Blue Heron Center at Quiet Waters Park
Annapolis, MD
| Venue type | Other Venue |
| Location | Annapolis, MD |
| Published price | $500 to $1,400 |
| Capacity | Up to 150 guests |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Quiet Waters Park Rental Fee Schedule, Blue Heron Center: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays $1,400 (reservation deposit $700 plus remaining balance $700); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday $500 (deposit $250 plus balance $250). Capacity of 150 seated guests.
The source publishes a range of $500 to $1,400, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks venue that can host both ceremony and reception. The reservation deposit portion is non-refundable. One extra rental hour may be purchased with advance approval for an additional $150.
Published on aacounty.org, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Baltimore
$500 is the 30th lowest published starting price of the 37 venues listed in the Baltimore metro. The metro median starting price is $250, and 7 of the 37 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 5 other venue listings in the metro it ranks 3rd lowest, against a median of $500 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 150 guests. At $500, filling the space works out to $3.33 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 larger than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Annapolis
These listings in Annapolis publish a starting price below $500.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County Marriage Ceremony RoomAnnapolis, MD · Courthouse & City Hall | $25 | 20 guests |
| Sandy Point State Park Waterfront Picnic ShelterAnnapolis, MD · State Park | $346.75 to $446.75 | 180 guests |
| Sandy Point State Park Non-Waterfront Picnic ShelterAnnapolis, MD · State Park | $276.75 to $596.75 | 300 guests |
Other other venue listings in Baltimore
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Room at Downs ParkPasadena, MD · Other Venue | $380 to $660 | 100 guests |
| Harvest Hall at Kinder Farm ParkMillersville, MD · Other Venue | $380 to $660 | 100 guests |
| Vollmer Center at Cylburn ArboretumBaltimore, MD · Other Venue | From $1,800 | 150 guests |
Marriage license in Anne Arundel County, MD
The venue fee above does not include the license. Annapolis 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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