Two gold wedding bands on a cherry blossom branch

Micro-weddings at City Hall

Exchange vows in a private and intimate wedding ceremony surrounded by your closest loved ones in the Council Chamber.

Micro-weddings inside City Hall are 30-minute ceremonies for couples, officiants, and witnesses.

Steps to booking a micro-wedding

Step 1: Review what to expect and bring
Photo by Jelgerandtanja.com

On designated weekdays in 2025:

Small celebration - Seasonal
- Price: $302.50 plus GST
- Capacity: Includes up to 10 attendees
- Additional guests: Can be added in increments of 10, up to a maximum of 30 guests, but only at the time of booking.
  - For example, a 10-person wedding can upgrade to either a 20- or 30-person wedding, but not to a 14-person wedding.
- Availability: Offered once every spring, summer, fall, and winter (4 times per year)
- Perfect for: Couples wanting a cozy, intimate ceremony to celebrate with close family or a few friends
Medium celebration - Off-season
- Price: $605 plus GST
- Capacity: Includes up to 20 attendees
- Additional guests: You may upgrade to a 30-person wedding, but only at the time of booking.
- Availability: Offered October through May
- Perfect for: Couples wanting a ceremony with a comfortable guest count for a relaxed, intimate celebration
Large celebration - Summer ceremonies
- Price: $907.50 plus GST
- Capacity: Includes a maximum of 30 attendees
- Availability: Offered June through September
- Perfect for: Couples wanting to include more family and friends in their celebration
Timeslots will be offered between 9:30am and 3:30pm, and you may specify your top 3 dates and times when making your wedding request.

Wedding ceremony only; receptions are not permitted. Be prepared to bring your own hired officiant, marriage licence, photographer, and decorations.

City Hall has a no-scent policy

Officiants and marriage licences
- Bring your marriage licence
- Hire a wedding commissioner or officiant
- Bring 2 witnesses
Guests
- To become legally married, a minimum of 5 people, including the couple, officiant, and 2 witnesses are required to attend the wedding ceremony in person.
- Our maximum capacity for each wedding ceremony option includes guests, the couple, and all hired vendors (examples: photographers and officiants).
- We recommend inviting additional guests virtually. You are welcome to bring a tripod and set up a device to record your wedding day within your 30-minute time slot. Wi-Fi will be available.
- We accept wedding groups into City Hall 30 minutes before your wedding time slot.
Decorations
- Couples have the flexibility to decorate but are not obligated to do so. Most couples do not decorate.
- Decorations should be set up and taken down within the 30-minute designated time slot. You may not arrive early to decorate.
- Decorations must be zero-waste, and vases for flower bouquets may not contain any water.
- Do not attach decorations using tape, tacks, or nails on any surfaces within City Hall.
- No balloons, bubbles, or throwing litter inside or outside City Hall (includes confetti and rice).
Photographers
- Couples may hire their own photographers.
- Review suggested non-exclusive photo locations on City Hall grounds.
- We cannot guarantee access to outdoor photo locations.
- If you've given photo consent in your signed user agreement and hired a photographer, have them download, fill out, and send back our photographer consent form (1.3 MB) to weddings.cityhall@vancouver.ca. This step allows us to feature your special day online.
Cars and parking
- Two wedding cars and 1 officiant car may park for free for the duration of the ceremony in a designated area (enter from 12th Avenue westbound lane or Yukon Street).
  - This parking is not guaranteed. You must move your car if staying after the ceremony for photos.
- Guests may find available pay parking around City Hall on the day of your wedding.
- Review the City hall parking floor plan (450 KB)
Step 2: Review location details
Photo by Venture Out Photography
- Micro-weddings held at City Hall are short 30-minute ceremonies designed for couples, officiants, and witnesses.
- The couple will stand together in the centre of the Council Chamber with the hired officiant. Guests are welcome to sit or stand during the ceremony. Refer to the floor plan.
- Many ceremonies are done within 15 minutes and couples use the remaining time to take photos.
- Ring the ceremonial ship’s bell above the doors to the Council Chamber after the wedding to celebrate your big day.
View the Wedding Ceremony | Council Chamber, third floor of City Hall floor plan (451 KB)

Learn more about the Council Chamber
Step 3: Review available dates and times
Micro-weddings are held in the Council Chamber during City Hall business hours. Each ceremony lasts 30 minutes.

2025 wedding dates

Cherry blossoms at City Hall typically bloom from mid-March to early April, but timing can vary with the weather.

Available to book now

Small celebrations (10 attendees)
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - sold out
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - sold out
Medium celebrations (20 attendees)
- Friday, February 14, 2025 - sold out
- Friday, February 21, 2025 - sold out
- Friday, March 14, 2025
- Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Friday, March 21, 2025 - almost sold out
- Friday, April 4, 2025
- Friday, April 11, 2025
- Friday, April 25, 2025 - almost sold out
- Friday, May 2, 2025 - sold out
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 - sold out
- Friday, May 9, 2025 - sold out
- Friday, May 30, 2025 - sold out
Available to book in spring 2025; release dates to be announced

Small celebrations (10 attendees)
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025
- Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Large celebrations (30 attendees)
- Friday, June 6, 2025
- Friday, June 13, 2025
- Friday, June 20, 2025
- Friday, July 4, 2025
- Friday, July 11, 2025
- Friday, July 18, 2025
- Friday, August 15, 2025
- Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Friday, August 22, 2025
- Friday, September 12, 2025
- Thursday, September 25, 2025
- Friday, September 26, 2025
Available to book in summer 2025; date to be announced

Medium celebrations (20 attendees)
- Friday, October 3, 2025
- Friday, October 24, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Friday, November 14, 2025
- Friday, November 21, 2025
- Friday, November 28, 2025
- Friday, December 5, 2025
Step 4: Review fees and policies
2025 booking fees
- Small celebrations (10 attendees): $302.50 + GST (offered 4 days per year)
- Medium celebrations (20 attendees): $605 + GST (offered October to May)
- Large celebrations (30 attendees): $907.50 + GST (offered June to September)
Guest upgrades
- Add guests in increments of 10 (up to a maximum of 30 attendees).
- Upgrades must be selected at the time of booking.
- A 10-person wedding can upgrade to 20 or 30 attendees; a 20-person wedding can upgrade to 30 attendees; a 30-person wedding cannot be upgraded.
- 10 guest upgrade: $302.50 + GST
- 20 guest upgrade: $605 + GST
Cancellation and refund policy
- You may reschedule if you contact us at least 60 days prior, and if a new time is available within 4 months of the original date.
- One reschedule is permitted
- No refunds
Insurance
- Included for groups of 25 people or fewer
- Additional flat fee of $15 for groups of 26 to 30 people
Step 5: Complete a booking request
Complete our online form to request a booking.

We will contact you within 13 business days of receiving your form to:
- Confirm a date
- Collect payment
Request a booking

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