Kitchener Public Library

For book lovers, architecture lovers or couples who simply want somewhere completely different, Kitchener Public Library turns one of the city's most beautiful public spaces into a surprisingly romantic wedding venue.

At Central Library, the Reading Lounge rises beneath 20-foot ceilings and enormous windows that flood the room with natural light. There is space for around 140 guests at dinner while still leaving room for dancing, all surrounded by contemporary architecture and a striking mural.

The Theatre gives ceremonies their own sense of occasion, with proper theatre seating, a stage and dramatic lighting already built in.

When the weather is beautiful, guests can also step into the private Courtyard, a little garden escape hidden in downtown Kitchener with stone walls and greenery around it.

Bingemans can take care of the wedding catering, while the library itself provides a backdrop that feels modern, creative and wonderfully unexpected.

For couples who have never pictured themselves walking into a ballroom, getting married at the library might be exactly the kind of love story that fits.

• Ceremony and reception in one place
• Outdoor ceremonies
• Indoor and outdoor options, with a plan for rain
• A coordinator to guide the day
• Wedding packages
• Dance floor and staging
• Sound system and audio-visual
• A patio or terrace
• Open for weddings year-round
• Every couple welcome
• Photo spots everywhere
• Parking on site