Find A Wedding Chinese Restaurant

[G-Find4u]

Hi all;

I am just a new member here. The reason today, i want some inputs from some peoples for my wedding next year>>October 2008 in T.O :

1. It is really hard to find the right restaurant for your wedding. My wedding will be around 12-15tables (100-150peoples), i know it is not much hey. I want to find out the right restaurant and the right prize. i want to spend between 550$ - 900$, including everything (alcohol). It is ok if a bit over.

2. Anyone know if there is a best park to take wedding picture?

3. Any place to buy or rent a wedding dress.

Right now i live in Saskatoon, and i have 12days on this year x-mas to go to toronto to plan everything out. Please give me some inputs so when i go back to toronto i have some ideal. I am so busy from work. Can take any day off.

Thanks;
:?:

[Rocketo]

Hi all;

I am just a new member here. The reason today, i want some inputs from some peoples for my wedding next year>>October 2008 in T.O :

1. It is really hard to find the right restaurant for your wedding. My wedding will be around 12-15tables (100-150peoples), i know it is not much hey. I want to find out the right restaurant and the right prize. i want to spend between 550$ - 900$, including everything (alcohol). It is ok if a bit over.

2. Anyone know if there is a best park to take wedding picture?

3. Any place to buy or rent a wedding dress.

Right now i live in Saskatoon, and i have 12days on this year x-mas to go to toronto to plan everything out. Please give me some inputs so when i go back to toronto i have some ideal. I am so busy from work. Can take any day off.

Thanks;
:?:

1) I don't know if your going to find a decent clean restaurant for 550 a table ...most likely with alcohol included ur looking well over 1k...but try to work something out with the restaurant ..like ask them if u can bring ur own alcohol...there are a lot of places that do chinese weddings..personally i would prefer to pay more for a clean environment with nice food...just remember u only get married once..altho you don't want to blow a tonne of money u might want to consider what other people might feel..yes i know people are like "i don't care what others think..it's my wedding" but you should...it's only respectful

2) Depending on where the restaurant is ...some nice places to take pictures...Edward Garden, Old Mill but hey a lot of flowers will be dead during the time you are having ur wedding..

3) Windsor Bridal...that's where my wife got her dress

[B0000rt]

Hi all;

I am just a new member here. The reason today, i want some inputs from some peoples for my wedding next year>>October 2008 in T.O :

1. It is really hard to find the right restaurant for your wedding. My wedding will be around 12-15tables (100-150peoples), i know it is not much hey. I want to find out the right restaurant and the right prize. i want to spend between 550$ - 900$, including everything (alcohol). It is ok if a bit over.

2. Anyone know if there is a best park to take wedding picture?

3. Any place to buy or rent a wedding dress.

Right now i live in Saskatoon, and i have 12days on this year x-mas to go to toronto to plan everything out. Please give me some inputs so when i go back to toronto i have some ideal. I am so busy from work. Can take any day off.

Thanks;
:?:
1. Don't know
2. Guildwood Park http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/guildwoodgdns.htm There are alot of stone structures there to take pictures with.
3. Don't know

[astroboi]

May I suggest that you visit the following forum, they have a Chinese Wedding section:

http://www.frugalbride.com/babblingbrides.html


The topic of Chinese restaurants in Toronto has been discussed here:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341892



I agree with the above recommendation of Guildwood Park for photos.

[molala]

I think it's nearly impossible to find banquet for that price....invest more...trust me..u'll earn it back..

i recently booked a photo shoot for my uncle's wedding in casa loma and it's only $200 for 2 hours, which is much cheaper than i thought it would be,..

as for your gown...can u get a relative or something and have them tailor one for you in hong kong or china? renting a decent one in here can cost u anywhere between 600-1000

all the best@

[oratihsus]

i had my wedding 2 months ago at La Rosa Grand Hall in Markham and it cost $950/table including alcohol. we picked the middle food & drink menu. food was good according to all the guests and the drink menu has unlimited tea, pop, juice, 2 bottles of wine, 5 bottles of beer & they allowed us to bring more beer if we wish. hope that helps a bit

[mingming]

Ya, nearly impossible to find a place that cheap.

But then, you'll probably get back some of that cash as wedding gifts (since Chinese people dont realy give toasters, etc, but PURE CASH).

The general rule of thumb for guests is to give what the banquet would cost per head. So a $1k table for 10 people, each person should give $100 as gift.

[Brandon]

You can probably negotiate to bring your own pop, beer, wine, etc and pay a corking/cleaning/ice/glasses fee. That's what my sister is doing for her wedding. It will save quite a bit since drinks are a big portion of the cost. Sure it's more work, but that's what family is for :lol:

Really for food though, the cost depends on what dishes you want. PRices can scale greatly here. What "level" of food do you want (or are willing to spend for)?

And it's not just about the food/drinks, service and restaurant cleanliness can vary a lot and you will pay for it. And one thing you have to remember that not all restaurants have is a dedicated (and clean) changing room for the bride.

I think my sister is paying around $500-600 a table at a restaurant in Mississauga (for 300 people). They're not getting the highest end food, instead spending the money elsewhere. And the $600-700 doesn't include any drinks, but includes the fee for corking/ice/glasses, etc. I guess a safe estimate is less than $10 per person for drinks (considering there are gonna be kids at the wedding, IE non-alcohol drinkers), so it works out to about $7-800 including drinks per table. The restaurant is really clean (for a Chinese restaurant, there are some bad ones), and there is a dedicated and clean room for the bride.

[Rocketo]

i just think it's selfish sometimes that people are so cheap about their wedding yes there is a budget..but here's the thing...u guys think well i spend this little i'll get it back...THAT'S the point..

you want people to donate to your wedding and you want them to donate a big amount..then don't be cheap..i'd be disappointed if i went to a wedding and it was really half assed and the food sucked...especially when i'd be giving the bride & groom muchos dollars...

that makes it seem they are only out to make money out of their friends and family...not cool

u do the reception to have others celebrate the special occasion ..not to make money off them

[Brandon]

i just think it's selfish sometimes that people are so cheap about their wedding yes there is a budget..but here's the thing...u guys think well i spend this little i'll get it back...THAT'S the point..

you want people to donate to your wedding and you want them to donate a big amount..then don't be cheap..i'd be disappointed if i went to a wedding and it was really half assed and the food sucked...especially when i'd be giving the bride & groom muchos dollars...

that makes it seem they are only out to make money out of their friends and family...not cool

u do the reception to have others celebrate the special occasion ..not to make money off them

I don't think all couples have this expectation. For example, I've been to weddings where I know it will be of a "lower budget", and it doesn't change how much I would give. Mind you I've only been to weddings within my family (like cousins), but I give based on my ability to give (I'm a student), plus how well I know the person (I'd give more to a family member than not as close friend).

If people want to throw a big wedding and spend lots of money, that's their perogative. If people want to throw a smaller wedding and spend less money than that's fine too. Bad food isn't the same as slightly cheaper food that's cooked/prepared just as well.

And I mean, you can have the same "quality" reception that costs more but still save money.

You really shouldn't think of giving a gift to a couple as being a business investment. And couples shouldn't assume they're getting lots of money back either. This way it will get rid of ill feelings of not getting as much money as you thought you would from person X and the other way around, not getting your value in food back as a guest. :razz:

[G-Find4u]

1) I don't know if your going to find a decent clean restaurant for 550 a table ...most likely with alcohol included ur looking well over 1k...but try to work something out with the restaurant ..like ask them if u can bring ur own alcohol...there are a lot of places that do chinese weddings..personally i would prefer to pay more for a clean environment with nice food...just remember u only get married once..altho you don't want to blow a tonne of money u might want to consider what other people might feel..yes i know people are like "i don't care what others think..it's my wedding" but you should...it's only respectful

2) Depending on where the restaurant is ...some nice places to take pictures...Edward Garden, Old Mill but hey a lot of flowers will be dead during the time you are having ur wedding..

3) Windsor Bridal...that's where my wife got her dress


This place is looking good, i will check it out
thanks

[G-Find4u]

i had my wedding 2 months ago at La Rosa Grand Hall in Markham and it cost $950/table including alcohol. we picked the middle food & drink menu. food was good according to all the guests and the drink menu has unlimited tea, pop, juice, 2 bottles of wine, 5 bottles of beer & they allowed us to bring more beer if we wish. hope that helps a bit


i think la rosa grand is not a bad place. i have heard about it. i think 950$ is not bad deal. I know 550$ is not impossible. but i dont mind to pay a bit more.

thanks
:cheesygri

[G-Find4u]

You can probably negotiate to bring your own pop, beer, wine, etc and pay a corking/cleaning/ice/glasses fee. That's what my sister is doing for her wedding. It will save quite a bit since drinks are a big portion of the cost. Sure it's more work, but that's what family is for :lol:

Really for food though, the cost depends on what dishes you want. PRices can scale greatly here. What "level" of food do you want (or are willing to spend for)?

And it's not just about the food/drinks, service and restaurant cleanliness can vary a lot and you will pay for it. And one thing you have to remember that not all restaurants have is a dedicated (and clean) changing room for the bride.

I think my sister is paying around $500-600 a table at a restaurant in Mississauga (for 300 people). They're not getting the highest end food, instead spending the money elsewhere. And the $600-700 doesn't include any drinks, but includes the fee for corking/ice/glasses, etc. I guess a safe estimate is less than $10 per person for drinks (considering there are gonna be kids at the wedding, IE non-alcohol drinkers), so it works out to about $7-800 including drinks per table. The restaurant is really clean (for a Chinese restaurant, there are some bad ones), and there is a dedicated and clean room for the bride.


hi brandon,

can u give me the address of this restaurant. i will check it out.
thanks

[G-Find4u]

i just think it's selfish sometimes that people are so cheap about their wedding yes there is a budget..but here's the thing...u guys think well i spend this little i'll get it back...THAT'S the point..

you want people to donate to your wedding and you want them to donate a big amount..then don't be cheap..i'd be disappointed if i went to a wedding and it was really half assed and the food sucked...especially when i'd be giving the bride & groom muchos dollars...

that makes it seem they are only out to make money out of their friends and family...not cool

u do the reception to have others celebrate the special occasion ..not to make money off them

hi Rocketo;

i am not kind of person, but i have a budget to spend. i have a new house is closing next summer. i dont really care how much guest give us, but it is about happy. i know wedding is once in a life time, that is y i wanna spend big money for honeymoon, rather spend money for all the people i dont really know much. It is all about my parents happiness.

[Brandon]

hi brandon,

can u give me the address of this restaurant. i will check it out.
thanks

http://www.summitgarden.com

I think they're getting tables based off Banquet Dinner C, with some small changes.

And another good thing, is that this restaurant will cater to vegetarian (and Kosher) dietary requirements. I don't think they match courses plate by plate, but they will provide alternatives for most of them. And they all do not have to be sitting at the same table either.

[ggs]

1) I don't know if your going to find a decent clean restaurant for 550 a table ...most likely with alcohol included ur looking well over 1k...but try to work something out with the restaurant ..like ask them if u can bring ur own alcohol...there are a lot of places that do chinese weddings..personally i would prefer to pay more for a clean environment with nice food...just remember u only get married once..altho you don't want to blow a tonne of money u might want to consider what other people might feel..yes i know people are like "i don't care what others think..it's my wedding" but you should...it's only respectful

2) Depending on where the restaurant is ...some nice places to take pictures...Edward Garden, Old Mill but hey a lot of flowers will be dead during the time you are having ur wedding..

3) Windsor Bridal...that's where my wife got her dress

had a terrible experience at Windsor Bridal - do not go there, there are many better options out there!