Wedding & Reception Day

Your Wedding Guide for a Beautiful Wedding at 

Wedding Cake Cottage

75779 Parr Line, Bluewater ON N0M 1G0

519-240-0308

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

90-100 days pre wedding, send out your invitations 

How to obtain your wedding license

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

Bar and Serving Alcohol· Please contact us about bringing a bar.

1. If you want to serve alcohol you will need to purchase an Alcohol Liability Insurance Policy from https://www.palcanada.com It will insure your wedding day and cover you for liability when serving alcohol to your guests. This insurance is necessary and if something out of your control happens. It is not expensive for a one-day policy.
2. If you’re serving any liquor you need to also purchase the mix pop, lemons, limes etc., that go with it. We prefer you to purchase large bottles of pop as we have limited space for the bartender to work in, PLUS there is less waste. 
3. Do not bring bottled water we have gorgeous safe-water and bottled water and plastic straws are prohibited in our area. 
4. We supply ice,  water, tea and coffee. 

What your guests need to know:· 

1. Small children need to be supervised at all times.
2. The venue is on a busy road.
3. Please let your guests know there is free parking on the venue's side of the road. The bathroom is located inside the building.
4. It is a smoke FREE property - a designated area for smoking
5. 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.
6. The wedding area will be setup for your guests, and one of our team will be there to greet everyone on your behalf. 

Our Payment Plan - For Reception Weddings

1. Payments by e-transfer to the designated email weddingcakecottage@tcc.on.ca  we have auto deposit. 
2. We also require a credit card on file for any incidental’s that may occur. We require that at our 7 day pre-wedding call
3. The non-refundable save the date deposit has been received at time of booking and then your remaining total is broken up into three easy payments.
4. 45 days pre-wedding 1/3 is due. · 
5. 30 days pre-wedding 1/3 is due
6. 14 days pre wedding balance is due.

If more guests are added at the last minute we can add them last minute and they can be paid before wedding.

30 days before your wedding

1. Please choose your menu from the list below- the menu choice is for everyone attending your wedding
2. Any allergies or sensitivities we need to be aware of?
3. Please choose your ceremony 

Choose your wedding ceremony from below 

The wedding officiant will be in touch with you before your ceremony to discuss options and how you can personalize your ceremony. · Did you know the most important part of the wedding is the legal ceremony and it only takes about 15 minutes! 

We can offer you a civil or non-denominational ceremony or without, readings, poems, lighting of candles, pouring of sand, etc. You can also write your own vows to exchange with each other. 

https://weddingcakecottage.com/ceremonies

7 Days before Wedding 

We schedule a pre wedding call 

Please let us know your choice for your ceremony. 

Final number of guests

Wedding song you'd like to play while walking in

Is anyone walking you down the aisle

How many people in your wedding party standing up front with you

What we provide

1. Easel for seating chart
2. Table centrepieces as seen in our photos and video- they are greenery with  silver candle holders, flameless candles, white/light pink silk roses in vases,
3. A white wedding arch
4. Gift table
5. You are welcome to bring a playlist for the wireless speaker.
6. Your table is set with lovely china, flatware, and napkins
7. If you have anything specific to your table setting, we will need that at least a day your special day! 
8. We have a cake stand for the cake and cupcakes that we provide.

What you can bring:

1. If you want fresh or your own table centrepieces need a day before or day of the wedding. 
2. Envelope Box for cards
3. Guest Gifts and Table Place Cards· You can drop off any guest gifts or any table seating or place cards the day before your wedding.
4. You are welcome to bring a signing book and pen if you choose.
5. Guest gifts can be set in basket or at each guest’s place setting.
6. Playlist for speaker

No rehearsals are necessary with all the guidance and instructions we provide.

Please provide us with your wedding license at the earliest time please.

Your Wedding Day · One Partner and Wedding Party 

please be at the wedding venue 30 minutes prior to ceremony to help greet the guests. 

1. Officiant will be there at the same time to welcome guests and give direction on your behalf.· 
2. Mary or staff person is with the other partner before the ceremony and brings them and their party to the ceremony. 
3. Or, if wedding person is coming straight to the venue Mary/staff person will greet them to bring them into the ceremony. 
4. Mary co-ordinates and directs the group every minute of the way, you never have to worry she is with you right up until you walk into the ceremony.·
5. As a ceremony finishes the officiant makes any special announcements before the new couple is announced. “The New Couple will be taking photos outside and nearby for approx. 60 minutes. 
6. The beverage/bar area is open for guests to enjoy during this time. The smoking area is at the fire pit only. The bathroom location etc. 
7. If you have any special announcements, please let us know.
8. Everyone is informed what's happening in the next hour and a half while the bride and groom have photos taken. 
9. The team will be rearranging the tables and chairs for the meal and finishing preparing the wedding dinner/lunch.
10. The Meal - Mary or John announces dinner and gets everyone seated. If there is Grace/blessing it will be said by someone you choose. Mary or John then welcomes everyone and offers a special welcome on behalf of the Wedding Couple. We announce the meal and what is being served. At that time our team is introduced to everyone. 
11. Then announced  after dinner, dessert and coffee/tea will be served and at that time any speeches etc.
12. Do you have a Master of Ceremonies- speeches can be said during dinner or it can wait until dessert is served too, you can decide.

Outdoor Fire pit

There is a fire pit outside that you are welcome to enjoy during or after your reception on nights it’s not too windy. You must put the fire out before retiring for the night. There is a hose and water directly beside the building

Wedding Night After everyone leaves, you relax unwind, for the two of you to enjoy, breakfast is provided in the fridge for the next morning. 

Take your time, checkout is at 11 am.

Happy Morning Newlyweds!

If you have questions not answered here, please email them to Mary- weddingcakecottage@tcc.on.ca as we know you have lots of questions which is why we created this Wedding Guide.

Wedding Contractual Agreement: Please sign and give to Mary :)

To the Signees- Wedding Couple: 

1. Wedding Cake Cottage does not accept any responsibility for damage to or loss of any articles or property left at Wedding Cake Cottage prior to, during or after the event. 
2. The WEDDING COUPLE hereafter called the the CLIENT agrees to be responsible and reimburse for any damage done to Wedding Cake Cottage by the CLIENT, his guests, invitees, employees or other agents under the CLIENT’s control. 
3. Cancellation Policy. In the unlikely event the CLIENT should cancel all transactions are non-refundable, but transferrable to a new date within 6 months that is agreeable to the venue. An extension may be agreed upon outside these terms subject to availability and the venue. Special consideration will be given to extreme Covid circumstances.
4. If the CLIENT fails to meet or violates any terms of the contract, in which case the provisions of this cancellation policy also apply. 
5. The CLIENT shall not assign or sub-lease any terms, conditions or services contained in this contract Wedding Cake Cottage to any other party.  
6. Wedding Cake Cottage and owners has the right to cancel your celebration due to verbal abuse, mistreatment or disrespect to the owners, property and or their team without penalty or repayment.

Contract Signature. 

1. This contract constitutes the entire agreement between Wedding Cake Cottage and the CLIENT and becomes binding upon when signed by Client. 
2. The CLIENT: Signature: _______________________________ 
3. Date: ______________  
4. Client Signature: ______________________________ 
5. Date: _________________
6. Date of Event _________________