Locations for Wedding

Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto

Features: Probably half of my engagement sessions happen here. Comprised of distinctive industrial buildings, a quarry garden, surrounded by parkland. If you have the dough, inquire about getting a permit to photograph in the buildings (old brick, arches, graffiti – really cool!) Location: Bayview Avenue and Pottery Road Permit: Permission required (no permission needed for gardens) Phone: 416-392-8188

High Park

Features: Incredible gardens and a wonderful pond. It is one of the amazing locations for wedding. Nearly all of my family portrait sessions in Toronto happen here. It has that classic park feel and reminds me a lot of Central park in New York City. Location: Bloor and Parkside (west, just north of the QEW) Permit: Permission may be required, as events may be planned. Phone: 416-392-8188

Distillery District

Features: historic distillery built in 1832. Cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways, and old brick buildings make a unique background for interesting photos. My wife and I got married here partially because of the photographic opportunities. Location: Mill St. (Between Parliament St. and Cherry St.) Permit: $150.00 Phone: 416-364-4793

Edwards Gardens Conservatory, Toronto

Features: This is the classic locations of wedding park in Toronto, with a large fountain, a staircase, walking trails, gardens, bridges, and botanical gardens. That said, your photographs here don’t have to end up looking traditional. There is probably a reason photographers have been coming here for 50+ years. Location: 777 Lawrence Ave E., Toronto Permit: The main section is free. For botanical gardens, it is $50-$100 per hour. Phone: 416-392-8188

Edwards Gardens Conservatory, Toronto

Features: This is the classic wedding park in Toronto, with a large fountain, a staircase, walking trails, gardens, bridges, and botanical gardens. That said, your photographs here don’t have to end up looking traditional. There is probably a reason photographers have been coming here for 50+ years. Location: 777 Lawrence Ave E., Toronto Permit: The main section is free. For botanical gardens, it is $50-$100 per hour. Phone: 416-392-8188

Osgoode Hall

Features: A stunning 1800’s historic building, with colorful manicured gardens, cobblestone pathways and ornate iron fencing. Location: Queen and University Streets Permit: No permit required, however, be sure there are no events or filming scheduled. P.S. you are not allowed to take any photographs inside the building.

University of Toronto

Features: Charming old architecture on a beautifully landscaped campus. Use is limited to certain areas, but those areas are great. Location: College and University Permit: $120 for non-alumni / $60 for alumni Phone: 416-978-2187

Hart House, University of Toronto

Features: Beautiful courtyard, grounds and Gothic style architecture Location: 7 Hart House Circle (U of T Campus) Permit: No permit required if wedding is held at Hart House. Phone: 416-978-2187

Black Creek Pioneer Village

Features: Fully restored rural Ontario 19th century village Location: Steeles Ave. & Jane St. Permit: $150 for engagements, $300 for weddings Phone: 416-736-1740 ext. 5444

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, Toronto

One of the Jewels of Toronto. Cool, nice and very open space water treatment facility for large bridal party. By the lake Ontario, it is huge. Call to inquire about it more at 416-392-8280 or visit the site when you are at Queen Street East/Victoria Park area 2701 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4E 1H4.