A Colourful Wedding Reception at The Arlington Estate

We have been incredibly lucky to work with exceptionally kind, thoughtful and caring clients and Georgia and Kyle top the list of couples whose planning journey and wedding days we want to relive over and over again. Their plans were greatly affected by the pandemic so we just held on until the timing felt right which allowed them to also start a family! They were married May 28, 2023 in a traditional Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony with their almost one year old son, Leo, by their side followed by a wedding reception at The Arlington Estate.

We had a colour palette of pinks, caramels, yellows, and deep rust-reds paired with a soft cool-blue.

Toronto wedding invitation designer, Paper Palette, designed an impeccable wedding invitation suite with a watercolor floral pattern atop a cool blue envelope, accompanied by rust-coloured ink for the copy and a soft pink reply card envelope. Wild North Flowers, a Toronto wedding floral studio, took our palette and hit a home run embracing those warm caramels and rust-toned reds softened by whites and pinks for a bridal bouquet fitting for a late-spring wedding. Simply Beautiful Decor’s tabletop pieces carried the design through to the tactile details with which the guests would interact. Oh, and we can’t forget the acrylic arch behind the head table from Exquisite Occasions that Wild North Flowers decked out in florals for a floating effect.

One of my favourite details has to be the custom mosaic tile-inspired dance floor vinyl by Designer Dance Floors. We also included some lounge furniture from Detailz Couture in the front lobby of The Arlington Estate to offer some soft seating for a casual cocktail hour period and some large 13’ ficus trees from Event Rent in the West Wing to play with the scale of the room being so large. The party portion of the evening was kicked off with fireworks from Firemaster Productions followed by an epic performance by The Dave Murphy Band.

Purple Tree Photography beautifully captured the day in its full splendor.

The other Toronto-based wedding vendors included Cocoa Cakery, Hotshotz Photobooth, Wild and Free Films, Nadia and Co., Erin Nicole Makeup Artistry, and Eryn Shannon Bridal.

Service: Design and Management

The Floorplans

We’ve also included the Arlington Estate wedding floorplan we designed for the West Wing and lobby as some inspiration for your own wedding layout at Arlington Estate.

Arlington Estate Wedding | A Floral Masterpiece

If your wedding venue hunt has you exploring The Arlington Estate, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been lucky enough to plan a few weddings at the Arlington Estate, each with a very unique style (see a couple of them here, and here).

The grounds are beautiful, the team is lovely and the food is incredible. Today I wanted to feature our second Arlington Estate wedding from 2018. Liana and Roberto wanted a flower-filled dream with a white and green palette complemented with accents of navy and soft cool blue. Paper and Poste did an impeccable job of setting the tone with the navy blue and white wedding invitation design, in that it felt romantic and elegant but not stuffy.

Blush and Bloom, easily one of the top Toronto wedding florists, was tasked with creating luscious, romantic garden-style arrangements and jumped at the opportunity to create a 30’ long floral ceiling installation over the dance floor to create a visual anchor over a very important part of the room, which also drew the eye between the sweetheart table, impeccably draped by Susan Murray Linens, and bar with the band on an elevated stage behind it.

Liana’s dress is from Toronto wedding dress designer, Lea-Ann Belter, beauty by Fancy Face, and photography by Purple Tree Photography.

We’ve also included the Arlington Estate wedding floorplan we designed for the West Wing and lobby as some inspiration for your own wedding at Arlington Estate.

Intimate Backyard Wedding in Moore Park, Toronto

2023 was the year of the quick plans. It started with a 6-month, a 4-month plan and then Nicole and Blake came along with the challenge of 2 months as they both had job opportunities abroad that came up quickly so we went to work. So yes, we can make pretty much any planning timeline happen.

They wanted an intimate backyard wedding and although we ended up around 80 people in their backyard we still managed to meet that intimate feeling through thoughtful use of the available space. The backyard was small (large by Toronto standards) and had two different levels providing a nice break in the flow, allowing for the space to feel as though it was larger than it was.

A tent spanned the two spaces which provided cohesive style and protection from the sun in the afternoon and as equally important, some warm, soft romantic lighting overhead at night. Backyard tent weddings are often meant to be intimate and we certainly feel this one met that goal.

Toronto wedding caterer, The Food Dudes knocked the catering and bartending out of the park and Toronto wedding photographers 515 Photo Co. captured it all beautifully. D&D Party Rentals provided the gorgeous tent with Chairman Mills providing all the remaining rentals and florals were done by family friend and wedding florist, Liz Giancola. DJ Dash kept the group partying and even had the neighbours dancing up a storm until 1a!

A Fall Wedding at The Broadview Hotel, Toronto

We’re going back a few years to this gorgeous Broadview Hotel Toronto wedding from October 2019. We had the pleasure of designing this event but passed the planning torch off to INLY Events, one of our favourite local planners. Photographed by Agnes of Northern Wildflower and super dreamy florals by Kenilworth Florals brought this beautiful fall wedding to life. Irene, the bride, is an incredible graphic designer so it was honour to provide her with direction for her invitations and day-of stationery pieces with an extra personalized touch. We wanted dark, moody colours with pops of brighter colours through the use of patterns which she did in a gorgeous Victorian style. The vibe flowed seamlessly from the wallpaper at the hotel to the menus and sleeve envelopes for the personalized, handwritten thank you cards at each table. It truly was a spectacular day!

A Halloween Inspired Wedding at The Great Hall in Toronto

Julia and Sean are drawn to anything spooky and supernatural so it was no question that they would have a Halloween-inspired wedding on Halloween weekend. Anything heavily themed can turn cheesy very quickly, but with the help of florist, Rosalie Villanueva, they created a Halloween wedding vision that was equal parts spooky and refined. They hosted their wedding at the downtown Toronto wedding venue, The Great Hall, which perfectly matched their vision. Photographer BKH Photo totally understood the assignment and they were on board with embracing the unusual but elegant vibe that Julia and Sean wanted.

A dark colour palette was clearly important but it was softened with berry tones from reds to purples and contrast created with a bit of soft blush in the florals. When working with these darker Halloween-inspired wedding colour palettes, a variety of textures and patterns is necessary to create visual breaks and depths so sequins, beads, feathers, silks, matte fabrics and were vital to the design not being swallowed by darkness.

Have a look through the images below if you’re intrigued by what a Halloween-inspired wedding can become!

Casa Loma Glass Pavilion Wedding

The glass pavilion at Casa Loma is a gorgeous option for those who want a tent wedding look but either don’t have the property available or even want to organize something at home.

Jackie and Don opted for a photography permit at Spadina Museum just next door to Casa Loma, removing the need for wasted travel time at multiple locations.

For the design, Casa Loma’s Glass Pavilion’s white floors, glass walls and ceiling with the white drapery and beautiful chandeliers make it a gorgeous base. Jackie wanted a minimalist design but one that still had some depth. So we kept with the standard square tables available from the venue and covered them in soft ivory velvet linens and a caramel-coloured napkin. We opted for three different candle colours to add more interest without adding clutter. The floral arrangements were a mix of low and tall to help keep the eye moving around the room.

Lastly, for the floor plan, we went non-traditional and had Jackie and Don sitting at one of the long tables in the room. Since the stage in the space is a permanent fixture, and Jackie and Don didn’t want to be on display, we kept the ceremony musicians to play during dinner and placed them on the stage with the ceremony florals repurposed as a backdrop for them. You can see a photo of this layout below.

A custom floorplan for the Glass Pavilion at Casa Loma.

Photographed by Tara McMullen, stationery by Paper and Poste, floral design by Blush and Bloom, linens and tabletop by Simply Beautiful Decor. Tables and chairs from Event Rental Group. Beauty by Bruna Mata and Off the Grid. Live musicians GTA Strings, DJ by DJPPlus.

A Spring Wedding at Graydon Hall Manor

Jamie and Aidan were married May 27, 2022 at Graydon Hall Manor in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in the gardens and a reception under the tent. Photographed by Alix Gould Photography and florals by Sweet Woodruff, it truly was a stunning garden vibe. Graydon Hall Manor is one of the finest wedding venues in Toronto with exceptional service, an incredible food and beverage experience, and impeccably maintained grounds. The venue is exclusive to the couple and options are endless in how couples choose to use the space. It truly feels like you’ve stepped into another world when really you’re a short trip from the heart of downtown Toronto.

Beauty by Jen Evoy and music from St. Royals.