James Lighthizer Gazebo at Quiet Waters Park
Annapolis, MD
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Annapolis, MD |
| Published price | $100 to $180 |
| Capacity | Up to 35 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
James Lighthizer Gazebo: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday rental fee (non-refundable) $180.00; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday rental fee (non-refundable) $100.00. Park entry fees are included with the rental.
The source publishes a range of $100 to $180, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- Park entry fees for guests
One large gazebo accommodating up to 35 guests total, with a bridge over a pond with two small fountains. Reservations are available in two-hour increments and chairs are not provided. All rental fees are non-refundable.
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 35 guests. At $100, filling the space works out to $2.86 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 Annapolis
This listing in Annapolis publishes a starting price below $100.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County Marriage Ceremony RoomAnnapolis, MD · Courthouse & City Hall | $25 | 20 guests |
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| Historic Cedar Pavilion at Fort Smallwood ParkPasadena, MD · Park & Pavilion | $100 to $180 | 100 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. 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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