The modern definition of eloping means: an intentional, intimate wedding focused purely on the couple's desires, ditching traditional pressure for a personal experience, emphasizing connection and authenticity over large guest lists and fanfare.
Absolutely Yes! I want to celebrate our love, our way - which doesn't have to be traditional, just meaningful to us.
We will be only planning to have a small ceremony at City Hall, and once we are married, we intend to skip the normal wedding traditions, such as a reception, and instead explore San Francisco with our loved ones.
We knew that we didn't want a big wedding, but we knew we wanted it to be somewhere beautiful to experience as we say "I Do". San Francisco City Hall is one of the most beautiful places to elope in the country.
For our wedding ceremony, we are inviting our immediate family members (parents + siblings) and those that we consider family in order to keep it intimate and authentic to us.
We asks that guests arrive at 9:30am at City Hall in order to be seated and ready for the ceremony to start at 10am
For the ceremony we ask that you dress semi-formal. For women this looks like a dressy jumpsuit, or dress. For men, dress pants, a dress shirt, and dress shoes. For all other events, there is not a dress code, please wear whatever best matches the activity and your comfort.
Each of you have been invited because we would love to have you join us in getting married, but we understand if you are unable to make it due to personal circumstances. There will be no hard feelings if you decide for any reason that you cannot come.
For extended family and friends, we are looking to hold a gathering in Virginia Beach in 2027 where we will invite everyone who is not joining us in San Francisco (this would include you too!).
We ask that you RSVP by Sunday, November 1st to ensure we have an accurate count for planning activities and logistics. If you are planning to join us, we recommend looking to book flights and stays as soon as possible to avoid the holiday rush prices as we get closer to December.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us directly with any other questions that you have. You are the people that we love and care about most, so we are more than happy to answer any questions, or to share any other information that is helpful for your planning.