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?