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Congratulations Kristie and Leonid!

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May 23rd, 2013

Congratulations Sharon and Hugo!

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May 25th, 2013

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SPECIALTY CUISINE & INTERNATIONAL CUISINE IS ON OUR MENU!

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The Toronto Wedding Chapel hosts weddings for couples that are local, national and international. Toronto is known as the most culturally diverse city in the world. In fact over 140 languages and dialects are spoken here and we embrace the diverse fabric that makes Toronto so special. We cater to couples of many different ethnicities and we don’t just talk the talk; we walk the walk. The Toronto Wedding Chapel can provide Officiants that speak French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese and Russian in addition to English.

We offer a variety of multi-ethnic cuisines and cater to special religious dietary needs as well.

GLUTEN FREE	KOSHER
HALAL	VEGETARIAN
VEGAN	WESTERN
PORTUGUESE	EAST INDIAN
WEST INDIAN	MIDDLE EASTERN
ASIAN	MEDITERRANEAN
FILIPINO	LATIN

At the Toronto Wedding Chapel we offer an inspired variety of cuisines and we can incorporate your cultural wedding food traditions into the menus. Food is often the perfect way to bridge the gap at multi-ethnic weddings. Different cultures have some very interesting wedding food traditions:

Indian Weddings: There is no wedding cake, but it is customary for the bride and groom to feed each other bites of sweeter food such as honey and yogurt.

Korean Weddings: Long noodles, called kuk soo are served to represent a long life for the happy couple.

English Weddings: Wedding cakes were flavored with fruit as a symbol of fertility and prosperity and most often topped with a layer of marzipan and royal icing.

Italian Weddings: There can be as many as 14 food and drink courses, starting with antipasto and ending with espresso and cake. Guests are served wanda, bow ties of fried dough dipped in powdered sugar that symbolized good luck.

Mexican Weddings: Guests are served spicy rice, beans and tortillas. The traditional Mexican wedding cake is made with nuts and dried fruit and soaked in rum.

Jewish Weddings: The reception meal begins with Hamotzi, the Blessing over the Challah, a sweet, braided loaf of bread.

Spanish Weddings: Paella, a Spanish stew made with seafood and rice is served, as is sangria, a wine-based drink with fresh fruit.

African Weddings: In a Yoruba ritual, called Tasting the Four Elements, the newlywed couple tastes four flavours that represent a relationship's ups and downs: sour - lemon, bitter - vinegar, hot - cayenne, and sweet - honey.

Portuguese Weddings: Typically 5 courses are served in addition to a midnight seafood buffet.

Filipino Weddings: Lechon - roasted whole pig - is a staple in Filipino weddings with literally every wedding celebration serving one, or two, or more.

What are your wedding food traditions? Contact the Toronto Wedding Chapel for some delicious menu options. We create fabulous ethnic and multi-ethnic weddings.

Congratulations Gabriela and Foti!

noreply@blogger.com (The Toronto Wedding Chapel) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:30:00 +0000

June 1st, 2013

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HOST YOUR WEDDING REHEARSAL WITH DINNER AT THE TORONTO WEDDING CHAPEL

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The wedding rehearsal is a practice of the wedding ceremony and everyone who is taking part in the ceremony should attend – parents, grandparents, siblings, maid of honour, best man, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, ring bearer… The spouse, partner or significant other of the participants should also be invited. Bring anything that you will be using in your ceremony – photos, unity candle, etc. Run through the ceremony until everyone knows their cues and their part. Your wedding coordinator should be on site in case you have any questions or any changes need to be made.

Traditionally held the night before the wedding, this is not a hard and fast rule and many couples are opting to have the rehearsal and dinner 2 to 3 days before the wedding. The timing will depend on the availability of the participants, particularly if some members of the wedding party are coming in from out of town.

Why go out to a restaurant for dinner and stress about transporting your guests and hoping your reservation will be honoured? Stay and relax at the Toronto Wedding Chapel. Our chapel is gorgeous and the décor can be totally customized, making it ideal for a rehearsal dinner. We offer a wide variety of cuisines and different types of service including sit down, buffet, and food stations. Family and friends will be able to get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere.

Contact the Toronto Wedding Chapel to book your rehearsal dinner today. We take the worry out of wedding planning.

Congratulations Nina and Claudio!

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May 26th, 2013

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10 MOST ROMANTIC SUMMER HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS

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Heartfelt congratulations to all couples planning to get married this summer. If you are planning a honeymoon you’ll want to have a look at the 10 most romantic summer honeymoon destinations:

The Maldives: Frequently referred to as the most romantic archipelago on earth, many of the Maldives tiny islands have been converted into luxury resorts that cater to your every wish.
Tahitian Islands: July through September is prime time on the Tahitian Islands. The better-known islands are Bora Bora and Moorea, but all are an idyllic paradise.
Serengeti: A safari to Serengeti is a once in a lifetime trip. This is the most romantic and exotic way to experience the majesty of Africa in a way that few have the opportunity to enjoy.
Greek Islands: Peak season is July and August. Island hopping is the way to go. Don’t miss Santorini with its black sand beaches, Mykonos, Knossos and Crete.
St. Barts: Known as the playground of the rich and famous, this stunning island in the Caribbean is a fabulous locale for honeymooners.
Chile: Chile in the summertime is perfect for skiing enthusiasts as our summer is winter in Chile. Snowfall begins in June and July, making August and September prime time on the slopes. Some of the most popular ski resorts include Portillo, Valle Nevado and El Colorado.
Bermuda: In July and August temperatures are perfect for golfing on championship courses, swimming and snorkeling. Pristine, pink, sandy beaches are breathtaking.
Masai Mara, Kenya: This wild game reserve is a magnificent 950 square miles of plains and woodlands. August and September are the best months to travel to Masai Mara as that is when more than 1 million wildebeests migrate into Masai Mara from Tanzania.
Fiji: Many people believe that Fiji is an island, but it is actually 322 islands, each exotic and romantic. Immerse yourself in local culture and relax on picture perfect beaches.
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands: Virgin Gorda is the third largest of the British Virgin Islands. Only 8.5 square miles, it offers unspoiled and secluded beaches, like Savannah Bay, Devil's Bay and Maho Bay, as well as national parks including The Baths.

Contact the Toronto Wedding Chapel to book your summer wedding. We still have selected dates available and don’t forget to ask about our summer wedding specials.

Congratulations Kaitlin and Jonathan!

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May 4th, 2013

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WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR TO A SUMMER WEDDING?

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Ladies, summer weddings don’t necessarily mean casual. Shorts, t-shirts and capris are never appropriate. And, formal or semi-formal weddings happen 12 months a year, so take your cue from the invitation. If the invitation says:

Black Tie or White Tie: Always wear a gown to a black tie or white tie wedding. Take advantage of the season and choose a metallic, jewel tone, bright colour or print.
Wedding at a Country Club, Vineyard or Restaurant: A cocktail dress is appropriate and it doesn’t have to be black. Try a bright colour, metallic or print.
Beach Wedding: Short dresses in light-weight fabrics are perfect for beach weddings.
Garden or Backyard Wedding: This is not the time to wear shorts and a t-shirt or a micro-mini. A casual summer dress in a light weight fabric will be ideal. Colour-blocking is still very popular.

If you are going to a beach wedding or to a garden or backyard wedding, stilettos will just not work. Regardless of what the Sex in the City stars would have you believe, you can’t wear spike heels everywhere; they’ll just sink into the sand or grass. But, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You don’t have to wear flats if you don’t want to; a wedge heel can still give you the height that you want. Consider adding a great hat to your wardrobe if you’ll be attending an outdoor daytime wedding and don’t forget your sunscreen.

Contact the Toronto Wedding Chapel for more information and to book your summer wedding.

Congratulations Jennifer and Tim!

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March 2, 2013

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WHAT WILL BRIDES BE WEARING THIS SUMMER?

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Summer bridal fashion is absolutely stunning and there is something for everyone. You’ll recognize some trends from previous years that have stayed hot; others have morphed into slightly different versions of themselves; and there are 10 beautiful trends for summer 2013.

Long Sleeves: Kate Middleton revitalized the long sleeved wedding dress and that trend has not shown any sign of slowing down.
Sexy Short Dresses: Summer is the perfect season for sexy short dresses especially for beach weddings.
Peplums: Peplums are still around but not quite so structured as in previous years. This summer they are looser and more figure flattering.
Statement Backs: Backs are taking centre stage with cut outs, keyhole back styles, lace and seductive illusion.
Bling, Bling, Bling: Bedazzled, bejeweled dresses are hot, hot, hot this summer from all over beading to strategically placed jewels.
The Big Bow is in: Rock the big bow for a shot of drama.
Gold is the Colour of Summer Wedding Dresses: Although pastels will always have a place at summer weddings, gold is the hot trend for this summer’s brides.
Flower Power is Back: Floral appliqués that resemble strewn petals are stunning additions to this summer’s wedding dresses.
Hi-low Hemlines: Bridal fashion has taken its cue from runway fashion and this summer many hi-low hemlines are featured.
Lace-and-Tulle Combo: This is a great new take on a classic ballerina style dress.

Contact the Toronto Wedding Chapel all of your wedding needs.

Congratulations Ashlee and Ben!

noreply@blogger.com (The Toronto Wedding Chapel) — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:30:00 +0000

August 25th, 2012
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THE LATEST TRENDS IN WEDDING FOOD & DRINKS FOR SUMMER WEDDINGS

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If there are two words that describe the major trend in summer food they are fresh and local. When you start with fresh local ingredients, menus can be simple yet absolutely delicious. Here are 10 great summer wedding food ideas:

Food on a stick
Ethnic foods are in
Cold appetizers
Shrimp cocktail is always a favourite
Raw bars
Shots of gazpacho served in carved-out cucumber cups
Mini Caesar salads
Grilled Entrees
Food trucks are still very popular
Sorbet desserts

5 of the latest trends in summer wedding drinks:

One of the major trends in alcoholic beverages is artisanal cocktails - basically an offshoot of the fresh and local trend. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, an artisanal cocktail is handcrafted using fresh ingredients, homemade mixers and premium liquors
On a hot summer day, offer your guests popsicle cocktails
Non-alcoholic lemonade bars
Non-alcoholic ice tea bars
Non-alcoholic soda bar

The trends in summer wedding food and drinks are very creative yet still promote the very important theme of fresh and local. Whether you are having a casual summer backyard wedding or a formal church wedding you can incorporate many of these ideas into your wedding menu. Contact the Toronto Wedding Chapel for more exciting menu ideas and to book your summer wedding. Have a look at our great summer wedding specials – The An Elegant Affair package, The It Had To Be You package, and The Sweet and Low package.

Congratulations Maria and Pablo!

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April 27th, 2013

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Congratulations Olga and Shashank!

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January 19th, 2013

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Congratulations Paige and Ryan!

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October 26th, 2012

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Congratulations Vanessa and Derrel!

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March 9th, 2013

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OUR “JUST MARRIED” PACKAGE IS AN INCREDIBLE DEAL

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In today’s challenging economy most people are looking for places to cut back on expenses but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice getting married or have your wedding in a cold, austere environment just to save money. At the Toronto Wedding Chapel we make wedding dreams a reality, even for couples on a budget. Our “Just Married” wedding package is elegant, stylish and affordable. For only $550.00 plus applicable taxes the “Just Married” package for up to 25 guests includes:

A Private Ceremony in The Toronto Wedding Chapel
A Licensed Officiant - Custom vows can be arranged
Ceremony Music
1 Hour in the Chapel
Dedicated Wedding Consultant
Pre-decorated Setting
Floral Décor & Lit Candles
Guest Book

A Licensed Officiant will perform a standard civil ceremony. Upon request, religious, cultural and commitment ceremonies may also be performed. We offer many options to enhance your wedding experience including offsite and onsite professional wedding photography starting at $199 plus applicable taxes.

The Toronto Wedding Chapel is exquisitely pre-decorated. Depending upon your individual taste and budget the décor can be completely personalized. We offer flexible hours and we are open 7 days per week by appointment. Located in the heart of mid-town Toronto, we are easily accessible by car and by public transit. Ceremonies are available in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, Russian and Polish. Why get married anywhere else? Don’t give up on your wedding dreams. Contact the Toronto Wedding Chapel today. Wedding magic is just a phone call away.

Congratulations Arzeena and Sanjay!

noreply@blogger.com (The Toronto Wedding Chapel) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:06:00 +0000

March 13th, 2013

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PLAN YOUR COMMITMENT CEREMONY AT THE TORONTO WEDDING CHAPEL

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There are couples who are committed to each other, but for personal reasons don’t want a legal marriage. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have been together for over 30 years, but have chosen not to marry. Oprah Winfrey and Steadman Graham have made the same decision. So have many of you. A commitment ceremony is the perfect way to celebrate your love and best of all, because there is no convention or legality tied to a commitment ceremony, there are no rules. You have free reign to create your own rituals, make your own rules and celebrate in your own personal style.

A commitment ceremony can look just like a wedding but there is no official marriage license or certificate and your legal status will not change. Anyone can perform your ceremony – friend or family member. There are no official vows so write your own or choose a passage of your favourite prose, poetry or song. Your event can be an intimate affair for close friends and family or a huge, over the top bash. We can modify any of our sample wedding packages to suit your needs and we offer a comprehensive menu of options to choose from.

Contact the Toronto Wedding Chapel today to book the date for your commitment ceremony. We can accommodate groups of up to 25 guests in the chapel and for larger groups we can create and coordinate your commitment ceremony at any one of Toronto’s extraordinary venues.

Congratulations Natasha and Ambrose!

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March 17th, 2013

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EXCITING NEWS FOR BRIDES IN TORONTO – KLEINFELD’S IS COMING

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Many of you religiously watch “Say Yes To The Dress”, a show that features brides in quest of the perfect wedding dress at Kleinfeld’s, the Mecca for wedding dress shoppers. Kleinfeld’s is enormous with over 30,000 square feet of space and over 250 employees. Say Yes To The Dress is the ultimate reality show for brides. If you watch regularly then you have no doubt noticed that several Canadian brides from Toronto have been featured. In fact according to Kleinfeld’s, 10% of their business comes from Canada.

The exciting news is that the Hudson’s Bay Company has bought the exclusive rights to the store in Canada and plans to launch a Kleinfeld’s flagship at The Bay on Queen Street in early 2014, with Vancouver and Montreal branches to follow. The Toronto Kleinfeld’s store will be a smaller than the Manhattan flagship location but at 20,000 square feet, it will be an enormous store. Ronald Rothstein, one of the owners of Kleinfeld’s said that the gowns will probably start at $1,500, though most will probably range from $2,500 to $7,500. With 60 designers, prices can go as high as $30,000.

Kleinfeld’s most expensive gown was an $80,000 custom-made one a few years ago. It included a 20-foot train studded with Austrian crystals. Brides will have an authentic Kleinfeld experience because they will have a hand in training staff for the Toronto store.

For up to date news on anything wedding related, check the Toronto Wedding Chapel blog regularly.

FUN WEDDING TRIVIA

noreply@blogger.com (The Toronto Wedding Chapel) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:17:00 +0000

We use the expression Tying the Knot because in many cultures including Celtic, Hindu and Egyptian weddings, the hands of a bride and groom are literally tied together to demonstrate the couple's commitment to each other and their new bond as a married couple.
The role of Best Man was to serve as armed backup for the groom in case he had to resort to kidnapping his intended bride away from disapproving parents.
Bridesmaids Dresses were identical to each other and similar to the bride so that evil spirits would have a more difficult time distinguishing which one was the bride and putting a hex on her.
The bride wears a Veil so that in ancient times the groom couldn’t see her until after the ceremony so that he wouldn’t flee if he didn’t find her pretty. In those days marriages were arranged and the first time the bride and groom saw each other was at the wedding.
Anne of Brittany is credited with wearing the first White Wedding Dress in 1499 for her marriage to Louis XII of France.
Queen Victoria is credited with making White Wedding Dresses fashionable. After her 1840 wedding to Prince Albert everyone copied her.
We wear Wedding Rings because they represent a promise for eternal and everlasting love. The wedding ring is placed on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was traditionally believed that this finger was a direct connection to the heart.
Families Sit On Different Sides Of The Aisle because in ancient time fathers offered their daughters as peace offerings to warring tribes and so to avoid hostilities they sat separately.
The Longest Marriage is attributed to Sir Temulji Nariman and his wife Lady Nariman. They were married for 86 years which was possible because they married when they were both 5 years old.
The Oldest Recorded Bride was Minnie Munro, who got married at the age 102 years of age to a spry youngster of 82.
We Tie Tin Cans to the back of the newlywed's vehicle to make noise and scare away evil spirits.
The Groom Carries The Bride Across The Threshold to protect her from evil spirits lurking below.

Contact the Toronto Wedding Chapel for all of your wedding needs.

Cynthia and Gordian - Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (The Toronto Wedding Chapel) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:08:00 +0000

Hi Everton,

Thank you again to you and the entire Toronto Wedding Chapel staff!

Regards,
Gord & Cynthia

December 12th, 2012

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Cynthia and Gordian - Part 2

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December 12th, 2012

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