The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto Weddings 2023

THE RITZ -CARLTON, TORONTO TIMELESS

Let us bring your wedding dreams to life

Let us provide a perfect pairing of ambience and aperitifs

Let us combine classic elegance with modern flair

Let us turn a moment into a memory that lasts forever

With a selection of romantic wedding venue offerings, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is the quintessential setting for elegant wedding ceremonies and receptions. Whether you envision a ballroom soirée where guests dine and dance under sparkling chandeliers or an intimate setting with scenic views of the city skyline, our wedding professionals will create a timeless and unforgettable wedding experience to celebrate your love.

WEDDING SPECIALISTS

Let The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto set the mood and craft your perfect celebration. Nothing says luxury like personal touches.

Ask our expert wedding professionals about specialty enhancements to make your wedding day truly bespoke.

Let us guide you through the details as we bring your vision to life.

Personal Wedding Event Manager

“ Assist in referring vendors and act as a liaison between the wedding couple and vendors “ Orchestrate the bridal party at the rehearsal and ceremony in the absence of a wedding planner

Coordinate your reception and schedule of events

Design your ceremony and reception layout “ Customize your wedding package and create a menu tailored to your specific requests

Wedding Concierge

“ Escort guests and assist Wedding Event Manager and/or Wedding Planner on the wedding day “ Assist with setting favours, place cards, programs, the guest book, wedding gifts, cards, and more

Ceremony

Ceremony Rehearsal (based on availability)

Staging and Chair Setup

Ceremony Site Fee – $2,000 (exclusive of tax and service charge) *A banquet-catered reception is required to host a ceremony at the hotel

THE RITZ-CARLTON VENUES

The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom is the largest luxury ballroom in the city at 7,400 square feet, dramatic 18-foot ceilings and capacity to host a banquet for 500 guests. This spacious ballroom is the ultimate choice for an elegant wedding ceremony and reception.

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Foyer is a beautiful space boasting floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking David Pecaut Square and Roy Thompson Hall. It sets the tone for your guests’ arrival into the reception and is exclusive to The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom The Gallery Room

The Wellington Ballroom is the perfect setting for intimate weddings of 80 to 200 guests. Enjoy a private reception in the Promenade and an elegant plated dinner in the Ballroom.

The Gallery Room features natural daylight and floor-toceiling windows with dramatic views of the city, ideal for hosting receptions of up to 80 guests and fond farewell brunches for your wedding guests.

Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

WEDDING PACKAGES

The Cobalt

$215 per guest

“ Butler passed hors d’oeuvres, based on 5 pieces per guest during the reception

“ 3 course plated dinner, to include pre-selected main entrée choice of 2 “ options + a vegetarian selection “ 7 hour hosted Deluxe Bar

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Premium House Wine served tableside with dinner

The Lion

$235 per guest

“ Butler passed hors d’oeuvres, based on 5 pieces per guest during the reception

“ 4 course plated dinner, to include a pre-selected entrée choice of 2 options + a vegetarian selection

“ (Alternatively, you may choose to have 8 pieces of hors d’oeuvres per guest during the reception, and a 3-course dinner)

“ 7 hour hosted Deluxe Bar

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Premium House Wine served tableside with dinner

The Crown

$265 per guest

“ Butler passed hors d’oeuvres, based on 7 pieces per guest during the reception

“ 4 course plated dinner, to include a pre-selected entrée choice of 2 options and a vegetarian selection

“ House made dips & flatbreads

“ Glass of Prosecco, served for toasting

“ 6 hour hosted Premium Bar

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Premium House Wine served tableside with dinner

All Food & Beverage is subject to taxable 15.5% service charge & 6.5% administration & facility fee & 13% HST

*a minimum of 75 guests for packages to apply

MENUS

BUTLER PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Prices noted below are per dozen. A minimum order of two dozen per order is required

COLD VEGETARIAN

Vegan Salad Roll | Sweet Chili Sauce

Caprese | Buffalo Mozzarella | Tomato Jam

Melon Caipirinha | Solid Cocktail | Lime

Agro Dulce Tomato | Vanilla Honey | Carrot Top Pesto

Whipped Lemon Ricotta | Crostini | Vincotto | Parmesan Snow

Cucumber Tart | Olive Sphere | Watermelon | Oregano Caviar

Cheese Rakkat | Feta | Parsley

Blini | Pistachio Crème | Agrodolce Peach | Citrus Caviar

Sweet & Sour Stuffed Apricot | Blue Cheese | Toasted Walnuts Rosemary

NON-VEGETARIAN

King Crab Cones | Yuzu Pearls

Beef Tartar | Shiso | Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup | Crispy | Cured Yolk Pickled

Mustard

Tuna Tartar | Taro | Ponzu| | Wasabi Sour Cream | Nori | Matcha Grapefruit | Kosho

Cured Salmon Nikkei | Kohlrabi Dashi | Katsuobushi | Jalapeno Oil

Shrimp Tostadas | Avocado| Beetroot | Pickled Jicama | Chives Crème Fraîche |

Espelette Peppers

Foie Gras Brûlée | Granny’s Smith Apple | Smoked Salmon

Mozzarella | Persimmon Jam | Prosciutto| Vincott

Aburi Nigiri | Kewpie Mayo

Miso Aburi | Nigiri | California

Flat Iron Aburi | Alfalfa

Roasted Squash & Lamb | Whipped Feta | Preserved Lemon | Flat Bread

Cured Salmon | Fine Herbs | Crème Fraîche | Curry Cones | Celery Cress

BUTLER PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Prices noted below are per dozen. A minimum order of two dozen per order is required

HOT VEGETARIAN

Miso Eggplant | Cilantro | Sesame Seeds

Chickpea Fritter | Cilantro | Mango Chutney

Falafel | Chickpeas | Tahini

Maple Hoisin Tofu Gua Bao | Pickled Cucumber | Carrots | Chillies Peanut Sauce

Cilantro

Fried Polenta | Wild Mushroom Truffle Essence | Parmesan Snow

Risotto Cake | Studded with Brie Cheese & Apricot

Potato Croquettes | Mozzarella | Bravas Aioli | Micro Basil

NON-VEGETARIAN

Bacon Wrapped Figs & Blue Cheese | Bourbon Glaze

Octopus | Chili Citrus Dressing | Satay Sauce| Watercress Purée

Crispy Pork Belly Bao | Papaya & Apple Slaw | Fresh Herb Chimichurri

Fried Chicken Slider | Milk Bun | Oi Muchim Cucumber | Daikon | Gochujang

Mayo

Fish N’ Waffles | Vodka Batter | Tartar Sauce | Caviar

Duck Bebek | Shiso Leaf | Sambal Peanut Sauce

Scallop Skewer | Shiso Aoili | Wasabi Dust

Potato Espresso | Pancetta | Semi-Dried Tomatoes

Prunes | European Bacon | Gorgonzola

Pork Pancetta Sam | Kimchi | Soybean Sprout | Butter Lettuce

Roasted Chicken & Curry Croquettes

Chicken Tandoori Croquettes | Mint Raita

Cuban Sandwiches | Milk Bun | Porchetta | Ham | Pickles | Kozlic Mustard Gruyere

Shrimp | Romesco Sauce

Octopus | Brioche Toast | Olive Tarragon Aioli | Serrano Ham | Pickled Guindilla

Peppers

Salted Cod Fritters | Yuzu Aioli | Shiso Dust

LIVE INTERACTIVE STATIONS

STOCKYARD DISTRICT

Chef attended carving station are for a minimum of two hours | 120 per chef per hour | one chef per 50 guests is required

Beef Prime Rib | 1050 | Serves 25 guests

Café Paris Sauce | Kozlik’s Mustard | Horseradish Cream

Sea Salt | Yorkshire Pudding

Smoked BBQ Beef Ribs | 875 | Serves 20 Guests

Cherry Bourbon BBQ Sauce | Assorted Kozlik’s Mustard

Potato Salad | Milk Bun

Slow Roast Porchetta | 885 | Serves 30 guests

Herb & Citrus Gremolata | Satay Sauce | Mini Ciabatta

Fennel & Apple Salad | Mini Ciabatta

Smoked BBQ Brisket | 895 | Serves 40 guests

Maple Whiskey BBQ Sauce | Pickles | Southern Style

Coleslaw| Corn Bread

YOUNGE & WELLESLEY | LITTLE TOKYO

Display | Prices noted below are per dozen. A minimum order of two dozen per order is required

ROLLS | 105 per dozen

NIGIRI

Yellow Tail Tuna | Shrimp | Salmon

Wasabi | Pickled Ginger | Soy Sauce

Wakame Salad

Galbi | Bibb Lettuce | Shiso Leaf | Ginger Scallion

Grilled

Pork

VICTORIA

KHASHKHASH KABABS

Beef Kubideh | Onion | White Pepper

Lamb Chops | Curry Powder | Yogurt

Chicken | Saffron | Yogurt

Vegetable | Mushrooms | Zucchini | Bell Peppers Cherry Tomato

Grilled Tomato Sauce

Accompaniments: | Garlic Yogurt Sauce | Tahini | Onion

Parsley with Sumac | Avocado Haydari | Smoked Kash e Bademjan (Eggplant Dip)

CABBAGETOWN

A SHUCKIN’ GOOD TIME

From Coast to Coast, our local suppliers select the freshest & highest quality products. All the seafood served is sustainable.

We cook all our seafood in marine water with no additives to preserve the natural flavour and quality of the product.

Recommended portion of 6-8 pieces per guest.

LIL’ SHUCKER | Display Station | 800 | 100 Oysters

Chef Station | Additional 125 per chef per two hours

OYSTER MARKET

Classic Accompaniments | Lemon & Lime Wedges EVOO Aioli | Fresh Horseradish | Hot Sauce Yuzu Caviar | Seasonal Accompaniments

Add Your Favourites | Price is based on per consumer

Lobster Tail | 4 oz | 30 per portion

Shrimp | 4 oz | 5 pcs | 15 per portion

Mussels | 8 oz | 5 pcs | 12 per portion

Clams | 1 lbs | 15 per portion

Oysters | 1 piece| 7 per piece

King Crabs | 8 oz. | cluster of 3 | 25 per portion

Accompaniments | Lemon & Lime Wedges | Salsa Rosa | Homemade EVOO Aioli | Citrus Caviar | Mignonettes | Cocktail Sauce | Bloody Mary

Additional 35 per guest

Norwegian Salmon Sashimi | Ponzu | Yuzu Pearls

Compressed Baby Cucumber | Celery Cress

Branzino Crudo | Blood Orange | Passion Fruit | Micro Arugula | Fresh Chili | additional 15 per guest

*Inquire about specific premium seafoods

GRAVLAX BAR | Live Station | 39 per guest

$120 per chef per hour | 1 chef per 50 guests is required

5 Types | Choose 3 Beetroot | Purple Cabbage | Saffron | Citrus | Dill Lime | Tarragon & Coriander

CRUST

Grilled Sour Dough | Thin Sliced Focaccia | Rye Bread

SPREAD

Avocado | Crème Fraiche | Lemon Ricotta | Tomato Jam

Herb Cream Cheese

GARNISH

Cucumber | Pickled Onions | Capers | Egg | Fresh Tomatoes | Agro Dolce Cherry Tomatoes | Preserved Lemon Jam | Yuzu Caviar | Sliced Radish | Cornichon

HERBS

Dill | Micro Basil | Cilantro Cress | Celery Cress Radish Cress

Liquid Nitro Ice Cream | 27 per guest per chef per hour | 1 chef per 50 guests is required

Handcrafted Table-Side with choice of toppings

Vanilla Ice Cream | Lemon Sorbet

Included: Salted Caramel Sauce | Dark Chocolate Sauce

Fresh Berries | Banana | Chocolate Sprinkles | Toasted Almonds

Millefeuilles | Live Station | 27 per chef per hour | 1 chef per 50 guests is required Make your own assemble live on demand. Finish with guest choice of cream filling and toppings

Caramelised

COLD APPETIZER

Salmon | Wasabi | King Crab Salad | Dashi | Chive Oil

Heirloom Beets | Pickled Baby Beets | Citrus Segments | Whipped Ricotta Pistachio & Hemp Crumble | Pickled Red Pearl Onions | Frisee & Rooftop Herbs Fennel Pollen

Shrimp | Avocado Tartar | Tomato Volute| Micro Greens | Lemon Jam

Burrata | Tomato Tartar | Picante Greens | Pistachio Crumble | Pickle Peppers

Olives | Evoo

Heirloom Tomato Terrine | Preserved Cherry Tomatoes | Honey

Goat Cheese Sphere | Basil Pesto | Micro Mustard

Lobster Salad | Melon | Mint | Mango & Hazelnut Emulsion

Rooftop Herbs | additional 9 per guest

Cucumber & Watermelon Carpaccio | Kiwi | Bitter Greens

Pickled Cherry Tomatoes | Olive Jam Feta Sphere | Celery Cress & Sorrel

Tuna Tartar | Pickled Golden Beet Root | Compressed Cucumber | Kumquat Jam

Lemon Crème Fraîche Apple Celery Gazpacho | Charcoal Oil | additional 5 per guest

Beef Carpaccio | Peppercorn Crust | Porcini Aioli | Focaccia Toast | Pickled

Asparagus | Quail Egg Yolk Brown Butter Hazel Nut | Mustard Greens additional 5 per guest

Cucumber Mint Mojito Watermelon Basil

HOT APPETIZER

Pan-

24-hr

Grilled Octopus & Baby Squid | Roasted Potato with Chorizo & Rosemary

Oregano Lemon Vinaigrette | Romesco Sauce | Watercress Purée

Aquarello Aged Risotto | Saffron | Artichokes | Mozzarella Sphere Micro Greens

Mushroom Ravioli | Gorgonzola Crème | Walnut Purée | Pangrattato

Sour Hon Shimeji

Beef Cheek & Pork Belly Cannelloni | Porcini Béchamel | Brown Butter Pine Nuts

Black Truffle Essence | Micro Arugula

Warm Poached Egg & Cold dressed Asparagus

Shitake | Herb Oil | Saffron Hollandaise | Focaccia |

SOUP

DINNER ENTRÉE SELECTIONS

Peas Volute | Serrano Ham | Pickled Red Pearl Onion | Black Garlic Oil

Butternut Squash & Orange | Pepitas | Zucchini | Chives

Smoked Leek & Potato | Gnocchi | Crispy Leek & Leek Ash | Herb Oil Crispy

Potato Skin

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup | Hazelnut & Spinach Pesto

Seasonal October to March

Lobster Bisque | Prawn & Lobster Ravioli | Saffron Foam | Celery Cress

additional 6 per guest

Smoked Tomato Bisque | Fried Mozzarella | Crème Fraîche | Fresh Cracked

Black Pepper

GARDEN

Cauliflower Steak | Umami Glazed | Fermented Shallot | Onion Soubise Crème

Sunflower & Potato Crisp Beurre Blanc Herb Oil

Butternut Squash Ravioli | Spinach Pasta | Brown Butter Sage | Roasted

Squash | Hazelnut Crumble

Leek Risotto |Watercress Puree | | Pistachio Dust | Braised Carrots | Basil & Coconut Cream (VEGAN)

Zucchini & Manouri Fritter | Baby Heirloom Carrots | Mung Beans | Smoked

Labneh | Crispy Pita

Stuffed Portobello | Spinach | Potato Puree | Kale | Fire Roasted sweet

Cipollini’s | Fermented Mustard Seeds Pomegranate Glaze | Mizura (VEGAN)

DINNER ENTRÉE SELECTIONS

THE LAND

Pork Tenderloin | Spiced Rub | Poblano & Cauliflower Purée | Fancy Beans | Physalis Relish

Blackberry Ancho Sauce

Pork Belly & Scallop | Carrot Purée | Parsnip | Maitake Mushrooms | Triple Crunch Mustard | Cider Jus

Veal Cheeks | Chives | Pickled Carrots Purée | Cranberry Chutney | Asparagus | Barolo Reduction |

Grilled Beef Tenderloin | Smashed Potato | Broccolini | Porcini and Morel Mushrooms | Barolo Sauce

Duo of Roasted Beef Tenderloin & Braised Short Rib | Potato Herb Purée | Baby Carrots

Roasted Shallot Petals | Perigourdine Sauce | additional 8 per guest

Roasted Beef Tenderloin | Confit Potato | Hericot Vert | Cream of Truffle & Morels Jus

Roasted Beef Tenderloin | Potato Bacon Comte | Asparagus | Crispy Onion Ring | Café Paris | Pea Tendrils | Stuffed Chicken with Parsley and Butter | Creamy Potato Purée | Braised Pearl Onions

Double Smoked Bacon | Wild Mushrooms | Madeira Jus

Chicken Supreme | Gnocchi | Butternut Squash Puree | Carrots | Hon Shimeji Mushroom | Champagne Sauce

Roasted Duck Breast | Sweet Potato Purée | Black Lentil | Charred Broccolini | Quick Pickled Red Pearl Onion Kumquat Sauce

Roasted Lamb Loin with Herb Crust | Marbled Sweet Potato Gratin | Asparagus | Braised Leeks

Shallot Jus

Sous Vide Lamb Shoulder | Parsnip & Salsify Purée | Roasted Baby Beets | Minted Vinaigrette au Jus Pistachio Dust

DESSERTS

DESSERT

Apple Tatin | Sea Salt Butter Shortbread | Vanilla Ice Cream

Caramel Sauce

Pistachio Mousse | Raspberry Jelly | Crunchy Wafer Tuile Raspberry Sauce

Pistachio Sponge

Whipped Chocolate Cream | Orange Jelly | Fresh Orange Chocolate Sauce Chocolate Lava Cake | Cherry Compote | Cherry Ice Cream

White Chocolate Mousse| Maple Cream | Ice Wine Jelly Vanilla Sponge Chocolate Cream | Caramel Pecan Brittle | Coffee Foam

Courvoisier

Crown

Imported

Imported

WEDDING BLISS BRUNCH

$65 PER GUEST

Seasonal Sliced Fruit

Mini Croissants | Danish & Assorted Muffins

Individual House Made Parfait | Ritz Granola | Strawberry Compote

Pressed Yogurt | Berries

House Applewood Smoked Salmon | Assorted Bagels

Flavoured Cream Cheese Condiments

ANTIPASTO SELECTION:

Prosciutto di Parma | Soppressata | Smoked Salami with Fennel

Chargrilled Marinated Artichokes | Roasted Sweet Peppers

Thyme

Goat Cheese

Grilled Asparagus & Lemon | Italian Olive Oil | Grilled

Herb & Garlic Marinated Zucchini

Lemon & Pepper Marinated Olives | Sun-Dried Tomatoes Grissini

Flavoured Mustards | Bread Crisps

Local & Imported Cheese | Grilled Breads

SALAD TABLE (SELECT ONE)

Greek Salad | Kalamata | Feta Cucumber | Watermelon

(seasonal) | Oregano

Ancient Grains | Grilled Haloumi | Mint Pomegranate Grapes

Mexican Pasta | Adobo Chicken Jalapeños | Sweet Corn Chipotle Dressing

Ontario Beets | Orange | Walnuts Mustard Leaves

Heirloom Tomato | Buffalo Mozzarella Basil Pesto | Arugula

Niçoise Salad | Tuna | Potato | Green Beans | Egg

Artisan Greens | Shaved Seasonal Vegetables | Blood Orange Dressing

Cesar Salad Station

Your Eggs Just the Way You Like It | 45 | one chef required per 50 guests

Select Your Bread | White Bread | Sourdough | Olive Oil Focaccia | Gluten Free

Add Avocado | Guacamole | Roasted Avocado | Sliced Avocado

Choose Your Egg

Scrambled Eggs | 63°C Eggs | Poached Egg

Cured Eggs in Soy Sauce | Fried Egg

Add Your Topping

Heirloom Cherry Tomato | Red Onion | Pickles | Pico de Gallo | Parmesan Cheddar | Bacon | Green Onion | Cilantro Semi-Dried Tomato

Hollandaise Sauce | Turkey

Selection of premium EVOO

All Food & Beverage is subject to taxable 15.5% service charge & 6.5% administration & facility fee & 13% HST

WEDDING BLISS BRUNCH

BREAKFAST ITEMS (Select Three)

Classic Eggs Benedict | Hollandaise Sauce

Free Range Scrambled Eggs | Herb

Brioche French Toast | Ontario Maple Syrup

Belgian Waffles | Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream

Strawberry Compote | Maple Syrup

Buttermilk Ricotta Pancakes | Blueberry Lemon Syrup

Chantilly

Applewood Smoked Bacon | Chicken | Apple Sausages Turkey Breakfast Sausages

CARVING STATION (Select One)

Herb Marinated Roasted Leg Of Lamb

Mint & Pommery Jus

Spice Rubbed & Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Red Wine Jus | additional 6 per guest

Honey Lavender Glazed Smoked Salmon | Citrus & Herbs Lemon Butter Sauce

Maple Bone-In Ham | Soft Hawaiian Roll

Whisky Apple Mustard

MARKET SIDES (Select Two)

Vegetables & Chickpea Stew

Smash Potato | Parsley

Roasted Garden Vegetables

Herb Roasted New Potatoes

Potato Gnocchi | Sage Thai Eggplant | Miso Green Beans | Garlic Sauté Mediterranean Peppers Plain Rice

PASTRY (Select Three)

Classic Tiramisu | Seasonal Fruit Tarts | Modern Apple Tart Tatin (Gluten-Free) Ontario Apple Crumble

Maple Crème Brûlée Saskatoon Berry Tart Pecan Maple Whisky Butter Tarts

Crème Brûlée Bread Pudding with Drunken Raisins

BRIDAL SPA TREATMENTS

Experience our award-winning Spa myBlend offering 23,000 square feet of pure bliss. This star awarded spa features 16 treatment rooms, including two Cloud 9 couples’ suites, a natural light-filled co-ed sanctuary, his and her private relaxation lounges, an aroma-infused vitality pool and saunas.

Spa myBlend utilizes a revolutionary concept in anti-aging technology, with the signature My Blend facial treatment. Following the results of your skincare analysis, a personalized formula of serums and boosters will be created for your unique skincare needs.

Bridal parties may enjoy an afternoon at our Champagne Nail Bar, offering signature manicure sand pedicures complete with a glass of Champagne for a truly pampered experience.

The spa also offers massage techniques from around the world and features a complete wellness centre with a state-of-the-art fitness facility, personal training, indoor saltwater lap pool and whirlpool.

Congratulations on your recent engagement and thank you for considering The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto for your upcoming nuptial celebration.

I am looking forward to meeting you both, and would welcome the opportunity to arrange a personal site visit for you at a mutually convenient time in the near future.

We are honoured to have this opportunity to work together with you to bring your wedding visions to life.

With my very best wishes to you both,

Venues

The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto 181 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G7 416-585-2500 @ritzcarltontoronto