Weddings at The Waring House

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Weddings at The Waring House
Picton, Ontario
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A Garden Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Waring Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Waring Hall Floor Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Prince Edward Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Prince Edward Room Floor Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Food & Drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Waring House
395 Sandy Hook Rd
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800.621.4956
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Suggested Vendors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Area Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rehearsal Dinners & Morning After Brunches. . . . . . . . . 12
Sunday & Winter Savings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Frequently asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cover photo courtesy of Sarah Rouleau
Photography
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Weddings at
The Waring House
T
he Waring House is one
of Eastern Ontario’s most
exciting venues for coun-
try weddings. Our beautiful gardens, quality
food, and outstanding service make us a
favourite destination for brides and grooms
who want to enjoy their day and not stress
over the details.
Why Book With Us?
FF Our beautiful property is the ideal setting
for a story-book country wedding
photo by peter law
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FF Tentatively book dates. Want to book
a date but you’re not sure? We’ll set
aside a date for you, and give you first
right of refusal if someone else wants it.
FF Choose from plated meals or our
FF Reduce your stress level: hold your
famous wedding buffet
arrangements and to guide you
through the process.
wedding and reception in the same
location. As well, you won’t have to line
FF If you have your wedding with us, we
FF Use the vendors you want: While we’re
up catering services, nor will you have
provide the services of an experienced
happy to recommend DJs, florists,
to rent chairs, plates, linens, etc.
wedding coordinator who would
photographers and decorators, you’re
be happy to help you with planning,
free to use whomever you would like.
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What
to Expect
Booking & Planning
Setup
The first step in planning a wedding at The
If your wedding reception is held in Waring
Waring House involves a personal consul-
Hall, our staff will set up tables, chairs, linens,
tation with Henriette Labelle-Campbell, our
table skirts and place settings. If you would
events and wedding coordinator. She’ll ask
like to do additional decorating, the hall is
a series of questions about the kind of wed-
typically available the afternoon before the
ding you’d like, after which she can establish
wedding.
a budget.
When you’ve decide to book the wedding
with us, a deposit will secure your date. If
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you’re unsure, we can tentatively set the date
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aside. If someone else asks for the same
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mit to it, or if you’d like another date.
After booking, brides and grooms normally
“The reception exceeded our expectations. The reception hall was well
decorated, the buffet was diversified,
abundant and delicious, the staff
was courteous and efficient.”
–J&D
On Your Big Day
meet several times with Henriette to finalize
details. She’s also available to answer your
We see you all the way through your wedding
questions at any point in the process. Live too
day. Henriette, our wedding and events coor-
far away to do face-to-face consultations?
dinator is available to attend your rehearsal
No problem. The details can be finalized by
and will be on site and available to address
phone or e-mail if that is more convenient
your concerns during your entire wedding.
to you.
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A Garden
Ceremony
O
ur gardens are a source of
the gardens and, if you should chose, enjoy
Of course, our goal is to make the day
pride, and it shows. Hold your
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, while you have
what you truly want it to be, so if you’d like
ceremony at the gazebo and
your photos taken. Virtually all our guests
to hold the ceremony portion of your wed-
experience your special time in one of the
elect to do their photos right in the garden,
ding somewhere else, you’re still welcome to
most serene and beautiful places in all of
which allows you to spend more time making
use the gardens for your photographs and
Prince Edward County. Following your cer-
memories and less time traveling.
for your guests to enjoy.
emony, your guests are free to mingle in
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waring hall
W
aring Hall, our large
The hall is your blank canvas to decorate.
The Hall also has a movable dance-floor,
events venue, is a su-
We’ll take care of setting up tables, chairs,
which can be placed almost anywhere
purb place for wed-
the head table, and place settings, accord-
you’d like.
dings with groups up to 175. The hall’s large
ing to the layout you’ve specified. If, however,
veranda overlooks the gardens, allowing
you’re after something additional, you’re wel-
guests to mingle in the hall or gardens fol-
come to do that too.
lowing the ceremony. In the event of inclement weather, the hall can also function as an
The hall has an audio system, microphone
alternate venue for your ceremony.
and a built in screen. If you need, we can
also supply a projector.
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Photos by Peter Law
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Above: Flowers by Blooms on West Lake
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Waring Hall
Floor Plan
washroom
Antique Cabinet
Exit to Garden
Hands-on
Cookery School
Waring Hall
washroom
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Antique Cabinet
Tel
Front Entry Vestibule
doorway - 60” wide
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Tel
Bar
60’
Waring Hall has nine chandeliers (with two additional in foyer). They’re all on dimmer switches.
40’
The Prince
Edward Room
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S
ometimes less is more. The
The room features a fireplace and stately
Prince Edward Room is a
décor. The tables can be set up in various
private dining room located
configurations and with different coloured
in our main house, that can accommodate
linens to meet your needs.
parties with up to 36 diners. It’s an intimate
setting for a small wedding, a rehearsal din-
If you’d like a small, or casual wedding, this
ner or a morning-after brunch.
room may be the perfect place to hold it.
Photos by Peter Law
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Prince Edward Room
Floor Plan
gas fireplace
window
window
window
window
Prince Edward Room
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18’
window
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Handicap Exterior Ramp
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Antique Sideboard
Entry from Main House 35" wide
tel
30’
Entry from Main House Hall
& Handicap Entrance
35" wide
Food & Drink
O
ur executive chef Luis de Sousa
market gardens, to meat producers, cheese
has a well-deserved reputa-
factories, wineries and a brewery. Many of
tion for putting on a wonder-
our dishes are made using the freshest in-
ful wedding feast. For your reception, you’re
gredients possible, sometimes quite literally
free to choose either a plated meal or our
coming from just down the road.
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famous wedding buffet.
Menusto Suityour needs
We’ll work with you to ensure that the food
meets your needs. Please advise us of any
specific requirements and we’ll gladly modify
our menus to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
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Are you a fan of world cuisines? Talk to us
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about serving foods from your favourite in-
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ternational foods or foods that are near and
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dear to your family. We know it’s an important
day for you and we’ll work hard to ensure that
for our part it’s as special as we can make it.
Our Food Philosophy
The Waring House prides itself on its support
of local businesses. Prince Edward County
enjoys a wide range of food producers from
Photos by Peter Law & Marc Polidoro
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Accommodation
E
njoy the convenience of a
Bridal couples often like to book the vine-
tion, we’d be happy to set aside a block
private cottage or a roman-
yard view cottage for their wedding stay. The
of rooms for them. The rooms can be held
tic suite on site. The Waring
cottage is close to the garden and offers a
until 60 days prior to the wedding. Please
private walled patio with a hot tub.
note that we require a minimum two night
House has 49 guest rooms available, including 5 with their own outdoor hot tub.
stays for room bookings on Friday or Saturday
If you have guests requiring accommoda-
between mid may and mid October.
vineyard view cottage
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Vineyard View Cottage
Quaker Lodge
The House Next Door
The House Next Door
Quaker Lodge
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Suggested Vendors
Please note that you are not required to use any of the following vendors. They are provided as suggestions only.
DJs
Flowers by Marvin
Photographers
flowersbymarvin.com
Music Makers
Picton, ON | 613.476.7012
Sarah Rouleau Photography
musicmakers.biz
sarahrouleau.com
Kingston ON | (613) 384-5467
Kingston, ON | (613) 539-3503
Clement DJ Services
kingstondjs.com
Kingston ON | (613) 767-9730
Officiants
Larry Hurley
Marc Polidoro Photography
marcpolidorophotography.com
Wellington, ON | (613) 480-6632
yourweddingyourway.ca
Belleville, ON | 1-866-350-9227
Garrett Elliott Photography
garrettelliott.com
Florists
Carolyn Grondin
Kingston, ON | (613) 389-9793
Picton, ON | (613) 476-7424
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Blooms on West Lake
Adelita Rose (Caitlin Den Boer)
www.bloomsonwestlake.com
Rev. Audry Whitney
adelitarose.com
Wellington, ON | (613) 399-2024
Picton, ON | (613) 476-7869
Picton, ON | (613) 885-1003
Avondale Florists
Dawn Quantrell
Belleville, ON | (613) 967-8410
Belleville, ON | (613) 967-9088
Barber’s Flowers
Rev. William Downham
barbersflowers.com
william.downham@sympatico.ca
Belleville, ON | (613) 968-5783
Picton, ON | (613) 476-7749
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Area
Attractions
Top: Painting by our Artist in Residence Aidan Haley.
Midddle: Hole 18 at Picton Golf Course.
Photo by Christopher Gentile
Bottom: Prince Edward County vines. Photo by Anne Munro.
Wineries & Wine Tours
Restaurants
Prince Edward County is home to about 30
Prince Edward County’s culinary scene gen-
wineries and 50 vineyards, most within a
erates a lot of buzz. The abundance of fresh
15 minute drive of The Waring House. Sign
local produce and wine means that. despite
up for an organized wine tour, or visit one
its small size, The County offers great din-
that sparks your curiosity. visit tastetrail.ca
ing. Try Amelia’s Garden here at the Waring
or thecountywines.org for more information.
house or Clara’s at our sister property Claramount Inn, Spa & Restaurant and find out
Artists Studios
why food lovers keep coming back to PEC.
Painters, potters, sculptors and wood carv-
The Beach
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ers, Prince Edward County has a thriving arts
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community. Drive the arts trail and find your
Sandbanks Provincial Park routinely pops up in
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muse.
top ten lists of the best beaches in Canada.
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It’s only about 15 minutes’ drive from The WarThe Waring House even has two artists in
ing House. ontarioparks.com/park/sandbanks
residence: folk artist Robert Danielis, whose
studio is adjacent to the reception building
And Much More
and oil painter Aidan Haley who has set up
shop at The Waring House Sales and Mar-
Prince Edward County also boasts many
keting Office at 13633 Loyalist Parkway. See
other fun and interesting activities including
artstrails.ca for more information.
fishing (we have some of the best walleye
in the world), golf, sailing, shipwreck diving
and boutique shopping.
Rehearsal Dinners Sunday
& Morning After
& Winter
BrunchES
Savings
Rehearsal Dinners
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If your wedding date is flexible, you might consider holding your
ceremony on a Sunday or during the winter months. This often has
We can personalize a rehearsal dinner to match your style. Hold your
the added benefit of making it easier to book the photographer, DJ
event with up to 36 guests in the Prince Edward Room and choose
and officiant that you want with less lead time.
a menu from Amelia’s Garden, a menu of special selections from
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The Barley Room or a pre-set menu of your choice.
Sunday weddings
For a more casual experience, we can place your dinner in the pub
Sunday weddings are typically held during the late morning with a
overflow adjacent to the Barley Room. Choose selections from the
lunch-time reception. They’re popular because the reduced food
Barley Room group menu or daily specials. The room can accom-
and beverage consumption at lunch receptions can amount to
modate groups of up to 45.
substantial savings.
You’re also welcome to book a rehearsal dinner with us if you’re
Winter weddings
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having your wedding at a different venue. Contact our weddings
and events coordinator to learn more about available options.
Just because it’s traditional to have your wedding during the warmer
months of the year, doesn’t mean that it’s the only option. Winter
Brunches
weddings can be much easier to coordinate as vendors tend not
to be booked up.
Take some time to visit with friends and family the day after the
wedding. We can set up a private sunday brunch in the Prince
Book your wedding with us in the winter and take advantage of
Edward Room or in Waring Hall. Contact our wedding and events
special savings
co-ordinator for more details.
Frequently asked Questions
Q. When should we start planning?
A. Booking your date and venue is very im-
Q. Is there a room rental fee and what
does it include?
A. Yes, there is a room rental fee which varies
the easier it will be for you. When you
depending on size of wedding. It includes
A. We can easily set out up to 175 chairs in
have your date and venue, the next step
all set up, clean up, all linens/dishes/cut-
a semi circle in front of the gazebo for the
is to book a photographer, florist, DJ and
lery/glassware/as well as a mirror and silver
ceremony and the gardens can easily ac-
of course, a church if you would like a
candlestick lamp if you wish.
commodate 175 people for the cocktail
reception and photo session. Our Waring
It also includes skirted head table/cake
If you choose to have a ceremony in our
table/guest book table/easel screen/LCD
beautiful gardens, choosing an officiant
projector if required. There is a small ex-
is the next step. After this is done, you will
tra charge for chair covers. The venue
be in touch with the wedding coordinator
is completely ready for you to add your
as the planning progresses and will have
personal touches.
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meetings with her to update your progress.
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A lot of the planning may be done by e-
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mail if distance is a factor.
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Q. We plan to have about 150 guests. Can
your gardens and venue hold that number of people?
portant and the sooner you can do this,
church ceremony.
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Hall capacity is also 175 guests.
Q. We would love a garden ceremony, but
what if it rains?
A. In case of inclement weather, we ask the
guests to sit at their assigned table, turn
their chair to the front of the hall and the
Q. I think we would like to book but not
quite sure yet. Can I put a date on hold
until we decide?
ceremony is performed in front of the
Q. Is there a deposit required to hold the
date?
A. We would be happy to hold a date for you
side for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres or go
until you decide. The only requirement
outside where there is a covered veranda.
A. Yes, there is a deposit to hold the date
to this is that in the event that someone
and is amount is deducted from your final
else wants that same date is that we can
food and beverage amount.
easily reach you to see if you have made
Q. Are the gardens and the hall wheelchair
accessible?
a decision.
A. Yes, both are accessible.
head table set up with a signing table
provided. The guests can then mingle in-
Q. What about my guests with dietary restrictions?
open bar, part cash bar.
guests with dietary restrictions both with
Q. Where can my guests park?
Q. Who is our contact during this complete
process?
plated meals and buffets. We suggest that
A. There is ample complimentary parking
A. You will be meeting with the same wed-
A. It is very easy for us to accommodate
when you send out your invitations, you
space on our property.
these guests will be seated and what they
would like to be served. Vegetarians and
A. We are happy to book a block of rooms
vegans can easily be accommodated.
which can be held up to 60 days before
The day before the wedding, she is avail-
the wedding, at which time, if they are
able to attend the rehearsal and the day
not booked and guaranteed with a credit
of the wedding, she is at your disposal to
card, they will be released.
attend to any last minute details. She is
Q. Can we use a caterer and supply our
own wine?
tions, etc....
on site to help you with the processional,
A. As Waring Hall is a fully licensed establishment, all alcohol and wine served on the
Q. W
hat are the financial arrangements?
recessional, during the cocktail and photo
premises has to purchased through The
A. After the date and venue are chosen and
reception as well as being your go-to per-
the deposit has been put down, a prelimi-
son in the hall during the reception and
nary contract is drawn up with the details
dance.
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As for catering, all our foods is prepared
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on site by our Executive Chef and his cu-
and pricing determined up to that point.
linary team and no outside caterers are
One month before the wedding, when
allowed.
almost all the details have been finalized,
50% of the complete amount is due. 15
Q. How is alcohol/wine charged?
days before the wedding, all the details
A. During the planning, there is a discussion
are reviewed again and 80% of the
regarding the alcohol/wine budget that
amount remaining is due. The outstanding
you have and what you would like to offer
balance is calculated after the ceremony
your guests. Choices are made, a budget
and settled with the wedding coordinator
approximate is set and then, beverages
the morning after the wedding.
served are charged by consumption up
Photo courtesy of Sarah Rouleau Photography
Waring House.
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to answer any questions, make sugges-
Q. Can I book rooms for my out of town
guests?
tions’. that way, you can advise us where
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ding coordinator throughout all the planning and she can be reached at any time
ask, ‘please advise of any dietary restric-
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to the pre-set budget or it can be part
Contact
Contact Henriette Labelle-Campbell for more information or to view
the facilities. She’s in the office Wednesday - Sunday, but can always
be reached on her mobile phone. Her office is located at The Waring
House sales, marketing & catering office at 13633 Loyalist Parkway,
just southwest of the Waring Corners traffic circle.
Henriette is fluently bilingual, so if you or your guests require assistance
in French, she’d be more than happy to assist them.
Henriette Labelle-Campbell
Weddings & Events Coordinator
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395 Sandy Hook Rd
Picton, ON K0K 2T0
800.621.4956
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1.800.621.4956
613.476.1105 ext. 3
613.471.0092 (mobile)
events@waringhouse.com
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Thank You!
Keep in touch.
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