I am delighted to recommend Karina Lemke Weddings ! Karina has it all ;…read more creativity , top problems solving skills , diplomacy, a sense of fun , and , many years of diverse planning experience . All combined with --Her years of her working with flair , for couples of different cutures , religions or no religions. In Covid times , it would be very ! smart, to hire Karina first ! Before you do anything else. Her advise is solid , 100 % based on facts , her vast wedding experience and practicality . On top of all of that , she will add touches of magic! Yes, I believe she is the' Best in the City' ! Officiant Sarah Bunnett-Gibson [ 29 years of experience ; I have seen all the best planners ]

From the owner: Wedding Planning made easy.. Continues to be one of the top ten planners in Toronto & GTA…read more Featured in Martha Stewart, Style Me Pretty and other acclaimed publications.

$4,000 of our hard-earned money down the drain.... Contracted Melissa in the late summer and after…read moreless than 6 weeks had basically nothing from her expect pages of links to venues with zero value-add info or budget details. Email responses incredibly slow. As a result, we sourced our own venue and when the date was unavailable to Lustre events, we made the decision to release them. They refused to refund any portion of our $4k deposit. Over the course of 6 weeks, we estimate Melissa spent less than 3 hours on us, we never even met Morgan. We requested a partial refund (from our perspective this was generous) to which she immediately gaslighted us... launching into what appeared to be a heavily scripted response, it was clear she's done this to others, dishonest vendor, very important lesson to always read the contract! Absolute scam.

We had the pleasure of working with Melissa and Morgan (owners of Lustre Events) to design and plan…read moreour summer 2022 wedding in Toronto at the Miller Lash House. We were blown away with their services from start to finish. They are thoughtful and observant in obtaining information from their clients about design preferences. When we received their design plan for us, we could not have been more thrilled. They captured all the elements of the design and wedding experience that we were hoping for and even suggested additional special elements (like a Tiki bar) that we hadn't thought of ourselves, but absolutely loved. Melissa and Morgan were also thoughtful in helping us plan the multicultural aspects of our wedding, weaving together seamlessly different cultural traditions. The end result was unique, elegant and received glowing feedback from all of our guests. In addition to all of this, Melissa and Morgan were extremely organized and on top of our wedding timeline. Of note, our wedding was not the easiest to plan, as we live in NYC and were planning during the pandemic. This did not prove to be a barrier as Melissa and Morgan held Zoom meetings with us and handled everything on the ground in Toronto until we had our final planning meetings in person. We felt completely confident in them, even as two type-A New Yorkers! Lastly and perhaps most importantly, they are an absolutel joy to work with. Their warmth and positivity put us at ease, not just during the planning process, but also on the day of the wedding. They were super adaptable -- any last minute challenges that arose were handled swiftly and competently by Melissa and Morgan. It is clear that they have strong relationships and are beloved by all their vendors, and there are clear examples of us benefitting from these strong relationships. At the same time, we never felt pressured into using a particular vendor, and Melissa and Morgan also worked seamlessly with several new vendors that we introduced. And while always positive, Melissa and Morgan were also transparent with us at all stages. When they had strong feelings about certain decisions based on their extensive experience, they did not hesitate to guide us. All in all, we wholeheartedly recommend Lustre Events for anyone planning a wedding. They made our dream wedding come to life!

Shealyn is by far the reason why my husband and I still smile when we think about our wedding. From…read morethe very first meeting to the final hour of the wedding, Shealyn truly went above and beyond to make our day special. She is not for the typical bride- if you are looking for a bespoke, beautiful and unique wedding, she is the one. Not only is she very organized, she is always 10 steps ahead of any bride/groom anxieties - especially on the day of the wedding. Her work is flawless and every single guest at our wedding commented on her enthusiastic professionalism and perfect execution. I have no doubt in my mind that my husband and I will be hiring Shealyn again in the near future for our family events and celebrations.

Shea is fantastic! She will take care of all the details and make sure the day runs smoothly…read more My wife and I were never bothered with the small day of hiccups that all weddings encounter because Shea was there to take care of it for us. I highly recommend Shea - she is the best!

Thanks for your wonderful performance as MC at our Wedding. Gary filled the room passion and tons…read moreof enthusiasm. He is an exceptional speaker, very professional, and an absolute delight to deal with. Cheers!!

Great classes! Always fun and inspiring. I tried different Zumba classes in Toronto but Yulia's are…read morethe best! Awesome selection of the music that caters to different age groups, fun choreography and always amazing group of people. Not only I get to sweat and burn tons of calories, I also get to learn new dances, get my muscles toned and leave inspired and confident every time! You have to try it!!!

From the owner: At Favorite Dance Studio we offer group and private classes in Ballroom and Latin Dancing. We…read moreprovide professional instruction for any level of experience, from beginners to advanced, for adults, teens, and children. Whether you have always wanted to take Ballroom or Latin dance lessons, or are getting ready for that special day, we have something for everyone. Learn: Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, and more! We'll prepare you for any dancing occasion whether it's social, competitive, wedding, health, or just for fun.

We had a small engagement party thrown for us over this holiday season (before Omicron took over…read moreeveryone's lives) and our family had ordered the French Orange with buttercream cake. I had to write a review for this cake alone. Not only was it extremely elegant and classy looking with fresh floral decor, but it was absolutely delicious. This is the kind of cake that you can freeze the leftovers and it will still be delicious when you are ready to eat it. I'm not typically a huge fan of orange flavoured cakes, but it was a white cake, with some fresh oranges in between the layers. The buttercream tastes like there is some cream cheese or mascarpone mixed it, and it is lovely. I look forward to the next time we can order this cake again.

A beautiful cake with an amazing taste. Everybody love it. Lee was very patient and the result was…read moreperfect. Thank you for helped me to have a beautiful wedding.

Wedding planning is NOT easy. But working with Jasprit at L'Escape made it a breeze!…read more The company helps you plan the perfect destination wedding at no charge! They will meet with you and coordinate as many or as little of the details as you wish. Jasprit took us through the intense process of first selecting a location, then a resort, then the details for the big day. She was extremely knowledgeable with every aspect of the destination wedding industry. As an added perk, the company communicated directly with my guests and helped arrange special travel arrangements (i.e. shorter time-line, different departure city, etc.). They also communicated with the resort on your behalf so everything is ready upon your arrival. I had an amazing experience working with L'Escape and (since I hopefully won't be needing their services again) I would highly recommend L'Escape to anyone thinking of planning a destination wedding.

I used L'Escape to help plan my destination wedding in Puerto Morelos, Mexico in addition to using…read morethem as my travel agent. Having never planned anything like this, I didn't realize how much I would rely on them for all sorts of help and advice. I initially made contact with Jasprit when trying to finalize hotel rates. I was then introduced to Sonia who would help me during the wedding planning process. Jasprit was well organized and a great communicator. She was aggressive in getting the resort to fulfill a benefit missed by their sales team. She was firm but also fair in the entire process. I worked with Sonia closely during the months and weeks leading up to the wedding. Sonia and L'Escape were ready to answer any question I had, while also guiding me on what I should consider as part of a destination wedding. I never felt overwhelmed. I felt on track and with regular reminders, deadlines, and meetings. Sonia and I talked on a regular basis. And she was always quick to respond to my questions. Since I was not having an extravagant wedding, I was really worried about sticking to a budget. Sonia helped break down all finances to help me understand where my costs would be. With L'Escape'e fantastic wedding planner spreadsheet, I was able to have at a glance look at how much everything cost. She communicated with the resort and would get options for me to consider. She recommended vendors and timelines. She reminded me to consider other elements and factors for each event. She helped me find ways to cut costs while still keeping the integrity and feel of the wedding. All the planning and pushing that Sonia encouraged me to think about led to stressful weeks leading up to the wedding. But when I got to the resort, I was not stressed. Everything was done, thanks to Sonia and L'Escape's planning. I felt so fortunate that I was able to enjoy and relax during my wedding weekend. For any bride who has a busy professional life but doesn't want a full-time planner, I highly recommend using L'Escape's planning services. I felt involved and was given steady advice, but never felt like I didn't know what to do or wasn't part of the process. It was the perfect balance. L'Escape helped make me have the most magical wedding weekend! Thank you.