Before You Book Your Wedding, Please Read:
We're so glad you're considering us for your special day! To make sure everything goes smoothly, please take a few minutes to review the steps and policies below before placing your deposit.
How to Book:
- Call us at (310) 257-6824 to schedule your appointment, and wait for our confirmation before sending a deposit.
- Submit your application and make sure you meet the requirements for a Confidential Marriage License (details below).
- Read through all of the terms and conditions on this page.
What You'll Need for Your Confidential Marriage License:
Both of you must bring a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID. We can't accept photocopies, digital images, or paper DMV renewals or extensions.
If either of you has been married before, you'll need the exact date (month, day, and year) your previous marriage ended. If it ended less than two years ago, please also bring an original certified copy of your Judgment of Dissolution/Annulment or the Death Certificate. Documents from another country must be in English or come with a certified translation.
Without valid ID and the required documents, we're unable to issue your license, and in that case payments can't be refunded. Please double-check everything before your appointment.
Certified Copy of Your Marriage License
If you'd like us to request a certified copy for you, just bring a check or money order for $19.00, payable to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RRCC), on the day of your appointment.
Ceremony Guidelines:
- Office (desk) ceremonies: These are just for the two of you, so no guests, including children, can attend.
- Chapel ceremonies: You're welcome to bring up to 15 guests (including children). We're not able to accommodate more than 15.
- Decorations: Your bouquet is welcome, but we ask that you skip other flowers, decorations, and rice throwing.
- Food and drinks: These aren't allowed inside.
- Restrooms: Please note that we don't have public restrooms or changing rooms, and there aren't any in the shopping center either. Kindly let your guests know so they can plan ahead.
Outdoor Weddings:
California's rainy season typically runs October through March. If the weather doesn't cooperate, it's up to the couple to arrange a backup location. If the location changes, an additional travel fee may apply depending on distance. Any parking fees at your venue are the couple's responsibility and will be added to your balance if not paid in advance.
Timing:
We offer a 15-minute grace period. After that, if the officiant needs to stay past your scheduled time, a pro-rated charge of $100 per hour will be added to your balance, due the day of the ceremony. If you arrive more than 30 minutes late, we may need to reschedule, and your deposit will not carry over.
Changes and Cancellations:
If you need to change your date or time after placing your deposit, we'll do our best to find a new slot that works for you. However, the original deposit is forfeited and a new $100 deposit will be required to secure the new date, even if the change is made on the same day it was booked.
If the appointment is cancelled by the couple or anyone on your behalf, deposits and any other payments are non-refundable.
If your scheduled officiant becomes ill or has an emergency, we'll provide another officiant so your ceremony goes ahead as planned.
Deposit and Payment:
- Cash or Zelle: $100 deposit (with cash discount)
- Credit Card: $105
Your remaining balance is due on the day of your appointment.
By placing a deposit, you confirm that you've read, understood, and agreed to these terms.
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