Vendors I LOVE
One of my favourite things about working in the wedding industry is meeting + making so many amazing friends and connections who are not only great people, but amazing at what they do.
Here is a list of my top industry friends + vendor recommendations across Southern Ontario + beyond that I know that you are going to love just as much as I do.
The best part of my list is that it has been built on personal connections + experiences I have had myself. Some other lists out there are based off of how much money a vendor can pay in order to be listed. I can promise you that I don't take a penny from any of these vendors for the purpose of being on the list. They're simply here because they rock, + I love what they do.
Venues
Deer Creek - Ajax, ON
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - Cambridge, ON
The Chelsea Hotel - Toronto, ON
Fraser River Lodge - Agassiz, BC
Piper's Heath Golf Club - Milton, ON
Hair + Makeup Artists
Perfect Finish Beauty ❤︎
Makeup Artist
Toronto, Ontario
Dianne is such a beautiful babe inside and out that kills it at the makeup game. She is one of my most highly recommended vendor friends. Did you know she even has her own custom line of lashes?!?!
Autumn Artistry ❤︎
Hair + Makeup Services
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
autumnartistrymakeupandhair.com
Theresa and her team are some of the most inclusive and welcoming vendors that you will ever meet. Autumn Artistry is a black and queer owned business that's on a mission to help individuals embrace and flaunt their beauty because it's not one size fits all.
Instagram image from @perfectfinishcorp
Officiants
Blauwe Watters Events ❤︎
Brantford, Ontario
Krista is one of my newest vendor friends to the list, but I can't say enough about her. Krista has been in the wedding industry for over 20 years and customizes her ceremonies so beautifully to suit each couple uniquely. Not to mention, she is super easy to talk to and leads with her heart.
Image taken by Quinn Walsh Photography
Flowers
Callia Flowers
Online Service
Callia has quickly become a favourite for QWP nearlyweds as they offer flower options for a fraction and therefore are perfect for those that only want a small number of floral pieces for their BIG DAY.
Image taken by Quinn Walsh Photography of a Callia bouquet
Stationary
The Polkadot Paper Shop ❤︎
Mississauga, Ontario
I first came across Pokadot on TikTok and instantly knew that Jenna matched my own vibes and values. Polkadot Paper Shop has been 'pushing the envelope' since 2007.
Minted Weddings
Online Service
Throwback to my very first wedding content day and making the decision to leave my family sessions behind and niche specifically into weddings. Minted was one of the first print companies I ever used to print invites and other materials.
Instagram image from @polkadotpapershop
Estheticians
Sweet Beauty Esthetics ❤︎
Spray tans, lashes, brows, teeth whitening, laser hair removal, permanent jewelry, waxing, + more
Kitchener, Ontario
I have personally been a client of Alyssa's since she first started Sweet Beauty. Alyssa + her team are amazing at what they do, plus they're good humans to top it off. No matter what service you are looking for, they will help you make a treatment plan leading up to perfectly align with your BIG DAY!!!
July Nail Bar
Waterloo, Ontario
I am a super picky person when it comes to nail salons and their cleanliness so I don't just recommend anyone. If you are looking for a nail salon that offers you next level service, you have to check July out.
Instagram image from @sweetbeautyesthetics taken by @sarahbellphotos
Musicians + DJs
Missy Bauman ❤︎
Solo Acoustic Artist/Musician
Cambridge, Ontario
I first met Missy years ago through mutual friends. She is an amazing solo artist and has one of the kindest hearts you will ever find. Her music is emotional and hits you right in your heartstrings. Missy was one of the first vendor friends to ever make my list way back. Fast forward years later + I was given the honour of capturing Missy's BIG DAY!!!
Hannah Autumn Flake
Violinist
Niagara Region, Ontario
Hannah is a master of everything violin. When I first met Hannah during a content day early on in my wedding days, she was modelling + then when we got talking, she showed me some of her music. That was it right there. Us vibing working together + her pure talent = a vendor friend must.
Instagram image from @violinisthannahautumnflake