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Loft-style venues, rooftop patios, and cozy cafes and restaurants downtown are some of the best wedding venues in Toronto for small weddings. Non-traditional themes, dining styles, and entertainment can make planning easier for couples looking for an intimate celebration.
Some couples want a big guest list. Some don’t.
More and more couples are leaning toward a smaller, more personal celebration limited to their closest circle. Luckily, Toronto has no shortage of intimate wedding venues to make it happen.
But therein lies the problem. With countless venues scattered across the city, finding the one is harder than it sounds. Here are five ideas for small weddings worth considering for your intimate, urban affair:
📍Our top pick: The Loft on King
Big or small, you can never go wrong with loft-style indoor wedding venues. Some of the best wedding venues in Toronto for small weddings are loft-style spaces like The Loft on King Street or Village Loft in Bayview.
These venues offer a unique industrial-chic feel, with exposed brick, hardwood floors, and large windows. (Natural light for the win!) Plus, unlike traditional banquet halls, loft venues are typically open-concept, meaning the floor plan can be configured to suit your guest count, be that 30 or 100.
Tip: You don’t necessarily need a small wedding venue for intimate weddings. If you’re hosting up to 50 guests, a larger loft can provide flexibility to spread out and avoid the cramped feeling that some micro-wedding venues create.
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📍Our top pick: Baro Toronto
If you’re planning an intimate gathering but still want that dreamy, romantic skyline vibe, rooftop patios around downtown Toronto are the way to go. These intimate wedding venues offer scenic backdrops for both nighttime and daytime wedding receptions.
Given their built-in views and decor, rooftop patios are a great alternative to a destination wedding or outdoor garden venues (which, in Toronto, tend to have a higher price tag). Bonus if they’re indoor or partially covered because, as gorgeous as Toronto summers can be, the weather has a way of keeping you on your toes.
Tip: Decided on a rooftop wedding ceremony? Book your venue for the late afternoon to catch that golden hour light. We promise your sunset ceremony or golden hour photos will be divine.
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If you want a casual, laid-back affair, cozy cafes in the city are some of the best small wedding venues you can find. Toronto cafes (especially the hidden ones!) lend a charming atmosphere, eclectic decor, and great brews.
Their tucked-away locations give you and your guests a real taste of the city while keeping things intimate and hassle-free. Plus, they offer affordable buyouts with in-house perks like coffee and drinks.
Tip: Cafes aren’t the first place people book for weddings, so they often have more availability. They could be a great option if you’re working on a six-month or shorter timeline.
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For art lovers and book lovers, it’s probably a no-brainer to host an intimate ceremony in their favourite spaces: libraries and galleries. You might even have these on your list of ideas for small weddings in the city already!
But even if you’re not that artsy or literary, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more unique setting for your big day. Toronto libraries and galleries provide a stunning backdrop for small, urban weddings. Their architectural details and warm lighting do all the decorating for you, so you can focus on personalizing other parts of the ceremony!
Tip: While gorgeous, libraries and galleries don’t always lend themselves to a full sit-down dinner. Many couples use these spaces exclusively for the ceremony (or photoshoot), then move the party to a nearby restaurant or loft venue for dinner and dancing.
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Urban weddings don’t always mean high-rises and classy hotels. In Toronto’s eclectic collection of neighbourhoods, you’ll find plenty of century-old buildings and spaces, often nestled between modern condos and busy streets.
These historical properties often make the ideal setting for small weddings that still feel grand and magical. If you want a fairytale start to your love story without the fairytale price tag, these are your best bet!
It can be difficult to plan small weddings in the city due to limited guest lists and budgets. Choosing the right venue from the start can simplify everything else. In fact, many of Toronto’s most charming venues are some of the most stunning and affordable.
Our top five options are:
As a general rule, we recommend choosing venues that do the heavy lifting for you. Look for venues with built-in architectural details or decor so you can reallocate your budget to other vendors, such as food, florals, or entertainment.
Find more ideas for your wedding day: 10 Small Wedding Ideas for 50 Guests
A small wedding often means a guest list of 20 to 60. Fewer than that (15 or below) typically qualify as a micro-wedding or a “minimony” with just close friends and family members in attendance.
A small wedding with 50 guests or under typically costs between $20,000 and $30,000. Some couples can pull off a stunning small-scale wedding for $10,000 to $18,000 (or even less, with strategic budgeting).
Venues tend to be your biggest ticket item, so we recommend choosing an affordable but still stunning venue. The Loft on King, for instance, only costs $3,000 + HST for venue rental.
These ideas for small weddings in the city prove that a smaller guest list doesn’t have to mean a lesser experience. In fact, it doesn’t even have to mean choosing one aesthetic!
The Loft on King checks more than one box on this list. Our unique wedding venue is part historic charm, part modern loft-style elegance, and entirely one-of-a-kind. Plus, we have all the amenities and services to make your dream wedding come true, no matter the size.
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