Wedding traditions of Montreal
In Montreal many couples marry before a civil celebrant and celebrate in French and English with a long party.
In Quebec, civil marriage is celebrated by a court official or a wedding officiant. Churches have seen fewer weddings in recent decades, and couples often choose gardens and heritage buildings.
A wedding here
Montreal hosts the Quebec custom of an elaborate reception, with a cocktail hour and a meal. The party continues with dancing, and a late snack of poutine is common.
Communities
Italian, Greek, Haitian, Lebanese and Jewish weddings are part of Montreal's wedding landscape.
Wedding customs of Montreal
Also part of it, and being written: Wedding (General customs.), Poutine (A late-night dish.), Quebec (The province.).
A wedding trail idea for Montreal
- Notre-Dame Basilica A grand basilica in the Old Port.
- Mount Royal A park with views.
- Old Montreal Cobbled streets.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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