u/fabled-briar-rose

My partner and I are looking to get married in June (2027). We've been together for 13 years and have been putting it off, we decided owning our cars and house were more important. Neither one of us wants a big traditional wedding so we're trying to think of alternatives.

We are located in the Hastings Prince Edward Area of Ontario (between Toronto and Kingston). We are looking for something that can accommodate 20 people and requires as little planning as possible. I've considered elopement places but the ones I find have a smaller guest limit than we'd like. We are both terrible planners so I am hoping to find a venue that will take care of as much as possible for me.

To make things even harder we would ideally like something that won't break the bank. I'm not opposed to a small ceremony somewhere with pictures and then having the reception in a restaurant. I just don't want to have to be responsible for tables, chairs, flowers, arbour, etc.

I appreciate any help/suggestions you can give. Feel free to ask follow up questions (writing this sleep deprived and may have missed some details).

My fiance and his brother are going duck hunting in the fall. It's their second season and they're still new to it so they don't fully know the answer for this. I've recently gotten into wildlife photography and wanted to join them for the photo opportunities. I have no intention of hunting, the only shooting I want to do is with a camera. I know that if I participate in the hunt I need outdoors card, migratory bird card, etc. But again, I have zero intention of touching a firearm.

Wondering if being in the boat with 2 hunters will require me to be fully licensed and counted as participating in the hunt? I want to take pictures but don't want to break any laws so I want to make sure I have what I need beforehand.

Thanks for any help people can provide.