Sandoval County is hosting a Hallowedding event for couples looking to get hitched on Halloween Day!

Probate Judge Charles Christmann is dusting off his cape and mask to marry couples during this Halloween themed event, at no cost to the couple getting married. Plus, as an added bonus, the event will be held at Sandoval County’s beautiful El Zócalo Plaza Visitor and Event Center . The location will be decorated in classic Halloween flair so there’s no decorating work for the happy couples and also no charge.

Judge Christmann wants to have fun at this event and really cater to those couples who love Halloween as much as he does. Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory. See below for the Hallowedding event details and learn how you can reserve your time slot to get married on Oct. 31.

Hallowedding Format

Couples participating in the Hallowedding event will be married in groups of 5 couples and in 20 minute increments between the hours of 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.

Guests are permitted, but must be noted on the registration form. The only cost to the couple is the cost of the marriage license which must be purchased at the Sandoval County Clerk’s Office for $25 prior to the ceremony. Couples are responsible for providing witnesses who must be 18 years of age or older. Please arrive a little early for your scheduled time slot as it will be a very busy day. Make sure you bring all of the required items with you to the ceremony. *Note: Rehearsals will not be permitted. Couples do not need to live in Sandoval County to participate in the Hallowedding.

What To Bring

Couples participating in the Hallowedding event MUST bring the following with them to the ceremony on Oct. 31:

Hallowedding Venue

The Hallowedding event will take place at Sandoval County’s El Zócalo Plaza Visitor and Event Center in Bernalillo. El Zócalo is truly a meeting place of historic proportions—a refurbished 135-year-old convent with up-to-date amenities. Almost 2,400 square feet of meeting space embraced in thick adobe walls and brick floors, as well as outside and inside spaces to meet event space needs. A courtyard with grass accents and fountains, as well as the adjacent plaza, provide guests with even more breathing room. El Zócalo is a meeting space that is away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Sandoval County’s Historic Convent Event Center
El Zócalo Plaza – Making Memories from History 
264 S. Camino del Pueblo
Bernalillo, New Mexico 87004

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The El Zócalo Plaza Visitor and Event Center is conveniently located near I-25 and Highway 550. El Zócalo is only minutes from Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Rio Rancho in Sandoval County.

Hallowedding Registration

To register to participate in the 2018 Hallowedding event in Sandoval County, simply fill out the registration form by clicking on the registration image to the right or by clicking here. The registration form will ask for basic information including:

  • Couple names
  • Witness names (if you haven’t picked witnesses yet, write TBD)
  • Number of guests (please limit to a maximum of 10 per couple)
  • Preferred ceremony time
  • Contact email address
  • Contact phone number

Once the Probate Office receives your registration form, they will contact you to confirm. Please note, preferred ceremony times are not guaranteed as ceremony space is on a first come, first served basis. However, our staff will do their best to accommodate your request. Walk-ins with all required documentation will be accepted if space permits.

Hallowedding FAQs

Yes. The Sandoval County Probate Judge is a licensed officiant in the State of New Mexico. All wedding ceremonies performed at the Hallowedding event are official and legal.