22 'Scaremonies' Booked For Halloween At Contra Costa Clerk's Office

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — The Contra Costa County Clerk's Office will perform "Scaremonies" Monday for several couples, continuing a unique Halloween tradition for the department.

Scaremonies are wedding ceremonies officiated by clerk staff in costume, for couples who are interested. This year, 22 couples opted to say "I do" in back-to-back scaremonies scheduled from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Contra Costa County Clerk's office, 555 Escobar St. in Martinez.

"Our Scaremonies event is a special and unique tradition offered by the Contra Costa Clerk’s office on Halloween," said Debi Cooper, Contra Costa County's clerk-recorder. "Our staff is excited to be a part of this fun day. Customers, couples, and our staff look forward to and enjoy this event every year."

Some couples, and even their guests, dress in costumes for their wedding ceremony, err scaremony. County staff in robes are also available for traditional ceremonies.

Because of the event's popularity, all ceremony appointments for this event have been booked, and no unscheduled appointments will be accommodated, the Clerk-Recorder's Office said Friday.

For information about marriage licenses and ceremony services, go to the Clerk-Recorder's website or call the office at 925-335-7900.