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The idea behind a civil ceremony is that it’s personal, bare-bones, and intimate. To me, there’s something so romantic about “just doing it”. It’s like saying, “we wanted to get married, so we did.” I find it amazing how something with such traditional roots has now become unusual, but I’m not complaining! I don’t need to go with the flow.

A city hall ceremony doesn’t exactly require a multi-tabbed binder and a hired coordinator to plan. All we need is about $70 for the license, and all we want beyond that is our parents, a nice dress and handsome suit, our wedding rings, some (any) flowers, and a piece of cake afterward. But I’m still allowed to have some inspiration, right? It’s actually rather difficult to find photos of stylish civil ceremonies. Due to the roots that inspire them, I suppose they’re just not heavily photographed. It’s a court procedure, rather than a super-glamorous party. It’s still meaningful though, and the photos that I have found really reflect the happiness and personalities of the couples.

Look at these simple, happy affairs.

[Sources: top (both), bottom: left, center, right]

I can’t stop drooling over this one. Her hair, her dress, her lips, his color-coordinated tie… gah!

[Source, found via this site.]

And oh! Look at these two. Love it. So vintage, with an extremely modern edge.

[source]

I’m sure you’ll recognize one of these…

[sources: left, right- the story surrounding this one is quite interesting.]

I’ve saved my personal favorites for last. Look at the bride on the left’s coat and shoes! The simplistic style of the couple on the right! I’m so full of love for these weddings.

[sources: left, right]

Are you starting to see how I was hooked by city hall? Would you consider a civil ceremony for your own wedding?

*Note: I had to crop some of the above photos to make them fit in my collage. Visit each source page to see their original as well as other awesome shots from each event.