AKRON, Ohio - The Akron Municipal Court is offering Valentine's Day weddings at the historic Akron Civic Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 14.

Judges Jon Oldham and Ron Cable will officiate wedding ceremonies from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A limited number of appointments are available and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments must be scheduled and paid for before Feb. 14.

The fee is $25 for residents of Akron, Bath, Fairlawn, Lakemore, Richfield, Springfield Township and the Summit County portion of Mogadore, and $40 for couples who live outside of the court's jurisdiction. After paying the fee, couples should take their receipt to Room 901 in the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center to reserve a ceremony time.

Prior to scheduling an appointment, couples must obtain a marriage license from the Summit County Probate Court. Then, couples can pay the cash-only ceremony fee at the Akron Municipal Court Clerk's Office in Room 837 of the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center, 217 South High St.

The Akron Civic Theatre, which has donated space for the event, is requesting couples use the Main Street entrance on the day of the ceremony. No professional photographers are allowed.

For scheduling information, contact Chief Service Bailiff Patricia Williams at 330-375-2592.

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