How far in advance should we book?

Since we are a ceremony-only venue, we can host up for 10 celebrations on any given day of the week (pretty sweet, right?!). Friday to Sunday ceremony times tend to book up quickly, so we recommend booking 3-6 months in advance, but if you're a bit flexible with the timing of your ceremony, we’ll find the perfect time for you to say "I do!" even sooner!

A Basic Ceremony or Basic Ceremony+ can be booked Monday through Thursday, between 10AM and 3PM by appointment only and can generally be booked within the same week as inquiry.
A Short and Sweet Ceremony can be booked Monday through Sunday, at 11AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM, 5PM, and 6:30PM by appointment only. As mentioned above, if you have a specific time or date in mind, it’s best to reach out right away to secure it.
A Signature Package can be booked Monday through Thursday, at 11AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM, 5PM, and 6:30PM by appointment only.

How do we book/what is required?

The first step is to reach out and let us know you want to book a time! Once we have the perfect date and time selected, we will email you a proposal that has a contract to sign (digitally) and an invoice. A signed contract and a 50% deposit are required to secure your date and time. The remainder is due 30 days before your ceremony. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold dates.

What payments do you accept?

We can process and accept Cash, Debit, Visa, MC, and e-transfers.

What's Included in each package?

Basic Ceremony and Basic Ceremony+
■ Registered Marriage Official (your officiant!)
■ fulfillment of the legal requirements set out in the Marriage Act to get you married
■ next steps for requesting your Marriage Certificate
■ Optional: a beautiful faux bouquet can be added for $25+HST

Short and Sweet Ceremony
■ private access to the fully renovated lounge and chapel for 60 minutes
■ up to 37 total guests (including your wedding party)
■ Registered Marriage Official (your officiant!)
■ 10-12 minute (awesome) ceremony to set the vibe and help you celebrate
■ in-house audio system + AUX/iPhone/Android hookup for music *Please note you will be responsible for having someone cue and play music (but it's not really very hard)
■ next steps for requesting your Marriage Certificate

Everything you need, right?!

Do you provide a photographer?

We have a photo team who can capture every moment of your Basic Ceremony or Short and Sweet Ceremony! Woohoo! You can read more about what’s included and see some of their work here. We recommend booking them at the same time as your ceremony, however, if you choose to add them later on, please note we require 48 hours notice to secure one of the team members.

Can I bring my puppy?

To make sure the Chapel remains a place that everyone can enjoy, we are only able to have hypoallergenic pups join us for any celebration.

What kind of ceremonies do you perform?

Our ceremonies are lighthearted and fun with a focus on the commitment you two are making. I think we've all been to a ceremony or two that was maybe a bit too long (or maybe a bit too boring) - that won't be the case here. We want you both to feel relaxed and able to enjoy every moment of getting married. And we'll be sure to keep your guests following along the entire time (no snoozefests here!).

Where can we/our guests park?

There are a few parking spots on Young St., directly outside the chapel, that have 2-hour free parking. If those are all taken, the paid parking garage in City Hall is open, and it’s located on Young St. as well, 10 steps from the Chapel entrance and is $4.00/2 hours.

Postponing

If you need to postpone, please let us know as soon as you can so we can make the change on our end. A date can be changed up to 7 days before your scheduled event with no rebooking fee. Please note, the date must be within 1 year (365 days) of your original date. 
Postponements within 7 days are subject to a $125 rebooking fee.
Postponements the day of your ceremony will need to be rebooked and subject to a full rebooking fee. Why? Great question. When you book a ceremony you’re also securing an officiant. We pay them in full, whether you show up or not (it’s only fair because their time is valuable).
In the event that you do not show up for your confirmed ceremony time, for the same reason as above, the deposit is non-refundable and you will have to rebook at the full price.

How do I get a Marriage Licence?

To get your Marriage Licence in Kitchener, head on over to this link here. It only takes a few minutes to fill out. Once you have submitted your application, the clerk's office will reach out to you with a time to pick up your licence.

Marriage Certificate

After your ceremony, your Marriage Licence will be mailed to the Office of the Registrar General, where they request 12+ weeks to register it. After that time has passed, you can apply for your Marriage Certificate here. There are two options, a short form ($15) and a long form ($22) - our recommendation is to get the certified long form version.