Congratulations on your engagement!
Now you need to start planning the big day, and that includes your wedding photos. Whether you're looking for a fancy indoor location, or a natural outdoor setting, Kitchener offers the perfect places for you and your wedding party to strike a pose!
Rotunda - Kitchener City Hall (200 King St. W.) - The rotunda in Kitchener City Hall offers a fabulous backdrop for any wedding photo. This space is free to use and is first come, first serve. We recommend that you call ahead to make sure there are no events going on during the time you wish to take your photos. For more information and to make sure the space is free, please email marianne.shilling@kitchener.ca.
Victoria Park, Downtown Kitchener (Gaukel Street/Joseph Street intersection) - Located just a short walk from Kitchener City Hall, at Gaukel and Joseph streets, this jewel in the heart of downtown is perfect for outdoor summer photos. There is no cost to use the park; however, a great deal of outdoor festivals are held in and around the park in the summer, so we recommend you call ahead to see if there is anything happening during the time you wish to take your photos. For more information, please email marianne.shilling@kitchener.ca.
Rockway Gardens (7 Floral Cres.) - Tended by the Kitchener Horticultural Society, Rockway Gardens is a favourite locale for wedding and special event photography. You are welcome to take advantage of the scenery at the gardens; but please be respectful of other photo groups and limit your time at particular features during periods of high demand. No permit or fee is required; however, a donation is appreciated. For more information, please call 519-745-4669.
Williamsburg Cemetery (1541 Fischer Hallman Rd.) - Gracing the centre of the country setting, surrounded by ponds and wildlife, it is a magically simplistic, yet charming setting, for your wedding day. You will also find an early 19th century chapel sitting at the end of a meandering drive on quiet, serene grounds. The chapel's quaint stone exterior is paralleled by a warm, elegant interior accented by the beauty of stained glass windows and solid wood walls, floors and pews - providing a beautiful architectural back-drop for your photos.