The best city hall and courthouse wedding venues around LA

We've ranked the top five city hall and courthouse wedding venues around LA to give you some alternative options when hunting for that perfect spot to tie the knot (now that the engagement ring is taken care of). Not only are these locations beautiful, they're teeming with history and old-world charm, and have architecture and landscaping to die for. These are some of the state's most beautiful buildings, and the very best thing? They're incredibly cheap to rent. Some have restrictions (no outside vendors, one-hour maximum, etc.), but for a small and simple ceremony that will wow without breaking the bank, these locations can't be beat.

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