Plate
$170
Hotel Avg
$210
Best Month
August
Airport Dist.
18km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to CAD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Quebec CityComplete guide for your wedding in Quebec City
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Quebec City, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. A piece of Europe in North America. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.2/10 in romanticism, Quebec City offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Quebec City has excellent leisure infrastructure (7/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Quebec City
Main advantages
- Unmatched romantic atmosphere in the only fortified city north of Mexico.
- Spectacular river and forest landscapes just minutes from downtown.
- Grand historic luxury hotels with impeccable French-style service.
Points to keep in mind
- Severe winter weather drastically shortens the outdoor wedding season.
- English is widely spoken in tourism, but French is highly predominant in daily life.
The style in Quebec City
Dominant Style
Historic Romantic
Local Tradition
Horse-drawn carriage ride along the fortified walls and reception with Québécois folk music
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Quebec City
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
The world's most iconic hotel, offering royal ballrooms and unmatched views of the St. Lawrence River.
Auberge Saint-Antoine
Luxury museum hotel in the Old Port, combining archaeological relics with elegant design.
Manoir Montmorency
Located next to the spectacular Montmorency Falls, ideal for banquets overlooking the cascading waters.
Wedding traditions in Canada
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Maple syrup favors
It is very common to gift guests with small bottles of artisanal maple syrup as wedding favors.
Signing the registry outdoors
Many Canadian couples sign the civil marriage registry on a rustic wooden desk outdoors with mountains or lakes in the background.
Legal requirements to marry in Canada
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Provincial Vital Statistics Registry Office
Minimum notice
1 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for a marriage license online or in person in the province (e.g. Alberta).
- Submit original identification documents (passport, birth certificate).
- Celebrate the wedding before an authorized marriage commissioner or clergy.
- Register the official marriage statement to obtain the provincial certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Canada- Original valid passport.
- Certified divorce decree if applicable (with certified English translation).
- No blood tests or minimum residency periods are required.
How to get there from Canada
Main airports
Rail
VIA Rail Canada
Common departure points
Calgary · Vancouver · Toronto · Montreal
Typical vendors in Canada
What Canadian couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Quebec City
Precio medio: ~210€/noche
Los mejores hoteles para invitados y novios. Compara precios en Booking, Expedia, Agoda y más en una sola búsqueda.
Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a Quebec City
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
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Que hacer en Quebec City
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get married in Quebec City?
The average plate price is around 170€. A wedding at Château Frontenac or a similar high-luxury venue typically requires budgets starting at 45,000€ for 100 guests.
What is the best month for a wedding in Quebec City?
August is a fantastic month. It offers the warmest temperatures and the lowest probability of rain, enabling spectacular outdoor ceremonies.
Can foreigners legally marry in Quebec?
Yes. Canada allows non-residents to marry civilly with ease. You need passports, officially translated birth certificates, and an authorized officiant.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to CAD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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