Want to Elope?

You can do it on the Beach, or in Our Wedding Chapel or Anywhere in So Cal

Elope Today in Southern California

We Issue Marriage Licenses and Perform Ceremonies

Big Love. Little Wedding.

It’s So Easy to Elope!

Southern California Elopements & Micro Weddings

Just the two of you or a small gathering of your favorite people. Choose our Long Beach wedding chapel, a beach ceremony, or a Southern California location you love.

Elope Today brings together the Great Officiants family’s ceremony and marriage license services for intimate celebrations. We’ll help you arrange your officiant, explore your ceremony options, and get your marriage license if you need one and meet the requirements.

Your Southern California Elopement Adventure Starts Here

Start with the setting that feels right for you. Explore the options below, then tell us your preferred date and guest count so we can help you find a suitable ceremony location.

Wedding Chapel

Celebrate at the Cute Little Wedding Chapel in Long Beach. Explore our indoor chapel and outdoor Tropical Terrace for an intimate ceremony by appointment.

Explore Chapel Weddings

Beach Elopement

Say your vows by the ocean at a beach or coastal overlook in Los Angeles or Orange County. Explore locations for a small ceremony with your toes in the sand or an ocean view.

Explore Beach Elopements

Your Location

Make a home, hotel, park, or another meaningful Southern California setting your wedding spot. Our professional officiants can come to your chosen location, subject to availability and venue requirements.

Explore Other Locations

Guest limits, permits, fees, and available services vary by location and package. We’ll help you confirm the details for your plans.

The Paperwork Has a Place in the Love Story, Too.

Need a Marriage License? We Can Help With That!

Along with your ceremony, we offer California marriage license issuance services for eligible couples. Arrange an appointment at our Long Beach office or ask about delivery to your location.

Once we confirm your wedding time, visit our marriage license page to review the requirements and complete the application. Already have your marriage license? Let us know so we can coordinate the ceremony with you.

Completing the online application starts the process. Our team will guide you through the arrangements for issuing your license and explain the applicable fees.

A Little Wedding With a Whole Lot of Heart

Your elopement can be simple and still feel special. Choose the setting, ceremony style, and little touches that mean something to you. We’ll help you explore the details.

Find Your “I Do” Spot

Choose our Cute Little Wedding Chapel in Long Beach, explore beach locations in Los Angeles and Orange County, or tell us about a home, park, or other Southern California setting you love. We’ll help you consider availability, access, and location requirements.

Make the Ceremony Yours

Simple and sweet? Romantic with a little laughter? Our professional wedding officiants can help you choose a ceremony style and discuss personalization options for your elopement package.

Travel Here. Get Married. Make Memories.

Visiting Southern California for a destination elopement? Share your travel dates and wedding ideas with us. We’ll help you plan the ceremony details so your wedding fits into your adventure.

Add Your Finishing Touches

Want photos, a wedding video, or flowers? Ask us for photographer, videographer, and florist recommendations. We also offer vow renewal ceremonies for couples ready to say “I still do.”

Real Couples. Their Own Words.

Elopement Testimonials

Hear from couples who celebrated at the Cute Little Wedding Chapel and in Corona del Mar. Press play for a little wedding inspiration!

Cute Little Wedding Chapel Testimonial
Corona del Mar Wedding Testimonial

Love Notes from Our Couples

Everything felt personal, meaningful, and true to us. We couldn’t have asked for a better ceremony!

Marcela C | The Knot

Find Our Office and Wedding Chapel

Come for your marriage license appointment, your chapel ceremony, or both. Contact us to arrange the details.

Great Officiants & The Cute Little Wedding Chapel
3740 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 201
Long Beach, CA 90807

A Little Screen Time. A Lot of Personality.

You May Have Seen Us on TV!

Meet the personalities behind the ceremonies. Explore Alan Katz and Great Officiants’ television appearances, wedding features, and memorable media moments.

Great Officiants as seen on television

Let’s Make It Happen!

Your Elopement Starts With Three Simple Steps

Pick your preferred date, let us confirm the arrangements, and follow the steps below. We’ll help you move from “Let’s do this” to “We’re getting married!”

  1. Check availability for your preferred wedding date

    Check Availability

    Decide when you’d like to get married, then fill out our availability request form. Tell us your preferred date, location, and what you have in mind.

    Check Availability
  2. Marriage license issuance at the office

    Arrange Your Marriage License

    Once we confirm your wedding time, review the requirements and complete the marriage license application. Already have your license? Let us know and skip the application step.

    Marriage License
  3. Credit and debit card payment

    Make Your Payment

    After we confirm your arrangements and the amount due, use our payment page to make the requested payment. Then get ready for your wedding adventure!

    Make a Payment

One Family. So Many Ways to Say “I Do.”

Meet the Great Officiants Family

Elope Today is part of the Great Officiants family, led by Alan Katz. Our brands bring together professional wedding officiants, intimate elopements, beach wedding services, chapel ceremonies, and marriage license issuance services.

Explore Great Officiants for wedding officiants and ceremony options, SoCal Beach Weddings for celebrations by the ocean, and The Cute Little Wedding Chapel for an intimate Long Beach wedding.

We proudly welcome LGBTQIA+ couples and couples of all backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions. Our goal is to help you create a ceremony that feels welcoming, personal, and full of joy.