Haley & Michael

Friday, October 10, 2025 • Elora, ON, Canada

Haley & Michael

Friday, October 10, 2025 • Elora, ON, Canada

What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues? Are they wheelchair accessible?

The church address for the ceremony is 56 Duke St W, Kitchener, ON, N2H 3W7. For the accessible entrance please enter from Weber Street and drop off beside the church, there are signs for the elevator entrance (blue arrow on the Google below). The Granary Building address for the reception is 51 Mill St W, Elora, ON N0B 1S0. The Granary Building at the Elora Mill is fully accessible and has an elevator up to the second floor where the reception will be held.

What's the easiest way to get to and from your wedding venues?

We will be providing shuttle service throughout the wedding. Refer to the schedule below for details. In addition to the shuttle the Church is located on the LRT line and both the ceremony and reception venues have free parking.

12:35pm Shuttle departure from Courtyard Marriott to St Mary's for ceremony

2:30pm Shuttle departure from St. Mary's to Courtyard Marriott for guest check-in

3:00pm Shuttle departure from Courtyard Marriott to Elora Mill for cocktail hour

8:30pm-1:00am Ongoing shuttle pick-up from Elora Mill back to the Courtyard Marriott

Is there parking available near your wedding venues?

Both our ceremony and reception venues have free on site parking. The parking lot for the church is in front of the main entrance on Duke St (Red arrow on the Google map below). The parking lot for Elora Mill is located across the river from the venue at 29 Ross Street. Upon parking guests can use the pedestrian bridge to cross the river to the Granary building. Please note this is a ticketed lot and the venue will be providing parking validation during the reception. Guests are also welcome to leave their cars overnight in this lot. Please refer to the maps below to see the exact parking locations.
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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

Both the ceremony and reception will be indoors. Weather permitting the rooftop terrace of the Granary Building at the Elora Mill will be open for guests' enjoyment during cocktail hour.

What's the dress code for your wedding?

Formal Cocktail: We suggest guests wear a suit in any colour or a knee length or longer cocktail dress (or even a nice pantsuit).

Am I allowed to bring my children?

We love your children, and they are welcome to attend our ceremony but due to space restrictions, we cannot accommodate them at our wedding reception. Exceptions will be made for our wedding party as well as for breastfeeding babies upon their parents' request.

What type of food will be served at your wedding?

We'll be serving seasonal canapés at cocktail hour followed by a three course sit-down dinner with a choice of appetizer and entree. There will be meat and fish options available as well as alternates for any dietary restrictions.

Will there be an open bar?

Yes, there will be an open bar throughout the cocktail hour and reception offering a selection of cocktails and beers, as well champagne and wines provided by the father of the bride.

Do you have a registry?

No, we are so excited to have you join our special day and your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. However, if we are to be honoured with a present from you, a contribution towards our house improvement and maintenance fund would be greatly appreciated.

What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

We recommend arriving at the church at approximately 1:00pm to allow time to get parked and find a seat before the procession begins.

Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?

Yes, there will be an approximately one hour time gap between the end of the ceremony and the start of the cocktail hour to allow guests time to check-in to their accommodations and make the roughly half hour drive (or shuttle) to Elora Mill.

Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?

We kindly ask that you keep our wedding ceremony "unplugged" and refrain from taking any photos or videos during the mass. Guests are welcome to take photos during the reception.