Some referrals

I'm not usually one to big up myself but it occurred to me that some of you looking here might like to know what past couples have said about Maple Leaf Weddings and the job we do.

So here goes .....

“We both felt that you did over and above what was required of you which is why the wedding was so good. You were incredibly approachable, ….. “

Jodie & Martyn

"It was such an amazing day and was more than we could have hoped for and was made so stress free by your preparation and planning that accounted for all our needs and the children's to. Your attention to detail and personal touches really set the bar high. The photography was amazing and we couldn't of asked for more."

                                                                                                                                                           Becki & Glen

"Maple Leaf Weddings are awesome. Really helpful, went above and beyond to ensure we had as little stress as possible but the best possible time... absolutely would recommend these guys."

Amanda & Emma

"What a wonderful Winter Wonderland Wedding we had in Canada, it's was just great, and was all made possible by Maple Leaf Weddings. We cannot rate them high enough. Pennie, our Wedding Planner, took care of everything, from arranging the whole wedding including taking care of our Marriage certificate, buttonholes, choice of music, limousine and arranging a wonderful Reverend who married us in the most beautiful setting imaginable. A huge thank you to Maple Leaf Weddings, and Pennie for providing such an excellent fun and friendly service. "

Paul & Mike

As you can see, there is quite a variation in the type of wedding you can have - a winter wonderland through to sunny skies! The temperature for the winter weddings, both in February but a  year apart, was somewhere around -14.5 °C and for the summer wedding it was about +37.4°C so really two extremes. The ladies who were married in May had a much more comfortable 22.4 °C. But whatever, the temperatures, Maple Leaf Weddings will rise to the occasion and make your dream, a reality.

2015 nearly over

2015 has been a challenging year. More than anything, there have been health challenges which are now under control and being managed. Although it is only just November, we are looking forward to Christmas as we are so glad to be able to spend it with those we love. It was fortunate that we were not busy this year so we didn't have to let anyone down. Not that we would have done, but more would have needed to be delegated.

I have received these recommendations/referrals from two of our recent weddings - think they indicate just how "hands on" I tend to be.

I found a gem

Every now and then, I come across a venue that is perfect. From the moment I step on to the property, I just know it's one of those extra special places.

Early in December, I had an appointment to meet with an Innkeeper and look at her Inn. I was tired having had two full days of meetings in Toronto (starting an hour after I landed), it was raining, no, more heavy drizzle and grey. There was no sign of snow which brightens and lightens the landscape, it was just dreay, wet and grey. The journey was easily 3 hours in good weather and I knew I could add at least half an hour for the weather. So I was grumpy - very grumpy!! I think we'd taken a wrong turning at least 3 times and I was almost ready to phone my apology, turn round and go back to Collingwood. Suddenly the Inn sign was there and we turned into the estate ... and I knew, just knew that the journey had been worth it. My mood lifted and then as we turned a corner at the end of the Inn, I was met with the most amazing scenery - it really took my breath away. A lake, woodland, a beautiful old Canadian manor house and a mist across the water - the perfect setting for a wedding in any season. I'd choose sunset with snow but that's just me!

The Inn in Winter

The Manor House in snow

The Inn in Summer

The Manor House in Summer

One the estate's cabins

Sun loungers overlooking the lake - a possible ceremony location

A tranquil pond area could also serve as an outdoor ceremony location

An indoor reception area

Four poster bed suite in the House

A terrace bedroom in the Inn

A double room in the House

Winter sunset across the lake

Snow time

The last few days around Southern Georgian Bay have been fabulous winter weather - cold, yes but with sun and blue skies. If you like to ski, board - or just play in the snow, this is a great time to visit. Obviously, we can organise your wedding whilst you are there anywhere your fancy takes you. Horse drawn sleigh, dog-sled, carriage, hummer - we can arrange any of those alongside the more traditional aspects of a wedding like the celebrant [know a great one whose son plays ice-hockey locally], photographer, flowers and food. Accommodation in this area isn't a problem either, there are lots of high quality b&b's, hotels and chalets.

Here are some photos

Or take a look at our video - Snow Time 

Intimate wedding at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

It is quite difficult for us to attend weddings as we nearly always view them from 'the outside' and end up quietly thinking, well - wouldn't have done that like that or why on earth did they do that. Not good, I know. HOWEVER, this wedding was different. We were not only guests, but 'insiders' with my husband being the Best Man as the Groom was a long-standing friend since the kids were small and all at school together.

I described it before as intimate but that actually sounds a little cold somehow. It was small, casual and very family/friend intimate. Quite traditional in some ways, but totally not in others. The Ceremony was at 5.00pm so outside it was dark and flare or floodlit. Inside was soft light with candles.

My photos, on the whole are not good so you need to wait until the 'official' images are available. I'll post them as soon as I have them. In the meantime, take a look at the venue - Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons.

Unfortunately, there was no snow. As you can imagine, I was disappointed but not too much as it's just such a pretty setting and looked wonderful - there were even Christmas trees in the garden covered with twinkling lights. 

The next three images are mine so apologies for their quality.

This is a luxury venue and the suites and rooms are just beautiful. As it was only 2 January, each suite/room still had it's own christmas tree, obviously decorated to match the decor. These images are where some guests choose to stay.

Lavande

 Provence

Snow Queen

The Dovecote

Vettriano

This is my photo of the tree in our room

There you have it ... a taster of the venue with the wedding images still to come. But one last picture for you.  The information folder said toys were available for children and expecting Ivy, I 'ordered' toys. Now even I didn't expect that a venue like this would tarnish it's reputation with a cardboard box, but nor did I expect

THE TOY BOX filled with toys including an airplane, which as we were flying to Canada was very appropriate. Full marks!!!