The appeal of saying “I do” at a European castle is undeniable—Posh and Becks did it in Ireland and Tom (Cruise) and Katie (Holmes) did it in Italy—but it might not be in your non-movie-star budget. Luckily for you, there’s a hidden gem in Toronto where you can get the same old-world ambiance without crossing the pond: Hart House at the University of Toronto. This historic venue has everything a Europhile could ask for, including stone walls, vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. “The Quad” (see above), as it is fondly known, is an ideal setting for an outdoor wedding (and a tent provides shelter in case of inclement weather), while the Great Hall (see below) with its soaring ceilings is the perfect spot for a seriously classy soiree. During my time at the University of Toronto I spent countless hours at Hart House (reading and sipping tea), but the good news is that you don’t have to be an alumni member to get married here—it’s open to everyone, and I highly suggest you investigate it for your wedding!
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The Hottest Wedding Centrepieces Right Now
Looking for an amazing centrepiece to anchor your reception tables with? How about a gorgeous floral idea? For a chic yet simplistic look try placing your flowers in a vase from Chive–a Toronto-based design shop that houses over a hundred mod floral vessels. “In June alone, we introduced 52 new designs,” says Sarah Digout an employee of Chive. “We love designing, and bringing new ideas to the table. Next year, we plan on expanding into the UK.” Their number one bestseller, among brides and event planners, happens to be their hole-flute design from their Hudson 2 collection (pictured above). We combed their entire site and found plenty more inspiring wedding vases that are equally stunning and elegant as their number one seller. From a sleek creation to a vintage vessel, there’s plenty of gorgeous pieces for brides of all kinds to pick and choose from.
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A Whimsical “Paper Moon”-Inspired Wedding In Toronto
John Stefaniuk and Anthony Lyn, June 21st, 2010, Toronto, Ontario.
Photography courtesy Yianni Tong Photography (yianniphoto.com).
Vendors
Ceremony location: The Berkeley Church
Reception location: The Berkeley Church
Wedding planner: David Connolly
Officiant: Marty Beatty
Tuxedos: Marlon Durrant
Cake: Christine Wong, Truffle Toronto
Sweets station: Christina Wong, Truffle Toronto
Caterer: The Berkeley Church
Linen and napkins: Susan Murray International
Favours: Photo booth pictures in Pottery Barn frames
Photo booth moon: Ron Stefaniuk, Stef FX
Decor and flowers: David Connolly
Boutonnieres and corsages: Eco Stems
Graphic design (website, program, menu, key fobs, place cards, thank you cards): John Stefaniuk
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Canada Day Inspiration
What better way to show your Canadian pride at your wedding then with these cupcakes and cupcake liners from The Caketress. Read the rest of this entry »
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Current Obsession: Pink Bouquets
There’s something so pretty and romantic about walking down the aisle with a light pink bouquet in hand. Right now, I’m currently loving this mix of florals created by the ladies from Toronto-based flower shop Pink Twig. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Bonnie Gordon Cake Show
Anyone have plans for this Sunday? If not, I urge all of you in Toronto to come out to The Bonnie Gordon Cake Show, where yours truly, will be judging two of the four cake competitions: The Celebrate May Live Challenge (where designers will have one hour to decorate a two-tiered cake celebrating the month of May) and The Cake Star Face Off Competition (where designers will have six hours to create a spectacular cake with a unique interpretation of the four seasons)! On top of the competitions, there will also be a glorious display of cakes upon cakes. Read the rest of this entry »
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