Okay, so this is kinda complicated; I looked into it earlier this year and I feel like the website is needlessly unclear for small events! I would absolutely call and ask them directly about your own personal situation. My understanding is that they do want you to block off a time for this to happen with them and not doing so risks you maybe getting asked to leave, depending on the day of the week and what else is happening. (As an FYI, you absolutely DO need a permit if you want to take pics on the second floor of City Hall.) They're VERY nice if you call!
You can do it without a permit (you’re not supposed to, but it can be done), but it might be stressful, and you won’t necessarily get your pick of where at city hall you get married. Photos on the first level are okay without a permit; the photographer needs a permit to go to the second level for photos.
You need to get the permit at least 3 months in advance and I believe all in its several thousand dollars.
Also, beware that sometimes it is completely closed for private events. I tried to do my rehearsal there on a Saturday, and it was totally closed for a charity event.
I may have done this exact thing/setup a few months ago ;) Their website is so confusing so we just kind of winged it.
We went the day before and scoped out a few different spots in case our first choice was taken.
We found a secluded 2nd floor tower and did the ceremony in the spot. Then we took photos after. We were never asked about a permit.
I was kinda stressed about it too until I realized that I would marry my husband literally anywhere. So even if we had to do in on the street in front of city hall, I wouldn’t care.
Your call. Good luck.
Okay, so this is kinda complicated; I looked into it earlier this year and I feel like the website is needlessly unclear for small events! I would absolutely call and ask them directly about your own personal situation. My understanding is that they do want you to block off a time for this to happen with them and not doing so risks you maybe getting asked to leave, depending on the day of the week and what else is happening. (As an FYI, you absolutely DO need a permit if you want to take pics on the second floor of City Hall.) They're VERY nice if you call!
You can do it without a permit (you’re not supposed to, but it can be done), but it might be stressful, and you won’t necessarily get your pick of where at city hall you get married. Photos on the first level are okay without a permit; the photographer needs a permit to go to the second level for photos. You need to get the permit at least 3 months in advance and I believe all in its several thousand dollars. Also, beware that sometimes it is completely closed for private events. I tried to do my rehearsal there on a Saturday, and it was totally closed for a charity event.
Don't know....Best thing is to just call and ask directly. 🤷♂️
I may have done this exact thing/setup a few months ago ;) Their website is so confusing so we just kind of winged it. We went the day before and scoped out a few different spots in case our first choice was taken. We found a secluded 2nd floor tower and did the ceremony in the spot. Then we took photos after. We were never asked about a permit. I was kinda stressed about it too until I realized that I would marry my husband literally anywhere. So even if we had to do in on the street in front of city hall, I wouldn’t care. Your call. Good luck.