There are many locations around the island for you to have your Wedding Ceremony. The island has two churches -- St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. In order to be married in either parish, you must contact the church and make arrangements with their clergy to be married.
  Like most churches, both St. Paul's and Mother of Sorrows require the couple to receive counseling before the marriage can take place. You need to discuss with the individual clergy what each require to have them marry you within their particular church.
  Contact The Reverend Allen LaMontagne at St. Paul's at 419-285-5981 and contact Father Jeffrey Nordhaus at Mother of Sorrows at 419-285-2741.
  The most popular spot at Put-in-Bay for an Island Wedding is the Gazebo in DeRivera Park downtown.
  The park gazebo overlooks the downtown harbor and is essentially the heart of the village itself. The DeRivera Park Trust oversees the operation and maintenance of the park.
  There is a $50 fee for use of the gazebo, but the Trust will waive the fee if the couple sign a release form acknowledging that:

• Alcoholic beverages of any kind are not permitted in the park as it is public property.

• The park is not liable for any injuries sustained if there is an accidental fall, etc.

  Contact Tom Ohlemacher at 419-285-2076 to arrange to use the DeRivera Park Gazebo.

  Oak Point Park, located on the point of Squaw Harbor, is a small park that overlooks Gibraltar Island and the downtown bay. There is no fee for holding your wedding at Oak Point Park, but arrangements need to be made prior to the ceremony by calling 419-285-2112.
   Likewise, South Bass Island State Park has a picturesque view of the lake and located on a cliff overlooking the island's southwestern shoreline. Once occupied by the world's largest hotel -- The Hotel Victory -- South Bass Island State Park does not charge a fee for wedding ceremonies, but arrangements must be made ahead of time by contacting the park's Chief Ranger at 419-285-2112.

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. Due to the solemn nature of the Memorial, wedding cereminies are not permitted on the monument itself. However, two nearby grassy sites can be available for weddings. A permit is required in advance, with a minimum $50 fee for ceremonies of 50 people or fewer.
  Contact Supereintendent Andy Ferguson or Chief Ranger Sue Judis at 419-285-2184 for more information. 
  Another idea for a beautiful wedding location are several of the islands Bed and Breakfasts. Some suggested locations are at Ashley's Island House, The Grape Leaf Inn, English Pines and Wisteria Inn.
   These beautiful and historic island homes are ideal locations for your intimate wedding ceremony. All five will be happy to also discuss renting their entire home for your wedding.

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