TORONTO CITY HALL WEDDING | OSGOODE HALL
Hillary and Nikola chose to be surrounded by their closest family and friends to witness and celebrate at their Toronto City Hall wedding. This intimate affair was surrounded by their closest family and friends, making it a micro-wedding to remember. From the first kiss to the romantic stroll down Queen Street West and through Osgoode Hall, it was an honour to capture their love on camera.
Elopements and micro weddings have been gaining in popularity in recent years. Couples are opting for smaller, more intimate options when saying their vows, freeing up cash for a big party with friends and family, or so they can really ball out on an unforgettable honeymoon. Regardless of whether you want to elope or want a big wedding, what matters at the end of the day is you and your partner showing and sharing your love with the people that care about you most.
Toronto City Hall Weddings and Elopements
City hall weddings are a perfect way to celebrate love in an intimate setting. With the beautiful architecture and natural light, it provides an ideal backdrop for a couple to exchange vows. City elopements are a great way to keep things simple and private, yet still memorable. Toronto City Hall provides several different spaces for couples to choose from, including the rotunda, committee room, and council chamber.
Osgoode Hall
Osgoode Hall, located just a short walk away from City Hall, is a historic building that provides a stunning backdrop for wedding photos. With its grand entrance and regal architecture, it’s easy to see why this location is so popular with couples choose a spot for for their wedding photos. Whether you celebrate a Toronto City Hall wedding or something else entirely, the stunning gardens and architecture are a great place to capture romantic moments between the newlyweds. Named for William Osgoode, the first Chief Justice of Upper Canada, Osgoode Hall is a landmark building downtown Toronto. Oh! And photographers can shoot here without needing a permit.
Queen Street West
Queen Street West is known for its vibrant street art, making it an ideal spot for some fun and unique wedding photos. The colourful murals provide a lively and creative backdrop for photos, adding a touch of personality to the couple’s wedding album. Duck into alleyways, step out into the street for some cheeky photos, hop on the streetcar and create some stunning intimate portraits riding Toronto’s iconic transit. There’s no shortage of unique characters that you’ll encounter when you decide to take your wedding photos along Queen Street West.
Sheraton Hotel
The Sheraton Hotel, located right across from City Hall, is a modern and elegant venue that provides a perfect location for the wedding party. With its sleek and stylish design, it’s a great place to capture some beautiful candid moments between the newlyweds and their guests. We snuck out to the courtyard gardens to capture some beautiful bridal portraits of the happy couple.
The love between these two was easy to see as they started this chapter together with an intimate, casual Toronto City Hall wedding. I am so thankful for the trust in me to document the beginning of your marriage. Wishing you all the best, Hillary and Nikola!