"I’m grateful to have been loved and to be loved now and to be able to love, because that liberates. Love liberates. It doesn’t bind.
Love says, “I love you. I love you if you’re in China. I love you if you’re across town. I love you if you’re in Harlem. I love you. I would like to be near you. I’d like to have your arms around me. I’d like to hear your voice in my ear."
- Maya Angelou
The Big Bash
Friday, October 11th at 4pm until as long as you'd like!Bienvenue Brews
If you are already in Montreal and want to mingle, please join us on Friday evening! Messorem serves food (including a very good poutine!) or drop by before having dinner at one of Montreal’s many wonderful restaurants!
Messorem Bracitorium (Brewery)
2233 Rue Pitt
Montréal, QCSaturday, October 12th at 4pmCeremony & Champagne
Bar Bara
4450 Notre-Dame Ouest
Montréal, QC
* Please arrive by 3:30pm *5pmWedding Parade
Join us for a short walk
from Bar Bara to Gia as
we spread a little love
to the streets of St Henri.5:15pmCocktails & Oysters
Gia Vin & Grill
1025 Rue Lenoir
Montréal, QC6pm until lateSoirée at Gia
Seated dinner, open bar
and wines handpicked by
the couple. Toasts encouraged
and dancing to follow!Sunday, October 13th at 1pmBocci & Pizza
Square Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier
* Weather permitting! *
Visiting Montréal
Places to Stay
St-Henri (Wedding Location!)
Our neighbourhood, St-Henri, borders the historic Lachine Canal and has great restaurants and bars.
Although there aren't many hotels in the area, there are quite a few Airbnb's nearby.
Although there aren't many hotels in the area, there are quite a few Airbnb's nearby.
Old Montreal & Downtown
Since no trip to Montréal is complete without visiting the Old Port and Downtown, we've put a few hotel recommendations in those neighbourhoods below. All are a metro ride from the wedding ceremony.
- Auberge de Vieux-Port: This hotel has views of the St. Lawrence River and is perfectly positioned for exploring the Old Port.
- Hyatt Centric: An Old Port hotel with a modern vibe.
- Four Seasons: Treat yourself to an elegant Downtown classic.
Where to Eat + Drink
Eat like a Local
Grab something quick and delicious.
St Henri:
Old Montreal & Downtown
St Henri:
- September Cafe: Breakfast sandwich of your dreams.
- Green Spot: Classic MTL casse croute (poutine, diner).
- Satay Brothers: Singaporean meets MTL party scene.
- Lulu Épicerie: Handmade Lebanese wraps.
- Sumac: Middle Eastern plates.
Old Montreal & Downtown
- Marché d'Écluser: Wood fire and market along the canal.
- Wolf & Workman: English pub fare.
- Modavie: Modern French dining
- Dandy: Montréal brunch scene
- St Viateur Bagels (Plateau neighborhood): Join the Bagel debate!
Eat like the Bourgeoise
Find out why Montréal is known for it's incredible restaurant heritage:
St Henri:
Plateau
Old Montreal & Downtown
St Henri:
Plateau
Old Montreal & Downtown
Drink like a Québecer
Pick your poison!
Cafés:
Dives, Brewries and Pubs:
Wine Bars:
Cafés:
- Cordova
- Dreamy Dreamy Dreamy
- Crew Collective
- Paquebot (multiple locations)
- Café Olimpico (multiple locations)
Dives, Brewries and Pubs:
Wine Bars:
Things to Do
Culture
Embrace the rich culture of Montréal!
Museums:
Activities:
Museums:
- Pointe-À-Callière: Montreal Museum of History.
- Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum
- Musée des Beaux-Arts
- Biosphere
Activities:
- Cirque Du Soleil
- Go Habs Go! Watch the Montréal Canadiens skate their hearts out (dates permitting).
- Lachine Canal: Walk along the historic Lachine Canal, from St-Henri to Old Port "an ever changing industrial corridor"
- Hike Mont Royal
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve: Cycle / walk / rollerblade around North America's first Formula 1 race track
- Spa Day! Step aboard Bota Bota, a floating spa with saunas and hot / cold pools.
Registry
Please know that your presence at our wedding is a present enough! However, for friends and family who have expressed an interest, we do have a Honeymoon Fund online (PayPal link here), or in person in the form of the Italian tradition of "la busta".
