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MARRIAGE CEREMONIES AT CITY HALL
- City Hall and the City Hall grounds (hereinafter “City Hall”) are not generally open or available to the public for wedding ceremonies other than by appointment only.
- If you would like to hold a wedding ceremony at City Hall, an appointment must be booked in advance by using this link.
- Wedding ceremonies at City Hall are performed by the City Clerk, or in their absence or unavailability, by the Deputy City Clerk.
- There is a $100 fee for ceremonies, payment by cash or check.
- The City Clerk uses standard vows, and the entire ceremony is limited to 15 minutes.
- There is no guarantee that the City Council Chamber or any other rooms or spaces in City Hall will be available as these rooms are, first and foremost, reserved for City business.
- All attendees must be respectful of the city business taking place in the building.
- No decorations can be affixed within the building and no alcohol allowed on premises.
For Weddings not taking place at City Hall please use the below list of local Justices of the Peace:
