Niagara Falls is the Honeymoon Capital of the World and still today is also one of the most beautiful places in the world to have a wedding. There is no other place like it, and why not enjoy all that stunning scenery forever in your wedding photos.
The tradition of honeymooning in Niagara Falls began in 1804 when newlywed Jerome Bonapart, Napoleon's brother, and wife took a trip to the Falls. Since that fateful journey, millions of honeymooners have repeated the tradition, with great appreciation for nature's majesty.
Wedding services abound in this lover's mecca, and are not to be overlooked for those in need of some input. Services often have wedding coordinators or pre-packaged deals that take all the worry out of the coordination, and often include photography, flowers, and cakes, and other features. And due to all the competition in the area, wedding coordinators are usually quite reasonably priced. Here are some popular wedding services and settings to help get your planning started:
- Bliss By the Falls Wedding Service: (905) 358-8172. Professional and low priced, this service will give your wedding the personal touch to make it as beautiful as it can be. The stunning photos by the Falls will bring you joy for a lifetime.
- The Wedding Company of Niagara: (905) 357-7700 Featuring the Chapel in the Garden, a beautiful natural setting on private parkland. Any location you pick can be planned with this service. The chapel is available, but not mandatory. Service fees are very reasonable and include the wedding certificate.
- Occasions Wedding Service: This unique service will go where you want, featuring several favorite sites and many other creative ideas for weddings. Whether traditional is your taste or you are ready to think "outside the box" this service can take care of everything for a very reasonable fee. Some of their most popular wedding and reception locations are the Niagara on-the-Lake Gazebo, the Botanical Gardens, and the breathtaking Oakes Garden Theater.
- Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort Wedding Chapel: Get the benefits of a resort along with wedding services and honeymoon accommodations in one place. Have your choice of two stylish chapels, accommodating as many as 50 people with views of both the Horseshoe Falls and American Falls. The window views offer the best in photography options. For outdoor options, during warm weather the terrace overlooks the Falls and is available for ceremonies, making for a stunningly picturesque vantage. Wedding consultants are available, and recommended for those who enjoy the ease of coordination. Enjoy the spa and stylist for a relaxing way to get ready for the big day. The Ramada Plaza offers 42 guest rooms and is the only boutique hotel in the area. And with the Pinnacle Restaurant on-site, serving excellent American cuisine, and the casino ready to entertain any group, all needs are met.
- The Little Wedding Chapel: For an indoor, tastefully small ceremony, this wedding chapel in the woods is the perfect touch. The organizers will actually perform your wedding anywhere you wish and coordinate everything you need, so sky's the limit.
- The Falls Wedding Chapel: Helicopter weddings and hot air balloon weddings over the Falls, indoor cathedral ceremonies, and ceremonies next to the Falls are just some of the options with this service.
- Marriage licenses: The fee is generally around $100 Canadian, without taxes, and can be taken care of at the City Clerk's Department in City Hall. If you have trouble finding it, some wedding services, such as Occasions will personally take you there.
Some laws apply, such as people 16 and 17 years of age must have parental consent. Anyone 18 or over is fine to apply. Identification is needed, such as a birth certificate, valid driver's license, or passport.
