Historic Cedar Pavilion at Fort Smallwood Park
Pasadena, MD
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Pasadena, MD |
| Published price | $100 to $180 |
| Capacity | Up to 100 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Pavilion Rental Fee: $180.00 per day Friday, Saturday, Sunday (9:00 a.m. - sunset), limit 100 people; $100.00 per day Monday through Thursday (9:00 a.m. - sunset), limit 100 people.
The source publishes a range of $100 to $180, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Historic outdoor pavilion with a view of the Patapsco River. Use is by permit only and reservations must be made in advance. All groups over 20 people must rent a pavilion. This is an alcohol-free park. Park entry fees apply to pavilion guests unless pre-paid parking ($160.00 per day, covering daily vehicle entry for everyone attending) is purchased.
Published on aacounty.org, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Baltimore
$100 is the 8th lowest published starting price of the 37 venues listed in the Baltimore metro. The metro median starting price is $250, and 28 of the 37 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 13 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 1st lowest, against a median of $200 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 100 guests. At $100, filling the space works out to $1.00 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 33 Baltimore listings that publish one is 115 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Baltimore metro
These listings in Baltimore metro publish a starting price below $100.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court for Carroll County Civil CeremonyWestminster, MD · Courthouse & City Hall | $25 | not published |
| Patapsco Valley State Park Picnic SheltersEllicott City, MD · State Park | $6.75 to $246.75 | 250 guests |
| Circuit Court for Baltimore City Marriage CeremonyBaltimore, MD · Courthouse & City Hall | $25 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Baltimore
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| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| James Lighthizer Gazebo at Quiet Waters ParkAnnapolis, MD · Park & Pavilion | $100 to $180 | 35 guests |
| Truxtun Park Pavilion 2Annapolis, MD · Park & Pavilion | $150 to $175 | 50 guests |
| Truxtun Park Pavilion 3Annapolis, MD · Park & Pavilion | $150 to $175 | 50 guests |
Marriage license in Anne Arundel County, MD
The venue fee above does not include the license. Pasadena sits in Anne Arundel County, MD, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Clerk of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, License Department8 Church Circle, Room H101, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
| License fee | $55The Marriage License fee is $55.00 in Anne Arundel County, payable by cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or money order |
| Waiting period | 2 days |
| License valid for | 180 days |
| Who must appear | One party may apply, per the office's published rule |
| ID required | valid government issued photo ID, presented at check in before the ceremony appointment |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | In person only |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $25The fee for a civil marriage ceremony is $25.00 payable in cash or Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Civil ceremonies are by reserved appointment. |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: circuitcourt.org, mdcourts.gov
One applicant must apply in person and give the information for both spouses; walk ins are welcome on weekdays and the application takes about 15 minutes, so the license is issued the same day even though it is not effective until the 48 hour waiting period has run. Marriage license hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The license is valid for six months and only in Anne Arundel County. Non residents may use a Non Resident Affidavit by mail.
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