How many guests can attend our Cakewalk wedding?

We specialize in tiny weddings – up to 20 – but our intention is for Cakewalk Weddings to be custom and unique to you. If you've got something else in mind, we can talk :)

How much does a Cakewalk cost?

A Classic Cakewalk is $3,000. That includes your registered officiant and a custom ceremony, one hour of photography, public space permitting and venue research, and marriage license arrangement. If you’re interested in private space, a videographer, or more than one hour of photography, the price goes up. 

What kind of officiants are on your team?

Our wedding officiants are non-religious celebrants, and we only perform secular weddings. They can work with you to help develop the ceremony the way you envision it, or you can let them take the reins.

What if it rains?

Cakewalk Weddings are held rain or shine. Because so many Cakewalk weddings are held outside, we let our couples know that they need to be ready to roll with the punches on the day of the ceremony in case we need to pivot at the last minute.

There are lots of beautiful spaces to hold your ceremony and photoshoot that are covered but will remain on budget as long as you're willing to be flexible!

Where can we get married?

We mean it when we say the whole city is your wedding venue.

Most Cakewalk ceremonies happen in public spaces like parks, gardens, bridges, and city overlooks. These are included in your Classic Cakewalk and require no extra fee beyond the standard package.

If you’re eyeing a private space—say, an art gallery, bookstore, or rooftop—we’re totally on board, but keep in mind:

• These require additional coordination

• You may incur a location fee from the venue

• Cakewalk may charge an added fee depending on complexity

We’ll talk this all through during your consultation so you’ll know exactly what to expect.

Do we need a permit?

Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no. We know how to navigate permitting in every city we operate in and will handle it for you whenever possible.

That said:

• We do not hold weddings at locations that explicitly prohibit ceremonies

• Some locations are in a gray area—we'll guide you with honesty

• We always have backup locations on deck, and they’re never second best

If you’re dreaming of a particular spot, let’s talk about it. Chances are, we’ve scoped it out already—or we’re ready to.

Can’t I just do this at City Hall?

Sure—you can. But here’s the thing: most courthouse weddings limit how many guests you can bring, appointment slots can be hard to lock in, and the overall experience tends to be a little... impersonal.

A Cakewalk wedding is the happy medium between a quick civil ceremony and a full-scale production. You get something small, beautiful, and meaningful—without the red tape or the DMV vibes.

What paperwork do we need to actually get married?

Cakewalk will walk you through this, step by step. In every city we work in, you’ll need to apply for a marriage license from the local city or county clerk’s office—usually within 30 to 90 days of your ceremony, depending on the location.

We’ll make sure you know exactly where to go, what to bring, and when to do it.

After your ceremony, we’re happy to handle the paperwork on the other end—filing it with the appropriate office so your marriage is legally recorded and you can get your official certificate without lifting a finger.