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Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa S. Williams is partnering with the Hower House Museum in Akron to host weddings.

Details are below:

• Hower House Museum | University of Akron Campus | 60 Fir Hill in Akron
• Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Judge who will be officiating ceremonies: Judge Annalisa S. Williams
• The Hower House will be decorated for the holiday season.

 If a couple wishes to invite friends or family to witness the ceremony, we ask that the total number of guests be limited to five guests or less than five guests.

Appointments are first-come, first-served and must be scheduled and paid for before the date of the ceremony. Time slots will not be added once all appointments are booked.

Prior to the ceremony, couples must obtain a marriage license from Summit County Probate Court. They then must pay a cash-only ceremony fee at the Akron Municipal located at 172 S. Broadway St. in Downtown Akron between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The fee is based on where the couple resides and whether it is in the court’s jurisdiction, which includes Akron, Fairlawn, Bath, Richfield, Springfield Township, Lakemore and the Summit County portion of Mogadore. The fee is $35 for those in the court’s jurisdiction and $50 fee for those residing outside the jurisdiction.

It is suggested to contact the Akron Municipal Court’s Chief Service Bailiff Patricia Williams at (330) 375-2592 to ensure space is still available before obtaining a marriage license or for any further questions regarding scheduling. 

Judge Annalisa S. Williams

Hower House Museum