Ideal Toronto Weddings For Every Season

Whether you desire a small or big wedding or something in between, the city of Toronto offers a venue for all. There is always city hall, or if money is no object, a castle that accommodates 600 guests. Toronto weddings are special no matter how big or small.

Narrowing down the time of year for your wedding will set everything else in motion. There are popular seasons for weddings. Selecting a day during the summer or fall may mean higher rates and reserving months or years ahead of the date. The number of guests on your invitation list will also dictate the type of venue and cost. If you desire an outdoor wedding during the colder months, you can make your guests comfortable by renting tents and heaters.

There are many wonderful settings for outdoor weddings. Municipal parks and gardens offer nice backdrops, but may require permits. Parking and transportation should also be taken into consideration when deciding where to host the ceremony and reception. Toronto has a clean and reliable public transportation system near many neighborhood or central parks.

Courtyards of various hotels, or larger estate grounds offer rental spaces for weddings. Some even provide an all inclusive package that covers location, catering, and more. Others may allow you to bring in your own caterer, photographer and decorations. Compare prices for the full packages versus bring-your-own options to stay within your wedding budget.

For indoor weddings, there are obviously many churches and synagogues from which to choose for the ceremony. For non-denominational ceremonies or for receptions there are several banquet halls available. Again the cost and location will depend on the season and number of guests. Some more popular venues book years in advance during the popular summer and fall seasons. Wedding photographers, video makers and even bakeries specializing in wedding cakes may need to be reserved well in advance of your wedding date.

You may also want to consider hiring a wedding planner especially larger celebrations. This will add to your cost, but will certainly relieve the stress associated with arranging such a big affair. To save money you may have a friend or relative with enthusiasm and great organizing skills to help. Just be ready for some headaches and to find a great thank you gift for this brave volunteer.

The Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario offer some of the most picturesque backdrops for a wedding or after party. Banquet halls and rooms with the best settings will cost more, but there may be ways to balance this by reducing the guest list or selecting a simpler meal. Any decent photographer you hire will know how to take advantage of such a location, and you will have great photos for your wedding album. Food and drinks will be the next item to consider and budget for. Many caterers have several menu options for weddings that include multiple courses. You will need to decide whether to spring for an open bar, or cover wine and beer for the meal and allow your guests to purchase any other drinks on their own.

For many of the details on your list you will want to get more than one estimate, or obtain samples. This is the fun part. Visit several caterers who will present you will several dishes to actually taste test. Set up appointments with several bakeries to sample a variety of cakes to find just the right one for your special day. If you decide to hire a band, you will get to see them live at other special events where they are playing, or listen to demo discs. Photographers are a bit easier, but not as much fun as eating cake and listening to music. Most have websites with albums or videos for viewing. It is as simple as deciding whether you like their style or not and their rates.

There are a lot of parts to planning Toronto Weddings, but Toronto is one classy place to host one of your most important life celebrations. It will also be an awesome location for the many anniversary dates to come.