Chism Beach Park - Upland Lawn
Bellevue, WA
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Bellevue, WA |
| Published price | $109 to $213 |
| Capacity | Up to 125 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
City of Bellevue Outdoor Rental Park Site Guidelines fee table: Chism Beach Park Upland Lawn - Mon-Thu Half Day $109, Mon-Thu Full Day $138, Fri-Sun & Holidays Half Day $155, Fri-Sun & Holidays Full Day $213. Number of people allowed: 125. Amenities: "Open Lawn Space, Swim Beach."
The source publishes a range of $109 to $213, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Bellevue's own venue page calls the Upland Lawn "perfect for weddings," overlooking Lake Washington. No tables, chairs, or electricity is provided on site; a $110/hour cleaning fee applies if needed.
Published on bellevuewa.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Seattle
$109 is the 3rd lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Seattle metro. The metro median starting price is $313, and 22 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 13 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 2nd lowest, against a median of $200 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 125 guests. At $109, filling the space works out to $0.87 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 12 Seattle listings that publish one is 125 guests, so this space is exactly at the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Seattle metro
These listings in Seattle metro publish a starting price below $109.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Marina Park PavilionKirkland, WA · Park & Pavilion | $80 to $120 | 100 guests |
| Cal Anderson ShelterhouseSeattle, WA · Other Venue | From $20 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Seattle
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Creek Park - Picnic ShelterBellevue, WA · Park & Pavilion | $137 to $256 | 75 guests |
| Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park - South ShelterRenton, WA · Park & Pavilion | $150 to $290 | 75 guests |
| Downtown Park - PlazaBellevue, WA · Park & Pavilion | $191 to $375 | 150 guests |
Marriage license in King County, WA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Bellevue sits in King County, WA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | King County Recorder's OfficeKing County Customer Service Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Ste. 204, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| License fee | $169There is a fee of $169 to apply for a marriage license. Certified copies of the certificate afterwards are $3 each. |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
Source: kingcounty.gov, kingcounty.gov, app.leg.wa.gov
Three ways to apply: online then finalize in person (both applicants must appear to pay), fully in person, or entirely by mail with a notarized application and a check for $169 payable to King County Recorder. If only one partner can come in, the absent partner's signature must be notarized in advance, and a third party can even submit for both if both signatures are notarized. The three day waiting period starts the day payment is finalized in person. The office page does not state an ID requirement or whether appointments are needed. Scanned or faxed applications are not accepted.
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