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| - We were married on Saturday, April 5th, 2014 at the Rosewater Room and words simply cannot do this place justice. I'm thrilled to write that every aspect of our special day exceeded all expectations. My review is a detailed account of our wedding. It's a long one, but I'm paying it forward since I relied heavily on well written reviews to plan my own wedding.
COORDINATOR- 10/10
Renee, Rosewaters' in house wedding coordinator, is the star of the show. From day one, she showed genuine interest and professionalism with each interaction exchanged. She responded to e-mails and phone calls promptly (and there were many) and diligently followed up on every request or concern we had.
VENUE DECOR/AMBIANCE- 9/10
The Rosewater is an old renovated building that has retained its charm and features original elements (recessed ceilings bordered by regal crown molding, beams, chandeliers, gorgeous mahogany wood floors throughout). Weddings take place at The Rosewater Room on the second floor. For privacy, the wedding venue has a separate entrance with a large majestic staircase and an elevator. The staircase is very dated and in need of a facelift (shabby carpet, lighting...) The open-concept layout boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, chandeliers, a fireplace, a bridal suite, an outdoor patio (for smokers) and 4 private washrooms. The reception area consists of 12 square tables, elegant AND comfortable chairs, high quality white linens and Royal Doulton china. Everything you need is provided by the venue; however, you can opt to rent outside supplies. (I honestly don't know why anyone would) The room needs very little additional decor. The setting is elegant and intimate.
FOOD - 9/10
Overall, the food was excellent. I had read many positive reviews raving about the quality and I'm happy to say that our expectations were exceeded. Having been a guest at so many weddings we've lost count, we were painfully aware that most venues fall short in the food department since neither of us could recall a single memorable meal. But being self-proclaimed foodies, our wedding meal was of utmost importance to us.
Hors d'oeuvres - 10/10 (assorted)
Passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour. The lamb chops and the empanadas are to die for.
Appetizer - 8/10 (antipasto plate)
Prosciutto, salami, boconccini, cantaloupe and grilled veggies - in my opinion, this is a nice alternative to a standard salad. Delicious combination and the ingredients were fresh and well presented. Could have used a side of olive oil?
Pasta - 10/10 (penne with tomato sauce)
I enjoyed mine and my husband's portion with heaps of fresh parmesan cheese... The tomato sauce tasted like it was made in a Tuscan kitchen and the penne was cooked perfectly al dente.
Main Course - 10/10 (steak with bourbon glaze and herb crusted chicken with white wine sauce, garlic mash, vegetables)
Prepping 115 steaks, all cooked to perfection, accompanied by chicken that is warm and juicy is a skill that very few kitchens can boast. The quality of both the chicken and the beef was outstanding as well. The garlic mash was whipped to perfection and topped with 2 asparagus tips (not overcooked) and a buttery carrot. The food was served hot and well presented.
Dessert - 10/10 (Tahitian vanilla creme brulee)
By far, one of the best creme brulees enjoyed so far in my lifetime.
Late Night Fare - 7/10 (sliders, montreal poutine, gruyere grilled cheese)
The sliders were phenomenal - so juicy -10/10
The Montréal poutine and the grilled cheese were special orders (not part of the menu) so kudos for accommodating our request!
I was disappointed with the size of the poutine - the container held 4-5 french fries and 1 cheese curd topped with gravy. Not worth $5 - you can't give French Canadians bite sized poutine! 5/10
The grilled cheese was overdone. It almost seems like it was deep fried to its undesirable crispiness. 5/10
BEVERAGES - 8/10 (premium bar package)
The good: great selection of beers and premium spirits, shots permitted, espresso and cappuccino
The bad: Their red house wine is awful. Even with the premium bar upgrade, no choices. It would be nice to let the hosts select from 2 or 3 different reds (of same value) because we really didn't see ourselves serving wine that we couldn't palate. We wound up purchasing wine from their corporate wine list and paid for every bottle consumed.
COST - 10/10
This venue is very reasonably priced for a Saturday night wedding in downtown Toronto. If you book your wedding between January-March, a 10% winter discount is applied. Food & Drink packages range from $105-$125/plate. Add $10 to upgrade to premium bar package.
One cost we hadn't initially taken into account was the mandatory gratuity (16%) and the HST (13%). This is something to consider because it inflates your final bill by 30%. Our final cost was $156/plate for 115 guests
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