Stony Creek Metropark, Shelden Pines
Shelby Township, MI
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Shelby Township, MI |
| Published price | $800 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
Stony Creek Metropark, Shelden Pines - "Rates: $800". Single published ceremony-site rate.
The source publishes $800 as the fee for this space, not a starting point.
Included per the venue's site
- use of the Shelden Pines ceremony grounds
Located on the former grounds of the historic Shelden mansion among mature pines. "This space is open to bring in your own seating and alter" - no chairs or altar provided. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required for all guests ($10 daily or $40 annual) and is not included. Events over 50 people require a large group permit obtained at least four weeks in advance.
Published on metroparks.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Detroit
$800 is the 62nd lowest published starting price of the 68 venues listed in the Detroit metro. The metro median starting price is $125, and 3 of the 68 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 50 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 45th lowest, against a median of $150 for that type.
Cheaper published prices in Shelby Township
This listing in Shelby Township publishes a starting price below $800.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Metropark Picnic Shelter RentalShelby Township, MI · Park & Pavilion | $75 to $225 | 140 guests |
Other park & pavilion listings in Detroit
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Wolcott Mill Metropark, Historic CenterRay Township, MI · Park & Pavilion | $800 | 150 guests |
| Springfield Oaks County Park - Event CenterDavisburg, MI · Park & Pavilion | $800 to $3,000 | 780 guests |
| Springfield Oaks County Park - The Ellis BarnDavisburg, MI · Park & Pavilion | $800 to $5,000 | not published |
Marriage license in Macomb County, MI
The venue fee above does not include the license. Shelby Township sits in Macomb County, MI, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds, Vital Records120 N Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 |
| License fee | $20$20 -- application fee for Michigan residents. $30 -- application fee for non-residents of Michigan. A $10 waiver fee is required in addition to the $20 marriage license fee to waive the three day waiting period. |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 33 days |
| ID required | valid driver's license or State ID showing current address |
| Appointment | Required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Not issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $10The county clerk does not officiate. The clerk's page states that a ceremony requires an ordained minister, magistrate, the mayor of a Michigan city or a judge, and notes that Macomb County no longer has a Justice of the Peace. The 42-1 District Court in Romeo performs wedding ceremonies on Wednesdays for a $10 cash fee, scheduled by calling 586-752-9679 ext. 4. |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
Source: macombgov.org, macombgov.org, macombgov.org, legislature.mi.gov
The license is valid anywhere in the state for thirty-three (33) days from the date of application and there is a three day wait from the day of application before it is valid. Applicants file online through the county's Tyler Host portal and then book an in person appointment at queu.net for notarization and payment. Whether both applicants must attend that appointment is not stated on the clerk's pages.
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