County Clerk's office prepares to tie many knots on Valentine's Day

Rene Ray De La Cruz, Victorville Daily Press
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The San Bernardino County Clerk’s office is gearing up for its busiest marriage ceremony day of the year, Valentine's Day. Miranda Canseco and Juan Ochoa were married at the San Bernardino Hall of Records.
The San Bernardino County Clerk’s office is gearing up for its busiest marriage ceremony day of the year, Valentine's Day. Miranda Canseco and Juan Ochoa were married at the San Bernardino Hall of Records.

With love in the air, the San Bernardino County Clerk’s office is gearing up for its busiest day of the year, Valentine's Day.

The county entity responsible for issuing marriage licenses and performing civil wedding ceremonies knows that Valentine’s Day is a big day for the department and couples wishing to tie the knot.

“I am excited to welcome couples into our offices and thank them for making us part of their special day,” said SBC’s Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Chris Wilhite. “Valentine’s Day is always a fun time for the newlyweds and our staff as we decorate our lobbies and feel the abundance of joy in the air.”

County Clerk offices offering marriage services include the San Bernardino Hall of Records at 222 W. Hospitality Lane, First Floor in San Bernardino.

Additionally, the High Desert Government Center at 15900 Smoke Tree Street, First Floor in Hesperia.

Couples wishing to get married through County Clerk's offices must review the marriage license requirements and complete an application at arc.sbcounty.gov/marriage before booking their marriage service appointment online.

Visit the county's website to learn more about the San Bernardino County Clerk’s marriage services, including hours, times, and appointment information.

Valentine’s Day weddings

County officials said 42 couples were wed on Valentine’s Day 2022, one of the year's busiest days for wedding ceremonies.

In 2021, the county clerk performed 4,197 ceremonies, averaging 16 marriage ceremonies performed per workday.

A lot of couples choose a city government wedding followed by a significant event later on when the timing is better, or they’ve saved enough for their dream wedding, according to the wedding site Lovingly.

Military couples, couples who have small kids or are expecting a baby, long-distance couples, and people planning a destination wedding traditionally choose to wed at city hall or local government offices.

Whether you think Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year or the corniest day of the year—it’s a very popular day for weddings.

Here are a few positive things, courtesy of Lovingly, about getting married on Valentine’s Day:

  • It makes the holiday more personal.

  • You’ll never forget your anniversary

  • A Valentine’s Day anniversary is an excellent excuse for a winter getaway

  • It can make a practical choice a little more personal

  • If you can’t wed on Valentine’s Day, you can get your marriage license.

Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 or RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz.

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