Planning notes
Straight answers, checklists and ideas for planning weddings, parties and corporate events in Chatham-Kent and across Ontario. Written by the team who host them every week.
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Where can you host a big birthday party in Windsor-Essex?
Home/Blog/Parties and celebrations Where can you host a big birthday party in Windsor-Essex? Venue types for a milestone birthday in Windsor-Essex, what ‘big’ really…
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How do you plan a quinceañera?
Home/Blog/Parties and celebrations How do you plan a quinceañera? A clear, respectful step-by-step – the timeline, the traditions, and where the budget goes. 8…
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How much does it cost to rent a banquet hall in Ontario?
Home/Blog/Parties and celebrations How much does it cost to rent a banquet hall in Ontario? 2026 rental ranges, the three ways halls charge, and…
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Where can London Ontario companies host a holiday party?
Home/Blog/Corporate events Where can London Ontario companies host a holiday party? Venue types in and around London, when to book for December, and how…
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How much does a corporate event cost per person in Ontario?
Home/Blog/Corporate events How much does a corporate event cost per person in Ontario? 2026 per-head ranges for team dinners, holiday parties, conferences, and galas…
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Where can Sarnia-Lambton couples find a wedding venue?
Home/Blog/Weddings Where can Sarnia-Lambton couples find a wedding venue? The venue types in and around Sarnia-Lambton, and why many couples look just down Highway…
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How much does wedding catering cost per person in Ontario?
Home/Blog/Weddings How much does wedding catering cost per person in Ontario? 2026 per-plate ranges for buffet, plated, and premium menus – plus the taxes…
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How far in advance should you book a wedding venue?
Home/Blog/Weddings How far in advance should you book a wedding venue? How early is early enough – and when it is still possible to…
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How much alcohol do you need for 100 wedding guests?
Home/Blog/Weddings How much alcohol do you need for 100 wedding guests? A simple drink-count formula, a bottle-by-bottle shopping estimate, and the Ontario permit you…
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Do you need a marriage licence in Ontario?
Home/Blog/Weddings Do you need a marriage licence in Ontario? What a licence costs, where to get one, and how long it lasts – the…
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How to plan a family reunion in Southwestern Ontario
Home/Blog/Parties and celebrations How to plan a family reunion in Southwestern Ontario A step-by-step plan for bringing relatives together from the GTA, Sarnia, Windsor…
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Where can London and Windsor teams meet for a company event?
Home/Blog/Corporate events Where can London and Windsor teams meet for a company event? How to pick a fair meeting point for two offices on…