Civil Ceremonies

On-Site Wedding (at the Municipal Office)

• Fee: $300 + HST ($339). All fees will need to be paid at the time of booking to the Municipality. 
• This service is available only pending the availability of the Council Chambers.
• Couples are to provide two witnesses who must be present at the ceremony. (Should witnesses be required, the Municipality can provide up to two staff members to witness at a cost of $25 plus HST per witness.)
• Couples are permitted minimal decorations such as flowers or balloons, however they must take these with them when they depart. (No confetti, bubbles, candles or incense are allowed.
• No music will be provided during the ceremony.)
• Photographs permitted, it is up to the couple to provide a photographer.
• A maximum of 15 guests are permitted. The Couples are responsible for the conduct of their invitees.
• A $100 + HST ($113) administration fee will be retained should the booking be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to booking. No refund will be issued if the couple does not arrive on the date of the scheduled ceremony.

• Fee: $300+ HST ($339).  All fees will need to be paid at the time of booking to the Municipality, the Officiant is not able to accept payment at the ceremony. 
• This service is available only pending the availability of a marriage commissioner.
• Couples are to provide two (2) witnesses who must be present at the ceremony. 
• Mileage will be charged for attendance of marriage commissioner at off-site locations at the current rate in the Fees and Charges By-law.
• Marriage Commissioner will arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the ceremony time and the couple will have the officiant for a maximum of 1 hour from the set ceremony time.
• $50+ HST fee for attendance at a rehearsal (subject to Officiant availability).
• A $100 + HST ($113) administration fee will be retained should the booking be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to booking. No refund will be issued if the couple does not arrive on the date of the scheduled ceremony.

• Services will be provided by Legislative Services Department and Officiated by the Clerk or a Clerk designate. Due to the civil nature of the service, there cannot be any religious connotation to the ceremony.
• Marriage Commissioner will provide examples of ceremonies, which the couple may alter and combine to create a personalized ceremony, to the extent that is allowed within the law. Couples may also write their own vows, however these must be approved by the marriage commissioner prior to the ceremony.