Hire a Large Wedding Venue for Your 2022 Wedding

First of all, we congratulate you on your upcoming 2022 wedding! We couldn’t be happier for you and your loved one. One of the most important things to consider when planning your wedding is the type of venue you want to book.

Wedding venues are a great way to bring together your friends, family, and loved ones for a beautiful celebration. But it’s not really a wedding if you don’t have the perfect place to celebrate it, is it?

 So, that’s why today, we’re going to list out a few advantages a large wedding venue offers you!

·       Accommodates a Large Number of People

A large wedding venue is a place that can house many people. When you compare the cost of hiring a large wedding venue to booking an establishment for a separate reception, you’ll realize it’s far more cost-efficient to celebrate the entire wedding in one venue. Why book several venues when one can suffice?

·       Bathe in Beauty

Few things can match the beauty and grandeur of a large wedding venue. Many couples also choose to hold their ceremony, reception, dinner, and even after-party at the same place. If the venue is large enough and gives the perfect ambiance, it can host all your wedding events.

·       Personalization

A larger venue is a great way to show off your unique personality. All you need to do is secure the services of a professional wedding decorator or décor rental company. They can help transform the venue into something that reflects who you are.

We recommend you hire a professional wedding planner for this too. A wedding is always a resounding success if you have a team of professionals working together to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Orchard View Wedding and Event Center is a large and impossibly beautiful wedding venue resting in the Canadian countryside. Our venue is perfect for both small and large weddings.

Our indoor spaces can comfortably accommodate as little as 10 or as many as 400 guests. Our outdoor locations can welcome 50 or 2,500 guests!

We wonder: will you choose the Grand View, Lake View, or Terrace View for your wedding? They’re all lovely spaces to host your 2022 wedding. Click here to contact us, see our packages, and decide which is best for you!

5 Wedding Color Palettes That Will Be Everywhere in 2022

Color trends come and go, and they’re making a comeback in the new year! Color trends take time to develop and evolve, but when they get popular enough, they start appearing everywhere - from clothing stores to interior design.

We’ll be seeing many wedding-inspired palettes in 2022: dusty pink, blush, lavender, and peach. Of course, there will be more combinations than this, and it all depends on what you want at the end of the day. Here are a few wedding-inspired palettes you should adorn your next project with for inspiration!

·       Modern Vintage Wedding Color Palette

This unique color palette takes a vintage approach to the modern pink, peach, and purple colors. It’s a vibrant color palette that features dusty blue and green to neutralize the colors and make them more subtle and suitable for home décor.

·       Blooming Romance Wedding Color Palette

This color palette is very specific, with its own rules about using it. For example, if you use this color palette in your wedding, it must be in spring and summer.

·       Some-Like-It-Hot Wedding Color Palette

If you want something that’s all about the bold colors of red, orange, and yellow, go for this palette. It’s a lively color scheme that doesn’t shy away from its more artificial tones.

Look to the unique bridal flowers for inspiration to convey this color palette at your wedding.

·       Lavender Wedding Color Palette

This pastel wedding color palette uses the popular hues of lavender, dusty blue, and pink to create a soft, feminine mood. If you want something different for your big day but still elegant, this is a perfect choice!

·       Beachy Wedding Color Palette

Here, we have another color palette that’s specific about its use. Use it at a wedding on the beach and incorporate whites, blues, and greens. If you’re getting married very close to the shoreline, these colors are perfect for your big day!

What color palter do you want to use for your décor and overall wedding theme? Orchard View Wedding and Event Center is the perfect canvas for you to use your chosen color palette!

You can choose from the Terrace, the Lakeview, or the Grand View to host your wedding. Each gives you access to unique views and experiences.

You’ll find us among the Canadian countryside, bathe in natural beauty, and we can’t wait to show you what else our venue offers you! So, click here to contact us, and happy new year to all of you too!

An Ideal Schedule for Your 2022 Wedding Reception

Once you’ve chosen your wedding venue and set a date, one of the first things you should do is sit down with your wedding planner or event coordinator to go over a proposed timeline for the evening.

Below are some things you might want to include on your schedule, regardless of the kind of wedding you’re having!

•        Cocktail Hour

Ensure your venue offers a formal cocktail hour immediately preceding your event. It’s the best way for your guests to mingle while they wait on you to take your pictures. One hour is perfect for the cocktail hour; it should never exceed 90 minutes in duration.

•        Wedding Toasts

There are many different types of wedding toasts, and it’s entirely a matter of choice when you decide to do.

Traditional wedding toasts are given by the father of the bride or groom, best man, maid of honor and the bride and groom.

A personal wedding toast is made if someone dear to the couple cannot attend. They’ll send a toast-often a recorded video message-for when the couple is about to cut the cake.

Wedding toasts can take a big portion of your timeline if you don’t plan it out. Having a 2 to 3 minute speech should get the job done nicely.

•        Last Dance

Before the last dance, many couples have the parent dance, wedding party dance, or an anniversary dance, etc. But we believe one of the most important is the last dance, so don’t skip it!

It’s best if your wedding venue offers additional equipment that you can use for the party. For example, request extra lighting, speakers, etc. Check with the staff at your venue about their availability before the big day.

Orchard View Wedding and Event Center welcomes you to 2022, and we can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for you!

Our 2022 packages include facility and planning, room and décor, food and beverages. In addition, there’s a one-hour pre-dinner reception for the latter that includes passed canapés (4 per person), welcome cocktail or non-alcoholic beverages.

Of course, the packages offer so much more, and our gorgeous wedding venue is ever-ready to host your 2022 wedding!

You can choose from our Lakeview, Terrace, and Grandview to hold your ceremony and reception. And there’ll be a planner at your beck and call to assist with the planning process too. To reach us, just click here!

How To Get Ready For Your Pre-Wedding Photoshoot

A pre-wedding shoot or an engagement photoshoot is a cute affair that entails more than just posting lovely pictures on your wedding website and album. It is also a chance for you to get familiar with your wedding photographer and their style before your big day if you use the same photographer.

You must thoroughly prepare for your pre-wedding photo session. We’ve outlined some of the ways to help you fully get ready for a fantastic shoot!

·       Research, Then Book Your Photographer

Finding the right photographer is not a job to take lightly as they can make or break your pre-wedding photoshoot.

So, the essential things to look out for when searching for the right photographer include their photography style, budget, and reviews. Once you are satisfied with these things, you can secure their services.

·       Confirm Time and Location

Once you are sold on a photographer, the following line of action would be finding the perfect location to match your vision.

If you have any in mind, talk to your photographer and check for availability. Or, you can have them suggest and scout a location for you entirely.

If they have experience, it should be easy for them to find you the perfect location, then propose the best timing that would best maximize the location’s natural light.

·       Arrange Outfits and Needed Props

To help you and your partner better coordinate and prepare outfits and props for your shoot, you must first decide on a theme then choose outfits accordingly. For instance, if you are going for a more formal shoot, bridal gowns, evening gowns, and suits will be perfect for your shoot. And if you prefer something more casual and laid back, prepare the proper outfits ahead of time.

In addition, you may want to run your outfit options by your photographer to make sure the color will work well with your chosen location.

Once your pre-wedding photoshoot session is over, Orchard View Wedding and Event Center awaits you. You can even use our gorgeous venue for your pre-wedding pictures!

We offer an exquisite venue for your wedding and listen to you and work meticulously to ensure your wedding is just as you dreamt it to be. So, contact us and take a giant leap to your happily ever after!

3 Reasons Why You May Want to Hire a Wedding Videographer

Whether a couple should hire a wedding videographer for their day is a matter of choice. More than that, when you consider the already high cost of weddings and wedding photography, you can understand why some couples shy away from hiring one.

In addition, hiring both a wedding photographer and videographer can take a large chunk of your budget, and some couples find it hard to see the need for both. Still, couples who have used wedding videographers never regret doing so. If you are still undecided, we may have some solid reasons to change your mind!

·       Motions Tell a Story Better

Although photographers are a must-have for weddings, there are things that even they cannot capture: motion.

Using a videographer to cover your wedding day means you can rewatch scenes and moments that happened during the day in a way that pictures cannot fully capture.

Seeing every single motion replayed is a priceless feeling that you get to relive over and over!

·       They Capture the Unseen Moments

It’s all too easy for couples to lose out on special and meaningful moments on their wedding day because they are busy doing formalities and saying hello to all their loved ones.

But with a videographer, you’ll rediscover these lovely moments and details that you would have otherwise missed out on.

·       Absent Family Members Get to Share in the experience

Sometimes, the absence of certain beloved family members at your wedding is inevitable, especially with the pandemic. And, although they can view pictures of the event, a video makes the experience better. They’ll see and appreciate every moment like they were physically there.

Do you know what is better than using a wedding videographer to capture every sweet detail of your event? Using our video-perfect wedding location: Orchard View Wedding and Event Center!

Our unique wedding venue includes Lakeview, Terrace, and Grandview. You can utilize any of them for your big day. One of the best incentives of choosing us is assigning a professional wedding planner to help with your wedding planning.

Why You May Want to Hire a Day-Of-Wedding Coordinator

Brides who are confident they can handle planning their wedding without a wedding planner’s help may wish to consider hiring a day-of-wedding coordinator instead. Why do we say this?

Even with all the planning you’ll do ahead of time, a day-of-wedding coordinator is helpful. They’ll bring together the necessary finishing touches and assist you in the final days before your wedding. So, if this sounds like something you might consider, please keep reading!

·       They Are More Affordable Than Full-Service Wedding Planner

A day-of-wedding coordinator may be a lot less expensive than a full-service wedding planner because they’ll just work with you in the last few days.

So, if you can handle planning the bulk of your wedding and don’t want to pay a full-service wedding planner, you don’t have to; hire a day-of-wedding coordinator instead.

·       They Will Help Coordinate Your Vendors

Even if you plan properly, there’s a good chance that some vendors won’t deliver or be on time on your wedding day.

But with the aid of a wedding day coordinator that is responsible for keeping track of your vendors, you’ll rest easy knowing all vendors will show up.

·       They Will Make Sure Your Big Day Goes Off Smoothly

Every event, especially a wedding, has its challenges. The ideal approach is to ensure that your dapper groom and the people who traveled great distances to attend your wedding are the focal points of your attention. So, how do you do this?

Hire a professional day-of-wedding coordinator to keep an eye on things. Just tell them exactly what you want, and they’ll handle the rest.

Ready for a flawless wedding in the most gorgeous setting you ever saw? Orchard View Wedding and Event Center would love to host your upcoming wedding!

Our sleek and scenic wedding spaces offer you the flexibility to create the wedding of your dream. You are also afforded professional wedding coordinators that will assist you. All you have to do is click here to contact us!

3 Different Wedding Themes to Try

Everything must be perfect for your wedding day: from the wedding cake to food and venue. And one important factor that sets the tone for everything else is the wedding theme. Details like décor, venue, attire, etc., largely depend on the day’s theme.

Although there is nothing like a perfect theme, finding one that resonates with who you are and what you love as a couple will help you throw a great party that you and your guests will truly enjoy!

So, we will take a look at some of the popular wedding themes, and perhaps one of them may be the right one for you!

·       Garden Themed Wedding

Think of fresh floral table decorations, verdant backdrop, and cool breezy outdoors, perfect for spring and summer brides.

A garden-themed venue perfectly epitomizes love, and your guests are sure to feel all the romance swirling in the air!

·       Traditional Wedding Theme

A classic traditional themed wedding can go from a formal affair to a church ceremony and ballroom reception. It includes the typical relatable wedding décor and venues, including luxury hotels, event centers, banquet halls, botanical gardens, etc.

Most brides always go for a traditional themed wedding because it is familiar and classic. Ir is also one of the most popular wedding themes from year to year.

·       Vintage Theme Wedding

A classic vintage-themed wedding is more about the decoration and details than the venue; with the right pieces, any venue can bring your vintage-themed wedding to life!

So, a vintage-themed wedding is achieved by blending aesthetics from eras long ago with modern notes represented in color scheme, floral decorations, and furniture. Then tables might be draped with dainty vintage lace materials instead of tablecloths or runners.

Another idea that helps create the perfect vintage wedding ambiance is introducing old furniture like vintage armchairs or love seats.

Regardless of which wedding theme you choose, Orchard View Wedding and Event Center will ensure your wedding is flawless!

Our unique wedding venue is the perfect location for your upcoming Ontario wedding. Our wedding spaces were designed to give you the flexibility to create the wedding of your dreams.

We offer three gorgeous wedding venues: Lakeview, Terrace, and Grand View. With anyone you choose, there is a professional wedding coordinator to help you make your themed wedding come alive! So, contact us today!

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3 Details You Must Not Overlook When Planning Your Dream Wedding

Planning a wedding can quickly become overwhelming, and if you feel this way, you are not alone. The essence of this article is to highlight some of those essential details that can easily be missed when planning a wedding.

You’ve probably already written a long list that makes everything seem that more challenging. But once you set the ball in motion and check the major tasks-like finding a venue-off the list, move on to the minor details.

To help you stay on track, we’ve listed some essential things that are frequently overlooked when planning a wedding.

·       A Day-Of Point Person

Given that your wedding day will be a whirlwind of activities, having a day-of point person is critical. They might be a close friend, family member, or member of your wedding party to whom you can count on to make sound judgments.

This is an excellent solution for those who do not wish to hire a wedding day coordinator. Instead, this individual will handle your vendors so you can relax and enjoy your big day.

·       Time for Your Gown Order and Alterations

It’s never too early to begin your search for a dress, and you’ll need plenty of cushioning if you don’t find one that perfectly fits you.

Plan your first fitting at least three months before the wedding, beginning your dress hunt around 9-12 months ahead of time.

·       Transportation for the Newlyweds After the Reception

If you don’t want to be left using an Uber to get to your post-reception destination, you must provide transportation after the day’s event is over.

Couples rarely drive themselves on the wedding day, especially from the reception to their home, airport, or hotel. As a result, make adequate transportation arrangements.

Once you’re ready, contact Orchard View Wedding and Event Center and enjoy the most breathtaking wedding ambiance and view!

We offer three unique wedding venue locations: the Lakeview, Terrace, and Grand view. And with any elegant location you choose, you’ll also get a professional wedding coordinator who will ensure your wedding is perfect in every way!

Skin Care Routine Perfect For 9-12 Months Before Your Wedding

Women frequently go through several beauty treatments before their wedding day, and it’s only natural because every bride wants to appear perfect on their big day.

However, due to the stress of planning a wedding, there is always a risk of breakouts, dull skin, or any other skin blemish that can send a bride-to-be into panic mode.

Thankfully, like other wedding details, you can plan a detailed beauty routine weeks before your wedding. So, here’s what we suggest for the best results!

·       Consult A Professional

When it comes to skin health, professional advice is usually the best option. That is because they are in the best position to assess your current skin condition and devise a regimen strategy tailored to your particular skin type.

So, whether it is an esthetician or a dermatologist, make sure you consult a skin professional and do so in time, as some of the treatments may take months before a visible change is seen.

·       Start Managing Your Stress

Stress is a potent depressant, and it’s never a good thing to put extra pressure on yourself when preparing for a wedding, especially near the end.

Stress hormones are harmful to the skin, so it would be ideal to find stress-relieving techniques or manage your stress several weeks before your big day.

A great way to manage and minimize stress-induced skin conditions like acne breakouts is through regular exercise.

·       Consider Double Cleansing

Double cleansing is the process of washing the face twice in a row, first with an oil-based product, then with a water-based product. The oil-based product helps to strip the skin surface of dirt and grime, clearing your pores before finishing the process with a simple water-based product.

So, find an oil-based product suitable for your skin type and double-cleanse in the months before your wedding.

With glowing, radiant skin and our vibrant, scenic wedding location, you’ll always smile when you look at your wedding photos!

Orchard View Wedding and Event Center would love to help breathe life into your dream wedding. Our unique venue has the most gorgeous lake, dreamy walkways, connecting bridges, and a stunning view to go with your equally beautiful skin!

All that sounds amazing, doesn’t it? Click here to contact us today and experience a wedding like no other!

4 Things You Can Do to Entertain Your Guests Instead of Dance

There are several reasons why a couple may want to substitute dancing with something else at their wedding. Some of these reasons may include not wanting a traditional wedding, the fact that a close friend or family member is in a wheelchair, or simply because they can’t dance or don’t want to try.

Whatever the reason, it is often customary to choose other forms of entertainment for your wedding, and we are here to shed light on some alternatives to keep your wedding celebration going!

●      Cocktail-style Reception

Having a cocktail party with plenty of appetizers in place of a full dinner is an easy way to keep guests entertained. Your guests will socialize and enjoy themselves like they would at any other social gathering where appetizers are served without needing to go from dinner to a dance floor.

●      Games

If you and your friends are always throwing game night parties, why not incorporate it into your wedding on a larger scale? Set up different stations of classic board games that are popular and watch your guests have fun.

Try not to force individuals to play board games if they would rather socialize and converse with each other.

●      Karaoke Party

Even without dancing, karaoke can create a fantastic party ambiance and raise the spirits of those singing and those just observing. Guests can always get up and perform impromptu dance routines if an excellent rendition of a song comes on.

It may also be a lot of fun for couples who enjoy karaoke date nights from time to time, and it’s a great alternative to dancing without losing the wedding party’s atmosphere!

●      Casino Night

Another crowd-pleaser is turning your wedding evening into a casino event. Although it should not be played for real money, there is still plenty of fun to be had.

So, if you’re looking for something different to do with your wedding guests, why not try craps, roulette wheels, and other activities that will transform your wedding party into a full-fledged Las Vegas spectacle they won’t soon forget?

Nothing can bring a wedding party to life like the proper setting, which is precisely what we have to offer. Orchard View Wedding and Event Center is the best place for your wedding!

Our one-of-a-kind wedding facility has everything you’ll need to throw a party that’s tailored to your needs.