Sassafraz is a Toronto-based restaurant that specializes in hosting weddings and other special events in the center of historic Yorkville. It has the capacity to host both large and small wedding with its combination of private event spaces. It is quite affordable considering it's a downtown location with Victorian charm. Check out their reviews!
Facilities and capacity
This venue's facilities include the following:
Bellair: This space can accommodate up to 36 seated guests and up to 80 for a cocktail-style reception.
Cumberland: This larger space accommodates up to 82 seated guests and up to 80 standing up.
Combined: Both rooms boast floor to ceiling frosted glass panels which add a romantic and elegant touch to the room. Together they have a capacity for up to 110 seated guests.
Main Dining Room: This is the most perfect space for larger weddings with a capacity for up to 150 seated guests and up to 300 standing up.
Services offered
The services offered include:
Wedding reception
Wedding coordination
On site ceremonies (capacity for up to 140 guests)
Staffing
Tableware
Glassware
Flatware
Single stem white orchids
Votive candles
Sound system (private event space only)
60” and 42” flat panel screens
It also offers services for:
Corporate events
Social gatherings
Private events
Cuisine
It offers a food and drink bundle for weddings which include:
The staff at Sassafraz were amazing!! They were extremely friendly and made sure everyone had fresh drinks at all times. The food was absolutely delicious! I can't recommend this venue enough!!
Sent on 16/08/2021
Marius Z.
· Married on 20/06/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Excellent help with planning
Dennette was exceptional in making me and Janice feel at ease, explain how the wedding is expected to proceed. She was very punctual in sending out contracts.
Sent on 11/09/2019
Sassafraz's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Really looking forward to working with you and Janice - we are going to have a lot of fun.
D
Christy E.
· Married on 08/02/2020
4.8
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
4.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Amazing venue!!!
This is such a hidden gem!
1. It comes with table cloths, menus etc.
2. There is no room rental (for a goregous room) as long as you meet a reasonable room rental fee.
3. The food and drink is incredible. Guests complimented the food constantly.
4. There was a beautiful bridal suite. It let in lots of natural light and there was a wall of greenery. It made for goregous pictures.
5. Bridal suite plus two private rooms. There was a traditional ceremony set up . There was a separate space for cocktail hour/mingling. During the cocktail hour the staff efficently set up our wedding meal time.
6. Flexible bar choices (we chose to have wine and beer and soft drinks). Multiple menu choices for every course of the meal.
7. A lift for guests with mobility concerns.
Sent on 22/03/2020
Sassafraz's reply:
Hi Christy,
Thank you and Natalie so much for the wonderful and kind words! I will be sure to share with all who helped to make your wedding so special. And, so sorry I was not able to witness your wedding - you look stunning!
And, what a great move in changing the wedding date - whew.
Crazy times right now Christy and hope you, Natalie and your family & friends are well.
Take care and please do not be strangers as this will end at some point.
Dennette
Jacob Y.
· Married on 28/12/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Better than we could have dreamed
Everything about Sassafraz was perfect. They were flexible as we planned our wedding from South Korea. They days leading up to the wedding were perfect. We had easy access to the rooms to set up the day before. The day of, Jeff was the most amazing host for us. Everything I could think of, he had already done. They plated our Cinnabons with extra personalized decor on the plates. Everything was perfect and the food was amazing!
Sent on 25/02/2019
Jenisse
· Married on 09/06/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Perfect, Intimate Wedding
I would like to start off by saying that we had THE most perfect wedding at Sassafraz. The level of service we received on our day was exceptional. The staff was kind, attentive, quick, patient and felt like they wanted to be there rather than having to be there. The food was the talk of our wedding, the quality of the meals was very high. The venue is beautiful on its own, and we felt it was spacious yet intimate.
I was never worried about anything and the Dennette was an absolute pleasure to work with. Very organized and answered all my questions and concerns, no detail was too small for her. The fact that I never was aware of small hiccups that happened and everything was taken care so seamlessly. I highly recommend this venue for a wedding!
Sent on 16/07/2018
Sassafraz's reply:
Thank you so much Jenisee,
I will be sure to share your kind words with all that helped to make your and Reynaldo's day memorable.
It was wonderful working with you botha and please do not be strangers!
