City Hall + Legion of Honor

Couple smile at each other at their SF City Hall elopement courthouse wedding

SF City Hall Elopement

Wern and Johan had an intimate SF City Hall elopement. I was honored to act as their witness. As a City Hall SF elopement photographer, it is always an honor and lots of fun to act as the official ceremony witness. Wern and Johan are a very adventurous couple who love to travel together. They have even climbed mountains together, that is love!

Wern and Johan chose the three-hour photography package which included photos of their ceremony, portraits at City Hall, and portraits on location at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco.

Public Civil Ceremony at City Hall

Wern and Johan chose to have the public civil ceremony in the beautiful Rotunda on the second floor of San Francisco City Hall. Their wedding ceremony was officiated by an official City Hall marriage commissioner. The ceremony lasted about five minutes long, but was very well worded and meaningful. I love to capture all of the candid moments before and during the wedding ceremony.

  • Couple walk together upstairs
  • Couple walk together upstairs
  • Smiling couple walk upstairs
  • Couple smile at each other sitting on stairs
  • Couple laugh with ceremony officiant during their City Hall SF civil ceremony in Rotunda
  • Couple hold hands during wedding ceremony
  • Bride smiles at groom during wedding ceremony
  • Groom looks at bride during wedding ceremony
  • Couple exchange wedding vows
  • Couple hold hands and exchange wedding vows
  • Couple kiss at the end of their wedding ceremony
  • Couple kiss at the end of their ceremony
  • Couple smile and show off their wedding rings

Bride + Groom Portraits at City Hall SF

We took portraits of Wern and Johan on the gorgeous Fourth Floor, on the Grand Staircase, Rotunda, and at the iconic front doors of City Hall.

  • Bride and groom smile at each other Autumn theme wedding
  • Bride and groom smile Autumn theme wedding
  • Bride and groom stand together on the Grand Staircase at a City Hall SF wedding
  • Bride and groom hold each other and smile
  • Groom kisses bride on her forehead
  • Detail photo of bridal accessories including flowers placed in hair and beaded belt.
  • Couple hold hands and walk together at their City Hall SF wedding
  • Groom smiles while bride looks at him
  • Couple smile at each other
  • Bride smiles while groom looks at her
  • Couple hold hands and smile at City Hall civil ceremony
  • Groom picks up bride at front door of City Hall SF elopement
  • Couple raise hands in triumph at their City Hall SF wedding
  • Couple stand together at the front door of City Hall SF
  • Bride looks down at her bridal bouquet
  • Couple hold hands as they walk out the front doors at their City Hall SF elopement
  • Couple stand together at City Hall front doors
  • Bridal portrait
  • Couple walk together at City Hall SF elopement
  • Couple hold hands and walk together at their City Hall SF elopement
  • City Hall SF elopement couple
  • Couple walking San Francisco elopement

Legion of Honor Wedding Photos

After their SF City Hall elopement, we drove to the Legion of Honor for photos on location. The Legion of Honor museum is a popular location for San Francisco wedding photos because of its stunning architecture.

  • Groom stands behind bride and holds her closely at their Legion of Honor wedding in San Francisco
  • Couple walking together with the grand columns of the Legion of Honor museum behind them
  • Groom embraces bride and touches her cheek
  • Groom hugs bride from behind as she smiles at him
  • Bride and groom dance together
  • Portrait of groom looking serious
  • Full length portrait of groom wearing a light tan suit with brown shoes
  • Closeup of couple with bride standing behind groom
  • Groom kisses the hand of his bride
  • Bride stands behind groom while he holds her bridal bouqet

About the Legion of Honor

The Legion of Honor Museum is a fine art museum located in San Francisco. The Legion of Honor is a popular location for weddings and engagement sessions.

Address: 100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

Testimonial from W+J

“Lilia is an amazing photographer! She truly understands the working of SF City Hall inside out and knows where are the best spots for photos. She is very communicative and makes sure you know exactly what is going on leading up to the big day. She is respectful, punctual and fun to work with. 10/10 I highly recommend.”

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