20 Jan Finding the Perfect Venue

Have an anniversary, milestone or wedding coming up? Before getting into the nitty gritty of planning your event, one of the first things to do is find the right venue. With Montreal acting as your backdrop, you are privileged to have a vast amount of locations to choose from. Depending on the overall look you are hoping to evoke, the venue should reflect the theme in order to complete the package.

Trends we’re seeing this year for our 2014 weddings:

• 1920’s to 1950’s era with gold embellishments and vintage touches
• Modern elegance with soft neutral tones and romantic feminine touches
• Chic and cozy rustic style affairs

To give you an idea of where to host your lavish affair, here are some locations we will be having the pleasure of working with throughout the 2014 wedding season:

Suite 701

• Sophisticated, chic and modern
• Smooth lighting to help set the mood of the event and enhance the already sophisticated atmosphere
• Options to rent out a private room that fits up to 30 (great for smaller corporate events), or the lounge for larger parties
• Offers a rooftop ceremony at Le Place D’Armes, located just above Suite 701, for a complete wedding package all in one spot! www.hotelplacedarmes.com

Website: www.suite701.com

SUITE 701 – Photos Credit: Groupe Antonopoulos www.suite701.com

SUITE 701 – Photos Credit: Groupe Antonopoulos www.suite701.com

Marché Bonsecours

• Superb view of the St Lawrence River, and one of the Old Port’s historic treasures
• Considered one of the ten finest heritage buildings in Canada
• Can accommodate parties ranging from 100 to just under 1000 (variety of reception halls to choose from)
• No need for much décor as the venue itself is charming, elegant and romantic
• Offers stone walls, high vaulted ceilings and ample windows, making for a spectacular event
• Salle de La Commune, the space that we are coordinating a wedding in, offers a mezzanine and a private entrance
• Opportunity to hire your own caterer with highly functional kitchen facilities and bring in all your own rentals to suite your theme

Website: www.marchebonsecours.qc.ca

Auberge Le Saint Gabriel

• European atmosphere in the heart of the Old Port
• Building offers great charm and character; the old stone walls and candle lit fireplace gives it the warmth of an old cottage, while remaining chic and modern through its quirky and unpretentious décor (bar displays two large sculptures of two moose heads joined at the neck, while the restaurant’s entrance is home to a massive whale’s spine that has been incorporated to create somewhat modern and avant garde light fixtures)
• Space for both the ceremony and reception – offers different private spaces within the auberge
• Three rooms to choose from: Salle Dulong, La Truteau and our favorite -Le Grenier (beautiful barn feel with suspended lighting and vaulted timber frame ceiling)

Website: www.aubergesaint-gabriel.com

Auberge Le Saint-Gabriel- Photo courtesy of Auberge Le Saint-Gabriel

Auberge Le Saint-Gabriel- Photo courtesy of Auberge Le Saint-Gabriel

The Montreal Science Center

• Large and bright space with remarkable features
• If you’re planning a one-stop-shop wedding, this is an ideal location, as you can have your ceremony, cocktail and reception all under the same roof
• Opportunity to hire your own caterer with highly functional kitchen facilities and bring in all your own rentals to suite your theme
• Panoramic hall – modern and industrial space
• Attractive location due to its large windows, offering breathtaking views of the city

Website: http://www.oldportofmontreal.com/services-and-information/corporate-rentals/reception-halls/panoramic-hall.html

Stewart Hall

• Art gallery located in the cultural center of the city of Pointe Claire
• Located on Lac Saint-Louis
• Beautifully landscaped grounds with large balcony overlooking the water
• Large fireplaces and dark wood details give the rooms an elegant feel
• Opportunity to hire your own caterer and bring in your own rentals to suite your theme
• Intimate space accommodating between 80-100 people maximum
• Two rooms, one of which can be easily transformed into the reception space, while the other into a dance hall (after the dinner is over)

Website: http://www.ville.pointe-claire.qc.ca/en/stewart-hall-cultural-centre/cultural-centre.html

Stewart Hall- Photo Credit: Creative Perspectives (http://www.creativeperspectives.ca/)

These are just the tip of the iceberg, as there are so many great venues to choose from! Feel free to contact us at info@lovelyandlavishevents.com for any venue recommendations or suggestions, and stay tuned for our future blog posts to update you on the latest and greatest places to have your next celebration!

Stewart Hall- Photo Credit: Creative Perspectives (http://www.creativeperspectives.ca/)

Until next time,

The ladies of L&L