Hartford City Hall — Local services in Hartford

Hartford City Hall is one of the most beautiful and historic engagement photo locations in Connecticut. With its grand marble staircases, ornate architectural details, and dramatic green tinted glass ceiling, it offers a timeless and elegant setting for couples looking to capture stunning engagement portraits. The natural light that filters through the glass ceiling gives the space a soft, romantic glow that enhances every photo.

The building’s classic Beaux-Arts design provides an ideal backdrop for both wide, sweeping shots and more intimate, close-up moments. Every angle inside Hartford City Hall offers something unique—from intricate railings to graceful archways—which makes it a favorite among wedding photographers and couples alike.

One very important detail to keep in mind when planning your engagement session is that photo shoots at Hartford City Hall are only allowed after regular business hours and do book up quickly. There is a $50 rental fee for engagement sessions and will require a permit. Be sure to plan accordingly, especially if you're hoping to capture that magical natural light through the ceiling.

Also note that Hartford City Hall does not have air conditioning. If you're considering a summer session or wedding, be prepared for warm temperatures inside the building. It can get quite hot during the warmer months, so dress accordingly and consider cooler seasons if comfort is a priority.

Another great benefit of choosing Hartford City Hall is its proximity to the Goodwin Hotel, just a short walk away. The Goodwin’s elegant bar area provides the perfect contrast to the classic City Hall setting. With its moody lighting, rich textures, and upscale atmosphere, it’s a fantastic place to capture a more sultry, stylish vibe to round out your engagement...

One star for ignoring my calls. Also one star cause my lawyer had to file FOIA to get information about my relocation due to my building on 47 Putnam being deemed uninhabitable for human occupancy. For some reason the City of Hartford is stonewalling me and my lawyer. Through their health and human services I was relocated to an apt in New Britain with the same slumlord. Now the landlord is trying to evict for missing June rent. Their attorney was in court today trying to say what happened prior is hearsay, never happened or has no relevance. The City of Hartford should be stepping in if they are going to say what happened in March with his building didn't happen. Be careful dealing with these people at Health and Human Services cause they will lie on you like my contact at the relocation, Ms.Perry when I called in June about issues I had raised prior but...

We had our wedding here and we also had a terrible experience. There was a homeless party or whatever going on in the front and it was kind of embarrassing, since we had many Guest. ALSO, when we originally viewed the city hall we were told there was going to be nothing there……well when we got there on our wedding day, there was gay pride flags all over the place, and some other flags all around. We were definitely not happy. We paid a massive amount for insurance, just incase we damaged something, yet there was other people there having meetings, hosting a event. I do NOT recommend Hartford city hall as a place to get married. Even though the place is sooo pretty, there will be homeless people sleeping on the side steps, a event hosted for the...