Courthouse Weddings

Temecula Courthouse Wedding Photographer

Some of the most meaningful weddings are the simplest. A short ceremony at the Temecula courthouse, a few of your favorite people, and portraits in Old Town afterward. Courthouse weddings are what I love photographing most, because there's room to breathe and actually take the day in.

The Intimate Wedding Collection, from $950

  • 2 hours of coverage

  • Professionally edited, high-resolution digital images

  • Private online gallery for viewing, downloading and sharing

  • Sneak peek gallery within 5 days

Two hours covers your arrival, the ceremony, photos with your guests and a relaxed portrait session in Old Town Temecula, a few minutes from the courthouse.

Legally Smitten

The paperwork takes ten minutes. The photos last forever.

How your courthouse day goes


  1. Complete your marriage license application online and book your ceremony appointment at the county's Temecula office.

  2. We meet about 15 minutes before your appointment for a few photos of you arriving together.

  3. I photograph the ceremony, the rings, your first kiss and hugs with your guests.

  4. We head to Old Town Temecula for relaxed portraits.

  5. Your sneak peek arrives within 5 days, and your full gallery follows.

Good to know

  • The outdoor ceremony area allows up to 15 guests.

  • Bring government-issued photo ID for both of you, and a witness if you have a public license.

  • A 50% retainer reserves your date, and the rest is due 15 days before.

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How to Have a Courthouse Wedding in Temecula.

Courthouse Weddings FAQ

  • Yes, courthouse weddings are one of my favorite things to photograph. I photograph civil ceremonies at the Riverside County Clerk's Temecula office only. The Intimate Wedding Collection starts at $950 for two hours, which covers your ceremony and portraits nearby in Old Town Temecula.

  • Civil ceremonies are held at the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder's Temecula office, 41002 County Center Drive, Suite 230. Appointments are recommended, and you'll complete your marriage license application online before you arrive.


  • As of October 2026, the county lists civil ceremonies at the Temecula office at $96. The marriage license is a separate fee. Check the county's website for current pricing before your date.

  • The Temecula office's outdoor ceremony area allows up to 15 guests, so it's a good fit for immediate family and a few close friends.

  • For most couples, yes. Two hours covers your arrival, the ceremony, photos with your guests and a relaxed portrait session in Old Town Temecula. If you're planning a lunch or dinner afterward, you can add time at $500 per hour.

  • In Riverside County, a friend or family member age 18 or older can be deputized as a Commissioner of Civil Marriages for the day. The county lists the fee as $59.

  • A signed contract and a 50% retainer reserve your date, and the remaining 50% is due 15 days before your courthouse wedding.

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