A Stylish Toronto Brunch Wedding at Cluny Bistro in the Distillery District

By now, you know that we love a restaurant wedding, and this one reinforces all of our reasons for why couples should host a wedding at a restaurant.

If you're searching for a romantic and unique Toronto wedding venue, look no further than Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie in the historic Distillery District. This chic French-inspired restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind setting for couples looking to host a stylish, intimate celebration in the heart of the city.

For Simone and Andrew, a traditional wedding never felt quite right. Instead, they reimagined their day into a relaxed and elegant brunch wedding at Cluny, blending thoughtful design with the natural charm of one of Toronto’s most iconic restaurant wedding venues.

Ceremony, Cocktails, and Brunch All in One Space

The day began with a short, heartfelt ceremony inside Cluny Bistro. Guests remained seated at their tables while Simone and Andrew exchanged vows at the front of the room, a format that felt natural and organic within the space. With its sun-drenched interior, Cluny offered the perfect backdrop for a ceremony that was both beautiful and understated.

Immediately following the ceremony, guests stayed inside the restaurant for cocktail hour. Guests then sat down for a leisurely brunch, a signature feature of this Toronto restaurant wedding. By 3 p.m., the formal portion of the celebration had wrapped, allowing everyone to head out feeling full and connected.

Simone and Andrew then took advantage of the Distillery District’s cobblestone streets and heritage architecture for portraits before joining family later that evening for a private dinner, rounding out a wedding day that was beautifully personalized from start to finish.

Why Choose Cluny Bistro for Your Toronto Wedding?

If you're dreaming of a restaurant wedding in Toronto that’s equal parts elegant and effortless, Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie is one of Toronto’s best restaurant wedding venues for couples looking for style, charm, and personality.

Service: Event Management

Wedding Getting Ready Location: The Ace Hotel
Wedding: Cluny Bistro
Photography: Mango Studios
Florals: 2 Peonies
Planning: Heather Salema of Laura Olsen Events
Hair and Makeup: Presley Foskett
Cake: Sugar Suite

Romantic Vintage Wedding at Lincoln Hall, Broadview Hotel | Toronto Wedding Venue Spotlight

Eryn and Jesse were married in November of 2024 at The Lincoln Hall and Terrace in The Broadview Hotel in downtown Toronto. Eryn wanted a wedding that blended the building’s historic charm with modern sophistication. Located in the heart of Riverside, this beautifully restored 19th-century landmark offers a one-of-a-kind setting for couples searching for a romantic and stylish wedding venue in the city.

Eryn and Jesse’s vintage-inspired celebration brought soft blush florals, brass accents, and classic elegance to life in the most stunning way. With its rich textures, original brick walls, and soaring windows, Lincoln Hall at The Broadview Hotel served as the perfect backdrop for a wedding filled with warmth, charm, and timeless romance.

A neutral-toned fabric offered a clean backdrop for their ceremony, allowing the black cane-back chairs and floor arrangements of blush, ivory, and peach-toned blooms to stand out. Tall floral pillars framed the altar, evoking the feeling of a secret garden indoors. The setup was both simple and sophisticated, ideal for couples who want a modern-meets-vintage ceremony in a historic venue. Guests were then invited to the rooftop patio for cocktail hour while the ceremony space was transitioned to dinner.

For the reception, long tables were dressed in linen-toned cloths and accented with brass cutlery, soft candlelight, and delicate floral centrepieces in ceramic compotes. The floral design leaned into a blush and brass colour palette, combining roses, ranunculus, and lisianthus for a look that was effortlessly elegant. We chose the black cane-back chairs to complement the brick walls, while then bending the two with the biscotti coloured tablecloths for a subtle flow and added texture.

It was a masterclass in elevated minimalism with vintage flair — perfect for couples who want a romantic yet refined setting.

This romantic downtown Toronto wedding at the historic Broadview Hotel came together thanks to a talented team of creative professionals. If you're planning a wedding in Toronto and looking for trusted vendors, here’s who made the magic happen:

• Wedding Planner – Laura Olsen Events | A luxury Toronto wedding planner known for timeless, elegant events.

• Wedding Venue – The Broadview Hotel | A boutique historic wedding venue in downtown Toronto with modern charm and rooftop views.

• Photographer – Hugh Whitaker Photography
  A fine art Toronto wedding photographer who beautifully captures emotion and editorial elegance.

• Florist – Bellwood Blooms for Tonic Blooms | Elegant and organic floral designs for weddings in Toronto.

• Stationery – Statue Rue | Custom wedding stationery and paper goods for design-focused couples.

• Rentals – Simply Beautiful Decor | Specialty event rentals for elegant Toronto weddings, including chairs, linens, and tabletop.

• Wedding Cake | Fine Spun Cakes Couture Toronto wedding cakes with artistic design and refined flavour.

• DJ – Sean Caff | High-energy, personalized wedding DJ in Toronto with a modern vibe.

• Beauty – ES Bridal | Professional hair and makeup services for Toronto brides.

Three Feathers Terrace | Wedding Venue in Innisfil

Jamie and Ryan were married at Three Feathers Terrace, a relatively new wedding venue just north of Toronto in Innisfil. It made quite a splash on Instagram throughout its build, with couples and vendors thrilled to see something new! Heather, our Senior Planner, supported them with Event Management, helping them transition away from the planning over the last few weeks and on the wedding day.

It’s always fun when couples have a strong vision of their design and how they want the day to feel. The striking black and white vibe feels modern but classic at the same time. A bonus of Three Feathers is that they have already thought carefully through the pieces they would include in their inventory for couples (table numbers, linens, napkins, etc.) making the experience less stressful for couples.

Catering was taken care of by L-Eat, an incredible Toronto caterer. What we love about L’Eat is that they take an environmentally friendly approach, and whenever possible, use local, fresh and seasonal ingredients. They also have their own urban garden, producing fruits, vegetables and herbs! Something we rarely hear in weddings, L’Eat makes sure to recycle and compost and makes every effort to be green!

More of the vendor team includes Purple Tree Photography, Bloomberry & Co, Polka Dot Paper Shop, Enduring Promises, DJ Markus, Kroma Salon, Cake Creations by Michelle, and Made with Love from The Modern Bride.

A Colorful and Intimate Same-Sex Gardiner Museum Wedding, a Downtown Toronto Wedding Venue

Mitchell and Scott had been dreaming of a Gardiner Museum wedding when they reached out for wedding planning help in the fall of 2022, yet they were still open to exploring other venues just to make sure their decision was the right one. I sure am glad we made it back to hosting their wedding at Gardiner Museum because it truly is one of my favourite downtown Toronto wedding venues.

From there, we got to dive further into their wedding colour palette and we had so much fun! This was their second must-have - a colour palette that was broad and colourful, fun but classic, without being too literal with the Pride Rainbow. We leaned into green as our lead colour since it felt masculine but inviting. It also allowed us to use the fun, modern, pistachio coloured dining chairs the venue had on hand. The florals allowed us to expand the palette to include purples, blues, pinks and white sparingly just as a backdrop to let the other pieces pop.

The third must-have item on the list was to incorporate their dog, Chester, not only in their ceremony, but also throughout their wedding day stationery. They actually found me on Instagram from a post I had shared of Emilie and Leo’s wedding, where we featured their beautiful doggo, Maple, right through from their wedding invitations to their sweets table cookies! All That’s Lovely, a local Hamilton wedding invitation designer, embraced their vision and created a suite that felt elegant but fun using colour blocking as an economical design element to increase the overall richness using Racing Stripe Green invitation paper with white ink, a Pistachio envelope and a Powder Green details card.

Fable Floral Design, an incredible Toronto wedding florist, was given creative liberty to take our ideas and bring them to life. We dreamed up a unique wedding ceremony floral design using florals and candles on pedestals varying in height. Once the ceremony was complete, this piece was transitioned into a unique seating chart idea. While some florals were transitioned to guest centerpieces, others remained in place, simply replaced with four seating chart signs.

Having the opportunity to work with Daniel et Daniel, easily the best Toronto wedding caterer was a real treat. They handled all venue communication and food and beverage. Their food was incredible and we preset the first course of a watermelon salad which only added to the guest experience as guests entered the Gardiner Museum’s Terrace Room that was transitioned from wedding ceremony to wedding reception.

The full team who brought this downtown Toronto Gardiner Museum wedding venue to life includes Christine Lim Photography, Fable Floral Design, Daniel et Daniel, Element Events, All You Need is Love Weddings, All That’s Lovely Paper Co., ES Bridal, Castle and Cole, Evolved Entertainment and The Food Dudes.

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 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.

The Best Toronto Area Wedding Venues with Epic Food, Service and Design Experiences

1. THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF TORONTO

I’ve talked before about my love for The University Club of Toronto, so it should come as no surprise that it tops my list of favourite wedding venues in the Toronto area. This venue has everything. It’s centrally located at Queen and University and easily accessed by both public transit and car. While there are lots of hotels nearby, there are also hotel rooms available on the property. Osgoode Hall is right across the street and, bonus points, it doesn’t require a photography permit! With exclusive use of the property, there are so many options for event flow and the Presidential Suite on the main floor is perfect for getting ready on site. My favourite event flow is getting ready in that beautiful Presidential Suite, ceremony upstairs in the Library, cocktails in the Pine Lounge on the main floor, and back up to the second floor for dinner in the Ballroom and dancing back in the Library post-dinner!

It’s also incredibly beautiful both inside and out with lots of character and architectural details and it plays really well into endless colour palettes. The food is AMAZING, the service is impeccable. Oh, and did I mention the butter is whipped and formed into swans?! Yes, swans.

Will Reid Photography. Blush and Bloom.

2. THE ARLINGTON ESTATE

Located just North of Toronto, in Kleinburg, Arlington Estate offers not only a beautiful space but a top-notch client and guest experience. They also take good care of all vendors coming in, making it an especially lovely place to work and easily on the list of favourite Toronto area wedding venues. There’s a beautiful outdoor space for wedding ceremonies and the East and West Wing Ballrooms are the perfect base and opportunity to add your own style. Everything you could imagine has been taken care of in this space with stunning bridal suites, large terraces overlooking the gardens and even espresso machines in the lobby bar. Not only is the food is impeccable but its presentation is beyond. They’re flexible with drop off and pick up times for your personal items and it’s just all-around a wonderful space to be.

Blush and Bloom. Purple Tree Photography.

3. ELORA MILL

Perfect for an easy mini-destination wedding, The Elora Mill is an absolute gem. Elora is a gorgeous small town and incredibly quaint for the perfect weekend getaway just an hour and a half from the Toronto core. The Mill’s hotel has a spa on-site for some relaxation time and the Elora Gorge allows for some exploring and of course, epic photos. Everywhere you look, this town and property are nothing but beautiful. Both the outdoor ceremony space and the indoor rain backup of the Chapel are absolutely stunning so regardless of the weather, you simply cannot be disappointed with the backdrop. The reception spaces will take your breath away with their unique, very upscale, and elegant, yet rustic design. The whitewash oversized harvest tables pair perfectly with the linen-covered round tables to create some extra interest in the space. The culinary experience is perfect for the foodie and the service experience is unmatched. The only shortcoming is the lack of flexibility with the ceremony times, but that can be easily overlooked with the beauty of the space and when you realize how well they run their show and just how many design details come with this space.

Scarlet O’Neill Photography. Hunt and Gather Floral.

4. THE PEARLE HOTEL

While The Pearle Hotel is a brand new hotel, there is no doubt in my mind that this will be a massive shakeup to the Toronto wedding scene. Based in downtown Burlington, Ontario, The Pearle Hotel is owned by Pearle Hospitality who also owns the aforementioned The Elora Mill. As with the rest of their properties, the aesthetics of this space are top-notch and the service will be second to none. There are hotel rooms on-site and a Hammam Spa perfect for relaxing and a weekend getaway for your guests! There are stunning views of Lake Ontario from both event spaces and also quick access to the waterfront and Spencer Smith Park which is free for wedding photos. Fitting for weddings of 150 to 400 guests, it’s definitely a space to watch and experience to have when it opens in the spring of 2021.

5. STRATUS VINEYARDS

Located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the heart of Niagara’s wine country, Stratus Vineyards offers a beautiful blend of modern contemporary and garden party vibes. It’s about an hour and a half from Toronto and perfect for a weekend getaway experience for couples and their guests. While there are no accommodations or spa on-site, there is an endless number of options nearby. The wine is obviously amazing and all beers offered are local, which is such a plus for those who love supporting local. They have a few preferred caterers, all of whom will blow your taste buds away, and they’ll also work with Stratus to pair wines with each course for the ultimate experience.

As for ceremony and reception options, the most popular is to have the ceremony outside facing the vineyard, cocktails on the terrace, reception in the Press Alley, and dancing in the retail space. So with exclusive use of the space, you’re really able to use all areas! If you’ve got extra in your budget, you can reverse things by putting a tent out on the grass for dinner and having your ceremony inside!

There are two things to note about hosting a Stratus Vineyards wedding. The first being the strict timing they have regarding wedding party, guest arrival, and ceremony start times, but it’s all done in an effort to ensure the experience of their retail customers is a positive one. Sound restrictions can also be a concern for some couples so if you wanted to dance the night away under the stars you’ll be disappointed as there are strict rules in the Niagara area about noise levels especially after 11p so you’ll have to move your party inside the retail space for dancing.

Mango Studios. Simply Beautiful Decor. Premier Tents.