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Weddings in Oakland, CA

743 local wedding vendors in and around Oakland, from venues to the getaway car, each checked against a public Google profile.

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Wedding Weather

Average highs sit between 65 and 85 degrees in 7 months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Gold bars mark those months; the small number is average rain.

  1. 58°Jan3.4 in
  2. 60°Feb3.5 in
  3. 63°Mar2.7 in
  4. 66°Apr1.4 in
  5. 68°May0.6 in
  6. 71°Jun0.2 in
  7. 72°Jul0.0 in
  8. 72°Aug0.0 in
  9. 74°Sep0.1 in
  10. 72°Oct0.9 in
  11. 64°Nov2.0 in
  12. 58°Dec3.8 in

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020, station OAKLAND METRO INTL AP, CA US, 5.4 km from the city center. Source

Marriage License

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder, 1106 Madison St, Oakland issues licenses for Alameda County. The license costs $81. Waiting period: none stated (California has none). It is good for 90 days. Both of you apply together. Bring Valid government photo ID showing name and date of birth; both 18+. Apply online first, then both come to the office within 30 days; ceremonies by appointment.

Check with the office before you go; fees and rules change. Sources: Alameda County applying for a marriage license in person Alameda County marriage certificate

Park Ceremony Permits

A permit is needed for a ceremony in a city park. Morcom Rose Garden has resident and non-resident hourly rates with a 2-hour minimum (amounts not read); permit processing fee and deposit also apply. Request via Central Reservations; reply within 48 hours; rose garden bookable mid-May to Oct 31.

Sources: Morcom Rose Garden rentals

Public Places That Host Weddings

Each link goes to the operator's own page about ceremonies or events.

Where This Comes From

  • Vendors: public Google Business Profiles, pulled 2026-10-31, checked against each vendor's own website where they have one.
  • City and population: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates and 2024 Gazetteer.
  • Neighborhoods: Wikidata (CC0) and the neighborhood named in each vendor's Google address.
  • Photos: Wikimedia Commons, each credited with its author and license.
  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020.
  • License and permit rules: the county and city offices linked above.

Where

Oakland, CA

743 wedding vendors