My boyfriend and I want to elope in Montreal, QC. Any suggestions?

Question

We would like to be married as soon as possible in Montreal and we don't have alot of money which is why we're going to elope instead of having a big ceremony. Anyone know where we can get it done?

Answer 1

To marry in Quebec, you will need to get a marriage license, find a person authorized to perform the ceremony, and arrange for two witnesses to be present during the ceremony. You can usually find witnesses where you get your license.

Read through this information about marriage In Quebec:
http://www.justice.gouv.qc.ca/english/publications/generale/maria-a.htm

In Quebec, both parties must fill out the license application and appear together at an interview with the "Service des Marriages Civils" at the local courthouse along with one witness, and provide the following: birth certificate, or sworn statement, passport and ID photo written parental consent if under 18.

In Quebec there is a waiting period - 20 days between issuance of license and ceremony for purposes of publication of banns, an old tradition that simply entails posting a wedding announcement at the prospective venue for your ceremony.

Couples getting married in Canada can have either a civil or a religious ceremony.

Civil ceremonies
Different civil officials are authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in the different regions (i.e., clerks from the Service, mayors, notaries, etc. in Quebec). In some regions, it is also possible to have someone designated to perform your ceremony. You can get information about civil officiants when you apply for your marriage license or from the provincial websites.

Religious ceremonies
Any religious representative who is recognized by a religious body to perform marriages, and is registered to perform marriages under the Marriage Act in the province where you want to get married can perform religious ceremonies.

I wish you a beautiful life together...

Answer 2

Are you crossing the border? Don't do that. That can be a real problem and you might regret it someday. Try getting marrried locally by a pastor or clergy that you know. GOOD LUCK!!