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| - Aha you almost got me! I was THIS close to signing with Angus Glen to host my own wedding, but it just missed out. Angus Glen Golf Club was a close second, and probably my parent's top choice. And who can blame them?? Those gorgeous rolling green pastures, long private driveway leading up to a stunning wooden estate...it was SO CLOSE to becoming the one.
We weren't even going to consider this place. Mostly because my fiancé and I are dummies and thought that people were referring to the community centre when they talked about "Angus Glen". We attended a bridal show here and while we were supposed to be looking for vendors, we got distracted by how beautiful the structure was. It was an incredibly large space that acts as basically a blank canvas for you to decorate as you please.
We met with Andrea, who was also running the bridal open house and was courteous enough to give us the tour. She was quickly responsive with emails and made it easy for us to envision dealing with her on our wedding day. Prices were in line with other specialty venues and at the time, were the most affordable of the 4 venues we've seen. Things that we absolutely loved were:
1) That amazing outdoor golf club surrounding. No doubt pictures would turn out perfect here. That long driveway leading up to the entrance also gave a very regal feel.
2) The outdoor ceremony area. Unfortunately, it was nighttime so we didn't get to see it in person, but the pictures looked gorgeous. Even if it rains, you don't have to be worried, because they have a giant canopy that can go up.
3) The wonderful Marquee tented area, which again, we didn't get to see in person but looked amazing in pictures. A covered outdoor area was the dream (at that time).
4) It's in Markham. I live in Markham. Most of my friends and family are from Markham. How amazing it is to just be able to hop home after the crazy stressful day.
I'm gonna chalk it up to bad timing that they didn't get my business. On a weeknight, we saw the venue. We were told to come back during the weekend to see all those lovely outdoor areas in daylight. Saturday morning, we saw our one other venue with the intention of visiting Angus Glen right afterwards. Needless to say, we fell in love, and Angus Glen fell out of the running. Oh well!
(87/100) - 2017
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