Garfield House
Carmichael, CA
| Venue type | Estate & Historic Home |
| Location | Carmichael, CA |
| Published price | From $266 |
| Capacity | Up to 75 guests |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Entire House, 1,900 sq. ft., kitchen included, capacity 75, 2 hour minimum, $200 security deposit. Mon-Thu: resident $133/hr ($133 x 2 = $266), non-resident/private $140/hr, non-profit $112/hr. Fri-Sun is a full-day rate: resident $1,525/day, non-resident/private $1,600/day, non-profit $1,400/day.
$266 is the lowest published rate for this space. Day, season, and residency can move it up.
Included per the venue's site
- entire house including kitchen
- main room and upper deck
- onsite staff with all paid rentals
Carmichael Recreation & Park District fee chart effective 8/24/26 - 12/31/26. The adjacent Sutter-Jensen Community Park Lawn can only be reserved together with a Garfield House rental ($81/hr resident Mon-Thu, $90/hr Fri-Sun; $85/$95 non-resident). Alcohol surcharge $50/day, security $40/day.
Published on carmichaelpark.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Sacramento
$266 is the 13th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Sacramento metro. The metro median starting price is $266, and 12 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 75 guests. At $266, filling the space works out to $3.55 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 18 Sacramento listings that publish one is 150 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Carmichael
These listings in Carmichael publish a starting price below $266.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Carmichael Park - Raymond & Hazel Nay Memorial Picnic ShelterCarmichael, CA · Park & Pavilion | From $168 | 80 guests |
| Carmichael Park - Veteran's HallCarmichael, CA · Other Venue | From $152 | 75 guests |
| Ancil Hoffman Park - Riverside Picnic SiteCarmichael, CA · Park & Pavilion | $100 to $150 | not published |
Marriage license in Sacramento County, CA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Carmichael sits in Sacramento County, CA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder3636 American River Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95864 |
| License fee | $97Public Marriage License $97; Confidential Marriage License $98; public or confidential license at an after hours Thursday evening appointment $106 |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 90 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid photo identification showing age for both parties, such as a driver license, passport, military ID, or resident alien card |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $49Civil marriage ceremony $49, performed by Deputy Commissioners at county office locations on weekdays by appointment. Guest capacity is 25 in the main office large room, 10 in the main office small room, and 20 at the south satellite office. A witness provided by the office is $27 and a one time Deputy Marriage Commissioner is $30. |
| Witnesses | 1 required by statute |
Source: ccr.saccounty.gov, ccr.saccounty.gov, ccr.saccounty.gov, cdph.ca.gov
The couple can complete the application form online first (stored up to 60 days) but both must then appear together in person. The office encourages but does not require an appointment; appointments are booked at omac.saccounty.gov. The second office is the Satellite Office South at 8239 E. Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95828.
How the metro prices out
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