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The Akron Municipal Court is partnering with the Village of Lakemore and the Village of Lakemore Mayor Richard Cole for an off-site wedding opportunity for couples later this month.

Complete details are below:

• James B. Dodds Lakefront Park | 2425 Lakeside Drive in Lakemore
• Friday, July 17, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• This is an outdoor venue and weddings will take place in the gazebo.
• Village of Lakemore Mayor Richard Cole will serve as the officiant.    

Appointments for weddings are first-come, first-serve and must be scheduled and paid for before the date of the ceremony.

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 Courthouse, 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.

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

Dodds Park Gazebo

Village of Lakemore Mayor Richard Cole