FAQs
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What time should I arrive at City Hall?
Answer
Arrive 5 - 10 minutes before the ceremony so we can begin on time. Security screening is required at the entrance.
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How long is the City Hall ceremony?
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The ceremony itself is brief (about 15 - 20 minutes), followed by photos inside City Hall. We have a hard stop at 10am.
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How do we get from City Hall to the reception?
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We’ve arranged transportation with Golden Gate Trolley from San Francisco City Hall to Boulevard following the ceremony so guests can relax and enjoy the ride together. Trolley 1 Arrives at City Hall: 10:30am Departs for Boulevard: 10:45am Trolley 2 Arrives at City Hall: 11:15am Departs for Boulevard: 11:30am Wedding party and immediate family will travel on the second trolley following post-ceremony photos. We’ll send additional transportation details and reminders closer to the wedding day. Please note that trolleys will depart promptly at their scheduled times.
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Is there parking near City Hall / Boulevard?
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City Hall: Civic Center Garage (Underground) – 355 McAllister St (between Polk & Larkin) Performing Arts Garage – 360 Grove St (between Van Ness & Franklin) Boulevard: Rincon Center Garage – 121 Spear St 50 California Street Garage – 129 Sacramento St 333 Market Street Garage – 333 Market St All are a short walk from their respective venues. As always in San Francisco, we recommend allowing a little extra time for parking.