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How To Have A Stunning Parisian Wedding In Toronto!

Bonjour, ca va bien? Ok, that’s maybe as far as my high school French can get me so I’ll quit while I’m ahead! If you’ve landed here you’re likely a francophile, and in desperate help of direction so you can pull off a Parisian inspired wedding, IN TORONTO! Where do you start though? I would suggest the venue. The small details that will go into making the venue feel Parisian can come later, for now, lock down that perfect Parisian inspired venue. I have two perfect Parisian inspired venues here in Toronto that would be perfect for pulling off your dream French wedding. So without further adieu…here’s how to have a stunning Parisian wedding in Toronto!

Your Wedding Day Deserves To Be Grand!

The Colette Grand Cafe doesn’t just sound Parisian, it’s is bursting at the seams with Parisian vibes. This cafe used to be located downtown, but it has re-opened north of the city near Yorkdale. This cafe channels that simple elegance and subtle beauty that we come to associate with Parisian style. I shot a wedding here a number of months ago and loved the atmosphere they have created. If you want to see photos of that Parisian inspired wedding click here. Since moving Toronto locations they have not lost any of the Parisian charm and sophistication you want for your wedding day.

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My other suggestion is to stay in the downtown Toronto core and book La Maquette. As part of the stunning Berkeley family of event spaces in Toronto, you know you’re in good hands. They have created the perfect wedding event space. You actually feel like you’ve taken a wrong turn somewhere in Toronto, only to end up strolling past a Parisian cafe. When I shot a wedding for Jane and Jason at La Marquette recently I was impressed with the use of light, windows, and accents in the furniture and decor. It felt very Parisian, and there were no shortages of great shots to be had. Jane and Jason did not have to walk more than a couple of steps before I had the next great shot in mind. So if you’re looking for that perfect Parisian inspired wedding in Toronto check out the photos of Jane and Jason’s wedding below!

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her Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bride laughing in the park with her 3 bridesmaids in purple dresses before her Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario groom laughing with his 3 groomsmen in the park before his Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario groom laughing as his groomsman leans into him holding a floral bouquet before his Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bride and groom stand in between their wedding party in the park before their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bride and groom jumping in the air in between their wedding party in the park before their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bride and groom in a loving embrace in the park before their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bride holding floral bouquet standing next to groom holding "YYZ" sign before their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario purple flowers at La Maquette wedding venue in Toronto Ontario wedding guests seated at the patio of the Parisian inspired La Maquette in Toronto Ontario groom reading his vows to the bride with a microphone during their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bride reading her vows to the groom with a microphone during their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bridesmaid smiling as she watches Parisian inspired wedding ceremony at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario Bride smiling during her Parisian inspired wedding ceremony in Toronto Ontario at La Maquette officiant performing ceremony for a bride and groom during their Parisian inspired wedding in Toronto Ontario at La Maquette groom with his arm around his bride during their Parisian inspired wedding ceremony in Toronto Ontario at La Maquette father of the bride hugging the officiant after the Parisian inspired wedding ceremony at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario A bridesmaid and a groomsman holding up glasses for a toast after their wedding speech during a Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario white table set with glass vases filled with purple flowers during Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario dining room set for Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario glass vase filled with purple flowers and greenery on top of white marble table during Parisian inspired wedding at La Marquette in Toronto Ontario stuffed animal dogs on a table beside a mini doghouse that reads "cards" during Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario A wedding decoration of a map of Eastern North America with 3 orange pins stuck in different cities during Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario wedding guest smiling during a Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario young wedding guest smiling during a Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario father of the bride taking a picture with a SLR camera during her Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bride and groom standing next to guests seated at a table during their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario wedding guests chatting at their table during a Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario groom smiling during his Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bridesmaid reading her speech into a microphone and toasting the bride and groom with a glass of wine during their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario young girl smiling during a Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario mother and father of the groom giving a wedding speech into a microphone during their sons Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bride and groom hugging the grooms parents during their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario wedding guests giving a 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guests during their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario bride and groom holding hands and white balloons with their other hands in front of a gate that reads "sculpture garden" after their Parisian inspired wedding at La Maquette in Toronto Ontario

La Grande Finale

Before you two say “I do”, say adieu to boring wedding venues. Your Parisian dream wedding is totally feasible, and finding the right venue to bring a little slice of Paris to Toronto is the hardest part. The Colette Grand and La Maquette are two really intriguing options for adding that fancy Parisian flair. With all the subtle beauty that is wrapped up in these venues, you two have an easier job designing your wedding decor too. These venues are meant to shine, and shine they will! If you have any specific questions about either of these venues or about planning a Parisian inspired wedding, say bonjour and leave a message!