Fortever After - Town Wedding Ceremonies

FORtEVER AFTER

Town Wedding Ceremonies

Policy: For more information, you may want to refer to our Civil Marriage Solemnization Policy.

Local Officiants List: 

  • If you are wanting a religious marriage officiant, you may request a list of names from the Clerks Department.
  • The Town of Fort Frances Marriage Officiants only perform civil, non-secular/non-spiritual marriage ceremonies.

Please Note: Marriage services are based on officiant availability.

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The Town of Fort Frances offers welcoming, inclusive, and personalized wedding ceremonies for couples looking to make it official. We’re proud to support all couples legally able to marry in Ontario.

Explore your options below and choose what works best for your big day.

Marriage Licence

Before you say “I do,” you’ll need a valid Ontario Marriage Licence.

Cost: $153.00
No tax is applied.

Ceremony Options

All ceremonies include a required $113 administrative fee, applied once per booking.

Choose from a variety of ceremony styles and locations:

Civic Centre Ceremony (During Office Hours): Please inquire - changes each year.
A simple and quick ceremony held at the Civic Centre.

After Hours/Outside Fort Frances Limits Ceremony: Please inquire - changes each year.
For couples wanting a unique ceremony beyond our regular hours or outside town limits.
​With Marriage Licence, Admin Fee, HST applied: $661.50

Pop-Up Elopement Day (or Vow Renewal): $234.00
A fun, budget-friendly ceremony at a pop-up location hosted by the Town.
​With Marriage Licence, Admin Fee, HST applied: $500.00
If Vow Renewal, price reduced : $347.00

Office Marriage: $84.00
A quick, no-frills legal ceremony, no exchanging of rings, legal wording only, during office hours - you bring the witnesses.
​With Marriage Licence, Admin Fee, HST applied: $350.00

Add-Ons

Customize your day with thoughtful extras:

Gift Basket: $84.75
A locally curated basket to celebrate your big day.

Ceremony Location Add-ons:

Town Facility, Partnering Business, La Verendrye Parkway, etc.: Please inquire - changes each year.

Eighth Street Trails (Fall/Winter) or other pre-approved locations: Please inquire - changes each year.

Rehearsal: Please inquire - changes each year.
Plan ahead and practice your big moment with your officiant.

Witnesses (if required):

1 Witness: Please inquire - changes each year.

2 Witnesses: Please inquire - changes each year.

Mileage:
If your ceremony is outside Fort Frances, mileage fees apply based on CRA rates.

Council Chambers Rental (Optional)

For outside officiants only, our Council Chambers are available to rent:

1 Hour: $56.50

4 Hours: $141.25

Full Day: $282.50

Ready to Book?

We’re here to help make your day smooth, meaningful, and memorable. Contact us to book a marriage licence, ceremony, or ask questions about how we can help you get married in Fort Frances.

clerks@fortfrances.ca

807 274 5323