My fiancé and I are in the process of planning our wedding. We wanted a wedding that would reflect who we are as a couple and at a place that is memorable to us.
Then we decided on the Prince of Wales Hotel, located in historic downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake. This hotel was named in honour of the royal visit of future King George the V of England, in 1901. The Prince of Wales' rich history, and gilded Victorian architecture will provide the perfect atmosphere for a truly classic and elegant event. It seemed natural for us to choose a historic site for our wedding as we are both history students and the Niagara area also has fond memories for us.
In my research, I discovered that there are many historic sites that also serve as venues for weddings and special occasions. Here in London, Fanshawe Pioneer Village hosts many weddings each year. Ceremonies at the Pioneer Village, take place at the historic church on site and the receptions are held at the lodge. Museum London also caters to weddings.
I found reception halls to be somewhat cold and lacked that intrigue that a historic site can bring to an event. I'm looking forward to researching the history of the Prince of Wales Hotel and including it in the invitation package. Though we may include some historic elements in the wedding planning, it will still be modern. As the wedding coordinator of the Prince of Wales hotel explained, "Just because a wedding is taking place at a historic site, doesn't mean that it needs to be a themed wedding. It can still be classic and modern."
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