Frequently Asked Questions

Pop-Up FAQs

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A pop-up wedding is a super simple, stress free way to get married without all the usual wedding chaos. Think of it like a wedding that shows up ready to go, with the venue, decor, officiant, and even photos all set up for you. You just bring your love and say “heck yes!”
It’s perfect if you want a legal ceremony that feels beautiful, personal, and fun, but without the months of planning or the big price tag.
Basically, it’s a modern wedding experience designed to make your day easy, memorable, and totally your vibe.
Pop-up weddings take care of all the tricky stuff so you do not have to. We show up with everything ready, the venue, decor, officiant, photographer, and even a celebration setup. You just choose your date and package, say your vows, and enjoy the moment.
Booking is simple and fast, and we guide you through each step with plenty of support. No endless planning, no stress, just a beautiful, legal wedding experience designed around you.
After booking your pop up wedding, companies will typically be in contact with you for certain customizations and selections to make your pop up wedding uniquely yours.
On the day of the event, you will have an assigned coordinator who will walk you through the entire experience from arrival to departure, this means that there are no rehearsals necessary!
Pop-up weddings, elopements, and micro weddings all share a vibe of simplicity and intimacy, but they are not exactly the same.
Eloping usually means a private ceremony for just the couple, sometimes without telling anyone else.
Micro weddings are small celebrations, usually with up to around 50 guests, focusing on a close group.
Pop-up weddings are all about showing up to a fully ready setup, venue, decor, officiant, photos, making it super easy to have a beautiful, legal wedding without the usual planning stress. They can be just for two or include a small group, depending on what you want.
We have really opened up our offerings to fit all couples looking for a simple solution, no matter the size or style.
Elopements, however, can have multiple approaches. Couples most often elope by visiting city hall and signing paperwork with a maximum of 0-5 guests present. Many couples choose, instead, to elope using a pop up style wedding. This is because pop up weddings are still extremely affordable and stress-free, but with the added benefit of bringing a larger group of loved ones, having a professional photographer present, a beautifully designed atmosphere and a professional team managing the experience.
Pop-up chapels offer so much more than just the legal part of getting married. Unlike city hall, a pop-up chapel gives you a beautiful, ready made setting with thoughtful decor, a caring officiant, professional photos, and a little celebration built in.
It feels more like a wedding day, with the magic and memories you deserve, without all the planning stress or the sterile city hall vibe.
Plus, it is designed to be quick, simple, and totally your vibe.
Absolutely! While pop-up weddings focus on the ceremony and celebration, many of our packages include a cocktail style reception or light bites so you and your guests can keep the party going.
If you want a bigger reception or full dinner, we can help you plan that too by connecting you with local venues and vendors to make your day even more special.
Yes, you get to pick the date and time that works best for you from our available slots. Our wedding times start at 11 AM and run until 8 PM or 9 PM, and can go as late as 10 PM if you add an extra hour or book the party spot bundle.
Since spots fill up fast, we recommend booking early to secure your ideal time.
Nope! The whole point of a pop-up wedding is to keep things simple for you. We handle the venue, decor, officiant, photography, and all the little details so you don’t have to stress.
You just show up, enjoy your day, and focus on the love.
Each couple has their own private time slot for their ceremony. While other couples may be getting married on the same day, we schedule carefully so your time is yours alone with no overlap.
If you want a fully private ceremony and exclusive use of the chapel, we have options for that too.
Our pop-up wedding prices vary depending on the package and extras you choose. We have options for every budget, from simple ceremonies for two to larger celebrations with friends and family.
You can check our current pricing and packages on the website or reach out anytime, we’re happy to help you find the perfect fit.
Pop-up weddings are more affordable and sustainable because couples share the costs of decor, vendors, and venue. This sharing approach helps keep prices down without sacrificing quality, experience, or style.
It’s an easy way to have a budget friendly wedding that still feels special and beautiful.
Pop-up weddings usually host anywhere from just the couple and their witnesses up to about 30 guests, depending on the package you choose.
We also offer options that can accommodate larger groups if you want a bigger celebration with up to 75 guests.
At The Pop-Up Chapel, we share the colour palette with you ahead of time so you can get a feel for the style. Our designs focus on sustainability, using salvaged, recycled, and repurposed materials to create beautiful and thoughtful settings.
Absolutely! Kids are welcome to celebrate with you at a pop-up wedding. We love creating a warm and inclusive space for couples and their families of all ages.
Just let us know if you have any special needs or requests to help make the day smooth and fun for everyone.
Most of our packages include trusted vendors we work with regularly to keep everything seamless and stress free. We allow exceptions for some outside vendors, but for the most part, we use our trusted team to make sure your day goes smoothly.
If you have a specific vendor in mind, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request whenever possible.

Chapel FAQs

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The Pop-Up Chapel Co creates simple, beautiful wedding experiences that take the stress out of saying “I do.” We bring the venue, decor, officiant, and photos, so you can focus on what really matters - your love and the moment.
Our goal is to make weddings easy, memorable, and totally your vibe, all while being kind to your budget and the planet.
Our pop-up chapels take place at unique, beautiful venues across Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Caledon, and Prince Edward County. We choose spaces that fit our style and make your day feel special.
We are always exploring new locations to bring the Pop-Up Chapel experience to more couples.
Think of us as your wedding besties… with benefits! We save you time, money, and effort by offering a fresh and stylish way to celebrate your love.
Our first of its kind shared wedding concept lets up to 10 couples celebrate their love in one day, with each wedding happening on the hour, every hour. While the chapel day is shared among multiple couples, your unique time slot is always private. Couples pay an economical flat rate that covers everything: planner, venue, decor, photography, officiant, florals, music, drinks, and more.
With sustainability and experienced professionals at the heart of what we do, The Pop-Up Chapel Co. makes top quality venues, vendors, and designs accessible to everyone. Our innovative upcycled event designs are like art installations with heart, putting care and creativity into every detail. We produce less waste from one chapel day with up to 10 couples than from a single traditional wedding.
Business does not get more personal than hosting weddings, and inclusivity is woven into every part of the Pop-Up Chapel experience, celebrating all kinds of love, cultures, and traditions.
Welcome to the new era of wedding planning, where we craft fun, stress free celebrations for modern couples.
We have a wide range of add-ons available such as Additional Guests, Additional Personal & Family Florals, Live Cocktail Music, Live Streaming, Videography + 2min Highlight Video, Open Bar, 6” Cutting Cake, Cupcakes & Personal Charcuterie Boxes. Visit our Chapel Shop to purchase your add-ons. Please note that all add-ons must be purchased at least 2 weeks in advance of your Chapel date.
We love to keep the design/decor for each Pop-Up Chapel a complete surprise! We may post sneak peaks on the @popupchapel.ca Instagram during the crafting/DIY process, but otherwise, you’ll have to wait until wedding day to see!
We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your ceremony time. Couples and their guests should arrive NO LATER than 15 minutes before their assigned ceremony time. We will be starting on time and will not wait for latecomers. Late coming guests will not be admitted to ceremonies, but would join for cocktail hour. If you think you may have guests who will arrive late, tell them to come 30 minutes in advance.
When you and your guests arrive, you will be guided to a comfortable holding area to relax until it is time for your ceremony. During this time, you will meet your coordinator who will walk you through the processional and give you your personal florals.
You will also meet your officiant to review the ceremony details, like vows and witnesses. When the chapel is ready, your group will be invited inside to take your seats. Once everyone is settled, the ceremony will begin.
All ceremonies will last approx. 15-20 mins in length or less. If you are saying your own vows, it is VERY important that these vows be 3-5 minutes at the absolute most.
Toasts will be available upon completion of your ceremony. You will have about 40 minutes to drink, cheers, hug and celebrate in the Chapel post ceremony.
After your 1 hour in the Chapel, you will have a 30 minute photography session with your assigned photographer off site. Your photographer will lead you to a few locations in the local area which they will scout in advance.
After your allotted 1 hour in the Chapel, your guests will no longer have a holding space and will not be able to wait for you on site. If you are hosting a lunch, brunch or dinner post Chapel, we recommend your guests make their way to the restaurant and you will join them after your portrait session. If you are interested in our recommendations on where to celebrate, email us at hello@popupchapel.ca and we'll send you some of our faves for your local area!
You will receive your personal flowers once you arrive in the holding space. They will be delivered to you by your coordinator.

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Your flowers will be arranged in the signature style of your assigned florist. The images that you shared with us (if you shared any) will be sent to the florists and they will consider these when creating your personal flowers. We cannot guarantee that your flowers will look exactly the same as these images as flowers are natural, seasonal, and can be unpredictable. We can however guarantee they will be gorgeous!
All of our photographers are highly regarded industry professionals who have their own unique processes and editing times. You will receive your images (75 – 100) within 3 months of the wedding, but we cannot guarantee an exact date or time. These images will be sent to you directly from your photographer.
Yes, absolutely. Please provide your glass to the officiant once you meet them in the holding room.
Speaking to the media is not a requirement to participate in the Chapel. However, if you are open to speaking to the media regarding your experience at the Pop-Up Chapel, great! If the media is interested in interviewing you, we will attempt to reach out to you in advance of the wedding day!
We endeavour to make all of our Chapels wheelchair accessible, but this is dependant on the venue of choice for each Chapel date. Please inquire.
Yourselves, dressed and ready to go, your marriage license, your vows (if you are saying your own!), your rings, and that’s it!
You can rest assured knowing that Min. $200 from your initial fee will 100% be donated to our charity of choice. As the planning process happens, we are often able to secure additional donations of time from vendors and in kind sponsorships which often raise our overall donation amount! The Pop-Up Chapel Co. will always post the final donation amount on our Instagram account the day of or after the Chapel event. Keep an eye out for this, or just ask on site directly! We are so proud of the charitable aspect of the Chapel and to be able to do something that gives back. We are often found thanking couples from the bottom of our hearts and gushing about the amount we collectively raised.
You can definitely bring your own vendors and/or photographer to your pre and post ceremony celebrations, however, during your time at the Chapel we require that you only use the photographer and vendors included. There is opportunity for personalization with the bouquet, the music, and ceremony service (ie. personal vows, etc.). You can also customize your Chapel with our Add Ons available (refer to question #5).
Of course! A wedding is a family affair. We ask that they are looked after and are respectful of all Chapel decor. With multiple weddings in the same space, it is integral that decor stays in pristine condition.
Yes. Always let your Pop-Up Chapel coordinator know when you are booking if you have any serious allergies. For cases like guests who are gluten free or have food preferences, we cannot accommodate each individual person and will try to have a range of options.
We offer gluten free and vegan options for cakes and cupcakes, please note there is an additional fee for these items. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated for other food items but please inquire prior to purchase.
If you would like your furry friend to be a part of your special day please reach out to your Pop-Up Chapel coordinator for more information on which venues allow pets. Alternatively, you can have someone bring your pet for your post-Chapel photo session outdoors, weather permitting.
Yes. You are responsible for coming prepared with your marriage license on Chapel day. Your PUC coordinator will send you a “how to obtain a marriage license” email closer to your Chapel date.

A couple in wedding attire sharing a passionate kiss at their wedding reception, with string lights hanging overhead and chairs in the background.

If the venue space allows, we can keep one person separate from the Chapel guests. It is important to meet and prepare your documents with you officiant when arriving in the holding room, so please select this option when filling out your Chapel Questionnaire upon booking.
This is venue dependent. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee parking for any of our Chapel venues. Please allow extra time before your ceremony to account for finding parking or use a taxi service to ensure you are on time.
We post about all of our upcoming chapels on our dates page on the website. Visit the link here to view all our dates. You can also send an email to hello@popupchapel.ca or click here to be added to the waitlist.
The document given to you on your wedding day (post ceremony) is your Record of Marriage. It is a record of your Marriage Licence which your officiant will submit to Office of the Registrar General to register your marriage with the Province of Ontario. The Record of Marriage is a personal, not a legal, document. The official legal record of your marriage is the Certificate of Marriage. Though you are legally married, it takes a few months for the paperwork to move through the system and for your marriage to be officially registered by the Province. Mark three months from your wedding day on your calendar to apply for your Certificate of Marriage from the Service Ontario website. The form will ask if you want the short or the long form. Request the short form. The legal record will not be sent to you automatically. It is up to you to request it.
Visit: www.ontario.ca/page/how-get-copy-ontario-marriage-certificate-online

Shop FAQs

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We try our best to offer all add ons at each Chapel location, however certain add-ons aren't available for specific locations due to venue restrictions or vendor availability.
Your Chapel package includes you (the couple) and 20 guests. You may bring a maximum of 10 additional guests by purchasing the extra guest add on. Unless you book a Co.Wed or a Party Spot, 30 guests is our absolute maximum for the standard chapel. Children under 2 are not included in this count.
Personal florals are include in your Chapel package! Our floral add-ons are intended as extra florals for family members and guests.
Your flowers will be arranged in the signature style of your assigned florist. The images that you shared with us (if you shared any) will be sent to the florists and they will consider these when creating your personal flowers. We cannot guarantee that your flowers will look exactly the same as these images as flowers are natural, seasonal, and can be unpredictable. We can however guarantee they will be gorgeous!
The raw footage is not included in the videography package, however, it can be purchased at an additional cost post Chapel from your videographer. *Please reach out to your Chapel coordinator to discuss. What is included is a 1-2 minute video that is perfectly crafted and edited to highlight all the beautiful elements of your Chapel! Please note that this video does not include sound from the event and will have music as the sound element.
Our videographers are industry professionals who have spent hours perfecting their approach to mini-video creation and editing. For this reason we trust our videographers to deliver quality videos to our couples that do not require any edits. There are no rounds of edits included in the videography process, videos are delivered as is.
Our videographers are asked to deliver your video within 3 months post chapel.
Yes! You will be sent the live streaming link to download within 3 months after your Chapel. Please note the link expiry date.
Live streaming is a stationary set-up.
Our musicians will not take on special requests but they are sure to play a great selection of songs in their repertoire!
Once you cut your cake, we will box it up for you to enjoy at home with your friends and family!
The style of the cake/cupcakes are designed specifically to match your Chapel but you do get to select the flavour!
We offer gluten free and vegan options for cakes and cupcakes, please note there is an additional fee for these items. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated for other food items but please inquire prior to purchase.
Yes! We offer non-alcoholic and alcoholic bar options (catered to all ages).
The party spot includes an extra hour in the Chapel for you and your 20 guests, and includes charcuterie and open bar. If you purchase the party spot with extra guests, you will need to purchase open bar for each of your additional guests.