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Get hitched in an hour, but don't think you're in Vegas.

A Bellefontaine reverend wants to offer 12 affianced couples the opportunity at a Valentine's Day wedding for a fraction of the cost.

"It's not like a Las Vegas chapel," said Rev. Tami Wenger, a member of the American Association of Wedding Officiants. "It's just a way for people to have that romantic wedding they want."

The setting for the nuptials will be the drawing room of Mac-A-Cheek, one of the historic Piatt Castles near West Liberty.

Typically, the cost to book a wedding ceremony in the 17th century structure ranges from $550 to $650. Wenger's one-hour wedding will cost between $200 and $300.

A wedding and reception in Urbana and Champaign County averages more than $23,000, according to theweddingreport.com.

The couple will receive a gift bag and an 8 X 10 photo. Extra fees apply for a bride's bouquet, groom's boutonniere, wedding cake and music.

Margaret Piatt, owner of Piatt Castles, said the castle setting tends to hold a deeper meaning for people who chose to exchange vows there.

While she admits to being hesitant at first to host the Valentine's Day extravaganza, she said the atmosphere and environment of Mac-A-Cheek still makes the wedding meaningful.

Couples choose the castle for its unique appearance and intimate ambiance, Piatt said.

Contact Wenger at (937) 465-6081 to register for the event by Monday.

Contact this reporter at (937) 328-0353 or lathompson@coxohio.com.