Marriage Ceremonies

About Marriage Ceremonies 

Judges at Seattle Municipal Court can perform marriage ceremonies at the courthouse at 4:30 PM on weekdays. 
The courthouse is closed on weekends and holidays. 
However, judges may perform ceremonies at other times and at other locations if you ask. 
There are only a few ceremony spots each day, so the court may not be able to accept every request. 

Wedding Party Size 

Your entire wedding group can include up to 8 people total. This includes:

• You and your partner
• Up to 6 witnesses 

When You Can Make a Request 

You cannot request a ceremony more than 8 weeks before your wedding date. 
If your wedding date is more than 8 weeks away, please wait until it is closer. 

Request a Ceremony 

To ask for a ceremony, please click here.

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