William B. Umstead State Park - Picnic Shelter
Raleigh, NC
| Venue type | State Park |
| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Published price | $128 to $178 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
NC State Parks published rates: picnic shelter daily rental $58 (1 to 4 tables), $83 (5 to 8 tables), $108 (9 to 12 tables), all including the $3 service fee. Weddings require a Special Activity Permit, $70 for a 'non-corporate event with attendance of 60 people or less' ($130 if over 60). $58 + $70 = $128 low end; $108 + $70 = $178 high end.
The source publishes a range of $128 to $178, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
5,600 acres of forest, lakes and trails between Raleigh, Cary and RDU. Unreserved shelters are free on a first-come, first-served basis. The Special Activity Permit application must be submitted at least 14 days before the event; serving alcohol requires a separate $200 alcohol supplement. There is a $15 cancellation fee.
Published on ncparks.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Raleigh-Durham
$128 is the 8th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Raleigh-Durham metro. The metro median starting price is $225, and 17 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Cheaper published prices in Raleigh
These listings in Raleigh publish a starting price below $128.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Point Park - AmphitheaterRaleigh, NC · Park & Pavilion | $120 to $180 | 300 guests |
| Pullen Park - Island GazeboRaleigh, NC · Park & Pavilion | From $70 | 100 guests |
| Lake Wheeler Park - Oak ShelterRaleigh, NC · Park & Pavilion | From $70 | 100 guests |
Other state park listings in Raleigh-Durham
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Lake State Recreation Area - Rolling View Community BuildingDurham, NC · State Park | $268 to $328 | not published |
Marriage license in Wake County, NC
The venue fee above does not include the license. Raleigh sits in Wake County, NC, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Wake County Register of DeedsWake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St., Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| License fee | $60'The cost is $60', cash or credit cards accepted at the main Justice Center office. The four regional centers (Northern, Southern, Eastern and Departure) take cash only. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid government issued ID and proof of Social Security number; a certified birth record if aged 16 to 20; a certified copy of a divorce finalized within the last 30 days |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $50Magistrate ceremonies happen a few floors up from the Register of Deeds in the Wake County Justice Center, 9th Floor, Room 901, Monday through Friday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fee is '$50.00 cash, exact change'. Two witnesses aged 18 or older are required. |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
'Both parties must be present in person to apply for a marriage license.' No appointment needed, walk in 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The application can be completed online before arriving or on computers at the office; it must be submitted but does not need to be printed. 'The wedding ceremony must take place in North Carolina within 60 days of obtaining the marriage license.'
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