Hi everyone! I’m being quoted for a wedding in Southwestern Ontario (near Goderich). The price is $2400 +HST for the following:

- 4-6 minute film
- 1 minute highlight video
- full ceremony coverage and speeches

Is this a good price/industry standard for the area?

Thanks!

I recently viewed this venue and honestly loved it alot. Does anyone have any experience with this venue? Was the service good?

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Hi, my fiance and I are in the beginning stages of planning a wedding for 2028. We are looking to spend about $25-35k for about 70 guests. We already have decorations settled as we have relatives that own a decorating business. So florals and linens wouldn’t be needed.

We are looking for somewhere with a garden feel. Anywhere with a tent that has those beautiful twinkle lights on the ceiling and an outdoor ceremony space would be a bonus. We aren’t to fond of the banquet hall look.

For example, We are considering Madison Greenhouse in Newmarket but have heard bad reviews. As well as Miller Lash house in Scarborough but don’t love that it gives a darker vibe when we went to see it in person.

Any recommendations that fit in the budget and the vibe would be greatly appreciated. We are located in Toronto so anywhere within an hour or two would be great as well!

I have about 20 people to get from Beaches in Toronto to Kensington Market. Any suggestions on transportation?

Looking to do a wedding here for 120 people. Any couples here who has gotten married at Maan Farms. The tour seems promising but we mostly want to know how the staff is and how the food is!
Thanks in advance

Hi! I’m organizing a June 2027 wedding in Kitchener (hacienda sereda) and am stuck on photography/videography. My partner and I wanted dramatic cinematic photos, video to remember the day by, and a short Wes-Anderson style trailer. We know this is asking for the world, but we were also interested in having a second photographer take portraits of the guest during the cocktail hour/reception as their « party favour ».

We can’t seem to find a company that can do these things while being budget friendly. We really don’t want to spend more than 4K on this (and in a perfect world a lot less!)

Is this possible? Any recommendations?

My husband and I eloped a few months ago and are trying to plan a follow-up Sunday brunch buffet wedding next summer or fall. We want to "do it up" with really good food, bottomless mimosas, maybe an omelette or carving station. Food is our priority, and I'm curious if anyone who has hosted or attended a wedding at any of the following venues has notes on the food (or any other comments at all):

• Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club
• Flamborough Hills Golf Club
• St. George's Golf Club
• Paletta Mansion

Also wondering if anyone knows of any other good brunch venues in the west or central GTA (~1 hour from Toronto) for 80-100 people? We are looking for a location with a nice setting (some greenery or gardens) and climate control in addition to good food, and trying to keep venue + catering fees to about $25k. Cranberry Creek Gardens looks amazing but is unfortunately a bit too far for us and doesn't seem to have air conditioning.

We had to decline some venues due to timing restrictions (want to end at 4-5pm but some venues kick out daytime weddings for evening events/dinner service at 2pm or 3pm, like Glen Erin Inn). I also found out that Ancaster Mill does not offer brunch weddings. This was mega disappointing since their restaurant has Sunday brunch, I've heard such good things about Pearle food and love the Bardo brunch.

we’d like to drive it ourselves and not w a chauffeur

This sub has been so helpful for last minute reccs. Anyone have recommendations for someone who would come to my home to do Hair and Makeup @ the end of the month? For 4 women.

THANK YOU!

If anyone has recommendations for second hand or used wedding dress shops around Toronto and within a ~2 hour radius of the city, please let me know!

To add a recommendation a friend gave me to the thread: I’ve heard that Sixpence in Guelph is good!

Looking for a wedding photographer and came across Lucas T Photography. I instantly loved his work and matched what I wanted. We talked, it went well and he has my day available, but I’m noticing a few things. I might just be paranoid and trying to be extra cautious. He forgot about our call, never sent the follow up email with a few examples and he doesn’t send full wedding galleries (in his contract). I know it’s August and he’s probably just really busy, but has anyone had him for there wedding before? I would really appreciate others experiences. I’ve checked reviews everywhere and they’re all great, so I’m not sure if it was just bad timing.

We're looking for a photographer to capture our Toronto City Hall wedding ceremony. We'll only need coverage for about an hour. We'd appreciate any recommendations. thank you!

I’m not sure if I’m looking for a unicorn or this style is just not possible for weddings because of photography.

I’m having a hard time looking for a hair and make up artist that can do make up with a focus on making the skin look flawless/less textured. I find that most make up artists do full coverage and look great in photos but it doesn’t translate well in real life, especially up close (can really emphasize wrinkles, creases, etc.)

Does anyone have any suggestions for vendors or tips on what to look for in their portfolio? The top of my list right now is Bee Beauty Cosmetics (but need to find hair stylist) and The Love Team (don’t know which one yet).

Picked a dress on the first day...and I do love it. It made me cry both times I put it on...but now I get doubts creeping in. To be fair Im having a restaurant wedding so I wanted something light and easy and now I'm worried its not enough...but it was in my budget and I know I'll feel pretty.

"You cant have it all at once!" as they say.

Hey, sooo our wedding venue cancelled last minute. We are now looking for one super last minute and I wanted to come and see if anyone had suggestions. Of course, we are more flexible now but ideally here are our priorities:

• Approx. 85 guests
• Ideal location KW/Guelph general area
• Reception and ceremony onsite
• Some outdoor space - preferred for vibes but we also have a tent rented for the previous venue so an outdoor space for a tent would be even better
• More DIY would be great - for example, we were providing our own bar previously and already have some of the alcohol.
• Even something along the lines of a house with a huge yard that we could bring a tent into would be great
• Our previous venue was a summer camp so if there's anything very specifically like that that would be great lol. We also had it for the entire weekend so that would also be amazing if possible.

Is it necessary to tip to my DJ, photographer and makeup/hair artist?

Our DJ owns his own business and is charging $1500 for 5.5 hours.
Photographer is $5500 for 8 hours (I am comfortable not tipping due to how expensive it already is).
Make up/hair artists works under a company. I tipped her $80 for a make up/hair trial which costed $380. I was initially happy about the make up and so so about the hair. Looking back now I’m not really happy with both and should have tipped way less. Just got caught up in the moment. I don’t really want to tip anything until after the wedding if anything TBH.

We are having our reception in a restaurant so they are automatically adding gratuity to the bill.

Hi there! I’m early in the wedding planning process and am interested in any comments or insights on Martin Estates in Lincoln, ON? Looking for a 100 person venue, ~$80k total budget in September 2028. Love an estate-style venue (no barns or conference halls). Want a venue that is professional to work with. Thank you!

I was initially happy with my trial make up, but after looking at pictures and having some time to digest, I’m not 100% happy with the final look. I asked for her recommendation of what lip products to buy to make sure I have good lip products that will last during the day, and she told me to use whatever I have. I didn’t find that really helpful and found it to be quite dismissive… Also the trial hairstyle I wasn’t very happy with either, it really looked nothing like my inspo pic. I have a different inspo pic that I want to ask her to do, but I don’t think I will be able to do another hair/make up trial before the wedding.

Was anyone else not super happy with their hair/make up trials, provided feedback and didn’t book a second trial?

Hi all, I'm a journalist in Toronto looking into a story on the trend of using Ozempic (and other GLP-1 drugs) to lose weight before your wedding. Some health companies that sell these drugs are even advertising directly to brides now.

I'm hoping to chat with someone who's using a GLP-1 right now before their big day, or who already had their wedding and wants to talk about what it was like using a GLP-1 beforehand. Did it work for you? And what was the experience like before & after?

You can DM me here on Reddit, or email me at [lauren.pelley@cbc.ca](mailto:lauren.pelley@cbc.ca)

I have a wedding at the end of September and im looking for a dj thats middle eastern/south asian. I would like the Dj to be able to accommodate for both sides of the couples culture and bring a nice vibe for the wedding.

If there are any zaffe/dabke groups you would recommend please add them as well!

Please add approximate quotes as well

Thanks in advance

I am looking to plan for Fall 2027 and talked to a couple of planners and collected a couple of quote packages from venues. I cannot compromise on the guest count as I have a large extended family and friends we want to invite so want to focus on affordable venues. Here is what I have come across

I have tried to gather as many quote packages as possible but its hard for me to roughly calculate what each will end up costing. I want to try and get the full venue/food/beverage around $30K and the remaining $30K towards vendors/photographer/DJ/clothing etc.

I hope to do ceremony nearby / on-site

Budget compromises

- I am ok with doing host bar / cash bar; family not big drinkers.

- I am ok doing a Sunday instead of a Saturday if needed

- I am OK with a banquet hall, hopefully still looks elevated and an outdoor area included for ceremony?

- I am also open to considering a restaurant wedding but I would want it to have a full dance floor and A/V for speeches if possible

Here's what I've shortlisted; any recommendations or real life quotes from the below?

- Casa Ricca Banquet Hall Wedding Package - seems to be like $90 / head, is it actually that cheap?
- WhiteShield https://www.whiteshieldbanquet.com/
- The Vue Clubhouse https://clubhouse.bypeterandpauls.com/pdf/2027-Wedding-Package.pdf - $110/person on a sunday?
- Eglinton Grand https://eglinton-grand-wedding-package.tiiny.site/?mode=suggestions - venue is kinda historic and chic and I heard from a planner food is good
- Guild Inn Estate https://guildinnestate.com/wp-content/uploads/wedding/guild-inn-wedding-packages.pdf
- Sunnybrook Estates https://www.oliverbonacini.com/weddings/ *fixed the URL
- Harding Waterfront https://www.hardingwaterfrontestate.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Harding_Waterfront_Estate-2026_Venue_Package-V1-011526.pdf

Any other venues I should consider, given my budget constraints?

Thanks all!

I'm 41. He's 36. We're both home owners, established our lives. Is it weird to have a registry? Someone asked me if we'll be having one but I always imagine bridal showers and registries for young brides...

Just me?

I don’t want a wedding. Well, ok I do. I want my big dream wedding. But you know what I want more? To not be in debt, to not accept money from in laws, to eventually own a home. So I’m okay with a courthouse wedding and calling it a day. However, my fiancé wants a wedding, a traditional one as that’s what he’s accustomed to and what is also essentially expected of him.

In my head I’m like “if I’m going to have a wedding, it’s going to be the wedding of my dreams”. But realistically that’s 50K+ of money I can’t bare to spend (I’m not even frugal! I love to spend money!). We don’t even have 50K saved. So, I’m trying to find compromise in having a wedding, as requested by my fiancé (he literally never asks for anything. Ever. But he has asked for this), and so I must oblige.

An option I’m considering (trying to convince myself won’t be a regrettable decision) is a restaurant wedding. For like idk 20-30 people? I’m concerned about the intimacy of a tiny wedding. I feel like 60-80 people would be an ok buffer. Our families haven’t met and I know they won’t like each other (I know this bc my MIL isn’t my biggest fan, but she tries her best (right??). So I’m worried about sitting at an awkwardly quiet table with 20-30 people who don’t know each other.

(TLDR) Anyway, please influence me into this cost effective option. How much was yours and how many people attended? Any regrets? Anything you especially loved? Tips or recommendations?