For many couples, a simple civil ceremony at city hall makes sense; it’s quick, low-fuss, and it gets the job done. Sadly, however, most registry offices aren’t exactly known for being the most beautiful of venues at which to exchange vows of marriage. But before you go and write off all city hall registry offices as too dimly-lit and depressing for your own happy occasion, we urge you to think again! We’ve rounded up 8 of the most beautiful and wedding-worthy city hall and courthouse venues we think just might change your mind on the matter.

1.  San Francisco City Hall

This one is an absolute no-brainer. San Francisco City Hall is known for its stunning architecture and is widely regarded as one of the country’s most beautiful Beaux-Arts building, so it’s no surprise that thousands of couples from all over the world flock here every year to tie the knot.

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Knowing that most of the groom’s friends and family from Australia wouldn’t be able to attend their wedding, Jackie and Hugh opted to elope in a simple farmhouse ceremony in Texas instead. These two prove that sometimes all you need on your wedding day are your two best friends, a little champagne, some mini pecan pies, and a whole lot of living room dancing. Of course, a killer pair of cowboy boots never hurts either!

Special thanks to Ryan Price for sharing the photos of their special day with us!

Jackie, 24 & Hugh, 27

Round Top, TX

Wedding Date: May 23, 2013

Number of Guests: 2

Wedding Cost: $7,500

Wedding Ceremony Location: The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell

Wedding Reception Location: The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell

What’s better than a day at the beach? A weekend wedding at the beach! Laura and Jordan planned an entire (long) weekend full of activities around their Florida wedding so they could enjoy more quality time with all of their out of town guests. It was a fun filled four days of sun, sand, and I do’s with all the people they love.

A huge thank you to The Harmons for sharing all the wonderful photos with us!

Laura, 28 & Jordan, 29

Delray Beach, Florida

Wedding Date: October 5, 2013

Number of Guests: 47

Wedding Cost: $15,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: On the beach at Wright by the Sea

Wedding Reception Location: On the lawn at Wright by the Sea

In many wedding scrapbooks, dreams or Pinterest pages it is extremely likely that you might find a chignon or variation of one in there. It’s a classic and sophisticated hairstyle for brides opting for an updo. But with all of the exciting loose styles and there being a certain allure not to mention ease in wearing your hair down, it’s easy for an updo to get left behind.

For the bride who wants to have their hair up, a chignon may be chic but there are so many other stunning bridal updos for both short and long hair.  These dos incorporate braids, texture and accessories to ensure that an updo is no longer the ‘safe’ option.