I am going to tell you a little story . . . this was years ago so I think I am in the safe zone to be able to relay this tale. This story comes as a cautionary warning with two underlining mistakes I find many newbies to the industry make (I know I did).
"A warm, disarming cocktail hour, followed by a funny, engaging, comfortable, inclusive sit down dinner/ceremony followed by fun, celebratory dessert, mingling and music." When Liz and Kobi came to me with their mission statement, I couldn't have been more excited. Liz and Kobi had one of the more unconventional ideas for their wedding flow that I had come across - starting their wedding off with a lively cocktail hour, then moving onto a dinner/ceremony fusion, where their friends would serenade them with wise words/advice on marriage and finishing with hand written vows for each other.
On the hunt for the perfect spot to host your rehearsal dinner? Fear not! Here are 10 superb suggestions for this special occasion. Many of these ideas boast private dining rooms so you can have a totally secluded space, or simply just offer a perfect little nook to host your closest friends and family.
Launching my business was by far one of the best (and most intimidating) things I have ever done. 5 years in, I feel like Blush + Bowties has found a perfect little niche in the wedding industry. Couples come to us looking for help to plan a unique, stylish, and meaningful celebration. But it wasn't always like that.
I feel like I say this everything year, but I really can’t believe how fast this wedding season flew by. Reflecting back on the year, I am feeling darn proud of the weddings we planned (it also helps that we had the sweetest couples who truly trusted our guidance and vision).
When I first met with Sharon and Jonathan, it was a delightful meet and greet at Boxcar Social full of delicious wine and cheese. I felt like I was chatting with old friends opposed to being on a meeting. I knew we were a match made in heaven.
Industrial. Chic. Romantic. Modern. Music to my ears. When Christine, Adam and I began planning their wedding, it was clear they wanted a sleek space, romantic flowers, but still a totally relaxed vibe. They didn't want to get caught up in making their decor and wedding fussy. 99 Subdury was the perfect location for their celebration; it offered an industrial modern space and the room to accommodate their slightly larger guest count.
Tent weddings can be the most challenging types of weddings to plan - but also the most rewarding, especially when the couple is as sweet as Mardi and Neil. I'll admit, the week of their wedding I was glued to the weather forecast - I was checking every weather app I could find on a constant rotation. It wasn't looking good . . . rain rain and then some more rain. But a few days before the wedding, the sun gods decided to come to our side and it ended up being the MOST glorious day.
When I got the news that my two pals, Cass and Chris, were engaged, planning to tie the knot at a camp and wanted to enlist my help to plan their day, I was over the moon excited. Cass and Chris have a very special place in my heart as they were models for my very first styled shoot many moons ago (before they were engaged), so getting to plan their actual nuptials just felt serendipitous.
I've said it before, I will say it again, Toronto boasts some of the most unique, versatile, and character filled venues in the country. I've had the privilege of working at some of the top Toronto wedding venues. Select venues have stood out as the best of the best from my personal experience. I've rounded up my choices for the top Toronto wedding venues; I've taken into account aesthetic and food as well as overall quality of service.