4th Floor SF City Hall Elopement | Aline and Faheem

Elopements

Aline and Faheem opted for a civil ceremony planned for a small SF City Hall elopement. But of course, it spiraled a little out of control with a couple of friends and lots of Faheem’s family. And even though there were a couple more guests than initially anticipated Aline and Faheem were happy to tie the knot in front of their loved ones. And be one step closer to their big party celebration.

San Francisco City Hall
Rotunda in San Francisco City Hall.
Couple and guest waiting in line.
Bride waving to family on facetime.
Bride and Groom checking in for civil ceremony.
Bride and groom walking into county clerk's office.
Bride and groom during their SF City Hall elopement.
SF City Hall elopement.
Civil ceremony SF City Hall elopement.

How They Met

Aline and Faheem met in what I think is now the “old-fashioned” way – online via Hinge. Aline’s initial thoughts were that there was no way there was going to be a second date. Aline thought this because Faheem was wayyy too shy. And now almost two years later here they are getting married!

SF City Hall elopement.
SF City Hall elopement.
Bride and groom getting their rings.
Groom putting on the bride's ring.
Bride getting the groom's ring.
Bride putting on the groom's ring.
SF City Hall elopement.
SF City Hall elopement.
Civil ceremony at SF City Hall.

After all of the SF City Hall elopements I’ve photographed, this was actually my first time having a couple have their civil ceremony held on the 4th floor. When you pay for your civil ceremony they do mention that the location is at the discretion of the Justice of the Peace that is holding the ceremonies. And on this day she decided to treat all the couples to the 4th floor!

The 4th Floor is gorgeous for a multitude of reasons. From the lighting to the views across city hall, it’s the perfect place to say “I do”. After checking in for their ceremony time Aline, Faheem, and the small gang of their family and friends headed up to the 4th floor for the short and sweet civil ceremony. After some quick vows and I do’s they were married with all of Aline’s family watching on Facetime. 

Bride and groom sharing their first kiss.
Bride and groom after their SF City Hall elopement.
Bride and groom hugging after their SF City Hall elopement.
SF City Hall elopement.
Bride showing family her marriage license.
SF City Hall elopement.
Bride and groom kissing.
SF City Hall elopement.

Once their ceremony was over we adventured around city hall. We captured the essence of their SF City Hall elopement and then met with the rest of the family out front before heading to a local bar. 

Bride and groom on grand staircase.
Bride and groom kissing on grand staircase.
Bride and on elevator after their SF City Hall elopement.
Bride and groom walking out after their SF City Hall elopement.
Bride and groom walking out after their SF City Hall Elopement.
SF City Hall elopement.
SF City Hall elopement.
Bride and groom crossing the street.
SF City Hall elopement.
Bride and groom after their SF City Hall elopement.
Bride and groom kissing outside of San Francisco City Hall.
Bride and groom popping a bottle of champagne.
Bride and groom walking into a bar.
Flowers, cake, and wedding rings.
Bride and groom kissing while cutting cake.

Emperor Norton’s Boozeland is just a short 10-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall. There Aline and Faheem popped champagne to celebrate and then shared cake and drinks with friends and family. The perfect ending to their day.

Vendors

Venue – San Francisco City Hall
Dress – Asos
Bar – Emperor Norton’s Boozeland
Cake – Loviana Cakes

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