Steps to booking a micro-wedding

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  Step 1: Review what to expect and bring

  All weddings must follow current orders by the Provincial Health Officer External website, opens in new tab.

  On designated Fridays in 2022, wedding ceremonies of up to 20 people will be available for $550 plus GST.

  On four select Thursdays in 2022, smaller wedding ceremonies of up to 10 people will be available for $275 plus GST.

  Morning and afternoon timeslots will be offered, and you may specify your top three dates and times when making your wedding request.

  Wedding ceremony only; receptions or large gatherings are not permitted. Be prepared to bring your own hired officiant, marriage licence, photographer, and decorations. No food or drink other than water permitted.

  Important note City Hall has a no-scent policy

  A. Officiants and marriage licences

  • Bring your marriage licence External website, opens in new tab
  • Hire a wedding commissioner or officiant External website, opens in new tab
  • Bring two witnesses

  B. Guests

  • Five people, including the couple, officiant, and two witnesses, are all that is legally required to hold a wedding ceremony, subject to current orders by the Provincial Health Officer.
  • Our maximum capacity includes vendors (examples: photographers and officiants).
  • Physical distancing measures will be in place to ensure the couple, officiant, witnesses, and guests are at a safe and comfortable distance from one another.
  • We recommend inviting guests other than your witnesses virtually. To include 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.

  C. Decorations

  • Provide your own
  • Pack in and pack out all decorations. You may not arrive early to decorate.
  • Must be zero-waste, and vases for flower bouquets may not contain any water.
  • Cannot be affixed in any way (no tape, tacks, nails)
  • No balloons, bubbles, or throwing litter inside or outside City Hall (includes confetti and rice)

  D. Photographers

  • Couples may hire their own photographers (they count as a guest)
  • Review suggested non-exclusive photo locations on City Hall grounds

  Important information Remember to follow the current Public Health Order during photo opportunities.

  E. Cars and parking

  • Two wedding cars and one officiant car may park for free for the duration of the ceremony in a designated area (enter from 12^th Avenue westbound lane or Yukon Street). Please move your car if staying after the ceremony for photos.
  • Guests may find available 2-hour pay parking around City Hall on the day of your wedding
  • Review the City hall parking floor plan PDF file (450 KB)
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  Step 2: Review location details

  Council Chamber

  

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  • 30-minute time slots
  • Couple to stand together in the center of the Council Chamber, 2 m away from guests and officiant.
  • Guests and officiant to stand or sit at least 2 m apart, or as required by the Public Health Order at the time of your wedding. Benches will be available for guests to sit during the wedding ceremony.
  • No set-up or takedown. We accept wedding groups into City Hall only 30 minutes before your wedding time slot. Wedding groups may not arrive early.
  • Staff will advise on any additional requirements by the Public Health Order at the time of your wedding.

  View the Wedding Ceremony | Council Chamber, third floor of City Hall floor plan PDF file (451 KB)

  Learn more about the Council Chamber

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  Step 3: Review available dates and times

  During business hours, 30-minute micro-weddings take place in the Council Chamber.

  2022 dates

  • Friday, January 14, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, February 18, 2022 - sold out
  • Thursday, March 24, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, March 25, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, April 8, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, April 29, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, May 20, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, May 27, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, June 10, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, June 24, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, July 15, 2022 - sold out
  • Monday, July 25, 2022 - Pride Weddings reserved for 2SLGBTQ+ couples
  • Thursday, August 4, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, August 5, 2022 - sold out
  • Thursday, September 1, 2022 - sold out
  • Friday, September 2, 2022 - sold out
  • Thursday, October 6, 2022
  • Friday, October 7, 2022
  • Friday, November 25, 2022
  • Friday, December 2, 2022

  More dates to come

  Sign up for updates at the bottom of this page.

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  Step 4: Review fees and refund/cancellation policy

  A. Booking fee for this cost-recovery program

  There are two wedding ceremony options available

  Option A

  • $550 plus GST
  • Up to 20 attendees, including the couple and vendors
  • 30 minutes long
  • Available on select Fridays in 2022

  Option B

  • $275 plus GST
  • Up to 10 attendees, including the couple and vendors
  • 30 minutes long
  • Available on four select Thursdays in 2022

  B. Cancellation and refund policy

  • Rescheduling available if received 60 days before wedding date and new time is available
  • No refunds
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  Step 5: Complete a booking request

  Complete our online form to request a booking.

  We will contact you within 7 business days of receiving your form to:

  • Confirm a date
  • Collect payment

  Request a booking