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Getting Married in Barrie

Whether you imagined a panoramic waterfront backdrop, or a beautiful countryside of rolling hills and immaculate landscaping in behind as you say 'I DO,' your wedding will be uniquely yours Getting Married in Barrie.  Each season has its own way of making your wedding exceptional and unforgettable. The year-round splendor of The City of Barrie provides the perfect setting for a fresh floral spring wedding, a luscious green summer event, a fall wedding complete with the vibrancy of rich reds, oranges & golds of Autumn, or a magical winter wedding. 

Tourism Barrie is pleased to be able to offer some assistance in your planning process with a detailed To-Do list to help you organize the many details of your wedding day.  Throughout the City and beyond are fantastic indoor and outdoor wedding venues and professionals to evolve your wedding into the masterpiece you only imagined.  Explore the pages to get an idea of what our area has to offer.

12 Months or ahead

• Set a budget, and establish priorities; the most important elements of your wedding day
• Set a date ~ have a back up in mind in case the location you select is already booked.
• Select a location for your ceremony
• Select a location for your Reception

8 Months ahead

• Purchase Wedding Dress and accessories
• Select all professionals necessary for your wedding day to happen:
• Caterer
• DJ
• Decorator
• Officiant
• Cake Designer
• Hair/Makeup Stylists
• Florist
• Photographer
• Transportation
• Rentals
• Select Accommodations for Wedding Night
• Select Accommodations for out of town guests
• Select and order Wedding Invitations, include a Hotel card to know there are rooms blocked off for your guests, map if necessary

4-6 Months ahead

• Register for gifts
• Purchase/Reserve Groom's Attire
• Select and Purchase wedding rings
• Plan and book Honeymoon
• Apply for Marriage Licence from The City of Barrie, City Hall 70 Collier St.                     (705) 739-4283

2-4 Months ahead

• Discuss with your Caterer all menu and service details
• Schedule Rehearsal time and dinner
• Mail Invitations

1-2 Months ahead

• Confirm and finalize all details and plans with professionals hired
• Trial run with Hair Stylist
• Meet with Minister/Officiant to finalize all ceremony details and music

Final Weeks

• Final Dress fitting
• Draft Emcee notes, toasts etc.
• Pick up Marriage Licence, be sure to give to the Minister/Officiant at the Rehearsal
• Finalize Seating Plan if you have selected to arrange the tables
• Notify Caterer of final head count
• Smile, it is your wedding day!