Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. At Rosedale United Church, we are honoured to be part of your celebration. Whether you are envisioning a large formal ceremony or something smaller and more intimate, our historic sanctuary and experienced team provide the perfect setting to begin your life together.
Our space is stunning. Sunlight spills through stained glass, wood beams stretch overhead, and the atmosphere is serene and sacred. It is a space designed for meaning, joy, and community.
Rosedale weddings are thoughtfully planned and deeply personal. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
We recommend booking your wedding at Rosedale as soon as you have a date in mind. Many couples reserve their date 12 to 18 months in advance. Our sanctuary can accommodate multiple weddings in a day, but early booking ensures your preferred time and allows us to begin planning with you right away.
Once your date is confirmed, you will be scheduled for a meeting with one of our ministers and connected with our Director of Music to begin shaping the service.
To inquire about availability, set up a tour of the space or begin the booking process, please contact us at churchoffice@rosedaleunited.org or fill out the Inquiry Form. A full fee schedule is available below.
Rosedale United Church has ordained ministers on staff who are experienced in officiating weddings with warmth, dignity, and care. If you are part of another faith tradition and wish to include your own minister, we are happy to welcome guest clergy under the direction of a Rosedale minister, in keeping with United Church of Canada practice.
Our clergy will work closely with you to craft a ceremony that reflects your values and your story, using language that feels meaningful to you. Whether you are deeply rooted in faith or simply seeking a spiritual space to honour your love, we will meet you where you are.
The wedding license must be purchased less than three months in advance of your wedding date. To find your nearest marriage license office, and to fill out your application, click here. Then, you take that application to city hall.
Currently, only one person needs to go into city hall with the appropriate paperwork and identification of both individuals. Please confirm with your city hall for their individual requirements.
Please bring your completed marriage license to your rehearsal.
Rosedale United Church is a proud Affirming congregation. We welcome couples of all sexual orientations and gender identities to be married here, and to feel truly celebrated and supported in our community.
You do not need to be a member of Rosedale United Church to be married here. You do not need to be Christian. What matters most is that you seek to honour love, commitment, and the sacredness of this moment in your life.
Music is a powerful memory-maker and our Director of Music, Dr. Sarah Svendsen, is available to play the organ and piano for your ceremony. It is important that you discuss your music requirements directly with her well in advance of the wedding date as any special soloists need lead time to book.
We recognize the growing popularity of recorded music and our sound technician, Ben Graham, is well experienced in synchronizing chosen songs with the order of service.
You are welcome to decorate the sanctuary in a way that reflects your style. Floral arrangements, aisle decor, and simple accents can all enhance the natural beauty of the space. Please coordinate with the church office regarding access and timing. Typically, we leave a two-hour buffer between weddings to allow time for setup, photographs, and transition.
We know the importance of capturing the moment in stills and video. For professional photographers, taking pictures is allowed during the processional, recessional, and signing of the register. We will also remind guests that as this is a religious service, to please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.
Videographers may set up in a place approved by the minister. Please note our priority is to ensure the congregation and couple are able to fully experience the ceremony. If you have any questions about how videographers can record your ceremony, please let us know.
A rehearsal will be scheduled in consultation with your officiating minister. All members of your wedding party, including those escorting the couple, are encouraged to attend. Each couple should decide carefully whom they would like at a rehearsal (often it is not helpful to have a large number of people present without a specific role).
Ushers are asked to be at the church about 45 minutes ahead of the wedding time. The groom and best man should arrive 30-45 minutes early, and proceed to the Catherine Grant room (southwest corner of main church floor). The bridal party should seek to arrive 20 minutes early, and may move to the first reception room off the main doors (library) as the final guests are seated. Traditionally, the bride’s mother is seated last.
MAKEUP ARTISTS & PREPARATION VIDEOGRAPHERS – we recognize the growing popularity of these services and offer our spaces for a further 3 or 4 hours to the couple prior to the service – see the fee schedule.
Rosedale’s sanctuary seats up to 320 people with balcony seating, and offers an additional 80 seats with backflow capacity. For smaller weddings, we can reconfigure the front of the sanctuary to create an intimate and elegant space.
Our building is fully accessible, with a lift that connects all levels. Street parking in the neighbourhood is ample.
Following the ceremony, many couples host a reception in our Catherine Grant Room, a bright and welcoming space directly connected to the sanctuary. We provide a list of recommended caterers who know our building well, and we are happy to work with vendors of your choice.
Our ministers are available to offer support both before and after your wedding day, and you are always welcome to join us in worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m.
We are honoured to be part of your story, and we hope that Rosedale remains a meaningful place for you in the years ahead.