Just Say Yes Valentine’s Day Weddings at City Hall 

The Owen Sound River District, the City of Owen Sound, and Shannon Deckers Real Estate would like to announce that bookings for the third annual Just Say Yes, Valentine’s Day Wedding Event at City Hall are officially open. 

The Just Say Yes Event is for couples who want a no-fuss wedding, an alternative to eloping, a simple wedding with style and flair, a legal wedding before or after a destination wedding, or who simply want their anniversary to be on Valentine’s Day. 

Weddings booked as part of the Just Say Yes event will include: 

• A selection of vows 

• Ring exchange 

• Up to 20 guests 

• Officiant 

• Décor 

• A selection of bouquets & boutonnières to borrow for the ceremony 

• Ten high-resolution digital photos emailed after the event 

• Photo props and backdrops for fun photo opportunities 

• And more! 

Bookings will occur every 45 minutes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

The Just Say Yes wedding fee is $425. The cost of a marriage license at the City of Owen Sound is $150. Couples can purchase their license at any Municipal office in Ontario.  

Before or after each wedding, couples and their wedding guests are encouraged to enjoy some time shopping or dining in the River District. 

For more information regarding the booking of a ceremony for the Just Say Yes event, please contact Lee-Anne Kazarian, Marriage Coordinator at 519-376-4440 ext. 1268 or email weddingservices@owensound.ca  

For all media inquiries, please contact Viveca Gravel, River District Coordinator at 519-376-4440 ext. 1209 or email vgravel@owensound.ca 

Quick Facts: 

• The Just Say Yes Event is a one-day-only event held by the City  of Owen Sound in partnership with the Owen Sound River District.  

• Owen Sound City Hall is a fully accessible building. 

• Marriage Licences are available through Owen Sound City Hall; couples who already have a licence can participate.  

• 2-hour free on-street parking or 5-hour municipal lot parking available. 

• The event is by appointment only. 

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