Lane County Opens Reservations for Halloween Wedding ‘Scaremonies’

Lane County, OR. — The Lane County Clerk’s Office is accepting reservations for Halloween wedding “scaremonies,” offering couples an opportunity to marry in a costumed setting on Oct. 31.

The Clerk’s Office has 35 ceremony appointments available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ceremonies will take place in 30-minute intervals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Clerk’s Office, 125 E. Eighth Ave. in Eugene.

Clerk’s Office employees will perform the marriage ceremonies while wearing costumes. Couples are also encouraged, but not required, to dress in costume.

Couples must obtain a valid marriage license before scheduling a ceremony. Applicants must complete an online marriage license application and visit the Clerk’s Office at least three days before the ceremony to finish the licensing process.

A Lane County marriage license costs $60, while a ceremony performed by the Clerk’s Office costs $117.

Additional information about eligibility requirements, licenses and ceremony scheduling is available through the Lane County Clerk’s Office.