Valentine's Day wedding blitz offers couples ceremony and convenience

A Valentine's Day 'Just Say Yes' event held 12 quick weddings at city hall and charged $500 per couple, while a city marriage licence costs $150.

A Valentine's Day "Just Say Yes" wedding blitz staged a series of brief ceremonies at city hall. Twelve weddings were held in under 12 hours so couples could exchange vows and celebrate close by. The event aimed to add a festive touch to the convenience of a city hall marriage. Friends and family gathered nearby and some groups moved on to nearby Shorty's to continue celebrations. Event details: - The Valentine's Day event recorded 12 weddings in under 12 hours at city hall. - The Just Say Yes fee for couples married on Saturday was $500; a city marriage licence is $150 and can be obtained from any municipal office in Ontario. - Kazarian said about 75 couples per year get married at city hall. - Krystal Armitage served as the official event photographer and said the compact format was easier to shoot than a traditional wedding. - Rogan Schmitt waited nearby with the rings while couples exchanged vows, and one participant, Fearnall, said the event "exceeded them." Summary: The event provided a compact, celebratory option that combined the convenience of city hall marriages with a bit of ceremony for multiple couples in one day. Undetermined at this time.