The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder’s Office, in partnership with the California Department of State Parks, will be offering “Destination Weddings” on top of Mount Diablo on Friday September 8, 2023.
Sixteen marriage ceremonies will be performed at the summit by Clerk staff between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Couples may have up to 30 guests, but there is limited seating available during the ceremony (16 chairs).
“We had an overwhelming response for our last Destination Weddings event on Mount Diablo in May,” Clerk-Recorder and Commissioner of Civil Marriages, Kristin Connelly said. “Our team is offering this special opportunity twice this year for couples because it is so popular and is a beautiful venue for an affordable price.”
A limited number of wedding ceremony appointments are still available. Interested couples should contact the Clerk-Recorder’s Office as soon as possible at 925-335-7900.
Mount Diablo State Park is a Contra Costa County landmark. On a clear day visitors can see over 8,539 square miles and parts of up to 40 of the 58 counties in California from the top of Mount Diablo. The stunning views provide a spectacular backdrop to the ceremonies for those lucky enough to book an appointment. Each Destination Wedding event that has been held here and hosted by the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office has created long lasting memories for the couples and is a sight to remember.
A marriage license must be obtained before a ceremony can be performed. Couples can purchase a license before their ceremony appointment at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office in Martinez. The fee for a public marriage license is $86, while a confidential license is $90. The civil marriage ceremony fee is $60.
For information about marriage license and ceremony services, go to www.contracostavote.gov or call the office at 925-335-7900 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
