Congratulations on your San Francisco City Hall wedding!

San Francisco City Hall is a magnificent Beaux-Arts building. It’s perfect for your elopement, small wedding, or large ceremony. The venue’s lavish Rotunda, Grand Staircase, marble floors, large windows, and exquisite details make the most unforgettable backdrop for your special day. 

Sound Originals is the best San Francisco wedding photographer in the Bay Area. Our team is experienced with City Hall weddings. You’ll love the photos that capture the intimate details and special moments. The space’s soft light and intricate details perfectly highlight the couple’s natural beauty and elegance.

We are so thankful to be a part of lovely San Francisco City Hall weddings! We can’t wait for you to see the photos below!

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Cost

Your San Francisco City Hall Wedding can vary significantly in cost depending on what day you get married and the length of your ceremony. For a one-hour ceremony of up to 100 guests, your wedding will cost $1,000 and take place Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. A two-hour ceremony of up to 200 guests will cost $5.000. This package allows you to get married on a Saturday between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon. If you want an evening and weekend wedding, your cost will vary between $10,000 and $30,000+. You will be charged additional fees for labor and equipment depending on your event preferences. Available Wednesday through Monday, you will have access to the venue between 2:00 pm and 2:00 am for setup and teardown. Your 3,000 guests can be on the premises between 4:00 pm and 12:00 midnight. For more information, visit their website.  

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photos

You may take your timeless wedding photos inside the stunning San Francisco City Hall. However, there are a few guidelines you must follow. If you hire a professional wedding photographer and/or videographer, they may need to obtain a film permit from the San Francisco Film Commission before the wedding.  If your photographer does not need a permit, they must follow a few rules: lighting equipment must be battery-operated, flash equipment cannot cause significant visual disturbance, photography is not allowed in the Office of the County Clerk, you cannot obstruct hallways, doors, or stairways, and you cannot lean on or sit on ledges, balcony railings, radiators, or window sills.

4^th Floor San Francisco City Hall Wedding

The 4th Floor at San Francisco City Hall is a stunning location to get married. It is on the building’s top floor, allowing you to take your wedding photos with the ornate arches, large windows, and marble walls as the gorgeous backdrop. Anyone can take wedding photos here, but if you choose their one-hour package, it will be the site of your ceremony. This space can fit up to 60 seated guests plus an additional 40 guests standing behind the chairs. You can walk down the aisle to two acoustic musicians before the officiant of your choosing asks you to say, “I do.”

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer

Sound Originals has photographed many weddings at San Francisco City Hall. It is the crown jewel of San Francisco and is world-famous for its architecture. It’s easy to see why it’s one of our favorite places to capture your special day! As a professional wedding photographer in the Bay Area, we know how to use light, composition, and framing to make your portraits timeless and memorable. With our knowledge and experience shooting in the building, we will guide you to the best places to capture the photographs of your dreams.

San Francisco City Hall Marriage License

Obtaining your marriage license at San Francisco City Hall is just a few easy steps. First, visit the Office of the County Clerk’s website to determine who can marry. Then, fill out the application online and set an appointment. The filing fee is $116, and both people must attend and bring non-expired, government-issued I.D. You must complete this process within 90 days of the date of your ceremony. While you do not have to be a California resident to be married in California, you do need to obtain your marriage license in California. For your marriage to be legal, you must have an authorized person officiate your wedding ceremony. Afterward, you must file your signed marriage license in the county it was issued. Visit the website and pay a $17 fee to obtain a copy of your official marriage certificate. 

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Appointment

Making an appointment for your San Francisco City Hall wedding is very easy. Once you’ve obtained your marriage license, you can visit their website to choose an appointment time. Since you only have 90 days to use your marriage license, it would be best to look at their calendar as soon as possible. Sometimes they are fully booked. In this case, they ask you to frequently check back as they make appointments and cancellations available daily. To book, you will need to pay a $98.00 fee. You will be allowed up to 6 guests at your civil ceremony. This count includes photographers, children, and witnesses. If you want a larger wedding at this venue, you can rent a space through City Hall Events.

San Francisco City Hall Elopement

Your San Francisco City Hall elopement will be magical. After all, the setting is breathtaking. Previously, elopements made us think of running off to get married in a secluded location without anyone knowing. Now, elopements refer to small, intimate weddings with close family and friends. Either way, San Francisco City Hall has a wide variety of elopement packages where you can find your perfect fit. Whichever package you choose, be sure to capture the day with a professional elopement photographer. If you would like more information about eloping at San Francisco City Hall, check out these FAQs.