Civil Marriage Ceremony

The Town of Grimsby is now pleased to perform civil marriage ceremonies in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Ceremonies will be conducted by designates of the Town Clerk, on an appointment only basis.

Book a Civil Marriage Ceremony

Please email marriage@grimsby.ca or call us at 905-945-9634 to book a ceremony. We recommend booking the ceremony at least two weeks in advance.

You can book a ceremony up to six months in advance with full payment at time of booking.

Cost

If you would like to book a ceremony at Town Hall, the cost is $318.49 including HST for ceremonies held in 2024 and $335.61 including HST for ceremonies held in 2025. This must be paid at time of booking to secure the date and time.

Cancellation

A cancellation fee of $127.50 applies to civil ceremonies. Cancellations are allowed up to two business days before the scheduled appointment.

Witnesses

If you require a staff witness for your civil ceremony, one can be provided for $28.82 (inclusive of HST) per witness.

Ceremony Times

Civil ceremonies are by appointment only and these appointments are limited in availability. They can be performed on select days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Offsite Civil Ceremony Option

We are happy to announce the Town of Grimsby is offering an offsite option for Civil Ceremonies.

Nelles Manor Museum is a 1798 Heritage House and War of 1812 Battlefield Site. The museum is offering civil ceremonies hosted in the historic parlour where Colonel Robert Nelles performed 200 marriage ceremonies. Or, weather permitting, host your civil ceremony on the beautiful front lawn.

The total cost to book Nelles Manor Museum is $300 plus the Town’s Civil Ceremony fee. If you are interested in booking Nelles Manor Museum for your ceremony, please let us know when you call to book your ceremony.

Ceremonies are available on Fridays only between the hours of 10AM and 3PM.

For more information about the historic Nelles Manor Museum, please visit here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to book?

Valid Ontario marriage licence
Full payment at time of booking
2 witnesses (over the age of 14)

Where are the ceremonies held?

Ceremonies are being held in the Council Chambers of Town Hall at 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby.

Ceremonies can be held outdoors at Town Hall, weather permitting. Please note that the Town does not supply chairs for outdoor ceremonies. Speak with your officiant for further details.

Nelles Manor Museum is an option for your civil ceremony on Fridays only.

Can guests attend?

Yes they can. At this time you are limited to 10 people total, including the couple getting married and their two witnesses.

Can we take pictures and video?

Yes, you can take pictures and video throughout the ceremony.

Can we bring decor?

Small items such as a bouquet or corsage are permitted.

Alcohol, candles, confetti, rice, incense and other large decor items are not permitted.

How do I get a marriage licence?

They are obtained by appointment only, Monday to Friday at Town Hall. Learn how to apply for a marriage licence.

Do I have to live in Grimsby to get married there?

No, as long as you have a valid Ontario marriage licence, we can perform your ceremony.

Can we have an officiant conduct our ceremony off site or after hours?

At this time, the Town of Grimsby is not performing off site ceremonies outside of those performed at Nelles Manor Museum. We do not offer after hours ceremonies.

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