{"id":7740,"date":"2018-01-24T12:23:48","date_gmt":"2018-01-24T12:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?p=7740"},"modified":"2024-02-13T20:26:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T20:26:52","slug":"one-king-wests-wedding-open-house-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/one-king-wests-wedding-open-house-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"One King West Hotel &#038; Residence&#8217;s Wedding Open House 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7774 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0045-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"downtown toronto wedding venue\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sunday January 21, 2018 marked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?utm_source=WOHblog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=WOHblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One King West Hotel &amp; Residence\u2019s<\/a> 6<sup>th<\/sup> annual Wedding Open House AND its most successful! For those who haven\u2019t had the chance to attend, this open house offers future brides and grooms, as well as industry professionals, a unique opportunity to explore the magnificent venues of One King West Hotel &amp; Residence, sample\u00a0our delicious catering menus, as well as interact with\u00a0our preferred vendors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What sets this event apart from the many other wedding shows is that instead of attendees simply walking from booth-to-booth to talk to vendors, they get to experience their many services first-hand and with all five senses. This way guests can envision their dream wedding at this downtown Toronto wedding venue and see what they can do in each space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dtfloralanddecor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DT Floral &amp; D\u00e9cor<\/a> has been one of our preferred vendors for quite some time now and for great reason. They\u2019re creativity and dedication to WOWing guests means we can always count on they to transform our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/grand-banking-hall\/\">Grand Banking Hall<\/a> into a magnificent dreamscape. Take a look at their incredible creations here:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/grand-banking-hall\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0050-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWalking through these beautiful Sakura trees at the entrance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/grand-banking-hall\/\">Grand Banking Hall<\/a>\u00a0set a magical\u00a0tone for the event.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/grand-banking-hall\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0064-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis head table took our breath away. The vivid colours and grandeur of it all left us in total awe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/grand-banking-hall\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7785 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0118-650x974.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a>If you think you can&#8217;t do a\u00a0bohemian, rustic-inspired wedding at a downtown Toronto venue, think again! This\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dtfloralanddecor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DT Floral &amp; D\u00e9cor<\/a> creation proves otherwise. A special thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.detailzcouture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detailz Couture<\/a> for supplying the chairs and charger plates for the event!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7755 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0230-650x974.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"493\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">When we find out that couples have not only booked One King West Hotel &amp; Residence as their wedding venue, but <a href=\"http:\/\/mangostudios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mango Studios<\/a> as their photographer, we\u2019re thrilled! They know our spaces inside-out and its guaranteed the final products will be take-your-breath-away amazing. That\u2019s why they\u2019re our preferred wedding photography vendor and why we collaborated with them for the Wedding Open House. They took these photos and like we said, aren\u2019t they take-your-breath-away amazing?? Well here comes more&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7751 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0253-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbblanc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bb Blanc<\/a> dazzled our audience from start to finish with their awesome DJ spinning all of your favourite hits to dance to at weddings, while in-between, their live band had everyone moving and grooving to upbeat tunes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7741 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0325-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/king-gallery-melinda-gallery\/fifteen-hundred\/\">Fifteen Hundred<\/a> was transformed into the perfect day-use room thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fancyface.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fancy Face Inc.<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toballoons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">T.O. Balloons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7777 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0009-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/king-gallery-melinda-gallery\/fifteen-hundred\/\">Fifteen Hundred<\/a> is a diverse downtown Toronto wedding venue as it&#8217;s perfect\u00a0for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, smaller ceremonies and more.\u00a0But for the Wedding Open House, we thought the\u00a0space would be best displayed as a day-use room where the wedding parties have ample space to get ready and with ample natural light. Plus it&#8217;s the perfect\u00a0backdrop for stunning photos!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7775 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0020-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Because so many of our brides work with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fancyface.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fancy Face Inc.<\/a>\u00a0on their big day, we\u00a0HAD to have them at the open house. They\u00a0brought their team of make-up and hair professionals to not only discuss their vast array of services, but to perform them on guests as well! What a special treat it was for attendees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7776 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0019-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/>Afterwards, guests were brought over to this beautiful photo booth designed by T.O. Balloons to get that perfect Instagram-worth photo of themselves looking &#8216;fancified&#8217;!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/chairmans-boardroom\/\">Chairman&#8217;s Boardroom<\/a> was transformed into a whimsical paradise by the ever so talented <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaasfloraldesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KAAS Floral Design<\/a>. The moment you walked into the room you felt as though you had been transported into a fairyland.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/chairmans-boardroom\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0171-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis d\u00e9cor truly complimented this venue with its original oak panelling and historic architectural touches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/chairmans-boardroom\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0176-650x974.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"377\" height=\"565\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nHere&#8217;s a closer look&#8230; Isn&#8217;t this just incredible?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0184-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.duettomusicservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Duetto Entertainment <\/a>added to the alluring atmosphere with their diverse and talented performers. From violinists, to guitarist and pianists, this entertainment company captivated its audience with every act.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0312-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Back in Chairman&#8217;s Office, Havana Club was shaking and stirring some delicious cocktails for attendees to sample including a mojito, daiquiri and old fashioned.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0306-1-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><br \/>\nNow onto the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/austin-gallery\/\">Austin Gallery<\/a> where Sole Power Productions, J Company Designs and Sharleez Bridal all contributed to the perfect ceremony&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0202-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><br \/>\nOnce\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/solepowerproductions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sole Power&#8217;s<\/a> performers take the stage we guarantee you&#8217;ll be mesmerized by their talent&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/austin-gallery\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0191-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jcompanydesigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J Company Designs<\/a> created an elegant landscape in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wedding_venue\/austin-gallery\/\">Austin Gallery<\/a> and an aisle that any bride or groom would be\u00a0delighted to walk down.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0196-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><br \/>\nWhen we decided to have a bridal dress vendor at the Wedding Open House for the first time in years,\u00a0we knew it\u00a0had to\u00a0be <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sharleezconcept.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sharleez Bridal<\/a>. Their dresses are absolutely stunning and we knew they would blow our guests away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0249-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/espressobella.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Espresso Bella Catering Inc.<\/a> impressed Wedding Open House attendees with their on-demand delicious specialty drinks. From\u00a0Espressos to Lattes, Macchiatos and more, we couldn&#8217;t help but taste each item on the menu!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/to-balloons.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"622\" height=\"658\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.toballoons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">T.O. Balloons&#8217;\u00a0<\/a>arrangements in both Fifteen Hundred and the Grand Banking Hall were spectacular. Balloonscapes are an up-and-coming trend of wedding d\u00e9cor and it&#8217;s not hard to see why.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/butter-avenue.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"542\" \/><br \/>\nMacaron towers are the perfect touch to any wedding. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.butteravenue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Butter Avenue<\/a> makes these delicate pastries\u00a0with natural ingredients\u00a0and no\u00a0added artificial flavours or preservatives and they&#8217;re truly delicious!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Now onto the delicious creations of our Chef Sevilla and his wonderful team&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7759 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0217-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0215-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"545\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0248-650x974.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"326\" height=\"488\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0274-650x974.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7761 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0210-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lastly, here\u00a0a few\u00a0of our favourite candid shots by <a href=\"http:\/\/mangostudios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mango Studios<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7747 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0280-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0293-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"346\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0023-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"346\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0033-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"522\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0284-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"523\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0297-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"353\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-7808 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MangoStudios-C-0319-650x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"354\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thank you so much to those who attended and to our\u00a0amazing vendors.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">We&#8217;ll see you next year!<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn more about our Wedding Services\u00a0here:<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/view.publitas.com\/one-king-west-hotel-residence\/wedding-brochure-one-king-west\/page\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0Wedding Brochure<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Again, a special thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/mangostudios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mango Studios<\/a> for taking these incredible photos!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sunday January 21, 2018 marked One King West Hotel &amp; Residence\u2019s 6th annual Wedding Open House AND its most successful! 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