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ELOPE TORONTO: Simple personalised legal weddings in Toronto. (Micro-weddings,
pop-up weddings, 'registry or signing the papers' or 'City Hall' style
weddings). Contact MaryBeaty (at) Gmail (dot) com.





MONDAY


WHO AM I? MARY BEATY, HUMANIST OFFICIANT



I am Mary Beaty, a certified Wedding Officiant licensed by the Registrar General
of Ontario under the auspices of the Ontario Humanist Society to provide legal
marriage services in the Province of Ontario. I am a librarian, Humanist
Chaplain at the University of Toronto, a writer, a human rights activist, a
grandmother, and former organic and sheep farmer, interested in sustainability,
and green issues. 

I have married about 1500 couples since 2004, and I offer simple and meaningful
secular (non-religious) Humanist wedding services, including both traditional
and modern ceremonies, for couples who wish to design their own weddings. 

For more information and sample Ceremonies at WeddingsofToronto.com
Email me at MaryBeaty (at) Gmail (dot) com.

or:

SEND AN [ENQUIRY] FORM HERE


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SUNDAY


SIMPLE LEGAL WEDDINGS - YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY



We conduct simple, 'civil' (non-religious, non-denominational, secular) humanist
weddings. These ceremonies are similar to those conducted by a 'Justice of the
Peace", or a "City Hall wedding". We also conduct 'microweddings', a new name
for 'elopements'. Mary is licensed as a Marriage Officiant by the Registrar
General of Ontario, and the Ontario Humanist Society  Since 2004, I have married
over 1500 couples.  Always happy to chat. 

SEND AN [ENQUIRY] FORM HERE


See the link at the bottom of your cell phone to view the full page with more
information. 



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MONDAY


WHAT IS A 'MICRO WEDDING' ? (AKA POPUP WEDDING)



Micro wedding is a new term for a small private wedding. Here's a news clip
about this 'trend' 
Send us an enquiry here and we'll explain more.

We have conducted 'micro weddings' since 2004.  They are also called
'elopements', 'small civil weddings', 'city hall weddings', 'pop-up weddings',
'house weddings', 'registry weddings', 'family weddings" and lots of other
terms, and it basically means the way your great-grandparents were probably
married. 

In earlier days, people generally got married at home, in the 'parlour' or
outside on the lawn.  You got dressed in the bedroom, and the family and local
ladies made the wedding brunch.  

Today's couples often choose a park, the condo party room, someone's balcony, or
a quiet corner of a city landmark, or any place you can gather with a small
group for a half hour, the same as you would hold a graduation picnic, a
birthday party, or just any little celebration. Dress-up is optional!

Feel free to write me with any questions, and I'm happy to make suggestions.

Save the funds you would have spent on the 'big fat' wedding - and go on a
travel adventure! 

A few recent micro elopements :)

Micro wedding in my apartment (check the sox!)


Micro wedding in the backyard of my apartment


Popup in the couple's condo




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SATURDAY


WINTER LOCATIONS FOR MICRO-WEDDINGS (POPUPS, ELOPEMENTS, 'SIGNINGS')





Brrr. Although we do conduct outdoor weddings in winter, and have ventured to
snowy spots like the Brickworks. Grange Park and Riverdale Park, and even the
skating rink at Nathan Phillips, I DO RECOMMEND indoor locations for your small
intimate micro-wedding.  We need to have about 30 minutes for the wedding and
signing, and it gets COLD, and we can't sign if it's wet.



SO!  Your apartment, my apartment, your friend's condo event room are handy. 
Most restaurants will let you stand in a quiet corner at 4pm (before evening
service) and hold a quick wedding, (don't say "wedding", say "private meeting" -
they don't want to worry about confetti and champagne serving). But do ask about
private 'snugs', small dinner party rooms at places like the Irish pubs on the
Danforth.

But you can also rent a co-working room at various locations, like the Centre
for Social Innovation on Spadina, etc. Just think, 'where could I hold a small
meeting?', and you'll think of places you could hold a small wedding.  Contact
me at marybeaty (at) gmail (dot) com, and I can offer suggestions.  Happy
planning! 


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winter



SUNDAY


POPUP MICRO FAMILY WEDDING AT UOFT ON A QUIET SUNDAY MORNING



 

Quiet little micro wedding at Univ of Toronto




It's summer, and University is quiet at the moment, especially on a Sunday
morning before lunch.  You can pre-BOOK a few places for small weddings (Hart
House, Vic College, etc.).  But sometimes you can also just wander in with a
handful of family and find a quiet corner.  I liked this stone step, because I'm
really short and the groom was a Big Friendly Giant.  Please contact me if you
want to chat about location ideas.  


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SATURDAY


HOW TO ARRANGE A SIMPLE LEGAL NON-RELIGIOUS 'CIVIL' WEDDING IN TORONTO ('MICRO
WEDDING')


We offer simple 'civil' legal wedding ceremonies:  non-religious &
non-denominational, (similar to a 'City Hall' or 'Justice of the Peace' wedding)
including elopements, private ceremonies, legal ceremonies for destination
weddings, (aka  'micro-wedding', 'signings' or 'registration of a marriage') and
friendly family & community-style weddings.  I make house calls! You may have a
wedding at your home, apartment, in a park, hotel, restaurant, or other location
of choice. Or hot air balloon.

Questions big or small? Use this [ENQUIRY FORM] and I'll write back! I will also
send a sample contract and a fee scale. Fees are simple, and based on the size
of the wedding, and include transportation and office fees. See FAQ and main
website for more information for both small and larger events.

Mary is licensed as a Marriage Officiant ("wedding Celebrant") by the Registrar
General of Ontario, and the Ontario Humanist Society and has performed over 1500
civil weddings. I am currently the Secular Humanist Chaplain at the University
of Toronto  

HUMANISM is an ethical philosophy of secular living, stating we all share a duty
of care to each other, to lead ethical lives of compassion and respect, for
other people, and the world we all share. Humanist Wedding Ceremonies are
simple, meaningful, non-religious legal marriage ceremonies, which reflect your
wishes, your values, and your story. We also provide ceremonies for
baby-namings, memorials, and other life events. 


NOTE: If you are viewing the MOBILE version of this blog, there's lots more info
in the desktop version. There's a 'web version' link at the foot of the first
page of posts, or view on your laptop.

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MICRO (POPUP) WEDDING IN HIGH PARK ON A SUNNY MORNING.



A "micro wedding' is a new term for an elopement or small civil wedding.  We
like High Park, because it's so big you can find a nice spot for a small wedding
on the day you get there.  We avoided the family picnics and daycares, and found
a great spot under a trellis, for the couple, the witnesses a few friends and
family and a toddler or two (who could run around a bit).  Wonderful morning,
serenaded by the birds.  And then a celebration brunch.



Newly married couple in High Park





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FRIDAY


SMALL (MICRO) WEDDING AT VICTORIA COLLEGE



Micro elopement on the steps at Vic College


The couple booked the STEPS at Vic College, and we had a lovely small wedding in
the Quad.  Around us were people taking photos for BIG weddings later in the
day, but we were finished and happy and ready for the celebration dinner at a
restaurant by the time the other couples were resting up for their events.



Small weddings are very traditional, actually - and quite fun. 


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MONDAY


SMALL RESTAURANT WEDDING - ON THE PATIO AT DUSK






 Here's a happy spring wedding.  The rain stopped JUST LONG ENOUGH for us to set
up the lights and the flags and a table for signing, and a lovely time was had
by all.



The restaurant is Her Father's Cider (we had weddings there before when it was
LOIRE).

Great food, lovely staff, very very happy evening.

Happy couple at a small family wedding


30 guests at a 'micro wedding'



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SATURDAY


SMALL LEGAL WEDDING AT HOME



Riverdale Home Wedding


 Small legal weddings are back, also called 'micro-weddings', a new term for
elopements, in post-covid times.  This is in Riverdale, walkable from my home.
And yes, another tall couple.  I think I'll start calling myself a Hobbit.  But
it was a happy wedding, with a few friends and champagne.  




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THURSDAY


HART HOUSE WEDDING - BACK AGAIN!



Hart House (rehearsal)


 Here's a rehearsal picture for a lovely Hart House spring wedding. I'll wear
higher shoes, but I'm still dwarfed by these handsome guys!  It's nice to be
back in the building again, and looking forward to some additional on-campus
weddings as the weather improves.




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WEDNESDAY


GERRARD LANEWAY OUTDOOR WEDDING



 

Gerrard laneway elopement



During Covid, we sometimes met outside (in this case, outside the restaurant)
and held the weddings in small spaces - like the laneway!!  Quick and simple -
and quite fun.




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KING STREET CONDO BALCONY WEDDING, A BIT COLD, BUT HAPPY



The sun went behind a cloud, but the couple are pretty happy.  But we had a nice
simple civil wedding, despite the chill. All you need is a quiet location, and
about 30 minutes, and then perhaps a little champagne!
 

Balcony wedding King Street





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HIGH PARK WEDDING - SMALL AND SUNNY!



Beautiful day - in a little alcove by the Japanese Garden



Happy Couple and mom/mother-in-law! 


 




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FRIDAY


WINDY SPRING WEDDING IN RIVERDALE PARK



Riverdale Park in Spring


 




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SPRING BACKYARD WEDDING FOR A LONG-TERM COUPLE!





This couple had been companions for a number of years, and they celebrated their
legal wedding in their backyard, with stories, humour, and a woodpecker!



Backyard pride wedding





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RESTAURANT IL PONTE, FAMILY WEDDING ON A SUNNY EVENING



 

Il Ponte restaurant, Riverdale







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WEDNESDAY


OUTDOOR SPRING WEDDING AT UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO



Spring wedding at University of Toronto


 The weather looked a little blustery (well, a LOT!) and rain was threatening,
so we changed our plans and found this nice portico and had a nice simple
elopement - and the sun came out!  Spring flowers, April showers, and a very
happy spring couple.  




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marriage services in the Province of Ontario. I am a librarian, Humanist
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grandmother, and former organic sheep farmer, interested in sustainability, and
green issues. I have been marrying couples since 2004, and offer simple and
meaningful secular (non-religious) Humanist wedding services, including both
traditional and modern ceremonies, for couples who wish to design their own
weddings. More information and sample Ceremonies at WeddingsofToronto.com




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The Best Science Books of 2012 | Brain Pickings How do we fall in love? Author
Jeanette Winterson offers this breathlessly poetic response:

> You don’t fall in love like you fall in a hole. You fall like falling through
> space. It’s like you jump off your own private planet to visit someone else’s
> planet. And when you get there it all looks different: the flowers, the
> animals, the colours people wear. It is a big surprise falling in love because
> you thought you had everything just right on your own planet, and that was
> true, in a way, but then somebody signalled to you across space and the only
> way you could visit was to take a giant jump. Away you go, falling into
> someone else’s orbit and after a while you might decide to pull your two
> planets together and call it home. And you can bring your dog. Or your cat.
> Your goldfish, hamster, collection of stones, all your odd socks. (The ones
> you lost, including the holes, are on the new planet you found.) And you can
> bring your friends to visit. And read your favourite stories to each other.
> And the falling was really the big jump that you had to make to be with
> someone you don’t want to be without. That’s it.
> 
> PS You have to be brave.





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