Considering a Niagara Falls wedding? The falls are well known as a honeymoon destination, but it is also a very romantic place to have your wedding. There are many superstitions surrounding the huge waterfall, that people just fall in love when they are there, so it is a natural place to get married. This article gives you some tips and ideas.
Where to Celebrate your Wedding
A grand hotel like the Embassy Suites Hotel Niagara Falls is a great place that offers a 40-story view of the falls. They host so many weddings that they have specialists on staff to help you with your planning.
It doesn’t have to be a very fancy affair either. Host a small wedding in a beautiful bed & breakfast, which can include a chapel and even a reception venue. There are several small Bed & Breakfasts and family owned inns that would work well for this plan. Rainbow House B&B, Red Coach Inn, and Fairbanks House B&B are a few examples.
For something more unique, why not get married on the water? The Maid of the Mist is the local boat tour that will take passengers to the base of the falls for a loud and thunderous experience. They allow weddings directly on board, but you’ll have to do all the planning yourself, and that includes having an officiant to legally perform the ceremony for you.
And don’t forget that Niagara is a premier wine region. There are many vineyards that would make a picturesque setting, with acres of rolling hills and rows of fruitful vines. Vineland Estates is one of those places, and its Carriage House restaurant is perfect for a small dinner reception afterward.
No matter where you choose to have your wedding in Niagara Falls, don’t forget that you need a marriage license issued by the province of Ontario prior to having your wedding. There are flower shops and chapels all over town, so you shouldn’t have a problem arranging all the details.
The honeymoon
And after the wedding is over, you can also plan a practical honeymoon in Niagara Falls. They don’t call it the “honeymoon capital of North America” for nothing. Historically, one of the first newlyweds to come to Niagara was Jerome Bonaparte and his new wife in 1803. That’s Napoleon Bonaparte’s younger brother, if you notice the name.
Regardless of the honeymoon activities you choose, do your best to plan ahead and make reservations whenever you can to avoid disappointment. Niagara is a very busy tourist destination and many places can be booked quickly.
Some possible activities would include a romantic walk across the Rainbow Bridge, a ride on the Maid of the Mist, a show at the Niagara Grand Dinner Theater and a round of slots or blackjack at the Casino. There are also plenty of clubs, theater shows, dances, and gourmet restaurants to try. For something a little different, have a little fun along Clifton Hill. This is a loud and colorful street not far from the falls. There are old-fashioned arcades, creepy fun houses, movie theaters (including an IMAX), coffee shops, and Ripley’s Believe it or Not museum. Everyone should have a good laugh on their honeymoon.
There’s a 30-mile stretch between Niagara on the Lake and Fort Erie that boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Apparently even Winston Churchill once commented that this route is the most beautiful in the world. At some point during your honeymoon, plan to enjoy a leisurely stroll down the Niagara Parkway.
