"I never imagined being married at city hall but it worked for us and I couldn’t be happier. No stress, no fuss - easy, simply, city wedding. Also, I always loved autumn weddings so I wanted that to be incorporated in some way for us. There wasn’t much DIY in terms of decor. We planned everything in two weeks - from booking the wedding, buying the flowers, picking the outfits and even getting the photographers ;) No wedding planners or rehearsal dinners needed.
We didn’t have any expectations and I think that made all of the difference. I felt comfortable in my outfit. I was excited to officially be married. Both of our parents were there. And we got to take some lovely photographs outside with the autumn leaves. What more could a girl want?
Everything was arranged within a two-week timespan. I phoned three different florists, told them what I wanted, and went with the one that was actually available within my timeframe. (Coriander Girl). I wasn’t interested in a traditional gown, especially for a City Hall wedding. One Friday, I ended work early and I had to take my dog to get a new collar from Unleashed in the City on Ossington. By chance, I drove by Loversland and so my dog and I stopped in for a visit and within an hour, left with the outfit. A black jumpsuit. The only thing left to buy was shoes. That night, right before closing, I ran into David’s on Bloor Street. I tried on my wedding outfit in their backroom, so we could find the perfect shoes to match. I landed on a pair of black, suede, pumps. On the day of the wedding, I did my own hair and makeup, and the whole family took ubers to City Hall.
I am not one to give advice, everyone has their own way of doing things. I’ll only say this, for those who believe they can’t plan a wedding in two weeks, we are proof you can."
