We love the traditional venues located in Southern Ontario, but we also love the new and unique venues that we have photographed at and would love to photograph. Here is some links to assist you. We will add content to this page and will also profile some of the venues on the main page of the blog.
Downtown Toronto & Within The City:
Toronto Fairmont Royal York Hotel: - 100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 | 1-866-840-8402
You can download the wedding information package from their website right here.
Here is a wedding we shot there for Heather and Jim. They held both the Ceremony & Reception at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The bride used a room at the hotel to get ready in, and they stayed in a incredible suite that night after using it for a small “after party” when the reception was finished. One of the great things about the Hotel is the incredible backdrops the city has to offer with regards to taking pictures. For this wedding we jumped over to High Park, which is a great place to shoot that is close by).
We had the pleasure of working with Geeta Jaipaul-Rodriguez at the Hotel. She manages the 19th floor and she took care of the ceremony & reception. You can reach her at 416-860-5020
We also used the Hotel for the backdrop of a winter wedding. (below) The bride purchased a permit allowing us access and use of the hotel for bridal party shots and some intimate shots of the bride and groom.
We recommend that you use a room at the Royal York to get ready in. The suites are awesome.
Balzac’s Café - Distillery District | 55 Mill Street, Building 60, Toronto 416-207-1709 | events@balzacscoffee.com
We have photographed a small reception here where the couple closed it down for the night and invited 80 people to mix & mingle and enjoy the warm summer’s night. They were married in Mexico and used it for a small intimate reception with the DJ spinning tunes from upstairs. Below is a picture taken from the upstairs at the guests downstairs, as well as some of them mingling outside on the patio on a warm summers evening.
Vertical Restaurant - 100 King Street West, First Canadian Place, Toronto, M5X 1E1 | 416-214-2252 | info@verticalrestaurant.ca
A great venue to hold an outdoor ceremony on the patio in the heart of the city. Great food, vibe and the service the provide is exceptional. A unique Toronto venue to get married in and celebrate the evening with those you love.
Here is a wedding and reception we have shot at Vertical for Lisa and Scott by us.
Below is a shot of the reception that was inside and outside on the large patio.
The Carlu - 444 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2H4 | 416-597-1931 | events@thecarlu.com
The Carlu offers a complete range of services, including the finest caterers, state-of-the-art technology, stylish decor and efficient services to ensure a successful event.
We have not photographed a wedding at the venue and it is on our list of outstanding venues to photograph. Please contact us if you are getting married and using this venue. We would love to offer you outstanding value & incentives to work with you.
The Great Hall - 1087 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1H3 | 416-537-0803
We have photographed a wedding at this venue and it is unique and inviting. The wrap around upper balcony was a cool little spot to head upstairs and take some romantic shots of the couple alone.
The Richmond - 477 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3E7 | 416-368-2801 | info@therichmond.ca
This is on our list of venues we would love to photograph at. Lots of great places to shoot before the reception in the city beforehand. This venue is unique. You can download the floor plan here. Since this is on our list to photograph at, please contact us. We would love to offer you incentives to book with us and give us the opportunity to shoot at this cool place in Toronto’s Fashion District.
Windsor Arms Hotel - 18 St. Thomas Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3E7 | 416-971-9666 | reserve@windsorarmshotel.com
The Windsor Arms Hotel is a romantic venue that is perfect for a wedding in the City. Again, the different backdrops of the area around the hotel is awesome for shooting some creative shots of just you two after the ceremony. We have not photographed an event at this venue, so please contact us if you are using this Hotel for your wedding. We would love to offer you an incentive, since it’s on our short list of venues to photograph.
Miller Lash House - 130 Old Kingston Road, Toronto, ON | 416-287-7000 | info@millerlashhouse.ca
Site visits by appointment only.
The Miller Lash Estate is nestled in the valley of the village of Highland Creek. It offers lush gardens and is an ideal location for an intimate reception for a seated reception of 50 guests or a cocktail reception for up to 75 guests inside and outside you can seat 220 guests in a large tent that is 40′ x 80′. It’s an incredible venue for an outdoor ceremony. The Miller Lash Estate is a venue on our short list of venues to photograph a wedding. If you are getting married there, please contact us. We would love to offer you an incentive, since we are dying to photograph there and use the Estate for awesome creative pictures after the ceremony.
Black Creek Pioneer Village - 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3 | 416-661-6600 x6287 | weddings@trca.on.ca
This venue is unique and offers some different options. They provide catering services to make it an ideal location for hosting small or large weddings. Couples can hold the ceremony on-site in the Fisherville Church that was built in 1856. You can also use the Town Hall or the Mennonite Meeting House to hold your ceremony in. As for receptions, there is also a couple of venues on-site to choose from.
We photographed a wedding here in the winter. Intimate Chapel and lots of unique spots on the grounds to wonder and shoot with the Bride & Groom/Wedding Party.
Below is some pictures taken on a very cold day in the winter:
Atlantis Pavilions - At Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto, ON M6K 3B9 | 416-260-8000 | info@atlantispavillions.com
This venue along the water of Lake Ontario has gone through some major renovations. Floor to ceiling windows and panoramic views of the Toronto Skyline and waterfront makes this venue unique.
We have photographed a couple of wedding receptions held at Atlantis Pavilion and we enjoy going back. One great thing is that the location of the venue allows you to use some great backdrops in the city and around that gives you different looks to your wedding photos when we travel out and shoot your bridal party and just you two as a couple.
This shot below was just taken outside of Atlantis. Again, many different backdrops to shoot around the venue.
Liberty Grand - 25 British Columbia Road, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 | 416-542-3789 | info@libertygrand.com
The Liberty Grand is an excellent venue that has everything that you need to have a great wedding reception at. The website has all the details on the floor plans and menus to view and decide on which route you want to take. We have photographed some corporate events at this venue, but not a wedding. If you are getting married at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, please email us. We would love to offer you a discount, since it’s a venue on our short list that we would like to photograph at.
Four Seasons Hotel - 21 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2G1 | 416-964-0411
The Four Seasons Hotel is top notch when hosting a wedding reception at. The food and service are incredible. The Ballrooms are elegant and there is many places inside the Hotel to take some romantic and intimate photos of you two.
Eglinton Grand - 400 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M5N 1A2 | 416-485-5900 | info@eglintongrand.com
Formerly The Eglinton, this historic landmark has been restored to its original 1937 grandeur. The venue and ballroom are awesome and unique. They can host dinners from 100 to 530 people and entertain up to 1000 guests for a reception.
We have not photographed a wedding at this venue. We would love to. It’s on our short list of venues to photograph a wedding. If you are using this venue, we would love to talk to you and offer you a discount to you. We just want to photograph a wedding there and use the venue and the cool backdrops around the building to shoot some really creative pictures of a bridal party and just you two as a couple.
Casa Loma - 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5X 1X8 | 416-923-1171 | info@casaloma.org
Casa Loma is a hidden treasure within Toronto. They even have proposal packages to help you propose to your better half. The grounds are awesome to shoot some cool shots of your bridal party, family portraits and most importantly… some awesome shots of you as a newly married couple. Inside, there are a couple of rooms to use for a reception or even hold a small ceremony. We have photographed at this venue before and we also have visited as guests with our families in the the summer and winter.
Estates of Sunnybrook - 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5 | 416-487-3841
Located in Toronto, the Estates of Sunnybrook is the ideal venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The venue is top notch as is a must for everyone looking to have an elegant wedding. The food and service are incredible. Celebrations can be as little as 20 people and up to 150 guests.
We photographed a wedding here and the grounds and venue are ideal for photographs. Very romantic & intimate with many different backgrounds and textures to shoot at.
Here is a wedding we have shot at The Estates of Sunnybrook.
Here is another wedding photographed at The Estates of Sunnybrook.
Graydon Hall Manor - 185 Graydon Hall Drive, Toronto, ON M3A 3B4 | 416-449-5432 | info@graydonhall.com
Graydon Hall Manor is another outstanding venue in Toronto to hold a ceremony or reception at. Every thing about the venue is first class. This venue is a must to view.
We have photographed an intimate wedding at Graydon Hall Manor. It was a chilly outside in the winter, but it was warm and intimate inside and we captured some awesome shots. Here is the blog post of the wedding at this venue. The ceremony and reception were held at Graydon Hall. We would love to go back to photograph there. If you are getting married there, please send us a email. We would love to offer you an incentive.
The Old Mill, Toronto - 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, ON M8X 1G5 | 416-236-2641
We have photographed a couple of weddings here and love going back. One of our photographers was married there in 1998, and he takes his wife back for dinner each Fall.
The Inn that is attached is a must to book and shoot your “getting ready” pictures inside with the huge rooms and awesome bathrooms. The grounds of the Old Mill are also great for shooting shots.
The Old Mill now has an outdoor ceremony site, so it’s a great place for an outdoor ceremony. The Chapel inside is very intimate with getting married by candlelight. The Old Mill will take care of you, so please visit the catering office to speak with someone on-site about your ideas for your wedding.
The Ballrooms at the Old Mill have different qualities about them. Some are large and some can hold much smaller receptions that give you an intimate feel to them.
Toronto Argonaut Rowing Club - 1225 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON M6K 3C1 | 416-532-2803 | corpltr@argonautrowingclub.com
The Argonaut Rowing Club is a small venue right on the water’s edge of Lake Ontario. The Henley Room Banquet Facility opens up to a 75 foot long patio outside. We have photographed a wedding here in the summer and it was a nice venue to photograph at.
Fantasy Farm - 50 Pottery Road, Toronto, ON | 416-425-9122 | info@fantasyfarm.ca
Fantasy Farm his hidden in the Don Valley and has been around since 1943. The grounds are very beautiful for an outdoor ceremony outside in the Summer. The location of the venue offers some great backdrops around the area that gives you a chance to shoot some creative photographs of you two.
We have photographed a summer wedding at Fantasy Farm and have attended as a guest to a winter wedding there.
Toronto North:
Eagles Nest Golf Club, Toronto North - 10,000 Dufferin Road, Maple, ON, L6A 1S3 | 905-417-2300 | general@eaglesnestgolf.com
We photographed a couple of weddings here and the venue & service is awesome. It’s great for outdoor ceremony’s and we have photographed indoor ceremonies at Eagles Nest and they were elegant and intimate. We also have photographed a smaller afternoon ceremony and a couple traditional evening ceremonies. The food and service are awesome. They take really good care of you at this venue and your guests will love it.
The venue has a great wrap around porch that is great for stepping out into the evening air at a reception and is the perfect setting for your guests to sip on some drinks, while we move around the grounds and take some pictures.
The lobby has a great fireplace and some great chairs to shoot some family photos if it’s too cold outside.
Eagles Nest has some great stairs to shoot on for Family or Bridal Party Portraits.
We love the tall grass just steps from the venue to shoot the Bride and Groom in.
The main ballroom is a great backdrop for your reception.
Oakville Terrace - 13256 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2 | 905-888-0606 | oakview@interlog.com
We have photographed a wedding here. Great venue with some cool outdoor spots to shoot at. They have a covered ceremony site now that is perfect to get out of the hot sun and will protect you from the rain. They can accommodate up to 180 guests.
Note: More Toronto North venues will be added shortly.
GTA West: Milton, Burlington & Oakville:
Greystone Golf Club - 9689 Dublin Line, Milton, ON L9T 2X7 | Victoria Fleming, Catering Sales Coordinator | 905-875-3808
Note: More venues will be added shortly for GTA West.
Durham Region & GTA East:
Deer Creek Golf Club, Ajax -2700 Audley Road North, Ajax, ON L1Z 1T7 | 905-427-7737
We have photographed a couple of weddings here and we love the venue. Excellent choice to get married outside or hold a reception in their ballroom. The food & service is top notch.
Here is a wedding we photographed at Deer Creek in Ajax.
Parkwood Estate, Oshawa - 270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1G 4T5 | 905-433-4311 | info@parkwoodestate.ca
We photographed a couple of weddings here outdoors. Top notch venue in Durham to use as your backdrop. The grounds & mansion are great to use.
Royal Ashburn Golf Club - 995 Myrtle Road West, Ashburn, ON L0B 1A0 | 905-686-1121 | info@royalashburngolfclub.com
Tosca Banquet Hall - 800 Champlain Avenue, Oshawa, ON L1J 7A6 | 905-404-9400 | general@toscabanquethall.com
Note: More GTA East venues will be added shortly.
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