San Francisco City Hall

Chic | Historical | Timeless

San Francisco City Hall weddings are, in one word: stunning.

If you’re looking for a wedding location that is elegant, classy, affordable, and quintessentially San Francisco, then you need to book your wedding at San Francisco City Hall.

Not only is it easy to get married here, and affordable, but there are some truly wonderful locations throughout City Hall for your wedding photos. From the main staircase, to the filtered sunlight on the 4th floor, to the arched entryway, and of course, the iconic classic shot as you exit City Hall—your wedding photos will look absolutely gorgeous. With a mixture of historical significance, artistry, and your modern love, this might just be the wedding venue for you!

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SF City Hall Front Door Exit

“My husband and I were fortunate to have Jeanie as both our engagement and wedding photographer. She is wonderful to work with and we cannot recommend her highly enough! Jeanie has great communication and her finished product is gorgeous. Thank you Jeanie—we hope to work with you again in the future!”

-Anjuli + Stefen, San Francisco City Hall + Wayfare Tavern Reception

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San Francisco City Hall Wedding Package

What’s Included?

  • Unlimited pre-wedding consultation and planning help

  • All of the best images will be color corrected and edited

  • Approximately 150-300 final images for 2-hour package

  • Sneak peek of images a few days after the wedding

  • Full gallery of images in 2-4 weeks

  • Print release

  • Online gallery where you can download web size or high res digital images, share with family/friends, and order prints a la carte

  • Guidance with posing, and knowledge of all the best places to photograph around SF City Hall

Wedding Day Timeline- Civil Ceremony

  • 2 hours of photography coverage: Check-in, Signing the marriage license, Wedding ceremony, Family and group photos, Couple portraits, Post- ceremony, In and around City Hall photos

Additional photographer — $500

Additional hour of coverage— $500/ $250 half hour

Additional portrait locations available- Crissy Field, Palace of Fine Arts, SF China Town, North Beach, Legion of Honor, Golden Gate Park.

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$1500

*City Hall 2 hour package is available for all Bay Area City Hall Wedding Locations (aditional travel cost depending on city)

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Sign for Office of the County Clerk, Room 168, listing services like marriage licenses, marriage ceremonies, domestic partnership, fictitious business names, professional registrations, environmental filings. In the background, people are engaged in
A woman in a white dress holding a bouquet of flowers smiling at a man in a checkered suit at an indoor event with people in the background.
A couple in wedding attire holding hands on grand staircase with ornate railing inside a historic building.
A bride and groom descending a grand staircase in an elegant, historic building, holding hands, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss on a balcony inside a grand, elegant building with large columns, a decorative railing, and ornate wall details.
Woman in white bridal dress holding a bouquet of flowers, walking down the stairs holding hands with a man in a black suit with boutonniere, inside a grand building with classical architecture.
A couple dancing in an elegant, historic building with marble columns and intricate architectural details.
A black-and-white photo of a wedding ceremony in a grand, ornate hall with tall columns and elaborate architecture. A bride and groom are exchanging vows in front of an officiant, surrounded by witnesses and onlookers.
A couple walking hand in hand in a grand hallway with tall columns, a decorative railing, and large window with natural light, dressed in wedding attire.
A bride and groom holding each other and smiling during their wedding ceremony inside an ornate building with a Christmas tree in the background. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress with a veil, and the groom is in a dark suit with glasses. Gu
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“Jeanie has been very communicative and professional. She kindly helped me with poses and listened to my thoughts. When I received my sneak peek photos after two weeks, the quality and beauty of the photos were so impressive to me. Those photos from her definitely exceed my expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for any similar project. Thank you, Jeanie!”

-Yue + Gavin, San José Municipal Rose Garden

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What to Know About SF City Hall Weddings

  • Civil ceremony reservations can be made 90 days from your desired date. You must get a CA marriage license within 90 days of the date of your ceremony (they expire after that and the process and fee will need to be repeated). Marriage licenses cost $116, and you can apply online.

  • To get married at SF City Hall by a commissioner from the Office of the County Clerk, the cost is 98$. Ceremony appointments are available every half hour between 9 am and 3:30 pm Mon-Fri. Up to 6 guests are allowed, (including me). For a Public Marriage Ceremony, you must have 1 witness present, for a Confidential Marriage Ceremony, no witnesses are required.

  • Bring your marriage license on the day of your ceremony. If your marriage license appointment is on the same day as the ceremony, make sure to schedule the appointment no less than 30 minutes before.

    Don’t forget to bring your ID or legal government-issued photo ID! Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment and check in at the Information Desk located in Room 168. You will receive a ticketed number.

  • The ceremony location will be picked by the commissioner and take place either in the rotunda or in a private ceremony room. Private one-hour weddings on the Mayor’s Balcony or a Fourth Floor Gallery are available to rent for $1,000 Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. You can also book a two-hour wedding on the Grand Staircase of the Rotunda on Saturdays for $5,000.

  • Parking garages are available within walking distance of City Hall. The closet garages are located on McAllister Street and Polk Street (part of Civic Center Plaza Garage), and at Grove Street and Gough Street (part of the Performing Arts Garage). Parking availability is limited, and you should also expect to pay for parking by the hour

People at a wedding making a toast, with a woman holding a bouquet of flowers, and a small child in someone's arms.
A happy bride and groom walking down the steps in front of a city hall building, with the bride holding a bouquet of red flowers and the groom holding her dress.

Anjuli + Stefan

Winter SF City Hall Wedding on the Mayors Balcony

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SF City Hall Wedding on the Rotunda