Micro weddings are becoming all the rage, especially in big urban centers like Toronto. They help couples keep costs reasonable and guest interactions meaningful, so why wouldn't you want one for the most important day of your life?
From an industrial brewery with ample outdoor space for mixing and mingling to a loft lounge room that can accommodate any theme or decor plan, Giggster has so many unique-to-you options that will make your event memorable.
We're not just good for planning corporate events, baby showers, and birthday parties in a financial pinch, we can help you plan high-style weddings at an unbeatably affordable price.
Ready to find a multi-functional space you can pair with all your creative projects for the most epic wedding celebration of all time? The Giggster app is the best place to search for wedding venues in Toronto that will elevate your intimate "I do's."
We’d argue that a unique experience starts with a wedding venue that’s unlike any other. The following is a snapshot of what you can find across the Greater Toronto Area to satisfy every couple’s wishlist and style.
Take a trip to Italy with a micro wedding at a trendy urban wine bar. You may not find yourself in sun-kissed Tuscan vineyards, but these cellars and private tasting showrooms have a stunning interior design and luscious pours to stun your guests just the same.
Microbreweries have become a staple of the millennial wedding scene for good reason. Filled with rustic and industrial charm, a laid-back hipster crowd can imbibe in pints, pizzas, and an all-night party. Plus, with exposed brick tap rooms and beer garden patios at your disposal, you can move freely between spaces as good conversation flows.
Dreaming of live notes ringing through the halls during your processional? Musical couples will swoon over the acoustics in Toronto’s intimate concert halls, not to mention the high ceilings and cool architectural features that make for a surprisingly dramatic ceremony backdrop.
Calling all cool cats! If you want an exclusive club vibe where your friends can truly get their party on (sans the large crowd), consider a secret underground lounge. Billiards tables, bar, and lounge seating will certainly bring you back to the good ol’ college days.
Why not celebrate your sweet, sweet love with a unique reception at a chic dessert bar? With a pastel color palette that’s to die for and an unlimited supply of cakes, gelatos, and baked treats, we can’t think of anything more whimsical.
Exceptional Variety & Quality: The Giggster app has 493 event venue options for smaller crowds that will help you stand out amongst this year's calendar of social gatherings and celebrations. From the outer reaches of North York to Downtown Toronto, we promise a stunning backdrop and unparalleled service.
Hassle-Free Booking: Say goodbye to drawn-out booking processes and complex vendor contracts. With us, you can secure your space with just a few clicks. As you start your life together, the last thing you need is wedding-related debt. That’s why we keep things affordable, with transparent pricing on our mini wedding venues as low as $17/hour.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Keeping this stress-free is our specialty. When the worst comes to the worst, we’ve got your back. We’ll give you a full day to cancel without fees, as long as there’s more than 48 hours before your micro wedding is set to commence.
Platform Protections: Don’t let disruptions, damage, or liability concerns give you cold feet! Toronto’s top venues like Multi-set Production Studio - Downtown Toronto can be rented without worry when you add a premium protection plan to your rental.
Don’t let anything, including an oversight based on a lack of local knowledge, get in the way of your dream day. Brush up on your local Toronto pros/cons below:
Advantages
Toronto has a thriving events industry, so if you’re looking to bring your other wedding events (i.e., engagement parties and bridal showers) to the city, you’ll have plenty of options.
Worried about safe rides home? Allow the TTC to be your designated driver, because this transit system is one of the better ones in North America.
Wondering where to spend your wedding night? Toronto has no shortage of phenomenal boutique inns and luxury chain hotels waiting to accommodate you in their honeymoon suites.
Disadvantages
Crime rates vary a lot from neighborhood to neighborhood, so you may want to do your research before planning a late-night celebration.
Toronto is a pretty expensive place to live, and certainly to plan a wedding. Food, decor, and other services will run up your tab instantly if you’re not careful.
You don’t want to be late on your wedding day, and Toronto’s traffic will be working against you.
Micro Weddings have their own special vibe, and so do the ideal venues for hosting them. We think you couldn’t go wrong with any of the following spaces:
Museum Spaces – For a Refined Wedding. Whether your dream wedding venue is simply something outside the box or you’re looking to honor your shared passions, a quaint ceremony and sophisticated reception at one of Toronto’s museums could be exactly the puzzle piece you’ve been missing. Art, history, or a blend of both, the choice is all yours.
Boutique Venues – Themed Weddings. With micro weddings on the rise in the wedding industry, you’ll find these tiny but mighty venues popping up all across the city. Perched in historic lofts, tucked away in unassuming alleys, and further afield in bold warehouses, these beauties will set your ceremony apart from the rest and offer a pre-curated experience without much need for design input if you’d rather not stress out about every detail.
Restaurants – Fuss-Free Experience. Toronto’s culinary scene is a tapestry of the world’s cuisines. Skip the boring catering contract and host your wedding dinner at a local restaurant, paying homage to Jamaica, Turkey, and everywhere in between. You could even have milkshakes and baskets of fries at a retro diner if that’s more your speed!
Sailboats – VIP Experience. Looking for something super intimate? Tying the knot on a sunset sail with ten loved ones or fewer is barely more than an elopement, but it is romantic. Brimming with nautical nods and an old money aesthetic, can’t you picture a champagne toast looking back at the Toronto skyline from the harbor in a magazine editorial?
Making sure your special day runs smoothly takes more than a beautiful space, a precious love story, and some strong will—it also requires months of planning. Here are some easy ways to streamline the process so it’s better suited to your intimate wedding.
Get Creative with Your Floral Design – Seriously, now is the time to splash out with architectural sprays, quickie stems, and bold colors. With a smaller guest list, your budget will go further and make a big impact.
Create an A-Tier and B-Tier Guest List – If you’re in the camp of knowing exactly who you want by your side and there’s not a single person in a grey area, all the more power to you. But if you had trouble trimming it down, keep those maybes on standby and invite them if other important attendees RSVP no. You might have minimum spends to hit with your vendors anyway, and empty chairs are more noticeable with a smaller crowd.
Enroll in Some Ballroom Dance Classes with Your Partner – Group classes will be more affordable, but you can also go private if you want a more elaborate choreographed number, a romantic date night leading up to the wedding, or if you have a little case of stage fright.
Fill the Day with Your Favourite Things – Your wedding is always about you, but when it comes to a micro wedding, you have more hours in the day and free space in your budget to play with. Make your big day a unique experience for you by eating at your favorite breakfast place, going for a morning swim to calm your nerves, taking your dog for a walk together after the ceremony, sneaking away during the reception to smoke a celebratory cigar—anything that will make for a meaningful memory for the both of you.
Small weddings are already a great way to slim down your event budget, as per-guest costs skyrocket across the industry. That said, a little ingenuity and expert advice can lead to big savings; here are some of our personal best:
Ask your professional photo and video services if they have microwedding pricing.
Smaller weddings have different needs, and part of that is (usually) fewer hours of service. It certainly never hurts to ask, because these pros don’t want to book you in for an unnecessary 12-hour day either.
Invite DIYS.
Buy stationery templates as a PDF from small creators, some bulk cardstock, and print your stationery yourself. Your printer will get a good workout, but you get the benefit of designer invitations without paying bespoke stationery pricing.
Search for venues or vendor groups with all-inclusive micro wedding packages.
Wrap all your costs and contracts into one, usually at a discounted rate, and perfectly tailored to the size of your celebration. Pro tip: You may also find this advertised as a pop-up wedding chapel.
Looking for a Toronto wedding chapel for your small wedding ceremony to pair with one-of-a-kind locations across the city where you can party all night long? The Giggster app is your premier destination for an intimate event space with a big impact.
