| ing a wedding in Toronto, one of the most vibrant cities | | | | need to be reserved well in advance of your wedding |
| in Canada, can be daunting as well as exciting. Toronto | | | | date. |
| weddings can be as simple as a quick city hall | | | | Another item to consider when planning, is whether to |
| ceremony to an extravaganza for up to 600 guests at | | | | hire a planner to coordinate everything, or if you or a |
| an historic castle. Even if you are looking for something | | | | friend or family member will take the lead. If you hire a |
| in between, the city has everything you need to | | | | planner, then of course that will add to your overall |
| celebrate your union. | | | | cost, however, this may be worth the reduction in |
| First things first. Decide what time of year you would | | | | stress. If you are trying to save money and have a |
| like your wedding and for how many guests. These | | | | talent for details and scheduling, then go ahead and |
| two details will help you narrow down the options for | | | | take charge. |
| location. Summer and early fall may offer an | | | | There are some wonderful banquet halls or rooms |
| opportunity to have an outdoor wedding, or reception. | | | | around town that have views of the skyline, or of |
| Early spring and later in the fall and winter tend to be | | | | Lake Ontario. Places that offer a spectacular view will |
| quite damp, or cold for entertaining guests outside, | | | | cost more, but you can counter this by cutting down |
| unless you set up heated tents. If you do want to | | | | on the number of guests or your food selections. The |
| brave the elements, then there are several tent rental | | | | right photographer will also know how to take |
| companies to accommodate your part. | | | | advantage of each setting to stage wonderful photos |
| For an outdoor wedding, consider one of several | | | | for your album. Caterers will provide several menus for |
| beautiful parks located throughout the city. Check with | | | | you to choose combinations of appetizers, main entree |
| the municipal parks department to find out what event | | | | and dessert, as well as open bar that includes all types |
| permits, if any, are required. Make sure to consider | | | | of drinks or only beer and wine. If cost is a real issue |
| parking if you have guests traveling by car. Toronto | | | | then offer wine with the meal and offer the bar as |
| also has a wonderful subway system for those | | | | cash only. |
| wishing to take public transportation. | | | | For many of the details on your list you will want to |
| Courtyards of various hotels, or larger estate grounds | | | | get more than one estimate, or obtain samples. This is |
| offer rental spaces for weddings. Some even provide | | | | the fun part. Visit several caterers who will present |
| an all inclusive package that covers location, catering, | | | | you will several dishes to actually taste test. Set up |
| and more. Others may allow you to bring in your own | | | | appointments with several bakeries to sample a |
| caterer, photographer and decorations. Compare | | | | variety of cakes to find just the right one for your |
| prices for the full packages versus bring-your-own | | | | special day. If you decide to hire a band, you will get to |
| options to stay within your wedding budget. | | | | see them live at other special events where they are |
| For indoor weddings, there are obviously many | | | | playing, or listen to demo discs. Photographers are a bit |
| churches and synagogues from which to choose for | | | | easier, but not as much fun as eating cake and |
| the ceremony. For non-denominational ceremonies or | | | | listening to music. Most have websites with albums or |
| for receptions there are several banquet halls available. | | | | videos for viewing. It is as simple as deciding whether |
| Again the cost and location will depend on the season | | | | you like their style or not and their rates. |
| and number of guests. Some more popular venues | | | | There are a lot of parts to planning a wedding, but |
| book years in advance during the popular summer and | | | | Toronto is one classy place to host one of your most |
| fall seasons. Wedding photographers, video makers | | | | important life celebrations. It will also be an awesome |
| and even bakeries specializing in wedding cakes may | | | | location for the many anniversary dates to come. |