Tired of searching through the same list of Toronto venues? Casa Loma, Evergreen Brick Works, High Park, Toronto Island, The Toronto Botanical Garden, and the Aga Khan Museum—all of these venues are exceptional, but if you’re looking for something a little bit different, we’ve got you.
From a stand-up reception with a view of the CN Tower to intimate gatherings at cottages on Lake Ontario, we can give you a quintessential Toronto wedding experience with a personal twist.
The best part? You can find the perfect spot for less on the Giggster app. We have a few outdoor wedding venues that will accommodate any budget, so you can stop worrying about money and start focusing on the details that matter most to you.
Ready to see what a private event space can do for your Toronto wedding? Our premium selection of outdoor locations is sure to make you fall in love.
Toronto Outdoor Wedding Venues Curated by Giggster
From stunning panoramic views of the city skyline to historic buildings with beautiful gardens, no dream is too big when booking your outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions with the Giggster app. Here’s a few snapshots of what your wedding could look like with us on your side:
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For unconventional couples who dance to the beat of their own drum, an industrial warehouse space with a sliding door that opens into a courtyard is the perfect blank slate. Want a disco-ball dance floor? A late-night food truck? There’s plenty of space to add your own personal touch.
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Micro-weddings love inner-city mansions! With these celebrity-worthy homes, a backyard wedding gives anything but a “budget event.”
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There’s no better wedding venue for party animals than an intimate concert venue with a patio outback.
Incredible Outdoor Wedding Venues in Toronto Start at $38/hour
Exceptional Variety & Quality: From the most popular venues across the city to hidden gems, Giggster’s 71 properties make finding the perfect space to celebrate your love simple and sweet.
Hassle-Free Booking: Our site has been optimized so that you can find the wedding venue of your dreams faster than ever! Better yet, we offer a high-end experience without blowing the whole budget on it. With transparent pricing as low as $38/hour, we make wedding planning easier and more affordable.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Planning a wedding means juggling a lot of different plates, and sometimes that means you don’t get it right the first time. Our 24-hour cancellation policy means that whether your date changes or you have a change of heart about what makes the perfect outdoor wedding venue, you don’t need to spiral about it.
Platform Protections: Don’t let disruptions spoil your special day! When you opt into our protection plans, you can focus your attention fully on marrying the love of your life at special event spaces like Hidden Forest Hideaway — Modern, Cabin Vibe, Film while our team takes care of any unexpected interruptions, damage, or liability issues on the back end.
Things to Consider for Your Outdoor Wedding in Toronto
Toronto is one of the top wedding destinations in Canada, so there’s no doubt about it being great. But, of course, when looking for an outdoor space for your celebration in the city, there are a few things you’ll want to consider before booking a historic venue in Downtown Toronto:
Advantages
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There is easy (and safe) public transportation to get everyone home at the end of the night. Uber, Lyft, and taxi services are also widely available.
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You'll find dozens of stunning boutique hotels and luxury chain hotels to choose from for your hotel wedding block and first night as a married couple.
Disadvantages
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As with most cities in Canada, you’ll have a limited window of time where the weather is perfect for an outdoor wedding. If you’re hoping to say “I do” in the spring or the fall, the temperature and precipitation can be wildly unpredictable. Be sure you have a backup plan or do an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception split.
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Hosting in the city comes with a hefty price tag. The talent and wide range of vendor offerings in the city are unparalleled, but you get what you pay for.
What Kind of Venue Can I Rent for Outdoor Weddings in Toronto?
Your special occasion deserves a hidden gem that inspires awe in all of your guests. We’ll help you find outdoor wedding venues across the GTA with enough space for all your friends and family, plus luxurious features like a rooftop terrace or multi-tiered fountains.
City-Bound Cottages – A Forest Retreat. Who knew you could get that Muskoka magic right here in the city? If you want nature to be the focal point of your big day, you can't do better than towering trees, twinkling lights, and floor-to-ceiling windows that let in oodles of natural light. These venues also have year-round appeal; while the natural stone and sparkling waters of Lake Ontario scream summer, you could also dress these cottages up for a cozy ski chalet vibe.
Luxury Homes with Big Backyards – Elegant Summer Soirees. Elope like the rich and famous and rent out an estate for total privacy. Your intimate guest list will adore watching you exchange vows on expertly manicured lawns and lush gardens, sipping cocktails poolside come happy hour, and dancing the night away on the deck.
Restaurant Patio Buyouts – A Foodie’s Favourite Wedding Hack. If good eats are your #1 wedding priority, choose from our selection of swanky bars, bold upscale bistros, and laidback cantinas—whatever suits the couple’s personal style. For the best of both worlds, you could host your cocktail reception on the patio, then head inside for a more sophisticated plated dinner.
How to Plan an Outdoor Wedding in Toronto
Hosting a wedding outdoors comes with a few more considerations than just finding the perfect wedding venue. Here are some top times to kickstart your planning and ensure no stone is left unturned:
Make Guest Comfort Your Top Priority – Nobody has a great time in the August heat when the humidity is high and the sun is beating down. Logistically, there are a few things you can do to mitigate this like making your ceremony start a bit later in the day (anything but high noon) and keeping it short and sweet. Fans or parasols are a nice bonus, but hydration is key; water bottles or a refreshing lemonade will do the trick. On the flip side, you could keep your guests from getting too chilly with hot cocoa and a basket of blankets.
Get Your Sound-Systems Sorted – They say sound carries outside (and it does) but don’t forget that wind will muffle voices. Not to mention, birds chirping, leaves rustling, and city traffic can be a soundtrack of their own. Make sure your speaker systems are sufficiently loud if you’re taking a DIY approach to audio and make sure you have mics if you want your guests to hear your vows.
Create Ample Signage to Direct Traffic – You don’t want buzzed guests bumbling about trying to find bathrooms in the dark, nor do you want them knocking on the neighbor's door upon arrival, or missing the first five minutes of the ceremony because they were wandering the reception space. Ensure you have lots of obvious signage to let your guests know they’ve arrived at the right place, where they need to be, and when.
How to Save Money on Your Outdoor Wedding in Toronto
Hosting even intimate catering in the city can be pricey, but weddings are a whole other ball game. Thankfully, we’ve put together some pro tips to help you stay on budget:
Make strategic decor decisions.
Little touches can get swallowed up during outdoor events because the space you are trying to fill is so vast. Rather than having a ton of small design elements, focus on larger focal points instead like a fabulous ceremony arch, a sweetheart table with a dramatic cheesecloth runner, or a giant DIY seating chart/photo op.
Head to the local greenhouse.
Along the same lines, you need a lot of florals to make the same impact when it comes to outdoor spaces. Hanging baskets of all-white flowers or giant Boston Ferns would make fab ceremony decor, and they are way cheaper than even the smallest bouquet at the florist. Just be sure to snip the hanging attachments off and play around with orientation.
Get creative with your menu.
There’s literally no rule that says you need to serve a seated meal with three courses. Do you love pizza? A visit from the ice cream cart? So does every wedding guest, ever. Honor your preferences and you might end up saving yourself some money in the process.
Toronto Outdoor Weddings with Giggster
From a sweet cottage with manicured gardens to an industrial warehouse with an outdoor terrace, the choices for unique outdoor wedding venues in Toronto are ample. Head over to the Giggster app and find the perfect backdrop for your wedding day with ease.
