Palais Royale

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Venue Palais Royale

Address 1601 Lake Shore Blvd WestToronto

Venue History On the shores of Lake Ontario, Palais Royale has long been a place where time seems to slow and celebrations linger a little longer. Built in 1922 as part of Toronto’s historic Sunnyside waterfront, it first came to life as a lakeside ballroom—filled with music, dancing, and the glow of evenings that felt almost cinematic in their beauty. Through the decades, its walls have held countless stories of joy and gathering, from the elegance of the big band era to the quiet romance of modern celebrations. Today, thoughtfully restored yet still rich with history, Palais Royale remains a place where love feels both timeless and present—an unforgettable backdrop for moments that become memories.

Venue

Wedding Day Schedule 4:00pm - Guest Arrival4:30pm - Ceremony5:00pm - Cocktails6:00pm - Dinner9:00pm -Dancing Begins!10:30pm - Cake Cutting and Late Night Bites All wedding day events are at Palais Royale.

Wedding Day Schedule

Dress Code Black-tie optional. Wondering what this means? This is an evening to dress up and celebrate in style—tuxedos, dark suits, floor-length gowns, and cocktail dresses.

Dress Code

Preferred Hotel We have reserved a block of rooms at a preferred rate at the <a href="https://www.sonesta.com/royal-sonesta/on/toronto/yorkville-royal-sonesta-hotel-toronto?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;c3api=3976,620128541739,yorkville%20royal%20sonesta,e&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18257080753&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD3fLXQpO69vKIzh6R-g91rSBUCa4&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw54nRBhDCARIsAMcY_SAVHsTloJv8b0HKsAZjOJy3cHnx27c7Ho6AxznacKduNDKoUqRmvQ0aAhSAEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yorkville Royal Sonesta</a>. The hotel is located in Toronto’s central Yorkville area and is in easy walking distance to various attractions, shopping, restaurants and public transit. The cut-off date to book reservations using the preferred rate is Thursday, September 3, 2026. To make a reservation, please call the hotel at 416-960-5200 or 1-800 -SONESTA (766-3782) and use our Group code: G100926ARTH. You also can make a reservation using our <a href="https://www.sonesta.com/royal-sonesta/on/toronto/yorkville-royal-sonesta-hotel-toronto?isGroupCode=true&amp;groupCode=G100926ARTH&amp;checkin=2026-10-05&amp;checkout=2026-10-12" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">group web link</a>. If you require reservation assistance, please contact Annie Andersen-Nguyen: annie.andersonnguyen@sonesta.com or (416) 960-5200 ext. 5870.

Hotel

Our Story

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travel

Iconic Toronto Views

Visit the top of the CN Tower for panoramic skyline views (and if you’re brave, the EdgeWalk).

CN Tower

Hop on a ferry to the Toronto Islands for beaches, biking, and some of the best skyline photos in the city.&nbsp;

Toronto Islands

St. Lawrence Market

Neighborhoods

High Park

Wander the cobblestone streets of the Distillery District for galleries, boutiques, and cafés.

Distillery District 

Explore the vibrant energy of Kensington Market—eclectic shops, street art, and amazing food spots.

Kensington Market

Stroll through Yorkville, Toronto’s most elegant neighbourhood, known for luxury shopping, designer boutiques, galleries, and beautiful cafés tucked along tree-lined streets.

Yorkville Village

Walk around the shops between University and Spadina or keep wandering to Ossington and explore the vintage shops and bars.

Queen West

Museums + Galleries

Royal Ontario Museum

Art Gallery of Ontario

Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada

Things to Do in Toronto

Web Registry

Q + A

Your presence at our wedding is truly the greatest gift we could ask for. We feel incredibly fortunate to be celebrating our sepcial day surrounded by the people we love, and your support means more to us than any present. We are lucky to already have most of what we need and do no expect any gifts. For those who have asked, we have created a small registry with<a href="https://pacepottery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Farmhouse Pottery</a>. Alternatively, contributions towards our honeymoon fund would be very appreciated. Please note that gifts are entirely optional. Your love, laughter, and presence on our wedding day are more than enough. We can't wait to celebrate with you.

Gift 

Our wedding day wouldn't be the same without the people we love surrounding us. Being able to celebrate together is what matters most to us, and your love and support are truly the only gifts we need. For those who've asked, we have created a wedding registry with <a href="https://pacepottery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Farmhouse Pottery</a>. Please contact Farmhouse Pottery directly for more details (phone: 519-941-6654 or email: shapiroyyz@gmail.com and tiffgin@gmail.com). Alternatively, honeymoon contributions would be very appreciated.

Julia & Jordan

Julia & Jordan

J&J

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