Here is a listing of local resources & vendors we would like to share with you. This section will grow as we add links to vendor profiles on our blog and we will also make useful notes regarding these great vendors to give you an idea on what they are all about.
Event & Wedding Planners:
www.ahotpinkpetticoat.com (Toronto) - Alison Kelly runs this event planning company and also has a kick ass blog giving great tips. She is a guest blogger on our blog, so please check out her posts.
www.eventsbybridalsolutions.com (Toronto & Ottawa) Rose Tenuta who runs the Toronto office is great to deal with and full of knowledge and loves event planning.
www.sparkleandshineevents.com - Jennifer is the owner and main planner. They are a Toronto based event planning company, specializing in weddings, and they offer a free 1 hour consultation. Contact Jennifer to see how she can help you.
www.theweddingbelles.ca (Simcoe County & GTA) If you are planning a wedding out in Simcoe County, you should check them out and talk to Jen. You can hit them up on Facebook here.
Lustre Events - write up about Melissa soon
EcoGatherings - (GTA North & Toronto) Monica Gaudet is great at what she does. She is super sweet person to deal with and she has the experience to get things done right. She can handle small intimate events to large events that need lots of prep & planning
www.bellefleurevents.ca (Toronto & GTA) - Belle Fleur is a Toronto wedding planning company known for its chic, modern flair. Kara Greenwood is the principal planner and founder of Belle Fleur. Lindsay Darling also works with Belle Fleur with assisting weddings.
www.circlethedate.ca (GTA East) - Laura Eng is the owner and main planner. She has over 10 years experience with planning events for businesses and people. She is super sweet so contact her to help you with your event.
www.inbloomeventdesign.com - Toronto Event Design & Decorators. Creative, stylish and non-gaudy* decorating and design services for weddings and events.
Stationary & Invitations:
Momento Design (Whitby) - Invitations, Announcements and Stationary. Daniela owns this fresh new company in Durham Region. Hit their website and view their blog.
Wedding by AH (Durham Region) - Ashley Hatt is the owner and lead designer. Designing products for her own wedding got her doing more and more for others looking for budget-friendly and sustom invitation source in Durham Region and online.
www.bellainvites.com - Couture Event Stationery. Featured in WedLuxe many other magazines across North America, this local company has exceptional items to order and personalize.
To Have And To Hold - Sam and Cheryl run this company and they have a cool blog for inspiration. They love to design custom stationery sets. Check them out!
Officiants & Ministers:
www.weddingminister.ca (GTA) - Highly Recommended. Ana Paula da Nova is a licensed officiant and she believes that the wedding ceremony should fit the couple. She is such a sweet lady.
www.allyouneedislove.ca (GTA & GTA West) Highly Recommended. Jeremy Citron is great to be around and has been performing wedding ceremonies for 19 years. He offers a personalized service and caters to many different styles and cultural weddings.
www.suzannepeters.com (GTA) - Suzanne Peters is another officiant that we recommend. She resides in Toronto and travels across the GTA to officiate weddings. She is such a sweet lady.
Rev. Joanne McClory - www.idoweddingcelebrations.com (GTA East) - Joanne is a sweet lady who is excellent at what she does. She serves Durham Region.
Brides Choice Officiant - Rev. Ray Cross (Above) (GTA East) Thirty years experience officiating weddings with warmth and decorum, good humor and ease. Extensive resources for planning your ceremony and skilled guidance for customizing your service to your unique desires.
Wedding Cakes:
www.cakeordeath.ca Kristin is a guest blogger on this website, so watch for her posts. She makes great things with her creativity and also listening to what the client wants to best determine the perfect cake for them.
Sweet Things Toronto - Juanita is also a guest blogger on this blog so watch for her posts. She is a talented cake designer and also a personal trainer. She makes cakes for all types of events… so she could be your cake maker for life.
www.flourconfections.ca (GTA East) - Lisa Bugeja who resides in Ajax and has been growing her business over the past couple of years has recently moved into a store in Pickering. She even offers classes. Her cakes are awesome.
www.papilloncakes.ca - (Toronto) Diana Stepanovic and Diana Shin do outstanding work and offer high-end wedding cakes that range from $500 to $6000.
www.kakekreations.ca - (GTA East) Karey-Ann Large has grown a successful business in Durham Region. Her cakes are very yummy.
Sweet Something Designs - Marijke Daye is the owner and designer of this new company. She creates tempting all occasion Candy/Desert Buffets and delivers them to your event. She serves Toronto & the GTA.
www.wildcakes.ca (GTA West) Melissa Capyk is the owner and creative force behind Wild Cakes from Brantford. They are a studio business so the cakes are available by special order only. They require 3 months notice for wedding cakes. They serve Brantford, Hamilton, Ancaster, Caledonia & Dundas by delivery.
To Nice To Slice (Kitchener) - Chrissie’s work is outstanding and she is extremely creative.
Chapeau de Gateau - (Toronto) Alison Dawson is the founder and inspiration for this company. She offers modern innovative ribbon cake toppers and accessories. Her work is exceptional and must be seen.
The Caketress - Write up soon about The Caketress
www.frostinesedibles.com - GTA East (Bowmanville) - Alice is awesome at making cookies and cupcakes for your event. She is located in Bowmanville and hit her up for some yummy goodies.
Digital Video Productions:
www.blupearl.com (GTA) - Colin Richards who resides in Durham has taken Blupearl Media + Film to another level with his creative style that is artistic and compelling. We like to watch wedding videos for inspiration and are very picky with regards to the final product. Colin delivers this.
www.norrisfilms.com (Toronto & GTA) - Norris Wong has created a cool little company putting out some awesome stuff. Hit their website and check them out.
Wedding & Event DJ’s
www.skipabeat.ca (GTA East) Brad Owens and his wife who run this successful company in Durham has been in the business for a long time. They love weddings and also love helping couples plan the reception and make sure that everything runs smooth. They have a couple of people that work at Skip-A-Beat and we have always had a great time with them at the wedding that we have covered.
www.orbitsound.ca (GTA & GTA EAST) Another Durham vendor who has been also great to work with over the years. The are located in Whitby and serve across the GTA. Shayne Bayford owns the company. They are also the in-house DJ at Tosca Banquet Hall, Jubilee Pavilion or Black Diamond Golf Club.
www.soundsofdistinction.ca (GTA West) - Dan Forbes and his wife run this great company that has been in business for 9 years. He loves what he does, and it’s been a pleasure to speak with him at the weddings that we both cover. His wife is now a registered wedding planner and they can truly offer you an exceptional experience when dealing with them to help plan your wedding.
Hair & Make-up (Mobile)
www.taramcpeake.com (Toronto & GTA East) - Tara is an exceptional make-up artist who resides in Durham and travels across the GTA. She also runs www.tanningspecialist.ca that can also help you get that perfect tan for your wedding.
www.kellybabcock.com (GTA East) - Kelly who resides in Durham does really great work. She covers all over the GTA.
Artisti Hair Co. - Write up soon
Hair & Make-up by Rikki Zucker - Rikki is a highly skilled and extremely professional artist and licensed hairstylist who has been solidly working in and around Toronto for the past seven years. You can reach her at 416-880-7524
Live Music:
www.weddingmusictoronto.com - Dunstan Morey - Guitarists (GTA) - Dunstan has been preforming at weddings & events for a long time. He is well known and respected.
www.gpinto.com - Violinist (GTA) - Grenville adds a modern twist to an old instrument. He can use a wide range of musical genres.
The Diplomats - Classic & Modern Jazz - They provide beautiful jazz music for your events by tailoring the music to your tastes, learn songs at your request, work around your schedule. They cover Toronto and mostly GTA West. Andrew Taylor is the Band Leader and Bassist.
George Fung Music (GTA) George leads and directs a close-knit ensemble of professional classical musicians, forming classical ensembles such as String Quartets, String Trios, Violin & Piano Duo, Flute/Violin/Cello Trio, Organ & Trumpet Duo, and Vocal Soloist & Piano. George is also the organist and piano specialist of the ensemble.
Decor & Design:
Signature Party Rentals & Decor
Food & Beverage:
www.amorechocolatefountains.ca (GTA) - Angela uses the best chocolate fountains and chocolate allowing guests to dip a variety of items into the chocolate fountain.
Sweet Something Designs - Marijke Daye is the owner and designer of this new company. She creates tempting all occasion Candy/Desert Buffets and delivers them to your event. She serves Toronto & the GTA.
Floral:
www.rainflowercompany.com (- Mirella owns and operates Rainflower Company. She is new on the scene and has made quite a splash in the local wedding flower industry. We follow her on Twitter and her blog.
www.pinktwig.ca - (Toronto) Tanya List & Amy Saleh own and operate Pink Twig Floral Boutique and they are located in Toronto at 711 College Street in Little Italy. They do great work and they are highly recommended.
Bridal Blooms By Laura (Oakville)
Jewelery:
www.samuelkleinberg.com (Toronto) - Samuel Kleinberg Jewelery has been around for over 40 years. They are great to work with and they are happy to work with you to design a custom ring.
Bridal:
The Romona Keveza Collection, Toronto
Transportation:
www.ultimatelimousinesouthport.com (GTA East) - We have covered many weddings where our couples have used their cars and there has never been a problem. We also know other vendors that love to recommend them also.
