Our business - and passion
Our business - and passion
ONTARIO is vast, more than 8 times bigger than the UK. Most of the population lives in the Greater Toronto and Niagara regions.
Two airlines fly non-stop year round from London to Toronto, with a third in the Summer when there are also flights from Manchester - it takes just over 7hrs.
Temperatures can range from -26 in the Winter to +26 (or higher) in the Summer. A lot depends on where in the province you are. More generally -10 to +30. Spring is rainy, Summer sunny and hot, Fall sunny and warm whilst Winter is sunny and cold - there’s something special about a blue sky, bright sunshine and snow!
Our venues and locations showcase Ontario at its best - sparkling white in the snow, gloriously golden in the fall and sun kissed in summer. Whether you choose a waterside gazebo, an open summer sky, a carpet of freshly fallen leaves or a blanket of crisp snow with just the two of you, a small intimate group or a larger party, Maple Leaf Weddings is right for you.
Our company, Ontario Inspirations Ltd is owned by the family - Pennie, Hannah, Rob and Oliver and is registered in the UK and has a license to trade in Ontario. It’s most definitely a passion not just a job.
Why Ontario? Rob grew up here and the rest of us have been in love with it since the 1990’s, when he first took us to see his house, his school and his friends. Our lives changed - just as lives do when you fall in love.
After several years of visiting we bought a house in a small Ontario town and began to merge into its community. Truth be told, we were know as ‘those mad people who visit from England’. As the years passed, we made friends of all ages – from a toddler to our neighbours in their 90’s. We were asked out to dinner, to local fundraisers, to watch the local hockey and baseball teams play and that’s where, gradually, we learnt the words to ‘Oh Canada’.
BUT, the first time we were invited to a wedding … the seed was sown and Maple Leaf Weddings began to evolve. We began with one location and a wedding in the snow but soon added to our portfolio. Some places we’ve always loved and others we’ve found in response to your enquiries. We're always looking for the extra-special. It’s all part of the fun just like sharing “our Ontario” with you.
Meet your wedding planner
Pennie can plan your wedding wherever your imagination takes you.
Pennie has been planning weddings for over a decade. Before becoming a wedding planner she worked in the hospitality and events industries, originally qualifying in Hotel Management. Her varied background gives a unique perspective on each wedding and her attention to detail is second to none.
On a more personal note - grandkids, music and travel are her passions.
