Weddings to be officiated by princes and princesses on Halloween

You may believe you are marrying a prince or a princess, but the person officiating will be dressed as one this Halloween.

The Santa Cruz County Clerk’s commissioners of civil marriage will dress up as princes and princesses for weddings they will perform on Thursday, October 31. The office normally schedules three wedding ceremonies each weekday, but for Halloween they are offering 11 time slots from 10am to 3pm.

“Halloween is a popular day for weddings,” County Clerk Gail Pellerin said. “So, we thought we would get in the spirit, dress up, and make it a fun day for our couples.”

Pellerin said that in past years, couples and their guests have dressed in costume for their Halloween wedding. This is the first year the officiants have decided to get dressed up as well.

There will be apple cider, chocolate treats, and Halloween decorations to make it a memorial wedding day for the couples.

Couples must reserve a time online at www.sccoclerk.com, by calling 831-454-2060, or by coming to the County Clerk’s Office located at 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz.

Couples must obtain a marriage license prior to the scheduled ceremony and have at least one witness present for a public marriage. The office can provide a witness for an additional charge. 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