Where can I get married in Niagara Falls?

Where Can I Get Married in Niagara Falls New York?

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  Niagara Falls is one of the most amazing natural sites in the United States. For decades, the town of Niagara Falls, N.Y., has served as a popular site for weddings and honeymoons. Even with the myriad options available to couples today, thousands still journey to Niagara Falls every year to get married, boosting a thriving wedding industry. Traditional Venues For couples interested in a classic ceremony, A Romantic Wedding Chapel (423 Rainbow Boulevard South) offers just that, plus a Victorian bed-and-breakfast and several ideal locations for outdoor weddings. The Bridal Chapel of Niagara Falls (140 Rainbow Boulevard), surrounded by stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings, is ideal for small weddings of less than 70 guests. Hanover House Bed & Breakfast (610 Buffalo Avenue) is the perfect one-stop shopping venue, capable of handling every detail of the wedding, including honeymoon and guest accommodations. The Lavinia Porter Manse-Historic Museum (162 Buffalo Avenue) offers a touch of history for weddings set in this 1848 mansion. Another popular mansion wedding venue is the Mansion-Holly Rankine House (525 Riverside Drive), next to the river and state park. Great Values The least expensive option for cost-conscious couples is the city clerk's office (745 Main Street), where the ceremony only costs the price of the license ($40 in 2009). Numerous local judges will also perform the ceremony for a nominal fee. Check with the clerk's office for a list of officials and their schedules. For those looking for a city-hall-style bargain within a setting of their own choosing, there's "I Do" Marriage Ceremony (mobile), which will bring an official and witness directly to you, for a fee starting as low as $75. Unique Weddings For couples desiring a ceremony that differs from the usual fare, Niagara Falls offer several options. Couples can create a story to remember with a ceremony at the Top of the Falls Restaurant on uniquely named Goat Island in Niagara Falls State Park. Ever thought about getting married in a helicopter flying over the falls? The Falls Wedding Chapel (240 Rainbow Boulevard) offers just such an option, along with several other unique location wedding packages. How about a hot air balloon? Weddings by the Falls (1261 Wyoming Avenue) arranges hot-air balloon weddings as well as more traditional ceremonies. International Weddings & Carriage Rides (1767 Ridge Road, Lewiston, NY) can arrange a traditional horse-drawn carriage ceremony for spring or summer weddings and a horse-drawn sleigh for winter weddings in the snow. The venue can also arrange the release of live doves. Fitness fanatics can book the Summit Fitness Center (6930 Williams Road) for their nuptials. Bowling aficionados can even say "I do" and knock down a few pins by holding their ceremony at the Bowl-O-Drome (2712 Pine Avenue).