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Welcome to The Arlington Hotel: Your Dream Wedding Venue in Paris, Ontario
Located in the heart of downtown Paris, Ontario, The Arlington Hotel combines rich history with modern comfort to create a truly unforgettable wedding experience. Established in the 1850s, this boutique hotel offers a charming and elegant setting that perfectly balances timeless character with contemporary amenities—ideal for couples looking to celebrate their special day in style.
A Stunning Riverfront Backdrop
Say “I do” beside the beautiful Grand River at The Arlington’s signature event space, River’s Edge. This venue features breathtaking river views and a romantic ambiance enhanced by soft industrial design elements like exposed brick walls and a balcony overlooking the water—perfect for capturing those picture-perfect moments during your ceremony and reception.
Flexible Spaces Tailored to Your Celebration
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a lively party, The Arlington Hotel offers versatile spaces to fit your vision. River’s Edge comfortably seats up to 130 guests for a dinner reception and can host up to 150 for standing events. For added flexibility, the historic Dominion Telegraph Event Centre, affiliated with the hotel, provides elegant additional spaces to accommodate your needs.
Stress-Free, All-Inclusive Wedding Packages
Planning your wedding should be joyful, not stressful. That’s why The Arlington Hotel offers all-inclusive packages designed to cover every detail, so you can focus on celebrating. These packages typically include:
- Exclusive use of a beautifully decorated event space
- A delicious three-course menu crafted by the hotel’s Executive Chef and culinary team
- An eight-hour all-inclusive bar service to keep the celebration flowing
- A late-night buffet to satisfy your guests’ appetites
- A personalized wedding cake made just for you
- The expert guidance of an in-house wedding coordinator to manage every detail
- A complimentary one-night stay in a honeymoon suite for the newlyweds (subject to availability)
Comfortable and Charming Accommodations
The Arlington Hotel offers 23 uniquely decorated guest rooms, blending comfort with playful, distinctive decor. These stylish suites provide a relaxing retreat for you and your guests, all within a building recognized as an Ontario Heritage Site—adding a meaningful historical touch to your wedding weekend.
A Culinary Experience to Remember
Food is at the heart of every celebration, and The Arlington’s culinary team is dedicated to making your wedding meal exceptional. Menus are customizable and often include passed hors d'oeuvres, plated three-course dinners, and late-night food stations—ensuring your guests enjoy a delicious and memorable dining experience.
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Reviews (16)
- SSarah & Nick20/11/2025Beautiful Backdrop for a Wedding!Beautiful Backdrop for a Wedding!We had our wedding at this venue a few weeks ago and were so happy with how the day turned out. the space is beautiful, the food was great, and the day went off without any issues. We liked that this venue has many inclusions so it made the planning process a lot easier - our DJ and officiant had also worked there many times so the whole day went so smoothly. Paris is beautiful and a perfect backdrop for a wedding.We had our wedding at this venue a few weeks ago and were so happy with how the day turned out. the space is beautiful, the food was great, and the day went off without any issues. We liked that this venue has many inclusions so it made the planning process a lot easier - our DJ and officiant had also worked there many times so the whole day went so smoothly. Paris is beautiful and a perfect backdrop for a wedding.
- SShady & Jay21/10/2025amazinggggggamazinggggggGot married this past Sunday, and it was an absolute dream!! The venue was beautiful, the staff were amazing, and the seamless planning between the decor options and the cake provided really did make the wedding planning much more seamless. Thank you so muchGot married this past Sunday, and it was an absolute dream!! The venue was beautiful, the staff were amazing, and the seamless planning between the decor options and the cake provided really did make the wedding planning much more seamless. Thank you so much
- LLauren & Rob08/10/2025Amazing Experience!Amazing Experience!My fiancé and I got married on September 20th, 2025 at the River's Edge at the Arlington. We had such a great experience! Sabrina, Ashley, Cora, and Kelsey were all amazing and helped us have the best day. Gorgeous views, great food and ambiance. They are very organized and responsive. They have the process down and it makes it easy to schedule and plan everything. Overall, amazing experience - would recommend for anyone who really wants to enjoy the day with their spouse and guests.My fiancé and I got married on September 20th, 2025 at the River's Edge at the Arlington. We had such a great experience! Sabrina, Ashley, Cora, and Kelsey were all amazing and helped us have the best day. Gorgeous views, great food and ambiance. They are very organized and responsive. They have the process down and it makes it easy to schedule and plan everything. Overall, amazing experience - would recommend for anyone who really wants to enjoy the day with their spouse and guests.
- JJessica & Stephen08/10/2025Perfect Day! Perfect Day!We had our wedding here this past weekend, staff were amazing, and the venue was perfect. We had such a fun time with our bartender Sandra, she was incredible. Thank you River’s edge for the wonderful experience!We had our wedding here this past weekend, staff were amazing, and the venue was perfect. We had such a fun time with our bartender Sandra, she was incredible. Thank you River’s edge for the wonderful experience!
- KKathryn & Joel24/09/2025Everything We Hoped ForEverything We Hoped ForOur wedding at River’s Edge was exactly what we had hoped for. We knew when we toured the space the first time we knew that we were going to be well taken care of and that the weekend would be everything we dreamed of. The hotel is a beautiful, quaint place with attentive and caring staff, who not only helped the weekend of the wedding but fielded many questions and bookings from our guests.Our wedding at River’s Edge was exactly what we had hoped for. We knew when we toured the space the first time we knew that we were going to be well taken care of and that the weekend would be everything we dreamed of. The hotel is a beautiful, quaint place with attentive and caring staff, who not only helped the weekend of the wedding but fielded many questions and bookings from our guests.
- KKirsty & Arty24/09/2025Lots of Space for a big wedding!Lots of Space for a big wedding!A gorgeous venue! Kirsty & Arty got married here last month and the venue is super accommodating, and works with the wedding with ease. Lots of space for a big wedding A gorgeous venue! Kirsty & Arty got married here last month and the venue is super accommodating, and works with the wedding with ease. Lots of space for a big wedding
- DDakota & Lucas24/09/2025Our Vision Came To Life!Our Vision Came To Life!I have to say I was so happy with how the day turned out! From the beginning the staff were so helpful and friendly! We had a few meetings along the way and once the big day came, our vision came to life! I couldn’t have been more thrilledI have to say I was so happy with how the day turned out! From the beginning the staff were so helpful and friendly! We had a few meetings along the way and once the big day came, our vision came to life! I couldn’t have been more thrilled
- TTianna & Stephen24/09/2025Absolutely Perfect!Absolutely Perfect!The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful views of the Grand River and a warm, elegant atmosphere with a rustic brick wall. Our guests loved it, and so did we. Everything ran seamlessly, and we were able to truly enjoy the moment.. We highly recommend River’s Edge to anyone looking for a gorgeous venue with top-tier service!The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful views of the Grand River and a warm, elegant atmosphere with a rustic brick wall. Our guests loved it, and so did we. Everything ran seamlessly, and we were able to truly enjoy the moment.. We highly recommend River’s Edge to anyone looking for a gorgeous venue with top-tier service!
- EEmily & Reid17/09/2025Fantastic Time!Fantastic Time!Just got back from my cousin’s wedding. What a fantastic spot with friendly service and gorgeous views.Just got back from my cousin’s wedding. What a fantastic spot with friendly service and gorgeous views.
- KKyra Cameron (Three Sugars Photo)17/09/2025Gorgeous Photo Locations!Gorgeous Photo Locations!As a wedding photographer this venue has endless opportunities for beautiful photos. The staff here are friendly and accommodating and lovely to work with. When you book here you have access to both River's Edge and The Arlington Hotel across the street, giving you lots of options for photos. Would love to shoot here again :)As a wedding photographer this venue has endless opportunities for beautiful photos. The staff here are friendly and accommodating and lovely to work with. When you book here you have access to both River's Edge and The Arlington Hotel across the street, giving you lots of options for photos. Would love to shoot here again :)
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
This may sound cheesy - but every wedding is the best wedding that happens here! Each couple is so unique in their day and their vision, it's exciting to see what beautiful things are imagined and brought to life in our space!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Plan your wedding for yourselves - not to please everyone else!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Rustic, Elegant, Industrial, Unique
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
On the balcony overlooking the Grand River, Penman's Dam and the CN Rail Bridge!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Every couple should feel like a celebrity at our venue ;)
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mac and Cheese Bites!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Can't go wrong with Pizza or Poutine
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The enormous wall of windows overlooking the beautiful Grand River and it's views
and the individually themed literary rooms at the Hotel!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
All of it! We have worked so hard to bring our couple's visions to life and that's the best part!
