London, Ontario Wedding Cost 2026: Price Guide

A 100-guest wedding in London, Ontario in 2026 typically costs an estimated $23,250–$63,900 when you include every major vendor category, planner and videographer included. Without those two, the range is roughly $19,650–$51,350. Catering for 100 guests is estimated at $8,500–$17,500, making it the line item that moves most with your guest list.

These are estimates, not vendor quotes — confirm with real quotes before you book.

What drives wedding costs in London

London is one of the more affordable larger cities in southern Ontario, with estimated prices below the Greater Toronto Area and Waterloo Region. Local factors that shape your total:

• The "Forest City" setting. London's parks, trails and the Thames River give couples plenty of green, photo-friendly backdrops, and many ceremonies happen outdoors. Outdoor plans mean budgeting for a weather backup.
• Rural venues on the city's edge. Barns, farms and country event spaces in the surrounding countryside are popular. The venue fee may look modest, but rentals, washrooms, power and shuttles can change the picture.
• Golf clubs, hotels and banquet halls. Inside the city, many venues offer all-in packages with catering, bar and furniture included, which simplifies budgeting.
• A university and college calendar. London's large post-secondary population means homecoming, move-in and convocation weekends can make hotel rooms harder to find for out-of-town guests.
• Lake Huron is within reach. Some London couples look to beach towns on the lake for summer weddings, which can add travel and accommodation costs for guests.

Typical London wedding costs by category

Category	Typical range in London
Venue	$2,850–$11,400
Catering	$85–$175 per guest
Photography	$2,300–$4,300
Videography	$1,900–$4,000
Flowers & décor	$1,450–$5,250
DJ or musicians	$1,150–$2,650
Cake	$500–$1,350
Officiant	$300–$850
Transportation	$550–$1,500
Attire	$1,700–$5,700
Hair & makeup	$350–$850
Wedding planner	$1,700–$8,550

Start your shortlist with London wedding venues and London wedding caterers, or browse every category on the London wedding vendor hub.

Estimated totals at 75, 100 and 150 guests

"Full" includes all twelve categories. "Core" leaves out a planner and videographer, which many couples skip or replace with a day-of coordinator.

Guests	Catering estimate	Core total (no planner or video)	Full total (all categories)
75	$6,375–$13,125	$17,525–$46,975	$21,125–$59,525
100	$8,500–$17,500	$19,650–$51,350	$23,250–$63,900
150	$12,750–$26,250	$23,900–$60,100	$27,500–$72,650

Doubling your guest list from 75 to 150 adds an estimated $6,375–$13,125 in catering, while most other categories stay put. These totals are before HST, service charges and gratuities, and they don't include rings, invitations, favours or a honeymoon. Our article on wedding cost per guest explains how to work out your own per-head figure.

Seasonality and dates

London's wedding season peaks from June to September, with early fall weekends especially popular for the colour in the city's parks and surrounding countryside. Saturdays in those months book first and leave the least room to negotiate.

To give yourself more options:

• Pick a Friday or Sunday, which many venues price below a Saturday.
• Consider May or late October for shoulder-season availability, with a solid rain plan.
• Go indoors in winter. Hotels and banquet halls usually have more open dates from November to April.
• Check the academic calendar before setting a date if many guests are travelling in.

Our Ontario wedding planning timeline shows how far ahead to book each vendor.

Where London couples can save

• Lean into the outdoors — carefully. A park or garden ceremony can reduce décor needs, but confirm any site rules and add the cost of a backup space.
• Compare all-inclusive packages. An in-city venue that includes furniture, linens and bar service can beat a rural venue once rentals are counted.
• Shorten the guest list. At an estimated $85–$175 per guest, 25 fewer guests could save roughly $2,125–$4,375 on catering.
• Book a smaller planning package. Instead of full planning, a partial or day-of package can keep you near the lower end of the estimated $1,700–$8,550 range.
• Keep the cake simple. A smaller display cake paired with a sheet cake or dessert table can keep you near the lower end of the estimated $500–$1,350 range.
• Hold everything in one place. A ceremony and reception at the same venue can remove the need for guest transport, estimated at $550–$1,500 in London.
• Check quotes before you sign. Run any price through our wedding quote checker to see how it compares with typical London ranges.

How London compares with nearby cities

Using VowNook's estimates for a full 100-guest wedding:

• Toronto: $29,500–$80,600.
• Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford: $24,450–$67,300.
• London: $23,250–$63,900.
• Woodstock, Sarnia and Windsor: $21,850–$60,400.

London sits in the middle of southwestern Ontario: a little below Waterloo Region and a little above smaller nearby cities. Against Toronto, the biggest difference is catering — an estimated $85–$175 per guest in London versus $110–$220 in Toronto. For the wider provincial picture, read how much a wedding costs in Ontario.

Your London wedding budget checklist

1. Choose a guest count and multiply it by the local catering estimate.
2. Decide between an all-inclusive city venue and a rural or outdoor site.
3. Ask every venue for a written list of what is and isn't included — our questions to ask a wedding venue can help.
4. Collect at least three quotes in each major category.
5. Add a buffer for tax, gratuities and small extras.
6. Organise your budget, guest list and website in a free VowNook planning account.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 100-guest wedding cost in London, Ontario?

VowNook estimates a typical range of $23,250–$63,900 with every major category, or about $19,650–$51,350 without a planner or videographer. Your venue, menu and date will set the real figure.

Is London cheaper than Toronto for a wedding?

Based on our estimates, yes. A full 100-guest wedding is estimated at $23,250–$63,900 in London compared with $29,500–$80,600 in Toronto.

What does wedding photography cost in London?

Our estimated range is $2,300–$4,300, depending on hours of coverage and what's included. See our guide to wedding photography costs in Ontario for what to ask.

Can I get married in a London park?

Some parks may allow ceremonies, but rules, bookings and fees vary by location. Confirm with the City of London or the conservation authority responsible for the site before you plan around it.