Palm Springs Weddings and Honeymoons Vacation Guide
Imagine the wedding of your dreams in Palm Springs. Whether you choose to say your vows in a traditional church wedding, flying high in a hot air balloon, or on the Aerial Tramway, a Palm Springs wedding or honeymoon is a romantic way to begin your life together.During the cooler winter and spring seasons, Palm Springs wedding ceremonies can be held in a picturesque garden, on a mountain top, or at Indian Canyons. Other popular wedding venues include Palm Springs wedding chapels and hotel ballrooms. Envision a romantic Palm Springs wedding in the gorgeous garden at the luxurious Le Parker Méridien Palm Springs (760-770-5000). The expansive Grand Ballroom at the Parker is perfect for indoor ceremonies and receptions.
A California Marriage License, issued by the Riverside County Clerk, is required for Palm Springs weddings. The parties must appear together at the county clerk's office to apply for the license and show photo ID. If either the bride or groom has been divorced, a copy of the final divorce decree must be submitted. A court order is required for the marriage of persons under 18 years of age. The fee for a marriage license is $68 and the license is valid immediately.
Marriage licenses can be obtained at the Riverside County Clerk offices at 4080 Lemon St., 1st Floor, in Riverside; at 2724 Gateway Dr. in Riverside (951-486-7000); or at 82675 Highway 111, Room 113, in Indio (760-863-8732). The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday.
Palm Springs wedding ceremonies can be performed at the Gateway or Indio offices of the County Clerk for an additional fee of $40. Call the Riverside Gateway office at 951-486-7013 or the Indio office at 760-863-8732 for an appointment.
