Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Toronto,CAD 

4:45 pm @ Palais Royale1601 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M5X 1E3, Canada

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Sean Lofgren

Courtney Jones

Stephanie Mathews

Kristi Amrhein 

Jillian Dunn

Kristen Cortazar

Paige Connor

Savannah Bostock

Rylee Fenner

Samantha Thayer

Matthew Campbell

Luke Anderson

Sean Connor

Jack Baker

Colton Jones

Landon Fenner

Charlie Metzger

Erick Schurtz

Wedding Party

9/3: Rehearsal (date and time TBD). 9/4: Wedding Ceremony starts @4:45pm.Palais Royale1601 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3C1, Canada 9/5: Explore Toronto. Treat the rest of your weekend like a vacation. See the list of suggestions in the Events &amp; Music tabs. 9/6: Trip to Niagara Falls (also optional, but if you decide to go, please read instructions below). Please click the link below to schedule your tour to Niagara Falls. Make sure to click either 1. Adult or 2. Adult with the Niagara cruise to your selection (Adult with cruise option if you want to go under the falls). The Bride and Groom will be going under the falls. **After booking, you will receive a confirmation email. REPLY TO THE EMAIL AND STATE THAT YOU ARE WITH KEVIN AND ASHLEY'S WEDDING PARTY (that way, everyone will be grouped together). This will be an all-day event; leaving at 7:30/8 am, getting back around 5/6 pm. Once at the falls, everyone will be able to explore. Keep in mind to look up excursions if interested in doing more than the Hornblower cruise. <a href="https://www.niagaradaytour.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.niagaradaytour.com</a>

Weekend Itinerary

AIRBNB: We are all for making this wedding affordable, so please feel free to utilize Airbnb. The majority of people in the wedding will be staying at the Novotel Toronto Centre if you wanted to be close by.

NOVOTEL TORONTO CENTRE: This is the most affordale hotel; most of the wedding party will be staying at or close by in airbnbs. 18% off with codes belowClient code: SCP4209223Access code: S0757CA932**Keep in mind to check if your settings are in USD or CAD<a href="https://businesstravel.accor.com/en/booking/advanced-search.html?identification.reserverType=SC&amp;identification.reserverId=SCP4209223&amp;identification.reserverContract=SO757CA932" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://businesstravel.accor.com/en/booking/advanced-search.html?identification.reserverType=SC&amp;identification.reserverId=SCP4209223&amp;identification.reserverContract=SO757CA932</a>

THE UNION HOTEL: Click on the link below and select dates. After selecting dates, you will be redirected to another page where you will choose the wedding rates under the more rates section. **Keep in mind to check if the price setting is set to CAD or USD<a href="https://reservations.unionhoteltoronto.com/book/dates-of-stay?identifier=wedd&amp;RatePlanId=9805537" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reservations.unionhoteltoronto.com/book/dates-of-stay?identifier=wedd&amp;RatePlanId=9805537</a>

HOTEL VICTORIA: Click on the link below and select dates. After selecting dates, you will be redirected to another page where you will choose the wedding rate under the more rates section.**Keep in mind to check whether the rate is in CAD or USD (typically set to CAD)<a href="https://reservations.hotelvictoria-toronto.com/book/dates-of-stay?RatePlanId=8197254" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reservations.hotelvictoria-toronto.com/book/dates-of-stay?RatePlanId=8197254</a>

Hotels

Toronto Islands

The Toronto Islands are a small chain of islands in Toronto sitting just across Lake Ontario from downtown.Known forNature + green space: Tons of parks, walking trails, and picnic areasBeaches: Including sandy spots with skyline viewsNo cars: It’s peaceful—people walk or bike everywhereBest skyline views: Honestly some of the best photos of Toronto come from here Centre Island – most popular; has bike rentals, food, and activities. This island has sandy beaches. Also noted on this island is a family-friendly amusement park (visit website below.https://centreisland.ca/explore/ Ward’s Island – quieter, residential vibe with a cute beachHanlan’s Point – more secluded; includes a clothing-optional beach How you get there:You take a ferry from the mainland at:Jack Layton Ferry TerminalOr you can take a water taxi.

Canadian International Airshow 

September 5-7, 202612:00pm-3:40pmTORONTO, ON

Planes fly over Lake Ontario along Toronto’s waterfront

Distillery District 

<a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=e926bb0053f95734&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7mokSQasmTVJOGO4mlVRR5lY8rCw%3A1776302060035&amp;q=Artfest+Toronto&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=ADc_l-byipRaccqV0jmfPhi1DgzPkIbk0HG8UBQNbHd4S9AjVkuc0t6t4dDUPoihiWakL0i3GbzeJRd62uA_J7h3u_MMlRAIxRh9eDLSxBu-LXmUrcoMYUrtAq2zuYG1y6bVjXZI1H-E7IOBz-AP795NbqE5ODDnZf06PFj64vxGwWtkxrdYWNH7U00CoECCjYIY-sm6nguKXHvFKL8x-KSwXmMo_jOvKqFseIt5tQOz9gqljDv5vC0&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjM5-CcmfGTAxWKmmoFHcukKWIQgK4QegQIAxAB&amp;biw=1710&amp;bih=916&amp;dpr=1.6&amp;mstk=AUtExfDA88uux1wlYXagTQ5LIM55EosuhL0fDGFlncA8tf64I2dgTg2YN3ZfMgmNKDOXzuC5JNEaeN3x0qY2PtcS8JhfrtNIEXI_8Ub49IdcsTBYeVp1JNwintjkRL8bi8N0jYhGE4GR8j6p64CEDaCr1PpqCUQYDzOprZ0NNMRb-utPd8ky-Qi1HjmfFgFihB1-d-CZdw89ia7K-VfZFe8hUd56iQRIHgVbF4IeYViVr8le6LeALgPn8OWxjuoWHCWYGHe51VPCWojf5EDBwTA2KDdF8QUGX_dc3m7-4w4BWB1_Ug&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Artfest Toronto</a>: Typically held over the weekend, this features fine arts, crafts, and live music.Live Music &amp; Dance: Free daily summer music series and evening Latin/Line dancing often run until Labor Day.Shopping: Over 40 boutiques, art galleries, and shops, including Spirit of York Distillery, are open.Summer Markets: Local carts with handmade items are typically available

Dragon Festival

Location: Nathan Phillips Square (right downtown by City Hall).It's basically a big multicultural street festival vibe; busy, fun, and great for walking around with drinks/food.

Concerts 

RufusThe Black Keys*Both on Saturday 9/5/26

Niagara Falls 

Trip to Niagara Falls (also optional, but if you decide to go, please read instructions below). Please click the link below to schedule your tour to Niagara Falls. Make sure to click either 1. Adult or 2. Adult with the Niagara cruise to your selection (Adult with cruise option if you want to go under the falls). The Bride and Groom will be going under the falls. **After booking, you will receive a confirmation email. REPLY TO THE EMAIL AND STATE THAT YOU ARE WITH KEVIN AND ASHLEY'S WEDDING PARTY (that way everyone will be grouped together). This will be an all-day event, leaving at 7:30/8 am and getting back around 5/6 pm. Once at the falls, everyone will be able to explore on their own. Keep in mind to look up excursions if interested in doing more than the Hornblower cruise. <a href="https://www.niagaradaytour.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.niagaradaytour.com</a>

Events/Things to do in Toronto

Food

1. Cherry’s High Dive: neighborhood hangout/pizza/beer- highly recommended.2. Laissez-Faire: Turns into a night life bar around 10/11pm.-Good for brunch or dinner.3. King Taps First Canadian Place: Sports bar.4. El Catrin Destileria: Mexican food/Lunch/Dinner.5. Hanmoto: Japanese Cuisine: close to the Ossington Street (scroll to bottom of the page to see details on Ossington).6. Milou: French-inspired bistro (Ossington Ave).

Dancing/Music

1. JEAN DARLENES: Live band Karaoke*Drinks can be pricey, so pregame first ( Ossington Ave).2. The Wheatsheaf Tavern:* Live music cover band on Saturdays 10 pm.Also note that from 3-6 pm every Saturday live music genres such as blues, country, americana, and classic rock.3. Burdock Brewery &amp; Music Hall5. Dinas Tavern: Super fun/highly recommend making a resy, don't want to have to wait in line.

BARS

1. Wide Open*Dive bar2. Laissez-Faire* Music, cocktail bar vibe.* Restaurant turns into a bar around 10 pm*Get there early if going at night for drinks (it's super popular for nightlife).3. 2 Cats Cocktail LoungeCHEAP DRINKS: 4$ CAD drinks on Thursday: ~8 PM – 10 PMFriday &amp; Saturday: ~9 PM – 11 PM5. JEAN DARLENES: Live Karaoke *pricey drinks/pregame (Ossington Ave).6. Uh Bar- cocktail bar (Ossington Ave).7. Compton Ave (Ossington Ave). DUNDAS ST W &amp; OSSINGTON: This is known to locals as the main strip. Walk south off Ossington Ave towards Queen St. W. This area is packed with bars/restaurants all within a few blocks, so you can hop easily. This strip is approx 15 mins drive (25 min subway) from the Novotel Centre hotel.

Music/ Bars/Restaurants

Travel

Registry

•	Women: Cocktail dress, jumpsuit, or classy midi dress.	•	Men: Suit and tie (colors can be light or dark).

Kevin & Ashley

Kevin & Ashley

Registry