Town Hall Weddings

Thinking of having a Town Hall Wedding?

If you are:

  • Wanting to get married with little planning;
  • Wanting to save money;
  • Wanting to have someone close to you do the ceremony at your big wedding, but they're not legally able to officiate; OR
  • Wanting to get married right away.

If you said yes to one of the above reasons, or just think a Town Hall wedding is right for you and your partner, we're happy to help give you your special day.

What to expect?

There are two options for your wedding.

Option A: (book Option A online)

  • Have one appointment where the marriage licence and wedding are done all at one appointment.
  • Approximately 1 hour in total.
  • Choice of indoors or outdoors at 320 Portage Ave (can choose at time of ceremony).
  • No choice in decorations.
  • Available pre-determined dates. Now booking: August 22nd, September 20th, October 31st.

Option B:

  • Plan wedding with officiant in 2-3 appointments for applying for a marriage licence, completing the wedding booking, and show up for ceremony.
  • Choice of indoors or outdoors at 320 Portage Ave.
  • Able to do light decorating, music, and other preparations.
  • Booking dependent on officiant availability.
  • Choice of weekday, or depending on officiant availability, evening and weekend (for higher cost) available.

How do we book?

Option A can be:

Option B can be:

  • Booked by contacting the Deputy Clerk (contacts at bottom of page)

How much does it cost?

Per the 2024 fee, the costs for Town Hall weddings would be as follows:

  • Marriage licence $153
  • Administrative fee $100 +HST (applied to all ceremonies)
  • $250 +HST Council Chambers ceremony fee(during weekday, 8-4pm)
  • $350 +HST Council Chambers ceremony fee (evenings and weekends)

Who would marry us?

The Deputy Clerk provides all Option A ceremonies. The Deputy Clerk is the primary for Option B, but the Municipal Clerk also provides ceremonies.

Meet the Officiants

What do we need?

  • Complete your marriage licence application form
  • Have two pieces of valid, government issued ID each (excluding health cards - see full list of what's acceptable)
  • Original divorce paperwork from prior marriage
  • Payment in form of cash, debit, or cheque payable to the Town of Fort Frances. Credit cards are not acceptable.

How else can we prepare?

Contact for more information:

Chelsea Greig
Interim Municipal Clerk
Town of Fort Frances
cgreig@fortfrances.ca
(807) 274-5323 x1212