Book a Ceremony
The Township of Woolwich offers professional Officiants for Civil Marriage Ceremonies at your preferred time and location!
To schedule a marriage ceremony please complete the Online Marriage Ceremony Request Form or contact Corporate Services staff at 519-669-6000. In order to ensure that an officiant is available, a minimum of one full business day's notice (24 hours) is requested.
We have a number of Marriage Officiants ready to serve you. Please fill out the on-line ceremony request form or call 519-669-6000 to speak to our Ceremony Facilitator. Please note that we accept Officiant requests up to one year in advance of the intended date of marriage.
Consider reserving a place to get married at one of the many beautiful natural and historic sites in Woolwich, or in one of our well-equipped facilities, such as the Breslau Community Centre.
| Ceremony |
Business Hours |
After Hours |
| On-Site Commitment Ceremony (Council Chambers) |
$250.00+ HST |
$375.00+ HST |
| Off-Site Commitment Ceremony* |
$400.00+ HST |
$400.00+ HST |
| On-Site Vow Renewal (Council Chambers) |
$125.00+ HST |
N/A |
| Off-Site Vow Renewal* |
$175.00+ HST |
$175.00+ HST |
| Witnesses Provided by the Township (per witness) |
$25.00 + HST |
N/A |
| Mileage Fee (for off-site meetings, rehearsals) |
current Township rate |
*locations outside of the Township can be accommodated, with advance notice
The full amount is due up-front when the ceremony is booked. On-site ceremonies take place in Council Chambers, with seating for up to 25 people.
Please note that evening ceremonies can be accommodated, subject to Officiant availability.
If you would like to purchase Township witnesses for your on-site ceremony in Council Chambers, at 24 Church Street West in Elmira, the cost is $25.00 + HST per witness. Please note that this service is only available for ceremonies that occur in Council Chambers during regular business hours - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
For more information, or to schedule a marriage ceremony, please call 519-669-6000. You can also submit an online request for a marriage officiant by completing our online marriage ceremony request form. We require a minimum of two business days' notice to ensure an officiant is available.
Visit Service Ontario for information from the Province of Ontario about getting married and obtaining a marriage certificate after your ceremony.
Marriage Licences
You can apply for a marriage licence in-person at the Township Administration Building in Elmira.
Please Note: you will need to make an appointment to have your licence issued. Appointments can be booked Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please call the Corporate Services department at 519-669-6000 or email us to request an appointment.
Marriage licences can be issued a no more than ninety (90) days in advance of your intended date of marriage.
At least one of the two individuals getting married must submit the application-in person. Both applicants' original signatures must be on the application form, and applicants must bring two original pieces of government-issued ID for each applicant with them at time of application.
Download a copy of the marriage licence application form.
Marriage Licence Fee
The cost for a marriage licence is $150.00 at the time of application. The Township accepts cash, cheque, or debit.
