Getting Married at San Francisco City Hall: A Special Way to Celebrate Your Love


San Francisco City Hall is a beautiful place to get married. It's a big, impressive building in the heart of the city. Many couples choose to have their wedding here because it's both beautiful and affordable. Usually, couples have two main choices for their City Hall wedding: a very quick 5-minute ceremony, or renting a whole area of the building, which can be expensive. But there's another option that not many people know about. This blog post will tell you about this special way to have your wedding at City Hall.

Let's talk about a couple named Carlos and Esmer. Their love story is sweet and simple. They met by chance when Esmer's cousin invited Carlos to join a family trip. At first, they didn't talk much. Carlos was shy, and Esmer was new to the area. But after a while, they started to like each other. Their first date was a bit awkward - they talked about boring things like investments and social media apps. But something clicked, and they kept seeing each other. Soon, they fell in love.
A couple shares an intimate moment between decorative stone urns in a grand historic building.
Now, imagine you want to get married at San Francisco City Hall, but all the appointments are booked (it happens pretty often!).


This is where the special option comes in.


Here's how it works: You can either ask a friend or family member to become an official wedding person for just one day, or simply hire a professional officiant! The city calls this person a "Deputy Marriage Commissioner for a Day." It's a bit of a long name, but it's a great idea. 

A ceremony takes place in an elegant marble hallway with ornate architectural details.
Another good thing about this option is that you can choose almost any spot in City Hall for your ceremony. You don't have to use the usual places where most people get married. 
A couple poses on the grand marble staircase of San Francisco City Hall's rotunda.
A couple descends the ornate marble staircase in a historic building interior.
An intimate moment captured in an elevator between a couple in wedding attire.
A joyful black and white moment shared between a couple in a wood-paneled room.
A couple walks through an elegant arched hallway with pendant lights and classical architecture.
An intimate ceremony takes place in a grand marble rotunda with arched windows.
A candid black and white moment shows an emotional reaction during an intimate ceremony at city hall.
A couple holds hands while standing in an elegant marble hallway with classical columns.
Close-up black and white photo of hands exchanging a ring during a wedding ceremony.
A romantic embrace between a couple in formal attire, framed by ornate architectural details.
A couple poses in front of an ornate blue and gold City Hall entrance.

This way of getting married is perfect for couples who want a wedding that feels more personal. It's all about keeping things simple and focusing on what's important - the love between the two people getting married. For Carlos and Esmer, it would be a chance to celebrate how they've grown to love each other. Carlos loves how kind Esmer is, and Esmer loves how patient Carlos is.


P.S. There are a few things to remember if you choose this option. You can't reserve a specific spot in advance, so you need to be okay with being a little flexible. You also need to do some paperwork before the wedding day. But for couples who don't mind a small surprise or two, it can be a fun and exciting way to get married!

A couple descends a grand marble staircase with ornate railings in a historic building.
This kind of wedding at City Hall is great for couples who want something special but don't want to spend a lot of money or time planning. It's a chance to start your married life in a beautiful place, without worrying about fancy decorations or a long guest list. It's just about two people in love, making a promise to each other in one of San Francisco's most impressive buildings.

Ready to capture some unforgettable moments at SF City Hall? Let's chat and make it happen!