Cocktail attire! Ladies, please be advised that the ceremony is in the sand. Wear comfortable shoes or plan to hold your heels for the duration of the ceremony. We suggest bringing a light sweater or shawl, as it may be cool or breezy in the evening.
A bus will transport guests between the Clarion and BCC so that everyone can enjoy and imbibe. Please be aware of Canada’s Zero Tolerance drinking and driving law. Bus departure times will be posted here closer to the wedding date.
If you are departing from Niagara Falls, you can probably get an Uber or cab to Fort Erie. Uber is not readily available in the Bay Beach area. We would not suggest planning on Uber for transportation.
The Clarion hotel has a bar and grill in the lobby. Enquire at the hotel for bar hours. Sneakers in Crystal Beach is one of the few bars that will be open.
YES! You must have a passport or passport card to cross the US-Canadian border. Please check the bridge authority website for a list of items prohibited in customs.
Yes and no. The BCC has WiFi. Your phone will likely pick up a Canadian cellular network. Contact your provider and ask about turning on your out of country service. Cellphone service on the beach can be spotty.
Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Crystal Beach are our top picks. If you go to Niagara Falls, go to the Canadian side! There is much more to do and see on the CA side.
Loganberry, poutine, beef on weck, Buffalo wings, Bison dip, Tim Hortons (we promise the iced Capps are better in Canada!), Crystal Beach taffy, and ketchup chips.
The wedding and reception are both on-site at the BCC. If you have a designated driver, and you would prefer to drive, there will be plenty of parking at the venue.
You may want to exchange some currency. Most retail close to the border will accept both USD AND CAD, yet some will only accept USD at a 1:1 exchange. We recommend exchanging in advance as the rate is very much in our favor. Check with your credit card company in advance to see if you have foreign transaction fees.
As with cell service, GPS service may be spotty close to the venue. If you are driving yourself to the venue, we recommend printing directions out as a backup.
Be sure to check with your rental company!