WHERE should we get married?
Something I get asked a lot is “do you have any ideas where we could get married”? While I’m not an event planner, YES of course I do have some ideas!
Budget-friendly or free
There are tons of beautiful spots around the city you can easily have an elopement style ceremony, but you do have to keep in mind that the free spots come with a couple things you may have to deal with (i.e. random people walking by/stopping to watch, poor weather, etc.).
Gallagher Park (aka the Folk Fest hill)
Forest Heights Park
Rainbow Valley Park
Capilano Park Bridge
Donsdale Cliffs (in Lessard area)
The City has gazebos in some parks that you can reserve through their website for a small fee, and lots of indoor venues to keep in mind as well.
https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/gazebos.asp
Unique Venues
Why not ask your favourite cafe, restaurant or micro brewery if they would accommodate your wedding ceremony? Some have private spaces, some you can do a total buy-out meaning the whole space is yours for the night. I even recently did a ceremony in the cutest plant shop! I won’t keep a list here as I’m not sure who is offering this right now with Covid… but it’s always worth an ask.
Traditional
There are of course many beautiful community halls you can rent, hotel ballrooms, and golf courses that are available for weddings.