Our office conducts civil marriage ceremonies for a fee of $36.  Ceremonies are conducted weekdays at all of our office locations by a Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages on staff.  You must obtain a marriage license before the ceremony can be performed.  At the time of the ceremony, you must provide a witness, unless the marriage is performed using a confidential marriage license, in which case no witness is required.  If you do not have a witness, our office can provide one for $29.Our ceremony rooms (watch the video) accommodate parties of up to 26 people with seating for:18 at the Downtown office24 at the East Service Center21 at the South Service CenterCall our office at (916) 874-6131 or schedule an appointment online.General InformationLaws concerning marriage ceremonies are set form in California Family Code (FAM 400-402).  According to state law, the following officials may solemnize a marriage:Priests, ministers, rabbis, and authorized persons of any religious denominationCommissioners of civil marriagesLegislators or constitutional officers of this state, while holding officeMembers of Congress who represent a district within this state, while holding officeCounty supervisors, while holding officeMayors of a city elected in accordance with Government Code 34900 et seq.

, while holding officeCity clerks of a charter city or serving in accordance with subdivision (b) of Government Code 36501, while holding officeJudges (except State Bar court judges, judges from other state court systems, judges pro tem, and Federal Administrative Law Judges)Ships’ captains have no authority to solemnize California marriages unless they fall into one of the categories listed aboveBetter Homes And Gardens Warm Comforting KitchenSince wedding season is upon us again, I thought I'd take a moment to compile (and also solicit) FFA's most frequently given advice on wedding attire, and answer some questions that are often asked by those seeking advice.Ombre Prom Dress Etsy About a year ago /u/NoodlyGoodness posted a very helpful Wedding Guest Guide. Hot Tub Time Machine Drinking Game

This post is intended to supplement that with additional practical and explicit suggestions. Your Job as a Wedding Guest Assuming you are not in the wedding party (in which case you have a different role to play on this Special Day), the things you should be looking to achieve with your outfit are probably the following: The following advice takes as an assumption that those are your goals. If your hosts have been helpful enough to mention the intended dress code for their wedding, your outfit selection should start there. If the invitation doesn't specify a dress code, it is completely ok to just ask the couple (or someone in the wedding party) what the dress code is. They'll be happy to tell you, especially if the dress code they're expecting is a very specific one. Below are some of the most common event dress codes and what they mean: What if there's no stated dress code, or the dress code given makes no sense to you (e.g. "Mississippi cocktail attire" or "festive Muppet chic")?

Here are some contextual hints you can use to help you guess the formality level. These are not foolproof rules, but should be taken into consideration along with all other known factors: Finally, if any part of the wedding takes place in a house of worship, you will want to be prepared with something to cover your shoulders (and possibly a lower hemline) while you are there. Remember that formality is a spectrum with many more settings than the four categories listed above. Shape, fabric and color are the main elements of a dress you can play with to either determine which dress code it falls under, or nudge it either up or down in formality within a dress code. I've listed a few example fabrics here in roughly descending order of formality: The fabric a dress is made of is one of the largest determining factors in its perceived formality level, however it is by no means the only decisive factor. It is useful to think of fabric choice as a dial that can be turned up or down to make any given style of dress appear incrementally more or less formal.

Mainly up to you, but here are some things to keep in mind: Even if you don't actually purchase from the retailers below, browsing these sites and stores should give you a wealth of examples of the type of thing you're looking for elsewhere... For black tie or formal weddings: For semiformal or casual weddings after which you want to re-wear your dress to work: On Chinese weddings, via /u/teamwafflecake: For more traditional Chinese weddings, i.e., where the bride is wearing a red cheongsam/qipao, it'd be advisable not to wear red to avoid the "stealing the spotlight from the bride" faux-pas. Ditto for a less traditional Chinese wedding (i.e., one where the bride shows up in a white wedding dress) because there might be a Chinese elder who's going to think that's impolite and/or a chance the bride will change into a red cheongsam during the dinner/banquet. On South Asian weddings, via /u/hipsterhijabi: Tips for South Asian Weddings: Don't wear red, as that is a traditional colour for the bride to wear.

Even if she's not, it'll be generally frowned upon. Don't put your dupatta (the long scarf that comes with a traditional suit) on your head! Unless you wear a hijab and are wearing it AS A HIJAB- but don't place it simply on your head. That is a bridal style. Avoid wearing anything with overly heavy handwork on it, or with too much good work. Avoid wearing a heavy lehnga (skirt). Opt for churidar, kameez or trouser style. avoid putting henna on your feet or past your wrists as that is a purely bridal style. On Black Tie after 6, via /u/servemethesky: One thing that may be worth noting is in certain areas (namely, the south), the time of the reception is actually a cue to dress code. I can't remember the precise cut off now, but for some people, a 7 or 8pm reception is supposed to implicitly suggest black tie, even if it's not stated on the invitation. On Black Tie and White Tie in the UK, via. Just a comment about black tie for women - as someone who goes to a lot of black tie events I find the rules in practice (in the UK at least) are slightly different from your interpretation.

For women it is essentially cocktail dresses and sparkly jewellery. Floor length is not out of place but would more normally be worn to a black tie ball rather than a dinner event. If you were wearing floor length, furs and elbow length gloves that is white tie which is very different! Essentially white tie dictates floor length for girls and for guys top hat and tails. It's rarely used as a dress code these days except for some of the larger Oxbridge balls (and presumably other occasions) which is why people sometimes conflate the two dress codes. Do I need to dress in the color scheme of the wedding? No, not unless you're in the ceremony. If you know that the wedding has "theme" colors, feel free to coordinate subtly if you really want to, but do not wear the actual same dress as the bridesmaids if you can help it. Otherwise let the season, time of day and personal preference be your guide. Can I wear pants to a wedding? Yes, but: if you are going to wear pants, you will still need to adhere to the stated or implied formality level or dress code.

And if you are new to this or unsure, you may find it very challenging to choose a pants-based outfit that does that effectively. For example, for a formal or black tie wedding you would likely need to wear something similar to a suit or tuxedo. For a semiformal wedding you would want to wear a suit or something on the very high end of business casual. For a casual wedding, business casual as defined in the FFA guide could work. Do I have to wear heels? No, but: if you are going to wear flats, you will still need to adhere to the stated or implied formality level or dress code. Taking away the heel from a shoe knocks it down a notch in formality, so you will need to use other factors (like materials, toe shape and color) to compensate for that to the degree necessary. Also keep in mind that depending on your body proportions and preferred silhouette, wearing flats will change the way the rest of your outfit looks and possibly how flattering you find it. Can I wear white to a wedding?

Traditionally (in the US) it is seen as very rude for anyone other than the bride to be wearing white. Even if you don't think the bride will care, chances are there will be someone there who does. Avoid confrontations and awkward whispers by just not wearing white. I'm not going to tell you this has never been done appropriately before, but wouldn't you rather not risk it? These colors read as white in certain lighting, in photos and from a distance - and it's not like someone who's extremely offended by your color choice is going to be suddenly mollified upon realizing that actually, it's a DOVE GREY dress when you explain that to them. Aim for an outfit that needs no explaining. What if there is white included in a print on my dress? Use your best judgment with regard to whether the dress looks white from far away, and if in doubt, don't wear it. Keep in mind that dresses with a white bodice, or a white shrug/shawl/jacket on top will look like a white dress when you are sitting down.

Can I wear black to a wedding?Traditionally, black is thought to indicate that you are in mourning or wish the couple ill, however in recent years this connotation has weakened somewhat (and many wedding parties now wear black themselves). Your best bet for wearing black will be if the wedding is higher on the formality spectrum, taking place in the evening or in winter, and accessorized with some bold or sparkly details or accessories. If you are unsure about wearing black, opt for navy or grey instead. Can I wear red to a wedding?See Regional and Cultural Considerations above. Your best bet for pulling off red will be at a very casual, non-traditional wedding. If you are unsure about wearing red, opt for pink or orange instead. But I went to a wedding once where everyone wore flip flops and muscle tanks! Surely that must be okay? That sounds very fun! This guide is not intended as a comprehensive description of everything that anyone has ever gotten away with wearing to a wedding.