Cas and Keegan began their wedding day quietly, in the heart of downtown Toronto. A small ceremony at New City Hall, before continuing the celebration later at Elora Mill.
Just the two of them, their closest people, and a morning that felt calm and full of intention.
We arrived together at 100 Queen Street West a little before their ceremony time. City Hall always has its own rhythm on wedding days. Families gathering, quick hugs, a few nervous smiles. That soft anticipation before something meaningful begins.
If you’re planning a City Hall wedding in Toronto, arriving about fifteen minutes early makes everything easy. There’s a short check in process and a bit of paperwork before heading upstairs.
Once inside, we checked in at the desk, passed through security, and made our way up to the wedding chambers.
The elevator ride is always one of my favourite moments. It’s quiet, a little surreal, and you can feel the excitement settling in. Papers in hand, laughter, someone saying “this is really happening.”
Those in between moments often say the most.
The New City Hall wedding chambers are bright and modern, filled with soft natural light. Cas and Keegan’s ceremony took place in one of the smaller rooms upstairs, perfectly suited for their group of fifteen.
Simple. Personal. Exactly what it needed to be.
During the ceremony I focus on the moments that happen around the vows as much as the vows themselves. A squeeze of a hand. A shared smile. A quiet breath before saying “I do.”
These are often the moments couples remember the most.
After the ceremony the paperwork was signed, hugs were exchanged, and Cas and Keegan stepped outside as newlyweds.
We took a few portraits in front of City Hall before gathering everyone together for family photographs. A joyful pause before the rest of their day continued.
Later they would celebrate at Elora Mill, one of Ontario’s most romantic wedding venues. But this moment, the beginning of the day, was something special in its own right.
City Hall weddings are often short, but never small in meaning.
New City Hall vs Old City Hall in Toronto
Toronto offers two locations for City Hall weddings.
New City Hall, where Cas and Keegan were married, has a bright, modern feel with clean architecture and lots of natural light.
Old City Hall, on the other hand, offers something entirely different. Historic stone walls, dramatic staircases, and a sense of old world romance.
Both are beautiful in their own way. It really depends on the atmosphere you’re drawn to.
If you’re curious about what getting married at Old City Hall looks like, I wrote a guide about that here:
Planning your own Toronto City Hall wedding?
If you’re planning a City Hall wedding in Toronto and are drawn to photography that feels calm, honest, and unforced, I’d love to document your day. From quiet elevator moments to stepping outside as newlyweds, these are the memories worth holding onto.
Let's connect and have a chat about how we could make your day feel.
