is to obtain your license which can be done
within 90 days prior to your ceremony. To save your time it is better to have
an appointment for your civil ceremony, you can obtain your marriage license 1
hour prior to your ceremony. Just ensure you have your license before you say
“I Do”.
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