Wedding venue searching

I think Vaughan might actually be cheaper than Durham. I'm in Ajax too, and wanted Deer Creek initially, but they are crazy expensive.

This isnt exactly in the Durham region. But, I am getting married at essentially a lions hall. It's on a large chunk of property so were doing both reception and ceremony outdoor. However, there is an indoor hall as well where you could have the ceremony. It is called GIlford Hall in Gilford, Ontario. It is 150$ to rent for one day.

Hi again Ashley, I just posted on your other discussion but I'll post here too

I've been engaged since October 2017 and booked my venue in December of 2017. You're definitely on the right track about looking 2 years ahead since some venues do book up that far! The first question you should be asking is: "Do you have my date available?" If not, it eliminates it unless you are flexible on the date.

Next, you probably don't have a clue how many guests, but try and do a quick estimate. my estimate was 150 and I'm now at 165 to invite. My venue is a hotel with different sized banquet halls for the reception that can accommodate 30-500 people, depending on the room. However, the ceremony spot only accommodates 200, so definitely try to nail down a preliminary number.

Again, as I said in your other discussion, I'll send you a file of other important questions to ask once I find the USB it's on.

I just sent you a message.

but best thing I can recommend. have a rough guest list before you go looking at venues. you don't want to find a venue that you love and it end up not fitting close to what you want people wise.

and I can't remember her name. but someone here on the WW community got married in the durham region and had outdoor ceremony. and it looked like there was an indoor space. she just posted photos in the past month getting married.

Well, I can't help much with the venue finding but here are some questions that I found were very helpful:

What is the maximum guest count? Am I allowed outside catering? Am I allowed outside bartending/ alcohol? Do you do open bar, or just a host bar? (Host bar = you pay per drink at the end) How long do I have the venue for? Do you have a list of spots to recommend for photographs? Do any decorations come included? Do you have a wedding planner contracted here that I would be able to hire? Do you consider September an "off season wedding" and if so is there any discounts?

And if you are looking to save money, then I highly recommend a place where you don't have to use their "executive" chef as they charge at least $50-$80 a plate.

My venue is in Vaughan as well but I know people who are getting married in the Scarborough area if that's okay with you. It is called Guild Inn Estates.