Your love story is one of a kind, and your wedding should be too! Let Carleton Place be the beginning of your forever.
The Town offers Marriage Licences, Officiant Services, and Picturesque Venues
Experienced and Professional Officiating
With 2 officiants on staff, we have great availability & can often accommodate short-notice requests!
Diane Smithson has been officiating since 2004, and Stacey Blair since 2019.
Inclusivity – We proudly officiate weddings for couples from all walks of life, celebrating love in all its beautiful forms – including many newcomers to Canada and diverse unions.
Apply: https://carletonplace.ca/town/municipal-services-info/licenses
We will then contact you to schedule an appointment.
2026 Marriage Licence Fee: $160
Licence Validity: Valid upon issuance. Expires 90 days from issue date
More Information: www.ontario.ca/page/getting-married
Officiant Fee: Flat Rate: $400
Booking:
Contact Stacey Blair sblair@carletonplace.ca
613-257-6212
Ceremony Options: Choose one of our ready-to-go ceremony scripts or write your own!
Prefer that loved one conduct your ceremony? We can make it legal!
Ceremony Locations:
Town Hall Square Park
$59.25 CP residents
$93.25 non-residents
Carleton Place Town Hall
$75.25 Carleton Place residents
$111.75 non-residents
Off-Site Venues
Our officiants can travel to your location (mileage fees may apply)
The Town has a variety of venue rentals that are perfect for celebrating your special day with family and friends.
Whether you are looking to host all of your family and friends, or you prefer something more intimate, check out our Municipal Rental Facilities page to see details and photos for each of the venues below.
Arena Upper Hall – Located upstairs at the Arena, this hall is great for large groups, including wedding receptions. It has a 405-person capacity, is fully licensed, has a spacious kitchen, tables and chairs, elevator access, air conditioning, and a PA system.
Canoe Club – This historic facility, nestled on the shores of the Mississippi River, is the home to Canada’s oldest continually operating Canoe Club. This picturesque venue has a 205-person capacity and can be licensed by a Special Occasion Permit. It has a large deck overlooking the Mississippi River, a kitchen, tables and chairs, elevator access, and air conditioning.
Town Hall Auditorium – Located in our historic Town Hall overlooking the Mississippi River, this venue has a 170-person capacity with round tables and chairs and can be licensed by a Special Occasion Permit. The Auditorium offers a theatre-style venue with a spacious backstage area, round tables and chairs, a microphone and pull-down projection screen, elevator access, and air conditioning.
Bridal Boutiques, Florists, Rings and More!
Bridal Boutiques, Florists, Rings and More!
Did you know downtown Carleton Place has everything you need to make your big day truly special—beautiful bridal boutiques, stunning florals, delicious cakes, unique gifts, perfect rings, amazing venues, and so much more!
Our local businesses aren’t just here to sell you something—they’re here to celebrate with you. To make you feel seen, valued, and supported as you plan one of the most important days of your life.
- Bridal boutiques
- Wedding venues
- Catering
- Floral
- Cakes & Deserts
- Spas & Salons
- Hotels
Visit Downtown Carleton Place’s SAY YES page for more information