Why Elope?

There are many reasons why people choose to elope or have an intimate wedding instead of the big traditional wedding. The most common reason right now being COVID-19 restrictions. Choosing to elope or have an intimate wedding doesn't mean you have to leave things out from your original plans. The beautiful thing about having an intimate wedding ceremony is you can focus on what you and your partner really want without all the distractions and opinions of others.

The most important thing to remember is: at the end of your beautiful day, what matters most is you and your partner; your love, your happiness, and commitment for one another.



How to Make it Official in Ontario


  • 1. Fill out the Ontario Marriage License Form or pick up one from a municipal office or city hall.


  • 2. Gather the required identification documents for you and your partner. Bring the Ontario Marriage License Form completed and required documents to the municipal office or city hall. Pay the application fee (fees vary and depend on the municipality).

To get a Marriage License, you will need to: bring 2 pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married. One piece of identification must include your photo. Examples of government-issued identification: ~Government-issued birth certificate, including any changes of name certificates

~Valid passport

~Record of Immigrant Landing

~Canadian Citizenship Card

~Valid Driver's Licence

~Valid Ontario Photo Card

*Please check with your municipal office or city hall about which documents they will accept and how many you need to show*

*A Marriage License is valid for 90 days (three months) from the date it was issued*

*Note: The Officiant who performed the marriage will send a completed and signed marriage licence to ServiceOntario so the marriage can be registered.*

  • 3. Pick your officiant and 2 witnesses ( I can sign as a witness for you, it would be such an honour).


Checklist

  • Wedding Photographer
  • Videographer (if applicable to you-video adds extra depth that photos can't capture (sound & movement)
  • Officiant
  • Witnesses/ Guests (I would consider an elopement to be 10 guests or less).
  • Wedding Attire (Wedding dress, shoes, veil, suit, jewelry, etc)
  • Keepsakes (Velvet ring box, vow books with your hand written vows, love letters, antique stamps, perfume, invitations)
  • Hair & Makeup
  • Florist
  • Baker
  • Caterer (if applicable to you)

Be sure to get into connect with your vendors ahead of time to ensure you're all on the same page and let them know of any and all changes in advance.