I am writing this blog post because we have had a number of recent brides at San Francisco city hall show up for their wedding without flowers. So much, that we have actually obtained our own flowers made from Silk to offer the couples that may want to use a nice bouquet for their wedding….
Author: mike@cityhallphotos.com
Enforcing Guess Limit Rule at SF City Hall
More than ever it seems like our clients have been asking us about how the 6 guest limit rule is being enforced. Even other San Francisco city hall photographers have been asking us. It is a valid question because for years, the County Clerk, SF city hall security and the officiants did not enforce it…
Valentine’s Day at SF City Hall
San Francisco city hall has officially opened up it’s Valentine’s dates for civil ceremonies and it will be here before you know it. There is always a rush of people who want to get married on and around Valentine’s Day. If this is something you want to do, I would suggest you start thinking about…
Creative Ideas for SF City Hall Wedding Photography
Silhouette Wedding Images at San Francisco City Hall We try at every San Francisco city hall wedding to get at least one Silhouette image assuming the light is right. There is something particularly dramatic about only seeing the outline of the couple. It definitely adds something different to a wedding portfolio of images. In this…
What are the Best Places to Eat Near San Francisco City Hall?
NOTE: Recently Updated to account for restaurant closings and changes. We often are asked by our San Francisco brides and grooms to suggest great restaurants near to San Francisco City Hall. Many of our couples want to celebrate their wedding vows at a nearby eatery without having to get in the car and fight traffic. …
Summer Weddings in San Francisco at City Hall
Great ideas for San Francisco wedding locations that are perfect for photography
How to Get the Most From Your SF City Hall Wedding Experience
Sepia Tone Bridal Wedding Image from City Hall (below) So you are getting married at San Francisco city hall and want to make the most of it. You and your future spouse have agreed that to save money you should have a civil wedding ceremony without all the fuss and expense of a large San…
Corona Virus at SF City Hall Weddings
I thought I would repost this just as a reminder of what we have all gone through. This was the very beginning of the long closure of San Francisco city hall due to the Virus. The reason I bring this up is I still occasionally receive messages of concern about getting married in such a…
Quick City Hall Wedding Reminder
When checking in to San Francisco city hall for your civil ceremony, please remember to bring your current Identification and your marriage license. You will not be allowed to have your civil ceremony that day without these documents. We strongly recommend obtaining your marriage license the day before your city hall ceremony rather than doing…
San Francisco City Hall Comes Back From Pandemic – 2025
I thought I would update this posting because it has been a while since the Pandemic. However, many issues are still relevant today, so I am deleting and adding to make this article current. It has been well over 4 years now since San Francisco City hall reopened for weddings after being closed for the…