Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lakeside Ceremony Only
Lithia Springs, GA
| Venue type | State Park |
| Location | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Published price | $200 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
"Lakeside Ceremony Only: $200/day", per the park's wedding/gatherings pricing page.
The source publishes $200 as the fee for this space, not a starting point.
A combined Picnic Pavilion 1 & Lakeside Ceremony option is also listed at $275/day.
Published on gastateparks.org, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Atlanta
$200 is the 11th lowest published starting price of the 20 venues listed in the Atlanta metro. The metro median starting price is $175, and 9 of the 20 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 6 state park listings in the metro it ranks 4th lowest, against a median of $138 for that type.
Cheaper published prices in Lithia Springs
This listing in Lithia Springs publishes a starting price below $200.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek State Park - Picnic PavilionLithia Springs, GA · State Park | $75 | 50 guests |
Other state park listings in Atlanta
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek State Park - Group ShelterLithia Springs, GA · State Park | $225 | 150 guests |
| Red Top Mountain State Park - Picnic ShelterCartersville, GA · State Park | $55 | not published |
| Stone Mountain Park - Pavilion RentalStone Mountain, GA · State Park | $350 to $500 | not published |
Marriage license in Douglas County, GA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Lithia Springs sits in Douglas County, GA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Douglas County Probate Court, Licensing Division8700 Hospital Drive, 4th Floor, Douglasville, GA 30134 |
| License fee | $56$16 with proof of 6 hours of premarital counseling |
| Waiting period | None |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | driver's license, valid passport or some other form of valid photo ID |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
Source: douglascountyga.gov, georgia.gov
The online application is filed through georgiaprobaterecords.com, then both applicants come to the probate office to complete the process and receive the license. No appointment is necessary. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. The page repeats that a pre marriage blood test is no longer required by law.
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