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Valentine’s Day Civil Wedding Ceremonies

Planning a wedding or vow renewal? 

The Town of Lincoln is pleased to offer a special Valentine's Day promotion for civil wedding ceremonies!

What couples need to know

  • Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 
  • Location: Lincoln Estates Winery, 3870 Tintern Rd, Lincoln, ON L0R 2C0
  • Time slots available: 
    • 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
    • 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
    • 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. 
    • 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

What you need to do before your ceremony

  • Schedule an appointment at Town Hall (see contact info below)
  • Get a valid Ontario marriage licence in advance, complete the Civil Ceremony Application & sign the contract 
  • Arrive on time
  • Provide 2 witnesses (must be 18+, have valid photo ID and understand the proceedings/understand English)
  • Keep guests within the stated limits

Learn more about the basic requirements for Marriage Licenses & Civil Ceremonies on our website. 

What the Town provides

  • A licensed municipal officiant
  • A legal civil wedding ceremony
  • Completion of marriage license and filing of marriage documents
  • Venue provided by Lincoln Estates
  • A package supplied by the local Beamsville BIA including wedding/newlywed related coupons/vouchers and experiences from local businesses
  • Basic photos of your ceremony

Ceremony details

  • Length: ~15 minutes; space will be available for 1 hour total
  • Guests: Maximum of 25 people
  • Parking: Maximum of 15 vehicles
  • This is a shared event day, so ceremonies are required to stay on schedule

Fees

  • Total fee: $650
  • Deposit: $250 (non-refundable)
  • Remaining balance due when booking your time

Cancellation Policy

  • Before Friday, February 6, 2026 → refund minus deposit
  • After Friday, February 6, 2026 → no refund

Accessibility

This venue has steps and is not fully accessible. If accessibility is a concern, please contact the Clerk’s Department before booking.

Weather & emergencies

If severe weather or emergencies occur, the Town will advise you as soon as possible regarding next steps.

Questions & Bookings

Ready to book? Have any questions? Please contact: 

📧 clerks@lincoln.ca
📞 905-563-2799 ext. 513