The OVS Weddings journal

Venues, experiences and wedding news from San Francisco, the Peninsula coast and Northern California, from the team at Ocean View Stables.

San Francisco Wedding Fees 2026: City Hall and Marriage License

A San Francisco marriage license is now $129 and a City Hall civil ceremony $113, as of July 1, 2026. City Hall rental fees for larger weddings now rise with inflation each year.

Industry news Law and licenses Planning San Francisco

Oct 29, 2026 Bay Area wedding news

Wedding Trends 2026: Ranch Weddings, Guest Experiences and AI

Pinterest searches for "dream ranch" climbed 245%, couples want activities for their guests, and Zola says more than half now use AI to plan. Here is what the 2026 data says.

For planners Horses Industry news Trends

Oct 27, 2026 Bay Area wedding news

What a Wedding Costs in 2026: National, California and San Francisco

The average U.S. wedding cost about $34,000, California about $39,000 and San Francisco about $51,000, per The Knot. Zola's model puts a 150-guest SF wedding far higher. Here is why.

For planners Industry news Planning San Francisco

Oct 27, 2026 Bay Area wedding news

Wine, Horses and the Beach: Planning One Coastal Wedding Day

A ceremony on an ocean bluff, a horseback entrance, a beer and wine bar and a ride on the coast. Here is how to plan a day that brings all three together.

Coast Experiences Horses Planning

Oct 27, 2026 Wedding planning notes

Northern California Wedding Venues: A Region-by-Region Guide

San Francisco, the Peninsula coast, Marin, wine country, Mendocino, Tahoe and Big Sur each suit a different kind of wedding. Here is how to match the region to the couple.

For planners Planning Venues

Oct 27, 2026 Wedding planning notes

Choosing a Small Ranch Wedding Venue Near San Francisco

What working with a small ranch venue looks like: published prices, your own vendors, one point of contact and horses with handlers.

Jul 11, 2025 Wedding planning notes

Ocean View Stables Weddings: A Coastal Dream You Can Ride Into

A horseback entrance, pony rides, horse photographs and guided rides for the wedding party.

Jun 2, 2025 Wedding planning notes

Coastal Weddings Above the Pacific: Discover OVS Weddings Near San Francisco

The ceremony site, the coastal weather, the pods on the bluff and how to get here.

May 30, 2025 Wedding planning notes

Getting Married Near San Francisco? Here's Why OVS Weddings Might Be Your Dream Venue

A working horse ranch on the coastal bluffs of Daly City, fifteen minutes from downtown San Francisco, with published packages and horses in the wedding.

May 29, 2025 Wedding planning notes