Wedding costs in Toronto

[noorartistry]

Re: Wedding costs in Toronto

@Curious Lady

That is quite helpful. Thanks, noorartistry.

So, with at least two events, the costs can hike upto $30k? I have been thinking about having just one big reception at some venue and mehendi and rukhsati and stuff in a more intimate setting; like parents’ backyard. Actually “rukhsaty-ing” from parents place would mean so much more. But part of me would also like a proper walk-down-an-aisle rukhsati.

Also, do you know if you go ahead with a non-desi venue and don’t get food catered (I am vegetarian - and who knows I might be able to convince SO for a meatless wedding), what are the costs like? Do they still end up being more expensive than desi? And what makes them complicated?

My dresses are coming from pak then! But there ARE added costs of flying there and back.

I just love the idea of a backyard mehndi/rukhsati/wedding! If you can do it…definately go for it! & you can spend less hesitantly on the ‘one big’ day

Hmm, cheapest non-desi lunch receptions would probably be $40ish
& dinner reception perhaps $60ish - & even these prices will not be easy to find. I imagine a veggie menu will be less expensive. But unless most your guests are vegetarian, I would not advise you take that route. Just remember, having great food is extremely important because food is what the guests will remember/talk about the MOST

When you get quotes from western venues…they will send you a standard quote with their standard menu (which includes liquor). Most all inclusive western venues charge around 100..to 120..and some 140 per person. You will have to ask the coordinator to give you a quote with only a soft bar.
If you want to bring in outside catering..non desi halls will not provide servers sometimes, & some don’t even provide cutlery. Some provide everything BUT the food itself (which is great..). Some will allow you to bring outside catering for an ADDITIONAL charge of about $25-30 per person on top of the venue rental (total rip off).
Non desi halls usually have additional costs attached to them: SOCAN fee, gratuities, charge after certain amount of time, etc

BUT ofcourse, not all venues are like that. It’s just that desi halls are A LOT cheaper…& when we look at non-desi halls, they seem a lot more expensive.

Some non-desi venues do offer South Asian menus…& some can even do a halal menu. However, at the end of the day…a non-desi venue will still cost you more money than a desi venue.