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Wedding Bells will Ring on Valentine’s Day
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Wedding bells will ring this Valentine’s Day at the Santa Cruz County Government Center when the county’s deputy marriage commissioners will perform civil marriage ceremonies throughout the day and evening.
The County Clerk’s Office will perform wedding ceremonies in the Peace, Love and Happiness Wedding Room, located at 701 Ocean Street, 3rd Floor, starting at 9:30am on Wednesday, February 14. The cost of the wedding ceremony is $100. If approved by the couple, weddings will be broadcast live on the internet via the county’s “WedCam” on the County Clerk’s website at www.sccoclerk.com
The new wedding room at the County Government Center will be decorated for Valentine’s Day to ensure a magical and memorable ceremony for the couples, thanks to the decorating services of Alexis Party Rental.
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Couples will get to celebrate their vows with a delicious dessert donated by Pacific Cookie Company, Cutesy Cupcakes, and Aunt Nettie’s Kitchen. They will make their first toast with apple cider donated by Martinelli’s. Flowers will be donated by Ferrari Florist and Gifts, and Bonny Doon Farm is contributing a gift for each couple.
“Valentine’s Day weddings are so special thanks to the generous support of some of our local businesses,” County Clerk Gail Pellerin said. “On Valentine’s Day, the entire county building will be buzzing with love as couples, their families, and friends come to share their special day with us.”
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Couples must reserve a time by calling 831-454-2060 or by coming to the County Clerk’s Office located at 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz. Ceremonies will be held every 30 minutes.
Couples must have a valid marriage license prior to the scheduled ceremony and have at least one witness present for a public marriage. Confidential marriages do not require a witness. A marriage license costs $90 and licenses are issued by the County Clerk. To obtain a marriage license, each party to the marriage must appear in person with valid identification, complete a form providing personal information, and take an oath.
For more information, please call 831-454-2060 or visit the County Clerk’s website at www.sccoclerk.com
