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As an Ontario Wedding Photographer, I’ve had the chance to photograph weddings at many of the Ontario wedding venues featured here, and each one has earned its place on this list for a reason. These are spaces with beautiful architecture, thoughtful design, and incredible light — venues that don’t just look stunning, but also create an effortless foundation for a wedding day that feels elevated, relaxed, and truly special.
Ontario is home to such a wide range of breathtaking landscapes, from waterfront views and historic stone buildings to modern estates and countryside escapes. Across Southern Ontario, there are so many wedding venues that pair natural beauty with refined style, giving couples the perfect backdrop for both their celebration and their photographs. Below are some of my favourite Ontario wedding venues — spaces that photograph beautifully and bring something truly memorable to every wedding day.
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THE BEST OVERALL
ONTARIO WEDDING VENUE
THE BEST OVERALL ONTARIO WEDDING VENUE
My Wedding Venue Picks
Elora Mill - Elora, ON
Elora Mill - Elora, ON
THE BEST GOLF COURSE
WEDDING VENUE
THE BEST GOLF COURSE WEDDING VENUE
Whistle Bear Golf Club - Cambridge, ON
Whistle Bear Golf Club - Cambridge, ON
THE BEST RIVER VIEW
WEDDING VENUE
THE BEST RIVER VIEW WEDDING VENUE
Cambridge Mill - Cambridge, ON
Cambridge Mill - Cambridge, ON
THE BEST AFFORDABLE
ONTARIO WEDDING VENUE
THE BEST AFFORDABLE ONTARIO WEDDING VENUE
Elle by Stella - St. Jacob's, ON
Elle by Stella - St. Jacob's, ON
THE BEST URBAN WEDDING VENUE
THE BEST URBAN WEDDING VENUE
Tapestry Hall - Cambridge, ON
Tapestry Hall - Cambridge, ON
everyones talking about
everyones talking about
01. Elora Mill - Elora, Ontario
Elora Mill is effortlessly romantic, perched above the Grand River in the heart of ‘Ontario’s Most Beautiful Village’. With its limestone architecture, soft natural light, and European-inspired spaces, it’s the kind of venue that feels both timeless and quietly luxurious. From the riverfront Chapel to the elegant Grand Room and rooftop terrace, every corner of Elora Mill is designed to make your wedding feel chic, intimate, and completely unforgettable. And sits at the top of my list of favourite Ontario Wedding Venues!
ADDRESS: 77 Mill Street W, Elora, ON
PHONE: (519) 846-8464
AVERAGE PRICE: $245 pp
WEBSITE: https://eloramill.ca/weddings/
Elora Mill is effortlessly romantic, perched above the Grand River in the heart of ‘Ontario’s Most Beautiful Village’. With its limestone architecture, soft natural light, and European-inspired spaces, it’s the kind of venue that feels both timeless and quietly luxurious. From the riverfront Chapel to the elegant Grand Room and rooftop terrace, every corner of Elora Mill is designed to make your wedding feel chic, intimate, and completely unforgettable. And sits at the top of my list of favourite Ontario Wedding Venues!
ADDRESS: 77 Mill Street W, Elora, ON
PHONE: (519) 846-8464
AVERAGE PRICE: $245 pp
WEBSITE: https://eloramill.ca/weddings/
02. Whistle Bear - Cambridge, Ontario
Whistle Bear is effortlessly elegant, set on rolling green grounds on the outskirts of Cambridge. With its light-filled spaces, manicured gardens, and refined modern interiors, it’s a venue that feels both polished and welcoming. From outdoor ceremonies to candlelit receptions inside, Whistle Bear offers a clean, timeless backdrop that lets every celebration feel elevated, romantic, and beautifully unforgettable.
ADDRESS: 1316 Dickie Settlement Rd, Cambridge, ON
PHONE: (519) 650-2327
AVERAGE PRICE: $220 pp
WEBSITE: https://whistlebear.ca/weddings/
Whistle Bear is effortlessly elegant, set on rolling green grounds on the outskirts of Cambridge. With its light-filled spaces, manicured gardens, and refined modern interiors, it’s a venue that feels both polished and welcoming. From outdoor ceremonies to candlelit receptions inside, Whistle Bear offers a clean, timeless backdrop that lets every celebration feel elevated, romantic, and beautifully unforgettable.
ADDRESS: 1316 Dickie Settlement Rd, Cambridge, ON
PHONE: (519) 650-2327
AVERAGE PRICE: $220 pp
WEBSITE: https://whistlebear.ca/weddings/
03. Cambridge Mill - Cambridge, Ontario
Cambridge Mill is iconic for a reason, perched along the Grand River in the heart of downtown Cambridge. With its soaring windows, historic stone walls, and endless natural light, it blends old-world charm with modern, airy elegance. From waterfront ceremonies to candlelit receptions overlooking the river, Cambridge Mill creates a wedding day that feels effortlessly romantic, refined, and unforgettable.
ADDRESS: 100 Water St N, Cambridge, ON
PHONE: (519) 624-1828
AVERAGE PRICE: $220 pp
WEBSITE: https://cambridgemill.ca/weddings/
Cambridge Mill is iconic for a reason, perched along the Grand River in the heart of downtown Cambridge. With its soaring windows, historic stone walls, and endless natural light, it blends old-world charm with modern, airy elegance. From waterfront ceremonies to candlelit receptions overlooking the river, Cambridge Mill creates a wedding day that feels effortlessly romantic, refined, and unforgettable.
ADDRESS: 100 Water St N, Cambridge, ON
PHONE: (519) 624-1828
AVERAGE PRICE: $220 pp
WEBSITE: https://cambridgemill.ca/weddings/
04. Elle by Stella - St. Jacob's, Ontario
Elle by Stella is modern, airy, and undeniably cool, with a clean white aesthetic that feels fresh and effortlessly stylish. Its bright, open design and contemporary vibe make it a favorite for couples who love a minimalist, fashion-forward look. It’s the kind of space that lets every detail — and every love story — take center stage.
ADDRESS: 635 Hawkesville Rd, St. Jacobs, ON
PHONE: (548) 255-2647
AVERAGE PRICE: $175 pp
WEBSITE: https://www.ellebystella.ca/
Elle by Stella is modern, airy, and undeniably cool, with a clean white aesthetic that feels fresh and effortlessly stylish. Its bright, open design and contemporary vibe make it a favorite for couples who love a minimalist, fashion-forward look. It’s the kind of space that lets every detail — and every love story — take center stage.
ADDRESS: 635 Hawkesville Rd, St. Jacobs, ON
PHONE: (548) 255-2647
AVERAGE PRICE: $175 pp
WEBSITE: https://www.ellebystella.ca/
05. Tapestry Hall - Cambridge, Ontario
Tapestry Hall is a modern-meets-historic dream, tucked inside a beautifully restored industrial space in downtown Cambridge. With its soaring ceilings, exposed brick, and soft natural light, it feels effortlessly chic and cool without trying too hard. It’s the perfect backdrop for couples who want their wedding to feel stylish, creative, and completely one-of-a-kind.
ADDRESS: 74 Grand Ave S, Cambridge, ON
PHONE: (226) 476-1186
AVERAGE PRICE: $210 pp
WEBSITE: https://www.tapestryhall.ca/
Tapestry Hall is a modern-meets-historic dream, tucked inside a beautifully restored industrial space in downtown Cambridge. With its soaring ceilings, exposed brick, and soft natural light, it feels effortlessly chic and cool without trying too hard. It’s the perfect backdrop for couples who want their wedding to feel stylish, creative, and completely one-of-a-kind.
ADDRESS: 74 Grand Ave S, Cambridge, ON
PHONE: (226) 476-1186
AVERAGE PRICE: $210 pp
WEBSITE: https://www.tapestryhall.ca/
06. DTK Chapel - Kitchener, Ontario
DTK Chapel is intimate, meaningful, and quietly beautiful, offering a warm, heritage-filled space in the heart of downtown Kitchener. With its tall windows, timeless architecture, and cozy atmosphere, it’s ideal for couples who want a ceremony that feels heartfelt and personal. It’s a space that lets every emotion shine, creating moments that feel deeply romantic and genuinely unforgettable.
ADDRESS: 200 King St W, Kitchener, ON
PHONE: (519) 498-1236
PRICE: Starting at $350 +
WEBSITE: https://www.dtkchapel.com/
DTK Chapel is intimate, meaningful, and quietly beautiful, offering a warm, heritage-filled space in the heart of downtown Kitchener. With its tall windows, timeless architecture, and cozy atmosphere, it’s ideal for couples who want a ceremony that feels heartfelt and personal. It’s a space that lets every emotion shine, creating moments that feel deeply romantic and genuinely unforgettable.
ADDRESS: 200 King St W, Kitchener, ON
PHONE: (519) 498-1236
PRICE: Starting at $350 +
WEBSITE: https://www.dtkchapel.com/
07. Spencer's at the Waterfront - Burlington, Ontario
Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers a timeless, chic setting with waterfront views that feel both relaxed and refined. With bright interiors, elegant finishes, and a design that lets your celebration shine, it’s the kind of venue that feels effortlessly beautiful in every photo. Whether you’re exchanging vows overlooking the water or dancing the night away under soft light, Spencer’s creates a romantic and memorable backdrop that feels perfectly tailored to your love story.
ADDRESS: 1340 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON
PHONE: (905) 633-7494
AVERAGE PRICE: $170 pp
WEBSITE: https://spencers.ca/weddings/
Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers a timeless, chic setting with waterfront views that feel both relaxed and refined. With bright interiors, elegant finishes, and a design that lets your celebration shine, it’s the kind of venue that feels effortlessly beautiful in every photo. Whether you’re exchanging vows overlooking the water or dancing the night away under soft light, Spencer’s creates a romantic and memorable backdrop that feels perfectly tailored to your love story.
ADDRESS: 1340 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON
PHONE: (905) 633-7494
AVERAGE PRICE: $170 pp
WEBSITE: https://spencers.ca/weddings/
08. Ancaster Mill
Ancaster Mill is one of Ontario’s most romantic wedding venues, tucked beside a peaceful waterfall in the heart of Ancaster. With its historic stone architecture, flowing water, and lush natural surroundings, it offers a setting that feels intimate, timeless, and effortlessly elegant. From soft outdoor ceremonies to warm, candlelit receptions inside the mill, Ancaster Mill creates an atmosphere that’s both serene and beautifully refined — the kind of Ontario wedding venue that feels like a hidden escape just minutes from the city.
ADDRESS: 548 Old Dundas Rd, Ancaster, ON
PHONE: (905) 648-1828
AVERAGE PRICE: $170 pp
WEBSITE: https://pearleweddings.ca/venues/ancaster-mill/
Ancaster Mill is one of Ontario’s most romantic wedding venues, tucked beside a peaceful waterfall in the heart of Ancaster. With its historic stone architecture, flowing water, and lush natural surroundings, it offers a setting that feels intimate, timeless, and effortlessly elegant. From soft outdoor ceremonies to warm, candlelit receptions inside the mill, Ancaster Mill creates an atmosphere that’s both serene and beautifully refined — the kind of Ontario wedding venue that feels like a hidden escape just minutes from the city.
ADDRESS: 548 Old Dundas Rd, Ancaster, ON
PHONE: (905) 648-1828
AVERAGE PRICE: $170 pp
WEBSITE: https://pearleweddings.ca/venues/ancaster-mill/
07. Harding Waterfront Estate - Mississaugua, Ontario
Harding Waterfront Estate is one of Ontario’s most breathtaking wedding venues, set along the shores of Lake Ontario with sweeping views and a quiet, romantic feel. With its historic charm, manicured grounds, and serene waterfront backdrop, it offers a setting that feels both intimate and effortlessly elegant. It’s the kind of Ontario wedding venue that lets nature, light, and love take center stage, creating a celebration that feels timeless and beautifully unforgettable.
ADDRESS: 2700 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON
PHONE: (905) 226-3553
AVERAGE PRICE: $150 pp
WEBSITE: https://www.hardingwaterfrontestate.ca/
Harding Waterfront Estate is one of Ontario’s most breathtaking wedding venues, set along the shores of Lake Ontario with sweeping views and a quiet, romantic feel. With its historic charm, manicured grounds, and serene waterfront backdrop, it offers a setting that feels both intimate and effortlessly elegant. It’s the kind of Ontario wedding venue that lets nature, light, and love take center stage, creating a celebration that feels timeless and beautifully unforgettable.
ADDRESS: 2700 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON
PHONE: (905) 226-3553
AVERAGE PRICE: $150 pp
WEBSITE: https://www.hardingwaterfrontestate.ca/