Defined by a classic and timeless elegance, The University Club of Toronto is the venue for an unforgettable wedding in Toronto, Ontario. Located in the heart of the city, the management invites couples and their guests to experience the history, tradition, and unique ambiance of the club. They offer unparalleled service, whether couples choose an intimate or elaborate celebration. The venue is conveniently located with Toronto’s vast range of accommodation options and ample transport links at the service of to-be-weds and their guests.
Facilities and Capacity
The University Club of Toronto welcomes parties to dine in style, in a setting full of history and character. The club can seat up to 120 people for a dinner reception in the Main Dining room and is perfect for a black-tie event. The space is defined by a rich colour scheme of cream and gold, with crystal chandeliers, a fireplace, and high-raised ceilings. It is sure to make a lasting impression on guests, as they raise a glass of champagne to love. A buffet-style reception with food stations can also be organized increasing the event’s capacity to over 400 across two floors. Ceremonies can also be held on-site in the wood-paneled Main Longue. Couples can choose to reserve the venue at the weekend to ensure exclusive access for their party. Overnight accommodation is also available, with a complimentary breakfast awaiting the newlyweds upon waking up. A separate get-ready space can also be provided for the use of the party.
Services Offered
The on-site event coordinator of The University Club of Toronto makes sure every detail of each event is planned and executed flawlessly. Along with the dedicated food and beverage staff, they take care of a couple’s every need. They can assist with event planning, providing audiovisual equipment and furniture rentals. These include items such as tables, chairs, microphones, and much more. The staff can also set everything up as well as cleaning up after the big day has ended, allowing couples to relax and enjoy themselves.
The University Club of Toronto is an amazing wedding venue. The food is delicious! All the staff is very helpful and is willing to go above and beyond to make sure your event runs smoothly! They are also very accommodating and friendly. I couldn't think of a better venue to host my wedding.
Sent on 11/10/2019
Linh
· Married on 13/10/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
One of our most beautiful memories
Our wedding was in October 2018.
After seeing a photo of the beautiful library room of University Club of Toronto, I knew right away I wanted to get married there. The venue was elegant, beautiful and classy while being conveniently located right downtown Toronto within walking distance to Osgood Hall, City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. There are also lots of parking options close by. The rental fees were surprisingly affordable considering you have access to the entire space (two floors with multiple rooms, all pleasantly decorated). On top of that, the event coordinator was so lovely and responsive to all our questions and inquiries. Another selling point for me, being an art lover, I could only dream to have my wedding surrounded with paintings by the famous Group of Seven painters.
Being foodies, food was an important part of our decision making process. A little nervous because I’ve heard horror story of beautiful venues with mediocre food offerings, we were blown away on our tasting night. To make sure we sampled as many options of appetizers, entrees and desserts, we brought our parents and siblings to the tasting. Everyone loved the food! So beautifully presented and tasty. I’m still thinking about the scallop “en croute” soup to this day. The guests loved their dinner on the day of our wedding. The drinks were also very reasonably priced.
The wedding day turned out smooth and easy. I thank the staffs and the space at the club for that. Our family and friends really enjoyed themselves. My husband and I also spent our first night as a married couple in the room upstairs at the club.
We were so happy we went with University Club of Toronto, it was definitely one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I highly recommend and would like to again thank Jill and all the staffs from the Club to make this special day one of our most beautiful memories.
Sent on 14/07/2019
Andrew W.
· Married on 28/09/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Amazing venue, food, staff
Had a wedding with around 90 guests at the University Club of Toronto and had an amazing night.
-The venue is beautiful so minimal decor is needed (we opted for no decorations)
-Everything ran on time and flawlessly
-Food was served quickly and it was absolutely amazing, many guests said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding
-Staff and bartenders extremely good and professional
-Prices are excellent for what you get
Sent on 01/10/2019
University Club of Toronto's reply:
Thank you, Andrew! It was truly a pleasure working with you both. From Ceremony, to Dinner and Dancing, everything was beautiful. Wishing you all the happiness.
Ainsley J.
· Married on 11/11/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Value for Quality
I think this is Toronto's best kept secret. The location is perfect; right across from the court house and on the subway line. The staff are attentive and the decore is just historic. It's a great space if you're having an intimate wedding of less than 100 people. Received the invoice and was pleasantly surprised that it was half of what we would have had to pay had we gone to The Liberty Grand. And the Day of Event Coordinator was there for us when we needed here -- couldn't have done it without her.
Sent on 12/11/2018
Kristina D.
· Married on 22/09/2018
4.6
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
4.0
Professionalism:
4.0
Hidden Gem in Toronto
This truly is the best kept secret in Toronto in terms of wedding venues. The value for what you get is amazing. All of my guests raved about the food and the space. Also because I had guests coming from out of town and the Club has a few rooms upstairs, it was perfect to be able for them to stay right at the venue which is right in the heart of the city. And the rooms are reasonably priced for Toronto. The club was very accommodating for all of my needs. I have to complement them on handing out all of my welcome bags to guests staying at the club.
I will say a few things though. I won't elaborate as I don't want to ruin the overall reviews of the space because it really is a great venue and I would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of somewhere in Toronto. We had a bit of an issue with music and the quality of sound for dancing and we ended up having to switch rooms to dance. For anyone in the future, apparently there is a wooden dance floor that they can put out in the main dining room. I would recommend doing that as music quality is better in that room. We worked it out with the venue fairly quickly and our guests were not upset. Also there was some confusion with cutting our cake, however the venue was extremely professional about the matter and reimbursed us for the price of a new cake. As well there was some confusion at our head table about a vegan meal but it was resolved fairly quickly as well. I would like to say that Danielle, the events coordinator who had only been on the job for a few weeks was fantastic. A few of my family members came up to me to say how organized she was. She and other staff also moved candles around after the ceremony was over to some of the hallways to light the areas at night. The effect was amazing and I hadn't even thought of moving them there. So a few bumps but nothing to dampen the day. An overall great experience at the Club and would highly recommend to those looking for a hidden gem in the heart of the city.
I have over 10 years experience planning and executing high end weddings and events at the University Club and other top venues in the city. Having built a rapport with many top vendors, I am happy to recommend and assist with the booking of florists, photographers, wedding planners and more. I genuinely love creating beautiful weddings for each and every couple. I look forward to meeting you.
