All You Need to Know About Getting Married in Canada

Posted on April 22, 2019  •  4 minutes  • 745 words

Are you thinking of tying the knot in one of the most magnificent countries in the world? It just so happens that Canada is one of the most adventure packed locations on the globe known for its beauty, wildlife, adventures, and sightseeing. It is also the dream location for those looking to get married in style. Canada offers couples ample locations and facilities to tie the knot based on whatever their hearts have been able to dream up. Depending on your budget, you can have a dream wedding in the snow should you choose or have a stunning wedding ceremony in one of the country’s historical halls or hotels with stunning scenery. The options are endless, and the only limitation is your budget and the limitations of what your mind can dream up. If you have the money and the vision, then Canada will give you all you need to create it and make it a reality. The country is tantamount for fun, adventure and thrill. You will have access to world class wedding venues, restaurants, shopping malls and all the entertainment you can imagine. So, what goes in to getting Canada? Well it’s not all fun, parties and drinks.

These are the two essential steps you need to follow before you can get married in Canada.

Step 1: The first step is to make sure that you are eligible to be married in the country. As a couple you must meet two requirements. The first is acquiring a marriage license. Canada cannot officiate or issue out a marriage certificate for couples without an official license to do so. You can download an application and fill out the necessary details and then submit it to a local government office. This is of course dependent on whether you meet the criteria such as being of a certain age. If you are a minor aged and wish to get married, Canada may not recognise you fit to get married. Step 2: If you find that you have met the above two requirements, then the following thing to do is to apply for a marriage license. There are state specific marriage certificates that you will need to apply for as well and it may request you to pay a fee.

You can apply for a marriage certificate at states such as:

• Prince Edward Island
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• New Brunswick
• Nova Scotia
• Quebec
• Manitoba
• Ontario
• Saskatchewan
• British Columbia
• Alberta
• Yukon /NWT/Nunavut

There are essentially three popular hotspots to make things official with your special somebody. The first is a hotel. Now everyone knows that Canada has some of the grandest and most beautiful hotels in the world with all sorts of activities for newly-weds such as spas, entertainment at the casinos with a great variety of casino games , and so much more. The list of options is endless and ranges from the Rosewood to the Ritz-Carlton. A number of hotels also have built-in chapels that are beautifully decorated. In each chapel there are official wedding officiators to help you say, “I do”. Hotels also offer conference rooms and lobby facilities in addition to the above. The second location to tie the knot in Canada is one of the many beautiful ski resorts. Of course, it is no secret that the country is the ideal spot for snow sports, breathtaking mountain tops, and the most exquisite snowy atmospheres. The famous Whistler Blackcomb has some amazing trails and breathtaking views. You can choose to contact the resort to set up your event or have a wedding planner to do all the work for you. You can get married at let’s say 3 PM and be cuddling with your partner with some champagne by the fire at 5 PM. Of course at ski resorts, it’s the perfect choice for taking the best videography and photography. The final spot to get married in Canada is at a real chapel. Not one in a hotel, but a landmark to be admired on its own. There are numerous wedding chapels in Canada all you have to do is show up and get married.

And that’s it! You are now married.

Canada allows you to make your wedding day yours! Whatever that may look like. You can have a small intimate wedding with just a couple of friends and family or you can have a grandiose wedding with thousands of flowers and an entire brigade of people. The opportunities in Canada never cease to amaze!