Akron, Ohio - The Akron Municipal Court will offer two off-site wedding opportunities in Jul. and Aug. at three separate venues. The dates and venues are as follows:
Fri., Jul. 29, 2022
Summit County Historical Society's Mutton Hill, 550 Copley Rd. in Akron – 2 to 3:30 pm EST.
Judge Jon Oldham will officiate the weddings. This date was chosen to kick off Harry Potter’s birthday weekend. Harry Potter’s birthday is celebrated on July 31 each year. Costumes and Harry Potter attire are encouraged.
Wed., Aug. 10, 2022
Hower House Museum's South Lawn, 60 Fir Hill, on the University of Akron’s Campus – 1 to 3 pm EST.
Judge David Hamilton will officiate the weddings.
Wed., Aug. 17, 2022
The Upper Lake at Richfield Heritage Preserve, 4374 Broadview Rd., Richfield – Noon to 2 pm EST.
Judge Nicole Walker will officiate the weddings.
Appointments are first-come, first-served and must be scheduled and paid for before the date of the ceremony. Time slots will not be added once all appointments are booked.
Prior to the ceremony, couples must obtain a marriage license from Summit County Probate Court. They then must pay a cash-only ceremony fee at the Akron Municipal Court in the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center, located at 217 S. High St. in Downtown Akron between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The fee is $25 for those in the court’s jurisdiction, Akron, Fairlawn, Bath, Richfield, Springfield Township, Lakemore and the Summit County portion of Mogadore. There is a $40 fee for those residing outside the jurisdiction.
It is suggested to contact the Akron Municipal Court’s Chief Service Bailiff Patricia Williams at (330) 375-2592 to ensure space is still available before obtaining a marriage license or for any further questions regarding scheduling.
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