Let your love story unfold this summer amidst the enchanting backdrops of the Toronto area’s beautiful outdoor wedding venues. Imagine yourself saying, “I do,” surrounded by the beauty of nature, dancing under the stars, or toasting to forever against the stunning cityscape.
You too can live the magic in outdoor spaces across Durham and the Greater Toronto Area. Transform any of the many incredible spaces into your dream wedding venue with wedding tent rentals. Create your own personal sanctuary of romance and joy.
Join us in exploring some of the GTA’s most picturesque outdoor locations for summer weddings. As well as how to make your dream wedding a sun-soaked reality with wedding tent rentals!
Tent Rentals for Weddings
As we take you through our list of the top outdoor summer wedding location ideas it’s well worth starting to think about wedding tents. While some of these locations have indoor areas, many are fully outdoor.
In a fully outdoor location, it is essential to have some type of structure. This provides an extra layer of control, helping to keep bugs at bay, designating areas, and leaving yourself a backup in case of rain. Tent rentals for weddings are a perfect solution, providing all of this while adding to the atmosphere with an elegant appearance.
In semi-indoor locations, a wedding tent is still a marvellous boon. They allow guests to fully take advantage of the outdoor beauty, regardless of the weather or temperature.
Suffice it to say, that no matter what your outdoor venue is, wedding tent rentals present a fantastic solution to build your dream day. Our staff is happy to help you determine the ideal tents and accessories for your special day and venue.
Toronto’s Top 5 Outdoor Wedding Locations
The Greater Toronto Area offers several stunning locations. There is so much you can do to make any of these locations perfect for your specific tastes and vision. With that said, we present, in no specific order, our top 7 outdoor wedding ideas.
5. Gardens
When we think of Toronto, we often picture its bustling downtown with the CN Tower and gravity-defying skyscrapers. But the city has so much more to offer. The GTA is home to multiple world-class gardens visited by hundreds of thousands of people from across the globe.
While many of the gardens offer plants for all seasons, Summer is a particularly vibrant time. Across the city and into the Durham region, summertime gardens are in full bloom – adding joy and vivaciousness that reflect the atmosphere and enchantment of your special day.
A little research is important, as locations vary on whether they allow ceremonies, receptions, or both. Some public areas, like the Toronto Music Garden (a classical music-inspired garden by the city’s sprawling harbourfront), only allow for ceremonies.
Many of the gardens in private areas like Parkwood Estates and Casa Loma allow for a full range of activities. Ceremonies and activities can be held in the gardens, with a variety of indoor and outdoor options for the reception. Not to mention, one of those is part of the Billy Maddison mansion, and the other is a freakin’ castle! Hard to get much cooler than that.
Some locations, like the Toronto Botanical Gardens, are fully open for wedding photography but have specific rentable areas for ceremony and reception.
4. Parks
Toronto has a longstanding vision to honour its natural heritage. The parks and forestry departments boast the motto, “a city within a park.” Outdoor areas, large and small offer respite from the busy city life and the suburban surroundings with over 1500 parks.
No matter where you go, you are never far from a scenic escape and a breath of fresh air. There is something for every taste and enough options to make any dream wedding possible. Just a few of the drastically different park options include
- Beachside blessings: How do you get away without going away on a destination wedding? Ashford Bay and the Beaches are a popular place for Toronto couples to tie the knot. Many more beach options are spread throughout the GTA, with the city boasting a number of blue flag beaches (awarded for clean, safe, and environmental beaches and marinas). Or to truly get that “get away” feel, consider a trip to the Toronto Islands with beaches, an amusement park, trails, and parks.
- Sprawling Parks: Toronto and the Durham Region offer a multitude of massive parks with dynamic settings. Not only do these locations offer lots of space and availability for summer weddings, but also all sorts of scenery and variety for wedding photography. Consider Ontario Place, High Park, or Centennial Park.
- Something for the Outdoors Lover: The region is awash with brilliant hiking and conservation areas, perfect for lovers of outdoor activities. From Ajax’s Greenwoods Conservation area to Moccasin Trail Park in the Green Belt.
The city’s parks, similar to its gardens, are especially spectacular locations for summer weddings. As well, there is a similar need to research what events are allowed at these locations. While some only offer permits for ceremonies, many are specifically designed to accommodate receptions as well.
3. Farm-to-Head-Table
The fastest-growing crop in Toronto wasn’t always condos. From Cabbagetown to the now-developed suburbs, there was once farmland in and around the entire city. A wide variety of growth and harvests have been part of this region’s farming history including dairy, wheat, maple syrup, orchards, and animal husbandry.
Today, this tradition is honoured in several locations that offer beautiful wedding venues. Farms, orchards, cideries, and breweries offer fantastic outdoor settings supported by elegant dining solutions and quaint decor.
From Black Creek Pioneer Village to Slabtown Cidery Co. there lie a variety of options from modern to historic to satisfy any vibe.
2. Airbnb
For an unconventional yet impressive approach, consider renting out an upscale home. Areas like Forest Hill and the Bridal Path attract some of the biggest stars and celebrities, like Toronto native Drake. There is a surprising supply of mansions tucked away in these areas of the city that offer ample space, quality, and privacy, for any gathering.
Costs can be comparable, and even favourable to many of the city’s more traditional wedding venues with a lot of ability to truly make the day your own. Services like Airbnb, are a great option for finding and booking these listings. However, be sure to check the listing details to make sure parties and weddings are allowed as there are a handful of listers who may not permit.
1. Yacht Clubs and Marinas
Nothing screams luxury lifestyle like a yacht, let alone a club full of them. Yacht clubs and marinas are spread all across the Toronto area’s lakefront and island.
At prestigious locations like the RCYC, you can find wonderfully maintained grounds, lake views, cityscape backdrops, and beautiful buildings. Not to mention the added bonus of every dad at the wedding telling the groom they, “like the cut of his jib.”
Summer Outdoor Tent Rental Considerations
All of the above options can offer amazing locations for your wedding. With such diverse and appealing choices, there is sure to be something to fit any taste and vision. Wedding tent rentals offer the ideal solution for transforming any outdoor space into your perfect wedding venue.
In our Four Season Guide for Toronto Weddings, we explored some essential tips for making your outdoor tent rental experience perfect in any season. Here is a quick overview of important considerations for summer wedding tent rentals:
- Chill Out! Make sure there’s a way for your guests to stay cool, even on hot summer days. JH Party Rentals suggests renting industrial fans and carefully positioning tent openings for airflow.
- Go Big! A little extra breathing room is always healthy, especially in the summer heat. We offer a variety of tent styles and sizes to best suit your needs and number of guests. We are happy to help you with choosing the right size wedding tent.
- Bug Off! In late summer wasps can be a problem in some locations. You can mitigate this issue with sectioned-off dining areas and using bag traps to draw these pests away.
JH Party Rentals offers high-quality tent rentals for any occasion, run by a knowledgeable staff who will help make sure you have everything you need.
For more information or to book wedding tent rentals for your big day contact JH Party and Rentals today.
