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.

  Physical distance micro-weddings at City Hall are intended to be short and safe events for couples, officiants, and witnesses.

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

  There is no dressing room at City Hall, so be sure to come wedding-ready for your big day. 

  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 witnesses, are required to hold a wedding ceremony
  • Subject to current orders by the Provincial Health Officer, couples may get permission in advance from their officiant to add additional guests; the maximum capacity for micro-weddings is 10 total
  • Our maximum 10 capacity includes vendors (example: photographers)
  • Physical distancing decals will be placed on the ground to ensure the couple, officiant, witnesses, and guests are standing at a safe and comfortable distance from one another
  • To include guests virtually, you're welcome to bring a tripod and set up a device to record your wedding day within your 30-minute time slot

  C. Decorations

  • Provide your own
  • Pack in and pack out all decorations
  • Must be zero-waste
  • 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 maintain physical distancing rules for photo opportunities.

  E. Cars and parking

  2-hour pay parking around City Hall, is available on the day of your wedding. Enter from 12^th Avenue westbound lane or Yukon Street.

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  Step 2: Review location details

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  Council Chamber

  • 30-minute time slots
  • Couple to stand on physical distancing decals (close together)
  • Guests and officiant to stand on physical distancing decals at least 2 m apart, or as required by the Public Health Order at the time of your wedding. Decals to be placed by staff. 
  • No set-up or takedown. Chairs will be available.
  • 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.

  A. Resources for December 2020 to January 2021 weddings

  • ​​​​​​​Council Chamber floor plan PDF file (273 KB)
  • Wedding party waiting area map PDF file (168 KB)

  B. Resources for February to May 2021 weddings

  • To be confirmed, based on public health directives

  Learn more about the Council Chamber

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  Step 3: Review available dates and times

  During business hours 9am to 4:15pm, 30-minute micro-weddings can take place in the Council Chamber.

  A. December 2020 to January 2021

  Dates available:

  • Thursday, December 17
  • Friday, December 18
  • Monday, December 21 - fully booked
  • Tuesday, December 22
  • Friday, January 8

  Times available:

  • 9 to 9:30am
  • 10:30 to 11:00am
  • 12:30 to 1:00pm
  • 2:00 to 2:30pm
  • 3:45 to 4:15pm

  B. February to May 2021

  Dates available:

  • Friday, February 12 (Family Day long weekend)
  • Friday, March 12 (spring break)
  • Friday, March 26 (spring break)
  • Friday, April 9
  • Friday, May 14
  • Friday, May 21 (Victoria Day long weekend)

  Times available:

  • 9 to 9:30am
  • 9:45 to 10:15am
  • 10:30 to 11am
  • 11:15 to 11:45am
  • 12 to 12:30pm
  • 12:45 to 1:15pm
  • 1:30 to 2pm
  • 2:15 to 2:45pm
  • 3 to 3:30pm
  • 3:45 to 4:15pm

  C. More dates may come

  Based on public health directives, weddings may be offered later in 2021.

  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

  • $275 plus GST for this cost-recovery pilot program specifically offered during the COVID-19 pandemic

  B. Cancellation and refund policy

  • Rescheduling available if received 10 business 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 2020 booking Request a 2021 booking