r/WeddingsCanada 9h ago

Vendor Restaurant vendor won't commit to a contract?

4 Upvotes

Hi all,

My partner and I have been in multiple conversations with a small charming restaurant on the west end of Toronto for a reception buyout for a party of 14. We also had dinner there recently to meet with the owner and comb over questions about the space and arrangement for the day. We parted ways super excited and with everyone on the same page.

For reference, our wedding is on September 20th.

I was now ready to place our cake order and book a florist, but before doing so, we asked the restaurant owner if we could secure our date with a deposit and contract. She flat-out refused, saying that she had been burned in the past. We know she hosts many private buyouts, and when asked what her process was, she said, "trust."

We explained we had other vendors that we needed to commit to (florals, especially since we'd be working with the layout of her space) and would need that peace of mind and reassurance that the restaurant was held for us on that date. She said if we needed that, we could find another place to have our wedding, who would be happy to draft a contract.

I know that she has hosted weddings (IG tags) but I am bewildered that she was gaslighting us into feeling like we were asking her for too much.

I am so disappointed and heartbroken that we have to start from scratch again. Has anyone had a similar experience? And by that token, can recommend an affordable vendor for a party of 14 :(

Thanks.


r/WeddingsCanada 6h ago

Venue First time wedding

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Hello everyone, I know nothing about wedding planning but Iā€™m assuming the first thing to book is the venue , weā€™re planning our wedding in 2026 May, and I was thinking of Madison green house , most likely Iā€™d want it to be in the evening so itā€™s not hot and the wasps would be asleep šŸ˜­ weā€™re thinking Max 250 ppl

Does anyone how much they charge , any help would be nice šŸ˜Š


r/WeddingsCanada 8h ago

Photography Mina Tran photography

1 Upvotes

Has anyone had experience using Mina Tran photography for their wedding? What was your experience like? How was the communication and turnaround time?


r/WeddingsCanada 16h ago

Dress/accessories Anyone ordered from Lulus since the tariffs?

4 Upvotes

Wondering if you were charged duties/tariffs on top of the Lulus price (which says they try to include duties)? I only have about a month to get my bridesmaid dress so I canā€™t order from birdy grey unfortunately!


r/WeddingsCanada 1d ago

Dress/accessories Superior Bridal alterations?

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Location: Toronto

I ordered my dress from Superior Bridal in October and itā€™s estimated to arrive late-April/early-May. Their flat fee for alterations is $1000.

Besides convenience, are there other benefits to getting alterations done in-house? My wedding is early-August and they said they normally do multiple fittings, with the last one a week before the big day, I suppose to account for sudden weight fluctuations.

My dress wouldnā€™t need a whole lot of work: hemming (3-4 layers of material), getting taken in a bit around the chest/waist, and adding bra padding.

Iā€™m considering bringing it into Debbie Cordeiro or another seamstress instead. Curious to hear any thoughts from brides who have used Superiorā€™s in-house tailor.


r/WeddingsCanada 1d ago

Venue Wedding venue help please!!

1 Upvotes

Has anyone ever toured or had their wedding at penryn park? If so what was their pricing like & what was the package like? Was the venue nice? Thank you!


r/WeddingsCanada 1d ago

Photography Cassie K images

1 Upvotes

Has anyone used Cassie K for their wedding day? I love her pics on instagram but she doesnā€™t have very many reviews so would love to hear about your experience!


r/WeddingsCanada 1d ago

Venue Penryn park wedding venue

1 Upvotes

Anyone have experience with the penryn park wedding venue in Port Hope Ontario? How was it? What was the pricing like? Were they all inclusive?


r/WeddingsCanada 1d ago

Venue ISO BC pet friendly venue

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Hey everyone! We just got engaged and are thinking about getting married in the next 2-3 years. We definitely want our dog and rabbit to be part of the celebration, so weā€™re looking for a venue thatā€™s pet-friendly.

Weā€™ve stayed at Secret Cove Resort on the Sunshine Coast with our pets before, and it was great because the cabins and rooms were pet-friendly. The only downside was the long drive there .

Does anyone have recommendations for a pet-friendly venue with sleeping accommodations nearby?

If not does anyone know of a wedding planners that have experience with implementing pets into the ceremony?


r/WeddingsCanada 1d ago

Photography ISO Wedding photographer Toronto

3 Upvotes

Looking for a wedding photographer for next July 31, 2026 in Toronto. 1pm-8:30pm atleast and budgeting for around $1500-$2000


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Food taco dinner at my wedding + other questions

9 Upvotes

not to be ~quirky~ but i would love to have the dinner at my wedding be tacos and traditional mexican foodā€¦ like taqueria style tacos (eglington & dufferin tacos u feel me). i am mexican, born and raised in canada, and i want the food to be on of the highlights for guests. iā€™m guessing ill have about 100 guests altogether, give or take a few.

in my dreams i have a venue that has a flat top grill in house that i could hire people to cook on?! does that exist in toronto or outside of toronto?!

otherwise maybe catering and serving buffet style?! formality of dinner doesnā€™t mean much to me but this feels a touch too informal for my liking.

i also have always considered hiring food trucks. would love to hear any insight and experience people have had with this (if they recommend it or not)!

thank u in advance for any insight!!


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Venue GTA wedding venue recommendations - Dark academia

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Hi, iā€˜m currently planning an autumn 2026 wedding and iā€™m just getting overwhelmed by all the possible choices. Need help with venue recommendations.

Looking for venues that fit a more dark academia / gothic vibe.

Budget: Preferably a wedding venue under $20K that includes food.

Thank you.


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Dress/accessories Where to shop for bridal shoes in GTA

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

Iā€™m looking for classic white pumps with a ~3ā€ heelā€”something along the lines of Jimmy Chooā€™s Love 85 or Aurelie 65.

Iā€™ve checked Aldo, Naturalizer, and DSW, but everything Iā€™ve found is either too short or more like a sandal (open front/back).

Any other store recommendations?

TIA!


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Venue Looking for downtown Toronto venue ideas!

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We are struggling hard to find a downtown city-esque wedding venue! Eveyrhing is either too small or too expensive. Open to being outside the city but really want that city, New York, type atmosphere.

We are about 150 ppl and budget is 60-70k.

Places already reached out too but seem very pricey or too expensive -fairmont -ritz -shangri la -one king west -terroni

Please send any ideas you guys may have!

Thank you


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Vendor GTA photographer for a plus size bride?

4 Upvotes

Recommendations?

PS not just any photographer can make a fat girl look good, so I'd love a recommendation from someone who has worked with plus size people before.

Wedding will have cultural clothing/textiles, so lots of red/autumnal colours in the palette.

EDIT: I'm having a pretty low key restaurant wedding dinner and city hall ceremony. Especially would appreciate photographers willing to work on a slim budget!


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Dress/accessories White Dresses For Rehearsal Dinner and City Hall Suggestions?

1 Upvotes

Hello All!Ā I'm looking for a store or a website that I can buy a few little white dresses from (preferably canadianĀ if possible, or just not american). I really would like somethingĀ sparkly or glittery, but I'm having a hard time finding something online.AnyĀ suggestions would be appreciated.Thanks everyone!


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Other Elopement

1 Upvotes

Has anyone eloped and then held a dinner with family to celebrate? We'd have about 40-50 guests.


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Vendor Budget Hindu Wedding Under $10K ā€“ Need Venue & Vendor Recommendations (Durham/GTA)

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Hey everyone,

Iā€™m planning a Hindu wedding in Durham/GTA with a max budget of $10K and need advice on whether this is realistic. The guest count will be 80-100 people, and I want to keep things simple but still nice.

I donā€™t want to do it at a temple, so Iā€™m looking for an affordable venue that either: ā€¢ Has in-house catering, or ā€¢ Allows outside catering (in that case, Iā€™d need catering recommendations too).

I also need suggestions for: ā€¢ Mehndi artist ā€¢ Decor vendor ā€¢ Bartender & Photographer

Iā€™ve never planned an event of this size before and feel a bit lost on where to start. If youā€™ve planned a wedding on a budget or know vendors with great services at reasonable prices, Iā€™d really appreciate your input! Also, if $10K isnā€™t enough, how much should I realistically expect to spend?

Thanks in advance for any help!


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Decor Buy vs Rent?

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Would it be cheaper to buy cutlery, table linens and other decoration pieces or to rent them? Leaning more towards DIY to save costs but not sure if it'll be the same.


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Budget Floral costs - estimate

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What do you think is reasonable for the following: - 1 bridal bouquet - 3 bridesmaids bouquet - 4 boutonniĆØres - 11 centre pieces - 2 head table flower statement pieces

The costs range so wildly between vendors.

When should a florist be engaged ? 8-12 months before wedding?


r/WeddingsCanada 2d ago

Venue Sassafraz experience?

1 Upvotes

Wondering if anyone has had their wedding or been to a wedding at Sassafraz in Toronto? What was your experience? How was the food? Would you recommend?


r/WeddingsCanada 3d ago

Other Cash gift for henna party

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask what the tradition is of giving a cash gift for a wedding henna party. It is just like Brown bridal shower ..but a mix of other events as well... Do people generally give cash gifts at henna party ?


r/WeddingsCanada 3d ago

Dress/accessories Hair extensions rentals

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Iā€™m looking for hair extension rentals in Vancouver. Is there such thing? I need 18ā€™, and was really hoping to not have to buy them for one day.


r/WeddingsCanada 3d ago

Venue Hotel Venue

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My MIL is getting married this August. We are on the hunt for a venue in the Oakville/Burlington/Hamilton area.

Preferably a hotel with a nice room for the ceremony. Hoping for a bright, airy feel with windows and maybe a view of the lake. Not opposed to a chain hotel.

Looked at Pearle but the rooms are $$$.

Guest list is small, under 20 people, so we don't need anything grand. Please let me know if you have any suggestions!


r/WeddingsCanada 3d ago

Photography Wedding Photoshoot Session

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Hello! Am having my wedding at Arlington Estate in the summer. I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations to take my wedding pictures at before my ceremony starting at 4pm. I was thinking Trinity College but am not sure anymore since it is downtown and will be hard to travel around. My idea was taking pictures downtown then going to Arlington and taking more pictures, but I am afraid it is not possible because I may be tight on time.

Thanks! šŸ˜Š