AWAKE Ceremony + LCP Present

Pride on the Patio:

Queer Elopements

Skip the courthouse and get married as a part of Lake Country Pride’s 2026 Pride Festival!

AWAKE Ceremony and Lake Country Pride have teamed up to offer elopements for queer couples this Friday June 12th 2026. 

For a fee of $150+hst, you'll snag a spot to get hitched this Pride month. You bring your marriage license and we handle the rest.

The ceremony will be hosted on Rustica’s beautiful patio, with a floral backdrop by the gal’s from Florillia. Your short + sweet ceremony by an AWAKE Officiant will be captured by photographer Brit Deck, with time for a some portrait's after your “I Do’s!” Take a stroll down Mississaga Street as newlyweds and enjoy the rest of the Pride festivities LCP has to offer!

Please answer the questions below. Once you and you will be contacted with a contract and payment information to secure your spot. Registration is first come first served, limited space available. Time slots will be assigned. 

***You are not officially registered until your contract is signed and invoice has been paid. 

**Elopements are open to any queer couple in Ontario, not limited to Orillia residents.

*Couples are required to purchase their marriage license and bring it with them to their elopement time. Our officiants cannot legally marry you without this.