Our wedding guide is a comprehensive document for you to manoeuvre through and know everything you need to know for your special day.
Keep this as a working document for your wedding journey!
XO
Mary and John
See all the info below!
Your Wedding Guide for a Beautiful Wedding at
Bayfield Boutique Bed and Breakfast & Weddings a division of Harworth Hospitality Inc.
12 The Square
Bayfield Ontario, N0M 1G0
519-955-2121
mary@bayfieldbedandbreakfast.com
Dear Wedding Couple,
Thank you for taking the time to read this, all this information 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 with our carefully selected team) 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!
If you have questions not answered here, please email them to Mary- we know you have lots of questions which is why we created this Wedding Guide.
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.
Read this entire guide somethings won't apply to you if you're just having a ceremony- or an elopement. But it's all a good read!
Wishing you both a wonderful wedding experience!
John and Mary XO
Information and Timelines - Lets get started:
Make sure you will have your license for your wedding
See HERE for wedding license info
Have you been divorced?
Please have your divorce papers before you get started as you will need them for your wedding license and due to back logs at the Office of the Registrar General it make take longer than expected.
Find our about obtaining your wedding license HERE:
Click on the Link to the wedding package you have booked with us!
Our Payment Plan - All payments are Etransfer or certified cheque 30 days before wedding please etransfer 50% of your balance to mary@bayfieldbedandbreakfast.com
14 days before your wedding please email balance of your wedding to mary@bayfieldbedandbreakfast.com We also require a credit card on file for any incidental’s that may occur.
Accommodations:
Do you need rooms reserved for your guests? The Bayfield Boutique Bed and Breakfast has three king rooms. Perfect for family and besties attending your wedding.
We offer a special pricing when reserving your wedding - Ask us for the special pricing!
Book all three rooms and SAVE ask us!
We do require a two night minimum on high season weekends from June 1- September 30th
90 Days Before Wedding
This is the time you should be sending out your wedding invitations!·
If you have been married and divorced outside of Canada, you need to have your divorce papers please call your local municipal office ASAP and ask what they require.
Hair and Makeup Services - Please discuss with Mary about bringing in these outside services.
Info to share with your guests
What to tell your guests:·
• Small children need to be supervised at all times.·
• Free parking across the street at the park.
• We are a vintage property, we are not accessible for wheelchairs but certainly walkers and wheelchairs in the garden or Garden House can be accommodated.
• The bathroom is located inside the house and it is two steps up.and is located just in the front door area.
• Keep the driveway clear for guests to walk into easily accessing the building and gardens.·
• The wedding area will be setup for your guests, and one of our team will be there to greet everyone on your behalf.
• Please have guests arrive 15 BEFORE ceremony only.
As we often have other weddings going on befioe yours
30 days before Wedding ·
If you're having a full reception please see the MENU options below decided at this time that is posted on our site. Please advise of any special dietary requirements. ·
Your wedding officiant Mary or John will be in touch with you 2-4 weeks before your wedding 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. ·
7 Days before Wedding·
If more people are added after this date this can be settled the week of the wedding.·
We schedule a PRE-wedding call that we telephone you at a convenient time to go over EVERYTHING!
What song would you like to walk the isle to?
You are welcome to bring a playlist for the wireless speaker.·
Is anyone giving you away?
What time to be at the ceremony.
Super important Don't forget your license
If you have customized items, easel,
guest gifts, centrepieces for your table we will need that the night before your special day!
Table Decorations·
We Provide: Table centrepieces are provided from our in-house stock. You are welcome to provide your own if you wish.
· If you anything specific to your table setting, we will need that a day before your special day!
· Your table is set with lovely china, flatware, napkins and glasses
· There is a water pitcher per table as well, filled with ice water.
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.
· You are welcome to bring a signing book and pen if you choose, and a gift envelope box.
· Guest gifts can be set in basket or at each guest’s place setting.· We have a cake stand for your cake.
No rehearsals are necessary with all the guidance and instructions we provide.
Please text us a photo with your wedding license at the earliest time please.
Your Wedding Day Schedule
Please print off below and sign the forms below and send to: mary@bayfieldbedandbreakfast.com
All tables and linens and dishes and cutlery are all cleaned thoroughly with care.
Currently we offer French Table Service which means our staff delivers each food choice
to the table and serves each guest individually.
We adhere to food sensitivities and diet restrictions.
Cesar Salad
Carrots finished with butter & Maple Syrup
Garlic whipped or roasted Potatoes
Penne pasta with Alfredo sauce
Boneless Chicken Cacciatore
Wedding Cake & Cupcakes
OR
Pie and Butter tarts
Greek Salad
Carrots finished with butter & Maple Syrup
Greek Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Taziki
Chicken Souvlaki
Wedding Cake & Cupcakes
OR
Pie and Butter tarts
Garden Salad
Roasted Potatoes
BBQ Chicken
Carrots finished with butter & Maple Syrup
Corn & black bean red pepper cilantro medley
Wedding Cakes & Cupcakes
OR
Pie and Butter tarts
Mesclun & beet salad with Cheese
Carrots finished with butter & Maple Syrup
Roasted or garlic whipped Potatoes
Creamy Mac and Cheese
Pork tenderloin with Maple & Mustard glaze
Wedding Cake & Cupcakes
OR
Butter tarts and Pie
Huron County Garden Salad
Carrots finished with maple syrup and butter
Roasted or Garlic mashed Potatoes
Champagne Fruit salad
Customized Quiche
Wedding Cake & Cupcakes
OR
Butter tarts and Pie
Huron County Charcuterie and cheeses
Local charcuterie meats
Regional cheeses
Crudités
Variety of olives, and pickles - artisanal bread
Hummus and dips
Wedding Cake & Cupcakes
OR
Butter tarts and Pie
We have compiled a list of local vendors that we have either worked with or known about.
Feel free to contact them!
Florists
The Backyard Flower Shop- Clinton
http://thebackyardflowershop.com/
Goderich Olive abd Rose
https://oliveandroseflowerstudio.com/
Luann’s Flower Shop in Goderich .
Hair and Makeup Stylists
The Wave Bar in Bayfield
519-565-5300
Bayfield Village Clippers for Wedding Up Do's
519-565-2887
Christine Martin Makeup and Hair
416-573-9912 or 519-243-4560 christinemartin_77@hotmail.com
Erin Bloger Makeup 416-705-3037
Accommodations
The nearby Ashwood Inn has 22 rooms
The nearby Deer Park Lodge as 14 cottages and is open Spring till late fall.
The Loft B&B - 3 lovely rooms
https://www.bbcanada.com/14151.html
(519) 274-1419
The Little Inn - 16 rooms
The Lake House -6 rooms
https://lakehouseofbayfield.com/helen-macleod
Albion Bayfield 5 rooms
https://www.albionbayfield.com/rooms
Bayfield Cottage Stays
Transportation /Shuttle Service
Wave Transportation
Murphy School Bus services
Shoreline Transfer
Rentals
For special rentals to enhance your day
NJS Design Event and Party Rentals
12 The Square Bluewater Ontario Canada N0M 1G0 519-955-2121
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