Sweetheart Chapel, Niagara-on-the-Lake

What could be more romantic than a loving couple stealing away for an intimate wedding? Exchange your vows in the beautiful and private Sweetheart Gazebo.

Weekends, weekdays, short notice... Bishop Deb can usually accommodate your desire for an Elopement ceremony, working within your timeframe.

Sweetheart Chapel is available to you for 30 minutes. This allows time for your arrival, the wedding and photographs. The Elopement ceremony is intentionally small - just for you and two witnesses. It is meaningful, non-religious (unless you prefer it) and just fifteen-minutes in length, perfect for the couple who wants something simple.  

You have a choice of contemporary or traditional vows or you are welcome to offer your own vows. Deborah, or one of the witnesses, can take pictures with your camera to capture the happy event.

You may bring along two witnesses. If it is only the two of you, we can arrange witnesses for an additional fee of $25 per witness.

(Note: Those who wish a more personalized ceremony that includes special readings, additional elements and up to 8 guests in attendance, will prefer the Small Wedding option.)

1. Your full names
2. Email /phone number/ address
3. Preferred time and date
4. Your options

When we receive your booking and payment, we send along the ceremony via email. There you'll find several vow options. Simply let us know which ones you prefer when we finalize the ceremony details.

You'll need an Ontario wedding license. For information on where to obtain one, please refer to the FAQ page. 

Please arrive five or ten minutes before your appointed time. There is a space in the driveway for your vehicle, so you do not have to worry about parking, which can be challenging in the summertime.  Please note that this is our home, and while there is a washroom available for your use, we do not have a change room. We expect that couples will arrive wedding-ready.

Your wedding must be prepaid (a $100 deposit is fine) and prebooked.

Upon the receipt of your  electronic transfer or paypal payment your requested date and time will be confirmed via email. Payments are non-refundable. The balance may be paid by phone or Paypal before the ceremony or in cash the day of the wedding.

Important:

• If couples are more than 20 minutes late there is a late fee of $35.
• Please note that if couples do not have the balance paid by the wedding or do not have cash at the ceremony, there is a $35 non-payment fee added to the balance owed.

We can recommend B&Bs, hotels, flower shops, photographers and area restaurants to make your occasion even more perfect. You may choose to have a romantic horse and carriage ride at the conclusion of your wedding -- they'll pick you up at the door!