Toronto City Hall Weddings
Toronto City Hall weddings are for couples who want a simple and meaningful Civil Ceremony without the stress of a traditional event. The process is simple, and the moments feel intimate and personal. Many Toronto couples choose this route because it keeps the focus on connection.
The ceremony itself is thoughtful, yet brief. You check in, meet your officiant, and before long you are exchanging vows. Afterward, you have plenty of time for relaxed portraits around Nathan Phillips Square, Osgoode Hall or the beautiful architecture found around the city of Toronto.
Since everything happens in one place, the entire experience moves smoothly. You arrive, get married, wander outside for photos, then head off to celebrate with your nearest and dearest. This flow helps you stay present.
If you are planning a Toronto City Hall Wedding, consider booking a weekday to avoid crowds and to get the time that you want. Arrive 15 minutes early so that you have time to move through security, have a few moments to check in with staff before your ceremony. 1.5 - 2 hours is the perfect amount of time for ceremony, family portraits, couples portraits as well as capturing candid images of you with your loved ones and each other.
Toronto City Hall weddings give you room to slow down and enjoy the moment. With a bit of preparation and a flexible timeline, you will have a day that feels effortless and meaningful from start to finish.
If you are ready to make your Toronto City Hall Wedding feel personal from start to finish, I would be happy to photograph your day. Get in touch to check availability and talk through your plans.
Toronto Island Wedding Vows: Arunima + Conor
On a very hot and sweaty summer day, surrounded by their nearest and dearest in the middle of Kensington Market, Arunima and Conor shared their first look. Quickly after that, we all walked together to catch the Spadina streetcar down to the Harbourfront. From there, we hopped on the Tiki Taxi that carried us across the lake to one of the most beautiful ceremony spots on Toronto Island for the couples intimate ceremony .
Surrounded by their closest family and friends, Arunima and Conor exchanged heartfelt and emotional vows. And once they were pronounced officially wed, guests celebrated by blowing bubbles as they shared one of their first kisses as a married couple. After family portraits and some sweet couple’s photos, we boarded the ferry back to the city, parting ways briefly before the celebration continued at Propeller Coffee Co’s event space. There, even more loved ones joined, and I captured speeches, including video messages from family and friends who could not be there in person.
One of my favourite moments of the evening was when Arunima’s parents broke out into dance, adding a touch of South Asian culture that blended beautifully into their North American wedding ceremony.
Photographing a wedding on Toronto Island has always been a dream of mine, and this day was everything I hoped it would be. It was an absolute pure joy of mine to capture, and I cannot wait to do it again next summer (I’m manifesting). If you are planning your wedding or wedding reception on Toronto Island, you must reach out to me. I would love to tell your story.
Florals - Hill’s Florist
Reception - Propeller Coffee Co.
Photographer - Jessica Laforet
