Planning a wedding in Toronto, the basics

While Toronto is a melting pot of different traditions regarding weddings, there are a few commonalities and wedding essentials you need to make sure that you are officially married. It’s easier to look at a list of things that you need and decide where you want to spend money and where you think you don’t need to be extravagant. By doing this, you can break down your costs and plan your wedding effectively. 

Ceremonies are usually the shortest part of your wedding; they are usually about 30 minutes to 1 hour at most. Ceremonies, because of their length, typically get shifted down the priority ladder.

The Toronto wedding ceremony essentials

• An Officiant. Someone who can legally marry you and the love of your life. While it is possible to get a friend to do it, they must be ordained, which can cost time and money.
• Vows: If you are going to write your own, make sure to practice them before you have to speak in front of people. 
• The marriage licence or Banns. Talk to your church about Banns if you think you qualify for them. If not, a marriage licence is available through your municipal government. 
  • Pro tip: there is usually a three day waiting period before you get the actual license, so aim to get it in advance. 

• The venue: This can be anywhere from your backyard to your place of choice. It is important to consider how many people are going so that you can ensure everyone fits comfortably. If you are planning an outdoor wedding, make sure that you have a Plan B, in case of weather. 
• Rings and ring box or cushion 

These are the basics of having a wedding ceremony. There are variations to each depending on many other traditions.

Your Toronto venue essentials

• Parking for your guests
• The entrance, think about the order of who will walk down the aisle first. 
• Seats for your guests. Matching chairs make it look and feel more like a professional event. 
• A writing table, Once married, you’ll need to sign the wedding license.
• Sound equipment. The guests will want to hear you exchange vows, consider a microphone. 
• Music, a processional and recessional songs to walk the aisle with. You don’t need the music, but it might feel a little awkward without it. 

Decoration and details plans

While you might not feel like spending money on a lot of decorations for the aesthetic, decorations don’t just have to be for looks; some have function as well 

Events 365 is a top-rated wedding decor company in Toronto and the surrounding area. A Toronto event rental such as ourselves takes pride in all of our event rentals such as our flower walls for rent and our photo booth rentals. We are fast and efficient at set up and take down so you don’t have to worry about it on your big day.

Toronto wedding Decoration suggestions

• Toronto Marquee lighting rentals of your names can let your guests know they are in the right place, especially if they haven’t been to the venue before. 
• Table signs let guests know where to put gifts and where to sit.
• Matching colours lets people know who is in the wedding party 
• A Toronto photo booth rental photos can be your wedding favour for your guests, it is inexpensive and a wedding favour that carries a memory for them and you. 
• Backdrops, if you have an outdoor wedding in a public place like a beach or a park, there’s always a chance that you’ll have unexpected guests in the background.  A Toronto Flower wall backdrop rental or a flower drape wall rental gives you a little more privacy from unwanted guests. 
• Ceremony symbols, such as planting a tree or something else relevant to your culture or religion.
• Balloon decorations in Toronto are affordable for both indoor and outdoor events to entertain your youngest guests. With all of the colour options having them outside can tell guests they are in the right place.

These are just a few suggestions for functional wedding decor.  This list is just the basics of having a wedding, and while sizable events can feel overwhelming, breaking it down into what is necessary and what is functional will help you save money.  Once you have everything you need for your wedding, you can see your budget outlined and plan to spend more on embellishments for your day.