St. Mark's Anglican Church

There is something about church bells ringing out over a small town that makes a wedding feel woven into history.

St. Mark's Anglican Church stands in Niagara-on-the-Lake, home to a parish whose history dates back to 1790. The Reverend Robert Addison arrived in 1792 as minister and missionary at Niagara. The church describes its own past as rich and historic, and it is known as the church that survived the War of 1812.

The church welcomes couples for wedding ceremonies, offering a beautiful, historic and romantic setting along with friendly and helpful assistance in arranging the day.

The bells are part of what makes a ceremony here memorable. St. Mark's chime has its roots in six bells cast for the church in 1877, has since been rebuilt and enlarged, and can be played by hand from a carillon-style keyboard. Their melodic sound adds a special touch for family, friends and guests as the couple steps outside as newlyweds.

For couples who would like to keep everything in one place, the adjoining Addison Hall has catering facilities for up to 100 people, allowing the reception to follow the ceremony right on site.

Others may choose to exchange vows at St. Mark's and then travel to a reception at one of the many wineries or hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake, making the church a natural starting point for a wine country celebration.

Guests might arrive early to wander the historic grounds and the old town streets before gathering inside for the ceremony.

For couples who want their vows spoken in a historic Niagara church, with bells ringing and the option of a reception next door, St. Mark's Anglican Church offers a ceremony setting with deep roots and quiet grace.