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Pop Up Weddings by Shine Photo

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Last reviewed: October 6, 2026 | Thunder Bay |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: October 6, 2026. Business status: Active.

For couples researching Thunder Bay micro weddings, this profile summarizes the current first-party information published by Inspired Weddings by Shine Photo. The existing Canada Wedding Guide record uses the name Pop Up Weddings by Shine Photo, while the official website currently presents the service as Inspired Weddings by Shine Photo.

The company focuses on intimate, packaged ceremonies. Its official site describes selected-date Elopement Days and Luxe Micro Weddings for couples who want to choose an available date. Published package features include a venue, décor, an officiant, music, flowers and professional photography, with the exact inclusions depending on the option selected.

This profile was last reviewed on October 6, 2026. Prices, dates and availability can change, so couples should use the published information as a starting point and request a written quotation and current terms before reserving a ceremony.

Services and specialization

Inspired Weddings by Shine Photo specializes in small ceremony formats rather than describing a conventional full-day wedding and reception package. The official site presents two principal options: Elopement Days held on selected dates and Luxe Micro Weddings offered on an available date chosen by the couple.

The company uses “all-inclusive” to describe these packages, but each option has its own duration, seating and deliverables. The services page also lists professional photography, officiant-only service and optional additions such as extra seating, live music or a K-9 ring bearer.

Selected-date elopement ceremonies with a themed setting.
Luxe Micro Weddings on an available date selected by the couple.
Professional photography supplied by Shine Photo.
Officiant-only service for full-scale weddings.
Optional additions that must be discussed directly with the company.

Service area and who it may suit

The website lists a contact address at 268 Red River Road in Thunder Bay. It separately says its outdoor pop-up weddings take place in the Slate River Valley alongside the Nor’wester Mountains, with barn, field and Norwegian pine settings. The Landing Gathering Place is identified as a possible alternate location, and the site advises couples to ask for details.

The format may suit couples planning an elopement, intimate ceremony, second marriage or vow renewal. It may also appeal to couples who prefer a short, coordinated event with several core suppliers bundled together rather than sourcing each ceremony element independently.

Confirm the ceremony address rather than assuming the Thunder Bay contact address is the event venue.
Ask which settings are available for the chosen package and date.
Check accessibility, weather arrangements and travel time before booking an outdoor location.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature is the level of package detail published on the official site. It identifies ceremony duration, seating, floral items, refreshments and photography deliverables for both principal options. The inclusion of professional photography in each described package may simplify coordination for couples who want a bundled ceremony.

The practical limitations concern details that are not established by the supplied pages. Venue availability varies, selected elopement dates are limited, and optional additions could change the final price. The evidence does not provide complete booking, cancellation, rescheduling, weather or refund terms.

Published package inclusions make an initial comparison possible.
Selected-date elopements provide less date flexibility than the micro-wedding option.
Availability and final costs require direct confirmation.
Written contractual terms should be reviewed before paying a deposit.

Pricing

The official home page publishes an Elopement Wedding price of $2,795 plus HST. It describes a 1.5-hour celebration with venue, décor, officiant, music, seating for 15, a fresh bouquet and boutonniere, cupcakes, a bottle of bubbly and photography. The stated photography deliverable is 75 high-resolution digital images in a private gallery.

Luxe Micro Weddings are advertised as starting at $3,795 plus HST. The site describes a 2.5-hour ceremony with venue, décor, officiant, music, seating for 20, a fresh bouquet and boutonniere, cake, non-alcoholic refreshments and 125 high-resolution digital images. Prices are not published for officiant-only service or à-la-carte additions.

Elopement Wedding: $2,795 plus HST on selected dates.
Luxe Micro Wedding: starts at $3,795 plus HST on an available date chosen by the couple.
Confirm whether seating figures represent guest limits or only the seating supplied.
Request an itemized quotation for additions, location changes or other custom requests.

Contact and booking

The official site directs couples to call to reserve a date and publishes the phone number 807 631 5162. Its footer lists 268 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Couples can also review the package and service information through the official website before making contact.

At the review date, the site listed October 24 and November 14, 2026, as upcoming Elopement Days. The home page advertised limited ceremony spots on those dates, but availability is time-sensitive and should be confirmed directly. Micro-wedding dates are also subject to availability.

Official website: inspiredweddings.ca.
Published phone: 807 631 5162.
Ask for written confirmation of the date, ceremony location, package and total price.

What couples should confirm

Before reserving, couples should confirm exactly which package inclusions apply to their date and location. They should also ask whether setup, teardown, taxes, travel, gratuities or optional items create charges beyond the advertised package price.

For the ceremony itself, confirm the final guest or seating limit, accessibility, washroom and parking arrangements, weather contingency, photography coverage and image-delivery timeline. Couples should also clarify what they must provide for the officiant, the payment schedule, deposit rules, cancellation or rescheduling terms and whether a site visit is included.

Is the preferred date still available, and how long can it be held?
What is the exact ceremony address and backup plan for poor weather?
Which décor, flowers, refreshments and photography deliverables appear in the contract?
What do extra seating, live music or other custom additions cost?
What are the deposit, balance, cancellation and rescheduling terms?
What licence, identification or other documents must the couple obtain or bring?

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an Inspired Weddings elopement package cost?

The official site publishes a price of $2,795 plus HST for its selected-date Elopement Wedding package. It lists a 1.5-hour ceremony, seating for 15 and several bundled services. Couples should confirm current availability and obtain a written total before booking.

Can couples choose their own wedding date?

The Luxe Micro Wedding option allows couples to choose from available dates. Elopement Days instead take place on selected themed dates. The site listed October 24 and November 14, 2026, when this profile was reviewed.

Is professional photography included?

Yes, photography by Shine Photo is included in both packages described on the home page. The site states that the elopement package includes 75 high-resolution digital images and the micro-wedding package includes 125, delivered through a private gallery.

Where do the ceremonies take place?

The site says outdoor pop-up weddings take place in the Slate River Valley, with several rustic and woodland settings described. It also identifies The Landing Gathering Place as a possible alternate location. Couples should confirm the exact venue associated with their date and package.