AKRON, Ohio – If you’ve been dreaming of saying “I do” or renewing your vows in a June outdoor ceremony, your special day might be around the corner.

Summit County Probate Court and Summit Metro Parks are offering free wedding and vow renewal ceremonies for county residents on Friday, June 28.

Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer will officiate “Promises in the Park: An Outdoor Wedding Event” beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Goodyear Heights Metro Park.

“We want to celebrate couples and our beautiful outdoor spaces in the Summit Metro Parks through this ceremony,” Stormer said. “June is a lovely time for weddings in Ohio and we are excited to support couples who wish to commit or recommit to each other on this day.”

Anyone interested in being part of the ceremony must register by calling Summit Metro Parks at 330-867-5511 or going to bit.ly/promisesinthepark. Prior to the ceremony, couples must obtain a marriage license from Summit County Probate Court at the Summit County Court House, 209 S. High Street. Go to summitohioprobate.com for more information.

The event will take place outside, or in case of inclement weather, in the recently remodeled Goodyear Heights Lodge. If the ceremonies are held inside, seating will be limited to 100 people, so couples are asked to be considerate about the number of guests they invite.

Couples should arrive by 11 a.m. to sign in for the ceremony, which will begin half-an-hour later.

Summit Metro Parks will provide a tree for each couple to plant at home in honor of their marriage.

“It is always an honor when a couple chooses to begin their life together in one of our parks, and we are thrilled to provide a natural setting for Judge Stormer to officiate this very special event,” said Lisa King, director of Summit Metro Parks.

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