Vancouver City Hall Micro Weddings: Guest Limits, Availability & Booking Tips | Vancity Officiant Wedding Guide
- Vancity Officiant Team
- Dec 12, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 15
Vancouver City Hall micro weddings are popular for couples seeking a legally recognized ceremony in a formal civic setting. Before booking, it is important to understand the guest limits, scheduling restrictions, and booking process, as availability is limited and planning requires advance preparation.
Guest Limits at Vancouver City Hall
Depending on the package selected, Vancouver City Hall weddings allow up to 10, 20, or 30 guests, including the required witnesses. Because witnesses count toward the total guest number, couples are encouraged to finalize their guest list carefully before choosing a package.
Guest limits and package details are published on the official City Hall weddings page.
Availability and Scheduling
Micro weddings at Vancouver City Hall are not offered daily. Ceremonies are available only on designated weekdays and during specific time slots, typically between 9:30am and 3:30pm.
Due to the limited number of ceremony slots, dates often book several months in advance. Couples planning a City Hall wedding are advised to monitor availability early and be flexible with dates and times where possible. The current availability calendar is maintained on the City of Vancouver weddings page.
How to Book a Vancouver City Hall Micro Wedding
To secure a City Hall ceremony date, couples should prepare the following in advance:
Check the official City Hall weddings page for open dates
Select an available time slot between 9:30am and 3:30pm
Obtain a valid marriage licence before confirming the booking
Ensure two qualified witnesses are available on the selected date
Because bookings are managed by the City, flexibility is limited once a time slot is confirmed.
What to Expect on the Day
City Hall ceremonies are brief and structured, typically lasting 30 minutes. The Council Chamber provides an elegant and formal setting, though personalization options are limited. Couples may bring their own photographer to document the ceremony.
Our Role at Vancouver City Hall
If you choose to marry at Vancouver City Hall, we can be there with you. As licensed officiants in British Columbia, we are authorized to legally perform marriages inside the Council Chamber. Our role is to ensure the ceremony is conducted smoothly, clearly, and with intention, even within a formal civic framework.
A Private Alternative for Smaller Ceremonies
While Vancouver City Hall micro weddings accommodate up to 10, 20, or 30 guests depending on the package, some couples prefer a more private and flexible option for a legal ceremony.
For couples seeking a calm, indoor setting with fewer guests, The Ensora Ceremony Space offers a purpose-built ceremony space in Richmond, BC. Designed for intimate, officiant-led legal ceremonies, The Ensora provides a private alternative without the scheduling constraints of a public building, while still delivering a legally recognized marriage ceremony for up to 15 guests.
Learn more about how these options compare:Vancouver City Hall Wedding vs The Ensora Ceremony Space: A Legal Ceremony Comparison in Vancouver & Richmond
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