POP UP WEDDING FAQS
WHAT IS A POP UP WEDDING?
A pop up wedding is a curated all-inclusive event that is executed at fixed locations, for multiple couples to be married, on the same day at different times. Each pop up wedding typically consists of a concise private ceremony, reception and photography portrait session for each couple (and a small group of their loved ones). The hosting company will manage all logistics, vendor relations, food and drink, decor, venue management and day-of coordination. The couples are only required to book a spot, select their time, apply for and collect their marriage license, then show up!
HOW DO POP UP WEDDINGS WORK?
When booking a pop up wedding, couples are given the choice of date, location and time. Once this is selected, and a deposit is paid, the only responsibilities couples then have would be to apply for and collect their marriage license, purchase their attire, invite their guests and show up! All of the logistics of the event are the responsibility of the hosting company, which means that pop up weddings are an extremely easy and stress-free approach to weddings.
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!
WHY IS IT CALLED A “POP UP WEDDING”?
Pop up weddings are weddings that are temporarily set up at desired wedding locations and venues. Much like ‘pop up shops’ and events, pop up weddings are beautiful and aesthetically pleasing events that are only present for a limited time (typically 1-2 days maximum).
IS A POP UP WEDDING THE SAME AS ELOPING/MICRO WEDDINGS?
Pop up weddings are a distinctly different experience than micro weddings but can be utilized as an elopement. Typically micro weddings are individual events that are styled, curated, and built around a singular couple and their unique preferences. Though still a small approach to a wedding in terms of guest count, all of the coordination, vendors, food and drink etc. are custom. This is not the sharing economy ideation that pop up weddings are famously a part of.
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.
WHY IS A POP UP CHAPEL BETTER THAN ELOPING AT CITY HALL?
With a pop up wedding, you get all of the quality, aesthetics and professional vendors combined with the intimate experience of an elopement! All of this is delivered to you at a fraction of the cost of a typical wedding experience and at less cost than your average washer and dryer! At the Pop-Up Chapel Co., we know you don’t want to feel like you are sacrificing the special once-in-a-lifetime experience of a wedding with your closest friends and family. This is why our intimate packages are purposefully curated and designed to be stress-free, affordable, sustainable and inclusive.
HOW LONG IS A POP UP WEDDING?
Pop up wedding experiences can vary in length depending on the company hosting. They can include ceremonies, cocktail receptions and/or portrait sessions. Typical pop up style weddings are forty-five minutes to an hour in length. Our chapel experiences are 2 hours in total which includes; guest arrival and coordination, ceremony, a forty-five minute reception and a thirty minute portrait session.
CAN YOU HAVE A RECEPTION WITH A POP UP WEDDING?
Most pop up weddings include a short cocktail-style reception. This means they include time for loved ones to mingle while taking part in passed or platter presented light bites and a toast. Plated meals are not part of pop-up weddings as typically the pop ups take place in set, smaller, rooms and locations. Larger-style receptions can be hosted post or pre pop up at different locations near the pop up wedding venue.
DO I GET TO SELECT THE TIME FOR MY POP UP WEDDING?
This depends on the service that couples go with. Services will either assign couples a time or allow them to select a time based on what is left in the day. At The Pop-Up Chapel Co. we know that selecting the time is important to our couples and so we allow our couples to select both their date and time from the available slots. Our times start at 11AM-12PM and end at 8PM-9PM (or 10PM if you purchase an additional hour or the party spot bundle). If you are interested in seeing what times we have available, you can see them here;
TORONTO
HAMILTON
OTTAWA
VANCOUVER
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
DO I HAVE TO PLAN MY POP UP WEDDING?
No! All of the logistics for the events are taken care of. The only things couples typically need to do are: purchasing their attire, obtain their marriage license, invite guests and showing up ready to tie the knot. At the Pop-Up Chapel Co., throughout the process, our team is in contact with our couples to confirm specifics to make the chapel uniquely theirs. This includes customizations like vow selection, processional song selection and more.
DO I SHARE MY WEDDING WITH OTHER COUPLES?
For most pop up weddings all of the wedding experience will be completely private for each couple and their guests. That being said, the space itself, the vendors and the decor will be utilized throughout the day by each couple participating. Therefore, couples are sharing the space and experience, but doing so at completely separate and different times of the day. Couples will not encounter, at any point, other couples or their guests - the experience is a private and unique one to each participant.
HOW MUCH IS A POP UP WEDDING?
Pop up weddings can vary in cost based on company providing, venue location and vendors involved. Typical pop up weddings range from between $2,500-$5000 CAD + TAX. Pop up wedding experiences that are less than this range, or in the lower range, may not include all of the essential elements of a pop up wedding experience or may require upsells or add-ons.
HOW DOES A POP UP WEDDING SAVE US MONEY
This approach to a wedding is more affordable and sustainable as couples are tapping into the sharing economy by splitting the costs of decor, vendor fees and venue costs amongst all participants. Pop up weddings are an easy way to have a budget friendly wedding without sacrificing quality, experience and overall aesthetic.
HOW MANY GUESTS TYPICALLY ATTEND A POP UP WEDDING?
The number of guests can range based on the company providing the pop up wedding. Some pop up weddings have packages with a set amount of guests, extra guests purchasable via add-on or package rates that vary based on number of guest. Typically pop up weddings can hold between 10-30 guests, some specific packages can offer more. At The Pop-Up Chapel Co. we have two packages that can accommodate two different amount of guests - our Standard Package which can accommodate up to 30 or our Late Night Party Spot Package which can accommodate up to 50.
DO I GET TO PICK HOW MY POP UP WEDDING LOOKS?
Most pop up weddings and pop up wedding providers do not allow couples to have a say or determine how the wedding looks. Given that the day is shared by multiple couples, pop up wedding designs are usually decided by the company based on current trends, the season and the venue location/atmosphere. Pop up wedding companies typically have values within sustainability and often will create designs from salvaging, recycling and reskinning.
CAN YOU HAVE KIDS AT A POP UP WEDDING?
Children are typically allowed at pop up weddings and under some ages do not count toward your guest count. At The Pop-Up Chapel Co. we want each of our couples to have a wedding that works best for them and their families, we welcome guests of all ages!
DO I GET TO PICK MY VENDORS FOR POP UP WEDDINGS?
Most pop up wedding services have set vendors for each of their events or the company will perform these services themselves with professionals on staff. Vendors/staff are then assigned to each of the couples involved close to the date. At The Pop-Up Chapel Co. We work with professionals in the industry who all have years of experience working in a professional capacity with our team. These vendors are all desirable professionals from each of the cities we operate in.
