The Pasadena City Hall is one of the most iconic buildings in the Los Angeles area and it is honestly so breathtaking. It is centered in the middle of beautiful Pasadena. If you are looking for a venue to host your intimate elopement, the Pasadena City Hall might be one of the best spots for your day. Are you considering this beautiful location, but wondering can you have a civil ceremony at the Pasadena City Hall? Below I go into details on some of the information you’ll need to make this happen!

1) PASADENA CITY HALL DOES NOT CONDUCT CIVIL CEREMONIES HOWEVER YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN OFFICIANT TO MARRY YOU TWO.

Although Pasadena City Hall does not conduct wedding ceremonies, hiring an officiant is an awesome choice. In some instances, you may need to purchase a permit for the ceremony piece however if you are eloping and keeping it very small and short, there shouldn’t be a problem.

2) PASADENA CITY HALL HAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP

Even if you decide to hold the ceremony at a different location; either another courthouse or a small venue like the Lavendar Marketplace (located a short 15 minutes away), the Pasadena City Hall is such an awesome spot to photograph your couples shots. Here is a wedding we shot at both the Pasadena City Hall and Lavendar Marketplace.

3) WILL YOU NEED A PERMIT FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE PASADENA CITY HALL?

For Pasadena City Hall, you won’t need a specific permit for that day however your photographer will need to have a business license with the city of Pasadena. If you are looking for a photographer for your intimate day, check out this wedding we shot at the Pasadena City Hall to give you a better feel for what an intimate wedding day at the Pasadena City Hall would look like.

4) DOES IT COST TO GET MARRIED AT THE PASADENA CITY HALL?
If you are opting for an intimate day that is short and sweet you will likely only need to pay for your marriage license beforehand (roughly $100) and any florals or extras you would like. However if you are looking to do a larger wedding day at the Pasadena City Hall, there will be a more expensive fee attached. I always recommend reaching out to the City Hall directly to get the most up to date pricing for the larger parties. You can find their contact information here.

If you are looking to have a simple, intimate day at the Pasadena City Hall, this is the perfect place to make things sweet and beautiful. There are so many special and gorgeous spots to photograph at the City Hall in Pasadena, you will absolutely not be disappointed by its beauty. We know all the best spots and they never get old.

Are you interested in learning more about photography for your special day? Let’s connect below and capture these beautiful moments for you both. If you were wondering if you can have a civil ceremony at the Pasadena City Hall, I hope that this blog helps and you decide to have your special day at this beautiful spot!