Civil Marriage Ceremonies
Thank you for your interest in conducting your Civil Marriage Ceremony at the County of Prince Edward. Our office is currently not offering this service at this time. Please feel free to check back with us at a later date and/or reach out to the Clerk’s Office for more information: clerks@pecounty.on.ca
How to Book a Ceremony
- Please review the available dates and times in the link above, as well as the ceremony location listed below.
- Once you have chosen your date and time, contact the Clerk’s Office at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 ext. 1020 to book the Civil Ceremony.
- Once you have contacted the Clerk’s office and confirmed a date and time, please complete the Civil Marriage Ceremony Booking Form and make payment.
- Two witnesses are required and should both be over the age of sixteen. If you are unable to provide your own witnesses, the County can provide witnesses for you.
- Civil ceremony fee. Please note that this fee does not include the marriage licence fee of $140.00.
- Civil Marriage Ceremony at Shire Hall – $350
- Any requests for change or cancellation must be made fourteen (14) business days prior to the ceremony, unless extenuating circumstances occur. The ceremony fee is non-refundable.
Ceremony Location
Shire Hall Council Chambers
Location: 332 Main Street, Picton
Details: Council Chambers is an indoor ceremony space which will allow for 25 guests. There is also an outdoor pavilion that may be used. Parking is available.
Cost: $350.00 plus tax
Conditions: No alcohol is permitted on Municipal property. No rice or confetti throwing is permitted. Please note that this location is in active use by County Employees. Guests must be mindful that employees are working and decoration set-up and take down must take place within the 1-hour booking timeframe.
Ceremony FAQ's
How many guests can I have attend the ceremony?
Both ceremony locations can accommodate 25 people.
Can I bring decorations?
Decorations such as flowers are permitted but must be removed directly after the ceremony. Decorations cannot be adhered to any surfaces. Rice and/or confetti is not permitted. The County does not provide any decorations.
How long do we have the ceremony space for?
The booking is one hour long.
Is an officiant provided?
The Marriage Officiant is provided by the County.
Can I take photos or videos?
Yes, you are welcome to take photos and videos through the ceremony.
Is parking available?
Parking is available.
Is there seating available for ceremony guests?
Seating is available.
Can I play music?
Yes, you are welcome to play music, but you must provide your own device, speaker or other means of playing music. The municipality does not provide device(s) for music to be played on.
Can I obtain a marriage licence with another municipality and still get married in the County?
Yes, the County can issue the licence prior to the ceremony or you may obtain the licence from any other municipality in Ontario that has the authority to issue licences.
Is there an Alcohol Policy?
Consumption of alcoholic beverages on Prince Edward County property is strictly prohibited unless under authority of the A.G.C.O.
Failure to follow the Liquor Licence Act may result in a referral to appropriate authorities, a warning, written notice, suspension of bookings or loss of bookings to the group, or a combination of any of these, as determined appropriate by Municipal staff.
What do we do after the ceremony?
Please review our “Marriage and the Change of Name Act” document for possible next steps.