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Welcome to Ontario's Chic & Sweet Wedding Venue!


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Experience a beautiful Wedding with us!

Hello and Welcome!

Our 1000 square foot venue accommodates up to 30 people.

This is a breathtaking venue restored and decorated for our couples. We welcome EVERYONE!

Ceremonies are dog friendly ask us.

email: weddingcakecottage@tcc.on.ca

Certified Officiants: 

Owners & Officiants, Mary Hughes and John Westerman 

We look forward to welcoming you soon! 

All weddings are subject to 13% HST and a 6% Service fee on reception packages.

How to get your wedding license

See the link for info

How to obtain your wedding license

You obtain your wedding license from your local city hall or municipal office anywhere is Ontario

  1. See this link for all the info:
  2. https://www.ontario.ca/page/getting-married

We are so excited you've booked with us Congratulations!!!

Our Wedding Guide and Answers

Your Wedding Guide for a Beautiful Wedding at 

Wedding Cake Cottage (a division of Harworth Hospitality)

75779 Parr Line, Bluewater ON N0M 1G0

519-240-0308

weddingcakecottage@tcc.on.ca


Dear Wedding Couple,

Thank you for taking the time to read this, this is for your reference throughout your wedding journey with us!

Weddings are our business, and we love that you have booked with us. 

We (Mary and John) and our carefully selected team that have poured our hearts and souls into this business.

We use family heirlooms, glasses, china, lots of things passed down in our family to share with you.

We want your day to as special as possible. Nothing gives us greater joy than to see happiness, and this world needs lots of that!


We pay every attention to detail as possible, so you can have a wonderful day! 

We like to surprise you with an added touch here and there. 

We don’t think you should know everything about your day!

We are a small business and don’t charge for extras like others do. 

We don’t even add a mandatory gratuity; we leave that up to your discretion.

Wishing you both a wonderful wedding experience!

John and Mary XO


Let's get started! - Information and Timelines

ALL CEREMONIES

  • What you and your guests need to know:·   
  • Small children need to be supervised at all times. The venue is on a busy road.
  • Please let your guests know there is free parking on the venue's side of the road. Park far and safely on the shoulder. 
  • The bathroom is located inside back of the building. 
  • This is non smoking property
  • Have anyone who needs special accessibility to park as close to the property as possible. · We keep the driveway clear for guests to walk into easily accessing the building and small property. 
  • The wedding area will be setup for your guests, and one of our team will be there to greet everyone on your behalf. 
  • Tell your Guests to arrive only 15 mins before ceremony.
  • Part of the wedding party to arrive 25 mins ahead with wedding license.
  • Couple needs to arrive wedding ready. If you need to get dressed please make arrangements with Mary prior to wedding. 


Important Wedding Call 

For All Weddings

We arrange a call 14 + days prior to your wedding

  1. On the call please let us know your choice for your ceremony.  Choose your ceremony Here
  2.  What is the final number of guests?
  3.  Please choose a Wedding song you'd like to play while walking in.
  4.  Is anyone walking you down the aisle?
  5. How many people in your wedding party standing up front with you?

After the call we request you etransfer your balance to: weddingcakecottage@tcc.on.ca

We have auto deposit and will send you a receipt.


If you have any questions reach out to us: weddingcakecottage@tcc.on.ca

or text or call Mary @ 519-240-0308

What we include:

As seen in our video and photography: decor, tables, chairs, dishes, cutlery, napkins, glasses and centrepieces, battery candles 

We also have for you to borrow:

Card box

Small Bouquet

Not Permitted:

Flower petals thrown on the floor

Flame candles

No decor attached, or taped to walls or to any furnishings or pillars.

What you can add:

Fresh flowers or your own centrepieces- Need day before wedding

Runners or any table decor  - need 1-2 days before wedding

Gifts for wedding guests - need day before 

• You are welcome to make a set time to drop things off the day before.


All Payments:

Ceremonies + Elopements + Pop ups - your wedding is to be paid in full by etransfer 14 days prior to your wedding to weddingcakecottage@tcc.on.ca 


For Micro Weddings, Dinner or Lunch-Brunch Wedding payments: 

Payments are in 3 parts: 

60 days 1/3

30 days pay 1/3 

14 days balance be paid in full by etransfer 14 days prior to your wedding to weddingcakecottage@tcc.on.ca



Info about bringing your own bar

  • Bringing your own bar info ◦
  • We provide a Smart Serve  bartender to serve alcohol at your wedding. They are certified by the province of Ontario under 
  • https://www.agco.ca/
  • They have to comply with the rules and laws regarding serving alcohol in Ontario for $300
  • ◦If you’re having a wedding larger than 40 you will require two bartenders. We offer two kinds of bars that you supply  
  • Bar #1 Wine & Beer + ciders and Seltzers - (No hard liquor or liqueurs) this bar requires You to purchase party alcohol liability insurance a minimum of a $3 million insurance policy if you are being a wine/beer/seltzer/cider bar . 
  • https://www.palcanada.com/index.php/en-us/
  • Bar # 2 A bar that includes Hard Liquor or Liqueurs + wine, beer etc - You to purchase party alcohol liability insurance a minimum of a $ 6 million insurance policy if you are being a Hard liquor or liqueurs wine and beer seltzer/cider bar . 
  • https://www.palcanada.com/index.php/en-us/  PLUS a liquor permit from the agco.com 
  • Recommendations for your bar for your upcoming event: Please see this link to calculate your drinks: 
  • https://www.theknot.com/content/how-to-stock-the-bar-at-your-wedding
  • Please bring the policies printed out  with your bar for your event.
  • Buy large bottles of mix it’s easier for us to handle  
  • Please schedule a call with your Wedding Mary Regarding your bar before purchasing your alcohol 519-240-0308
  • This is a private event that is not open to the public, it is by invited invitation only and you are not selling any drinks
  • We look forward to hosting your special event and want to host a very successful and happy reception. We have put these procedures in place for your protection
  • We will not tolerate aggression. When a guest has consumed their limit we will offer them non-alcoholic drinks. If we see other guests giving the “cut off guests” alcohol drinks we will cut those guests off as well. And as a result this could result in shutting down the bar.
  • We offer a One Glass Reception which we will have a sign posted on the bar:  One glass reception Please choose your glass for the evening We can refresh, and wash it for you anytime  We are dedicated to  no waste  no litter in Lake Huron
  • Our recommendations are for your bar for your upcoming event:    3 beers per guest and 1/2 bottle of wine per guest. 
  • Example a 24 person wedding,is approx  2 cases of beer and12 bottles of wine 
  • See this narticel for suggestion: https://www.theknot.com/content/how-to-stock-the-bar-at-your-wedding
  • Wedding Contractual Agreements:

Please sign contracts below after booking your wedding with us:

Wedding Contracts please download and sign

Bringing your own bar Agreement (pdf)Download
Wedding Contractual Agreement with (pdf)Download

Wedding Menu's- choose one for your reception

Italian Menu

Country Turkey Dinner

Ceasar Salad  

Carrots done in Maple syrup

Garlic roasted Potatoes 

Penne pasta with Alfredo sauce

Boneless Chicken Cacciatore 

Sweetheart Wedding Cake

Dessert Medley

Country Turkey Dinner

Country Turkey Dinner

House Salad  

Carrots done in Maple Syrup 

Mashed Potatoes 

Dressing and gravy  

Local Hatyers roasted Turkey

Sweetheart Wedding Cake and Dessert Medley

South West Menu

Garden Salad  

Carrots done in maple syrup 

Garlic roasted Potatoes  

Homemade Mac & Cheese

BBQ Chicken 

Sweetheart Wedding Cake & Dessert Medley

Huron County Menu

Mesclun & beet salad with Feta  

Carrots done inMaple Syrup  

Mashed garlic Potatoes   

Creamy Mac and Cheese  

Pork tenderloin in maple mustard glaze  

Sweetheart Wedding Cake & Dessert Medley

Glazed Slow Roasted Ham

House Salad  

Carrots in maple syrup and butter  

Roasted potatoes

Homemade Mac & Cheese

Roasted ham in a honey mustard glaze  

Sweetheart Wedding Cake & Dessert Medley

Add on a Charcuterie Board for your evening reception

In addition to your Brunch or Dinner reception you can aqdd on a charctuerie board filled with 

Local Wedding Vendors

Local Suppliers

We have compiled a list of local vendors that we have either worked with or known about. Feel free to contact them!


Florists


  1. The Garden Gate in Grand Bend 519-238-1701 https://thegardengate.ca/
  2. Blooms n' Rooms- Seaforth https://www.bloomsnrooms.com/
  3. The Backyard Flower Shop- Clinton http://thebackyardflowershop.com/
  4. Olive & Rose - Goderich  www.oliveandroseflowerstudio.com


Hair and Makeup Stylists


  1. Travel to you Christine Martin: Hair & Makeuphttps://www.christinemartinmakeup.com/
  2. Hair: Alison Bradshaw Working at Wave Bar in Bayfield: alisonbradshaw78@gmail.com
  3. Hair: Bayfield Clippers - 519-565-2887 (funny name but do a great job!)
  4. Erin Bolger Makeup - 416-705-3037 https://erinbolgermua.wixsite.com/makeup


Local Accommodations


  • Ashwood Inn (22 rooms) https://www.theashwood.com/


  • Dreamz Hotel http://www.dreamzinn.ca/


  • Deer Park Lodge https://www.deerparklodge.ca/


  • 1851 Bayfield Landing https://www.bayfieldlanding.com/


  •  The Little Inn (16 rooms) http://www.littleinn.com/ 


  • The Albion  (6 rooms)


  • Cottage Stays  https://cottagestays.ca/village_of_bayfield/


  • Goderich Comfort Inn



Local Breweries and Wineries to source your Bar


https://www.stonehousebrewing.ca/- Order from owner Mike 


https://bayfieldbrewingco.com/ Order from Brewmaster Ryan 


https://www.hessenland.com/schatz-winery Ask for owner Frank 


https://bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca/ Makes great cider - owner Marlene 


https://badapplebrewingco.com/ Order from owner Jason 


Transportation / Shuttle Services


That Girl Taxi Service

519-238-1080

www.transportationservicesgrandbend.ca


Shoreline Transfer

519-524-3459

https://shorelinetransfer.ca/


For large groups - Murphy Bus Lines - Seaforth, On - School Bus - if your group is staying in Bayfield its a great idea to bus everyone there and back!

(519) 522-1222



Locally sourced Wedding Guest Gift Ideas

Bayfield Maple Syrup

Bayfield Berry Farm Jams

Bayfield Berry Farm Jams

Comes in a 200 ml glass bottle, filled with locally made maple syrup that is quite the show stopper and who doesn't LOVE Maple Syrup?

A great gift to give that everyone will love. 

It can placed it at everyone's place setting, or in a basket for everyone to take home at the end of the party!

Cost is $6.25 ea, discounts on 20 or more.

Contact 

Comes in a 200 ml glass bottle, filled with locally made maple syrup that is quite the show stopper and who doesn't LOVE Maple Syrup?

A great gift to give that everyone will love. 

It can placed it at everyone's place setting, or in a basket for everyone to take home at the end of the party!

Cost is $6.25 ea, discounts on 20 or more.

Contact dibrandonphotography@gmail.com or text 519-525-8884

Delivery can be arranged

Bayfield Berry Farm Jams

Bayfield Berry Farm Jams

Bayfield Berry Farm Jams

The best preserves to share with your guests. 

Jams come in a 250 ml glass jar filled with a variety of fruits, just $7 ea. Larger order over 24 a discount can be arranged.

To see the selection visit: 

https://bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca/product-category/food/ 

Phone: 519-482-1666
Email: berryfarm@tcc.on.ca

You can order online and delivery can be arranged.

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