The Parlour Inn

Some places carry their history lightly. The Parlour Inn was built in 1871 to serve the Grand Trunk Railway, and today it brings that heritage charm to weddings in the heart of Stratford.

The inn sits in Stratford's historic heritage district, just steps from the Avon River, parks and gardens, and the shops and buildings of downtown. Between the ceremony and reception, guests can wander and explore, and couples have both the inn's own charming corners and the town around it for photographs.

Celebrations centre on the Churchill Room, an elegant ballroom that the inn describes as well suited to 40 to 60 guests and able to welcome wedding parties of up to 120 people, with room for dining and dancing. It can also host the ceremony itself.

For smaller gatherings, two more intimate rooms offer warmth and charm. The St. Patrick's Room is suited to smaller ceremonies of about 20 people, and the Windsor Room can accommodate up to 20 guests for a cozy, elegant celebration.

Food comes from the inn's own kitchen, The Parlour Inn Restaurant. Couples can customize a menu with options ranging from snack and beverage service to gourmet buffets and full multi-course sit-down dinners, with meals prepared for dietary restrictions.

In-house wedding planners help with the details, from theme and flowers to the reception, and can arrange DJ services for the evening.

Upstairs, 28 guest rooms and suites mean family and friends can stay right where the celebration happens. Rooms are accessible with elevator access, select suites have hot tubs or jacuzzis, and complimentary parking sits right beside the inn.

For couples who picture an intimate, historic wedding in a walkable theatre town, The Parlour Inn offers a setting where the ceremony, dinner and a good night's sleep are all under one heritage roof.