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We absolutely love photographing at Old Orange County Courthouse. The process is very easy and quick, the staff is always very helpful and accommodating. The building inside and outside is stunning. A few tips: I would avoid scheduling Friday afternoon if possible because that's when it appears to be the busiest. And if it's within budget and you like the look, the court room at the top of the stairs is a little larger and nicer (in our opinion) for photos (for ceremonies). The grounds on the outside are always very well maintained so there's always nice photo opportunities out there. Parking is pretty easy to access (either in the back of the courthouse or in the surrounding streets), paid via app or with card/coins. Only thing I would recommend form a photographer's standpoint is if you hire a photographer, make sure they know how to work with dark environments since the inside is fairly dark. - TNK Photo https://tnkphoto.com/
Got married here 3.23.23. Very easy process. Everyone was very helpful. We were actually rushing this morning and forgot flowers, very luckily someone had given us part of their flowers to take pictures. Was a wonderful turn out.
Business is back to "usual" at the Old OC Courthouse. - Masking is no longer enforced. - Couples can have 0-2 witnesses sign their marriage license. - Couples can bring guests for their onsite ceremony. - Ceremonies take place in front of an altar again (room A or B) or at the superior courtroom if you pay the additional fee (highly recommended if you have a larger group). - If you get married during a busy day (Friday or the one Saturday a month they are open), allow extra time in case you need to park at the nearby parking lots or structures since the little courthouse lot does get full quickly. - The city contracted a third party, and parking tickets *are* being issued. - You can pay with coins or credit card but need to be careful about the expiration time. - You can use the convenient phone app, but you will pay 20 cents extra per hour (whyyy). In summary, it is the most practical, affordable, and beautiful venue to get married in OC. Best wishes!
We had such a meaningful and happy day here! It is our first wedding, so you know, we were a bit nervous lol. But luckily we met a lot of nice people, they help us a lot. We are very grateful! Especially Joanna, she is very patient and considerate to help us fill in the forms. And she was great at officiating the wedding! Loved the smile on her face：）
My friends are married!! Super easy to find. It's the old brick building. Plenty of parking spaces with meters or street parking. Went upstairs for the marriage licenses. They did some paper work and paid. They needed 2 witness for their marriage license. Make sure to bring your driver license for it. Then they did the little ceremony across the hall. They have 2 rooms for that. It's official! They did it! The process took less than 30 mins! In and out with their appointment.
Just wanted to say, what a seamless and efficient process getting our marriage certificate it was! Also, Deputy Commissioner Kalci was so helpful and reassured us on all the next steps. She even took a picture with us! Thank you for everything!
I photograph elopements here often and the process is super easy for the couples that I work with! The appointments are always on time and parking always available. Not to mention the architecture!!!! I definitely recommend this courthouse! nicoleandphoto.com | IG: @nicoleandphoto
This has to be the cutest little courthouse! With a family member that's really into history, this historical building is worth a visit. This old courthouse was such a beautiful backdrop for the couples getting married here. It has a wonderful feeling of nostalgia, a very friendly and helpful staff, and great parking nearby. This courthouse has a cute little museum inside as well. Although I didn't get to see it on this last visit, I can't wait to see it on our next trip the historical buildings in old town Santa Ana! read more
4 months ago
Charming architecture and so many beautiful photo opportunities. I especially love using the staircase and the dramatic lighting for timeless black-and-white portraits. It's a great choice for couples who want a wedding location that feels aesthetic, intimate, and visually special rather than just like a government building. read more
This is a great museum with full of incredible history that many people can use for private party, wedding, etc. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and a State of California Historic Landmark that Hollywood movie makers also visit to make amazing films. If you need a photoshoot, this place will provide you amazing backgrounds. To rent this location, you have to go through the OC Parks to fill out several documents including application and pay the fees for rental, parking, etc. Another thing to know is that you can not sit on or move most of the chairs and tables because it is very old and there is a possibility that it will be damaged. You can bring your own chairs and tables. Most importantly, there is no power outlet so you have to bring an extension cord to bring the power from the hallway power outlet. The park rangers will accommodate everything you need so discuss with them in advance when you receive the permission to rent the facility. read more
2 years ago
We absolutely love photographing at Old Orange County Courthouse. The process is very easy and quick, the staff is always very helpful and accommodating. The building inside and outside is stunning. A few tips: I would avoid scheduling Friday afternoon if possible because that's when it appears to be the busiest. And if it's within budget and you like the look, the court room at the top of the stairs is a little larger and nicer (in our opinion) for photos (for ceremonies). The grounds on the outside are always very well maintained so there's always nice photo opportunities out there. Parking is pretty easy to access (either in the back of the courthouse or in the surrounding streets), paid via app or with card/coins. Only thing I would recommend form a photographer's standpoint is if you hire a photographer, make sure they know how to work with dark environments since the inside is fairly dark. - TNK Photo https://tnkphoto.com/ read more
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My wife and I had to get married in the United States and this was the best and most affordable venue to give our lives to each other with our daughter. We are truly blessed. God is faithful! read more
2 years ago
Got married here 3.23.23. Very easy process. Everyone was very helpful. We were actually rushing this morning and forgot flowers, very luckily someone had given us part of their flowers to take pictures. Was a wonderful turn out. read more
4 years ago
Business is back to "usual" at the Old OC Courthouse. - Masking is no longer enforced. - Couples can have 0-2 witnesses sign their marriage license. - Couples can bring guests for their onsite ceremony. - Ceremonies take place in front of an altar again (room A or B) or at the superior courtroom if you pay the additional fee (highly recommended if you have a larger group). - If you get married during a busy day (Friday or the one Saturday a month they are open), allow extra time in case you need to park at the nearby parking lots or structures since the little courthouse lot does get full quickly. - The city contracted a third party, and parking tickets *are* being issued. - You can pay with coins or credit card but need to be careful about the expiration time. - You can use the convenient phone app, but you will pay 20 cents extra per hour (whyyy). In summary, it is the most practical, affordable, and beautiful venue to get married in OC. Best wishes! read more
2 years ago
We had such a meaningful and happy day here! It is our first wedding, so you know, we were a bit nervous lol. But luckily we met a lot of nice people, they help us a lot. We are very grateful! Especially Joanna, she is very patient and considerate to help us fill in the forms. And she was great at officiating the wedding! Loved the smile on her face：） read more
My friends are married!! Super easy to find. It's the old brick building. Plenty of parking spaces with meters or street parking. Went upstairs for the marriage licenses. They did some paper work and paid. They needed 2 witness for their marriage license. Make sure to bring your driver license for it. Then they did the little ceremony across the hall. They have 2 rooms for that. It's official! They did it! The process took less than 30 mins! In and out with their appointment. read more
3 years ago
Just wanted to say, what a seamless and efficient process getting our marriage certificate it was! Also, Deputy Commissioner Kalci was so helpful and reassured us on all the next steps. She even took a picture with us! Thank you for everything! read more
3 years ago
I photograph elopements here often and the process is super easy for the couples that I work with! The appointments are always on time and parking always available. Not to mention the architecture!!!! I definitely recommend this courthouse! nicoleandphoto.com | IG: @nicoleandphoto read more
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We got married here. We were told it was the first wedding they had had inside the courthouse for a couple of years due to Covid. It was very simple, but still had an element of class to it. read more
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Just got married here the other day and I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for an easy 1 day process of getting married at the courthouse. It was so easy going and such a beautiful setting for photos. If you fill out the marriage license and make your appointment ahead of time. it's very easy. read more
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Such a beautiful Courthouse! We got blessed to pretty much be the only ones getting married on our big day. I'm not sure if other couple's were staggered because we saw some prior and post our ceremony. The location was very clean, and the staff was very pleasant, the inside was vintage with multiple rooms were we took photos. The family was welcomed to set in and we did not get rushed. read more
That time has come for me. On March 16th, 2006, I asked Minhan D. if she would be my girlfriend. Exactly 9 years later, we finally tied the knot. Since our families took over our engagement party and our reception planning, we decided to have our marriage ceremony just the two of us - and it was great. I filled out the paperwork a couple of months ago and showed up to this courthouse yesterday morning, right when they opened. The whole thing felt so official, which we weren't expecting (made me get butterflies, which in hindsight was pretty cool). We had to swear with our right hands raised and everything. We didn't have an appointment, but were able to get a small private court room within about 15min. We didn't need a witness - the person handling the paperwork also served as our witness. The judge was very efficient, but also really nice and didn't mind taking pictures for us after we exchanged rings. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/old-orange-county-courthouse-santa-ana?select=DWg-QuMxfabsYAgDGjDYHQ#DWg-QuMxfabsYAgDGjDYHQ We didn't know that we needed a ceremony (we called twice and both times were told we just needed to sign paperwork), which is why she wasn't in a white dress and I wasn't in a suit. Didn't matter though! We got married! After turning in the license, you need to wait 10 days before picking up the marriage certificate. read more
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I love to photograph my clients who get married here. This is a beautiful historic landmark in Santa Ana and my photography studio is at walking distance so I'm always there on time. The entire process of getting married and having pictures taken inside and outside is very speedy (about an hour). Parking in the structure across the street is probably easier than trying to find a spot in the courthouse. read more
7 years ago
We got an appointment for a service and ceremony on the same day. We completed most of the paperwork online. Wendy assisted us in the office when we arrived. She was both professional and very sweet throughout the whole process. She helped us with all of our questions but had a great attitude that made the whole experience very memorable in a positive way. We received our marriage certificate on time as well! Thank you Wendy and the OC team! read more
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Can I make a reservation to take pre wedding photos?
Certain parts within the Old County Courthouse are accessible to the public during normal business hours. If you need to take photos in a specific area, please contact OC Public Parks department for clarification at (714) 973-6605 or email…
When doing ur marriage application on line when u go to the court house for ur appointment do they marry u the same day?
The applicant has the option to have their civil wedding ceremony conducted with our Clerk-Recorder staff on the same day.
Where is the best place thi park?
There's only a few 1-hr metered parking spots around the Courthouse. There are plenty more spot at the public parking structure on Main St and 5th St plus the first 2 hours are free, it's only a 4-minute walk.
How much is it to reserve the courtroom for a wedding?
To reserve the historic courtroom a $600 rental fee and $300 refundable security deposit are required. The room is available for reservations in 2 hour time slots, 12pm-2pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays only.
How much is it to get married in the upstairs courtroom?
$300 security deposit along with a $600 fee. The $300 security deposit is returned after the ceremony if there is no damage to the courtroom.
Can you get your marriage license and have the marriage ceremony the same day?
I believe so. That's what the clerk on the phone told me.
How many people fit in the room without reserving the big upstairs room please help asap?
The official answer I believe is less than 15. The courthouse website has more info I believe
How many days does it take to get the marriage certificate after the ceremony?
can take up to 10 business days after the license is completed and returned.
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