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Los Angeles & Santa Monica Elopement Packages
Officiant & Photographer · Any Location · Same Day Available · From $500
Get married in Los Angeles at any location you choose — Malibu beach at golden hour, Griffith Observatory with the city below you, a canyon trail, Santa Monica beachfront, or anywhere else in LA that feels like you. No waiting period. No venue required. Available 7 days a week.
LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists welcome · No waiting period · Same day available · From $500
California Has No Waiting Period — Get Married Today
This is the biggest advantage California has over New York, Nevada, and most other states. There is no waiting period between getting your marriage licence and having your ceremony. You can get your licence in the morning and be legally married by the afternoon.
California marriage licences cost around $100 and are obtained from your county clerk. In Los Angeles County that is the LA County Registrar-Recorder. The licence is valid for 90 days. Once you have it, your I Do Drive Thru USA officiant can marry you that same day — at Malibu, at Griffith Observatory, at Santa Monica beach, or anywhere else you choose.
Cost: Around $100 from the LA County Registrar-Recorder or any California county clerk
Waiting period: None — you can marry the same day you get your licence
Valid for: 90 days from issue date
ID required: Valid government-issued photo ID — a foreign passport is accepted
Both partners: Must apply together in person
Confidential licence option: California uniquely offers a confidential marriage licence — your marriage is not part of the public record. Perfect if you want complete privacy.
Where We Will Marry You in LA
Los Angeles is one of the most photographically extraordinary cities on earth. Here are our most popular ceremony locations — but anywhere you can get to in greater LA, we can marry you there.
Pacific waves, golden sand, the Santa Monica Mountains behind you. Point Dume, El Matador, Zuma — Malibu has some of the most dramatic beach backdrops in the world. Sunset ceremonies here are unforgettable. Note: some Malibu beaches require permits — we advise on this when you book.
The entire Los Angeles basin spread out below you. The Hollywood Sign visible in the hills. This is the location that says you got married in LA and means it. The surrounding Griffith Park trails offer complete privacy for small ceremonies.
Santa Monica beach requires no permit for small ceremonies — making it one of the most accessible and affordable LA elopement locations. The pier, the Pacific, the palm-lined Palisades. Toes in the sand and a ceremony that costs nothing extra.
Canals, street art, the famous boardwalk, and some of the best light in the city at golden hour. Venice is relaxed, creative, and completely unique. Perfect for couples who want something with personality rather than perfection.
Sweeping views over Hollywood and the LA basin from the hills. Reach the summit before 8am and you will have it almost entirely to yourselves. A ceremony location that genuinely rewards an early start.
No permit, no crowds, complete privacy. Your officiant comes to you. A Brentwood garden, a West Hollywood pool deck, a Silver Lake living room — we come to wherever you are.
About 2.5 hours from LA — worth every minute. The boulder formations, the twisted trees, the silence, the stars. A National Park permit is required ($120) but the results are extraordinary. We coordinate the permit when you book.
Mid-century architecture, desert mountains, a style all its own. Palm Springs attracts couples who want something with genuine visual character. Especially extraordinary from October to April when the weather is perfect.
How to Elope in Los Angeles — 3 Steps
Visit the LA County Registrar-Recorder or any California county clerk. Both partners attend in person with valid photo ID. The licence costs around $100 and is issued on the spot. No appointment needed at most locations. Want to keep your marriage private? Ask for a confidential licence — it is not part of the public record.
California has no waiting period. Once your licence is issued you can get married immediately. Book your I Do Drive Thru USA officiant in advance, confirm your location, and your ceremony can happen the same day you get your licence — or any time within the next 90 days while it remains valid.
Your I Do Drive Thru USA officiant meets you at your chosen location. The ceremony takes 2–7 minutes. You sign the licence. You are legally married in California. Your official marriage certificate arrives in the post within a few weeks, or you can collect it from the county clerk.
LA Elopement Package Pricing
Most LA elopement companies charge $2,000 to $6,000. We charge $500. Here is why that is still the best service in the city.
Visiting LA? You Can Get Married Here.
California has no residency requirement for marriage. Tourists and international visitors can get married in Los Angeles exactly as easily as locals. You need a valid passport for ID, you apply for your licence together at the county clerk, and you can be married the same day.
We are an Australian-founded company operating in the USA and we have helped many international couples — particularly Australians — elope in California. We know the process inside out including apostilles for international recognition of your California marriage back home.
A California marriage is recognised in Australia under the Marriage Act 1961, in the UK, Canada, Europe, and most countries worldwide. You do not need to re-marry when you get home.
Love Always Wins
We are proud advocates for people of all cultures, races, genders, religions, political parties, and orientations. LGBTQ+ weddings celebrated with complete enthusiasm.
No judgements. No restrictions. Just love and a really good day in Los Angeles.
Get Married in LA — Your Location, Your Day
Registered California officiants available 7 days a week. No waiting period. Same day available. From $500.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your California marriage licence costs around $100 from the LA County Registrar-Recorder. An I Do Drive Thru USA officiant starts from $500. Add a photographer from $500. Total for a complete LA elopement with officiant and photographer starts from $1,100. No hidden fees.
No — California has no waiting period. You can get your marriage licence and get married the same day. This is one of California's biggest advantages for couples who want to elope quickly, including tourists visiting LA on a short trip.
Yes — there is no residency or citizenship requirement to get married in California. Tourists and international visitors can get a California marriage licence using a foreign passport as ID and marry the same day. I Do Drive Thru USA is experienced with Australian and international couples eloping in LA.
Get your California marriage licence (~$100), then book an I Do Drive Thru USA officiant from $500. Total from around $600 for a fully legal Los Angeles marriage at any location you choose, any day of the week. California has no waiting period so you can do this in a single day.
Yes — Santa Monica beach requires no permit for small elopement ceremonies, making it one of the most accessible and affordable LA elopement spots. Toes in the sand, the Pacific Ocean, your officiant, and that is all you need. We recommend early morning or golden hour for the best light and fewest crowds.
For small elopements, most Griffith Park locations including the trails around Griffith Observatory do not require a permit. For larger groups or reserved specific spots a permit may be needed. We advise on all permit requirements for every location when you book with us.
Completely and enthusiastically. We marry couples of all genders, orientations, cultures, and backgrounds. California has been a marriage equality state since 2013 and we celebrate every couple without exception.
California uniquely offers a confidential marriage licence — unlike a public licence, your marriage record is not accessible to the general public. Only you, your spouse, or a court order can access it. Perfect for couples who want complete privacy. The confidential licence costs slightly more than the public licence and has slightly different requirements — ask us and we will explain everything.
