For those looking to host a smaller wedding The Garden Hall will suit your needs perfectly. Your 80 guests (120 if you are having a cocktail reception) will be able to step out onto the sunken courtyard with its natural amphitheatre. The stunning space is surrounded by gardens (of course), a curving water channel and a bubbling waterfall. A stone bridge connects the courtyard to the Westview Terrace where guests will be greeted by trees, shrubs and colourful perennials which are in bloom year round. The Perennial Border is the perfect outdoor garden space for ceremonies and small receptions. For larger weddings there is the Floral Hall, which can accommodate 250 for a sit down meal with a dance floor or 350 cocktail style.

The Floral Hall itself is truly quite impressive with its 20 foot ceiling and series of skylights.  It also has a stage, screen, sound and lighting system as well as its own washrooms and changing rooms. Through double glass doors guests will enter the private garden courtyard, “walls of acid-etched glass, natural stone and fruit trees encircle this space.” (www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca)

And let us not forget the fragrant shrubs and flowering perennials. The event staff help couples customize the space to suit their needs – and if you’re looking to tent the space, this is always an option. TBG also works with an exclusive group of catering and event suppliers who have been vetted for their outstanding commitment to the environment and reputations for planning events that exceed clients’ expectations. Each space also has an accessible private entrance and catering kitchen.

• Average Bride Spends: $3,500-$4,500 on venue alone
• Taxes, Gratuities, Fine Print that Applies: HST, no gratuities, caterer contract and costs are separate
• Deposit Required to Book: 100% of total booking cost
• Months to Book Ahead: Minimum of 12 months