If you’re on the hunt for a wedding venue that offers breathtaking, panoramic scenic views without the risk of Mother Nature interference, look no further than Spencer’s at the Waterfront in Burlington, Ontario.

Resting along the picturesque sidelines of Spencer Smith Park and Lake Ontario, the glass-lined venue’s Observatory space is chic and sleek, with floor-to-ceiling windows to take advantage of the stunning natural landscape, providing a backdrop that fuses nature with modern touches for your intimate ceremony and reception.

The light-filled space can accommodate up to 130 people for seated receptions or 200 for cocktail receptions, while giving each guest views that are unparalleled. The restaurant also boasts a heated patio with a retractable roof where guests can mingle while staffers transform the space from ceremony site to reception wonderland.

The cuisine at Spencer’s at the Waterfront is the culinary artistry of Executive Chef Andrew McLeod, who creates the seasonally inspired menu using only the best fresh, local ingredients. Their expertly trained Special Events Consultants personally work with you to help customize the space to fit your unique taste, and elegant extras can be added on a la carte-style, from a harpist for the ceremony to a five-tiered chocolate fountain with house-made marshmallows and beignets as a late-night treat for guests.

Photo: Taylor Jackson Photo; Mimosa Flowers

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Transportation is an important element of your wedding day; you’ll need to get to the wedding venue and to your romantic getaway at the end of the night.  Renting a traditional limo can be on the expensive side, but there are other fun options that will have you riding in style. Stunning cars, bikes, trucks and carriages can be a great focal point or prop to pose around and will make for memorable photos. Here are 10 ideas for creative wedding transportation:

1. Truck

It wouldn’t be a country wedding without a pick up truck. You could even use the back of the truck as a cocktail station or decorate it with rustic pots of wild flowers.

Whether you are having a barn wedding and are looking for something gorgeous to hang on the barn door or you’re simply after a pop of color to add to your own front door, this DIY fabric garland wreath is one of the easiest DIY projects you’ll ever attempt. This would also make a fun project for a bridal shower; everyone could go home with a wreath that they made with their own hands!

Finding a wedding venue that transforms your wedding day dreams into reality isn’t always easy, which is what makes Belvedere Events and Banquets, located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, so unique.

This elegant venue provides a beautiful blank canvas, featuring strong, beautiful architectural details, such as high ceilings and an expansive ballroom, on which to paint your dream wedding. Whether you desire the glitz and glamour of tiered  florals, lavish lighting and glistening glass garlands, or the romance of cascading fabrics and candlelit centerpieces, Belvedere and their impeccable staff can make it happen.

Belvedere Events and Banquets partners with only the best vendors in the industry to help you develop a mouthwatering menu, offer entertainment to keep guests on the dance floor and sought-after photographers to capture the big day.

To make it your day even more seamless, hotel accommodations are available at Country Inn and Suites, which is connected to the event space. (Newlyweds even get a free night stay on their wedding night!)

From the engagement party to the post-wedding brunch, Belvedere is with you every step of the way.

Photos: Kristin Lavoie Photography

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Mimicking the interior of a cozy, charming chalet, Cambridge Mill in Cambridge, Ontario’s stone walls, original masonry and exposed wooden beams are juxtaposed with plush furnishings, twinkling chandeliers and airy windows, for a style that balances on perfection.

Offering private receptions for 14-180 guests, their talented team of Special Events Consultants will guide you step-by-step in planning your dream wedding starting with five different backdrops:

• Falls Room: This spacious area boasts hand-carved beams, 12-foot-high ceilings and exposed original stonework. Seats 185.
• Gallery Room: This historic space is surrounded with original limestone walls and home to their wine library. Seats 130.
• Waterfront Room: Encompassing the rustic charm seen throughout the venue, this room also opens up to a private terrace. Seats 90.
• Terrace: Perfect for intimate weddings or as an extension to a Waterfront Room celebration, this lounge-like features retractable glass walls for year-round comfort and a cozy fireplace and furnishings. Seats 60.
• Solarium: For a truly stunning view, look no further than the Solarium, which offers floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the landscaped gardens and the Grand River. Seats 55.

The venue’s dedication to the “earth-to-table” philosophy ensures that you and your guests will indulge in a menu led by Executive Chef Brad Lomanto that is made up of the freshest ingredients, seasonally plucked straight from local sources at nearby farms and food artisans.

For day-of needs, their bridal suites, decorated with damask wallpaper, Parisian-inspired furniture, and full-length mirrors, provide brides and grooms a sanctuary to prep, calm wedding day jitters, and makeup touch-ups while dancing the night away.

Photos: Taylor Jackson Photo

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