Fourth Annual Promises in the Park: An Outdoor Wedding Event

Summit County Probate Court and Summit Metro Parks are partnering to offer a free outdoor wedding ceremony and vow renewal for Summit County residents at Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park (1212 Cuyahoga St, Akron, OH 44313). Promises in the Park: An Outdoor Wedding Event will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.

Those wishing to marry or renew their vows in this group ceremony must register.  

The event will take place in an outdoor setting featuring beautiful park views or inside the Himelright Lodge in the event of inclement weather. Couples are welcome to invite up to 10 guests to observe their nuptials. Photographs are not only allowed but encouraged.

Arrive at 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. for sign-in with the ceremony beginning at 11:00 a.m.

One registration is required per couple.  

PLEASE NOTE:  Guests do not have to be registered separately.  Every effort will be made to accommodate guests if possible. A head count is necessary for planning purposes.

To commemorate the ceremony, Summit Metro Parks will provide a sapling tree for each couple to plant at home in honor of their marriage. Music will be provided for the ceremony.

Couples must obtain a marriage license from Summit County Probate Court prior to the ceremony at the Summit County Court House. Go to summitohioprobate.com for details on obtaining your license.

The Summit County Court House is open to the public 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 209 S High St, Akron. In order to process your application and issue a license, it is advised that you be at the Court no later than 3:45 p.m.

For more information on parks and programs offered by Summit Metro Parks, visit summitmetroparks.org.   

For information regarding Summit County Probate Court’s Outreach Program, please contact Lisa Mansfield at (330) 643-7346.

Host or Publisher Summit County Probate Court Summit Metro Parks