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Where to Get Married in California
Parks, gardens, coastal bluffs, and redwood groves. Permit info, costs, and insider tips from the Our Little Wedding team.
Self-book venues in California, permits decoded
Some of the most beautiful wedding settings in California are public parks and open spaces that you can book directly, no venue minimum, no catering contract. Here's exactly how to get your permit, what it costs, and what to expect on the day.
In brief
Parks and public spaces across the Bay Area, Big Sur, Marin, and the Wine Country. We have done the permit research. Each guide covers what to book, how much to pay, and what the day actually looks like at that spot.
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Self-book spots across California
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Looking at a specific area of California? Our region guides cover the best OLW-planned venues, what to expect, and real couples who celebrated there.
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