One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make when planning your wedding is deciding what type of wedding venue you want. The type of wedding venue will impact every other wedding choice, from how many people you can invite to wedding dress style. The great thing about the Greater Toronto Area is that there are many different wedding venue styles available!
Our Toronto wedding photographers have compiled the most common types of wedding venues available in the GTA.
Hotel Wedding Venues
One of the most classic types of wedding venues is hotel ballrooms. Toronto has tons of gorgeous hotels to host weddings at. From traditional ballrooms to more modern rooftops, there a lot of hotel options in the GTA. The great thing about hotel venues is that you can book your bridal suite or guest accommodations in the same place!
Interested in a hotel wedding venue? Check out Four Seasons Hotel, Omni King Edward Hotel, Fairmont Royal York, One King West, & Shangri-La Hotel.
Restaurant Wedding Venues
Restaurant weddings are a great option if you’re looking to save on the budget and host a smaller event. The great advantage of restaurant weddings is that they tend to have better food! This type of venue often creates a more casual and cozy wedding atmosphere, which is perfect for couples looking for a more contemporary and chill wedding.
Interested in a restaurant wedding venue? Check out Archeo, La Maquette, ONE Restaurant, The Hot House & Malaparte.
Loft Wedding Venues
Looking for a more modern and industrial-style wedding? Check out some of the amazing loft-style wedding venues Toronto has to offer! Our wedding photographers love the beautiful contrast between exposed brick and steel and a gorgeous wedding dress.
Interested in a loft wedding venue? Check out The Globe and Mail Centre, Second Floor Events, & The Historic Distillery District.
Mansion Wedding Venues
If a luxurious wedding is your goal, a mansion wedding venue might be the perfect fit. Toronto has a lot of gorgeous mansions full of stunning architecture that looks perfect in wedding photos. Mansions are such an elegant choice for any wedding!
Interested in a mansion wedding venue? Check out Graydon Hall Manor, The Eglington Grand, University of Toronto, McLean House & Hart House.
Castle Wedding Venues
If you want to feel like royalty on your wedding day, look no further than a castle wedding venue. In Toronto, Casa Loma is the only castle option, but you really can’t do better. This stunning historic castle has a few different venue options, from the stunning conservatory to the whimsical gardens. A wedding at Casa Loma is bound to be beautiful and one to remember.
Interested in a castle wedding venue? Check out the settings available at Casa Loma.
Farm Wedding Venues
Just because we’re in a big city doesn’t mean you can’t have a more outdoorsy, rustic wedding. You’ll have to go a bit outside of the downtown core, but a few stunning farm wedding options are located in the GTA. These farm options are perfect if you want to escape the bustle of the city and have a more relaxed wedding venue.
Interested in a farm wedding venue? Check out Cambium Farms, Cadogan Farm Estates, Fermanagh Farms, & Cranberry Creek.
Park Wedding Venues
There’s something so magical about outdoor weddings. Professing your love and commitment surrounded by nature is simply stunning. Some of our wedding photographers’ favorite wedding venues are park or garden ones. The wonderful thing about these venues is that they change with the seasons. A spring wedding at one venue will look completely different come fall time. You do have to take the weather into account, but it’s a small concession.
Interested in a park or garden wedding venue? Check out The Carvers Cottage, Toronto Botanical Gardens, Old Mill Toronto, & Guildwood Park.
Whatever wedding venue style you decided to go with, AGI Studios would be honored to capture it. Contact us today to book one of our award-winning wedding photographers or videographers.
