Bon Air Park Rose Garden Wedding Reservation
Arlington, VA
| Venue type | Garden & Conservatory |
| Location | Arlington, VA |
| Published price | $63 to $126 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
The county's FY2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) Department of Parks and Recreation fee schedule publishes a "Wedding Reservation Fee" for the Bon Air Rose Garden of "$63 Residents / $126 Non-residents". Low end is the Arlington resident rate.
The source publishes a range of $63 to $126, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
The 24-acre Bon Air Park's memorial rose garden is Arlington County's designated outdoor wedding ceremony spot, one of the cheapest published garden ceremony fees in the DC area. The park's picnic shelter (capacity 200) can be reserved separately at $200 resident / $400 non-resident for a reception.
Published on arlingtonva.us, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Washington, DC
$63 is the 4th lowest published starting price of the 36 venues listed in the Washington, DC metro. The metro median starting price is $373, and 32 of the 36 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 7 garden & conservatory listings in the metro it ranks 1st lowest, against a median of $250 for that type.
Cheaper published prices in Washington, DC metro
These listings in Washington, DC metro publish a starting price below $63.
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|---|---|---|
| DC DPR Outdoor Picnic / Event Space / Park Site PermitWashington, DC · Park & Pavilion | $25 to $37.50 | 49 guests |
| DC Superior Court Marriage Bureau Civil Wedding CeremonyWashington, DC · Courthouse & City Hall | $45 | not published |
| Montgomery County Circuit Court Civil Marriage CeremonyRockville, MD · Courthouse & City Hall | $25 | 10 guests |
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| Colvin Run Mill Formal GardenGreat Falls, VA · Garden & Conservatory | $250 | not published |
Marriage license in Arlington County, VA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Arlington sits in Arlington County, VA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Clerk of the Circuit Court for Arlington County1425 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 6700, Arlington, VA 22201 |
| License fee | $30$30, with a 4% service charge of the total amount paid by credit card. Cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover only). |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid photo identification for both parties: a U.S. driver's license, passport, or military I.D. |
| Appointment | Required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: arlingtonva.us, law.lis.virginia.gov
Licenses are issued by appointment only and you must pre-apply online before booking the appointment. Both parties must be there and both must be at least 18. The clerk's office states that it does not require blood tests or witnesses. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Because no ceremony is performed here, couples marrying at an Arlington park still need their own authorized officiant.
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