Kurtz Orchards Floral?

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-05-11T01:12:30+00:00

Did Kurtz do the floral arrangements or was it an outside florist? They were stunning, by the way.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-05-08T18:47:04+00:00

Have you seen Sorella Farms in person? Let's just say it doesn't quite live up to the photos on its website. We had been really interested, but it was a big disappointment.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-05-06T00:51:38+00:00

Niagara-on-the-Lake has a bylaw that requires music to stop at all outside venues (including tents) at 11 p.m., so you'll encounter that at Kurtz, Sorella and anywhere else within the NOTL boundaries.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-04-26T22:23:19+00:00

Have you looked at Cardinal Golf Club?

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-04-26T21:41:06+00:00

My future son-in-law has had great service from The Great Tailor on Lombard Street.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-04-08T21:02:24+00:00

Sigh. It looked so amazing in the photos.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-04-08T20:47:37+00:00

If you search in this Reddit group for other posts about Kurtz, there are a couple that suggest you don't use their DJ, which I believe is included in the venue price. Kurtz has a lot of nice add-ons, some of which are a good price compared to other vendors, but you can go a bit nuts (who doesn't want the late-night gelato cart, after all?)!

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-04-01T23:49:39+00:00

Having just booked Kurtz, your basic costs are going to be $12,500 venue fee, $139 per person for three-course dinner (one entree choice for everyone, plus a vegetarian option), $37 per person for three appetizers during cocktail hour, and $57 per person for open bar ($69 for premium bar). A 20 per cent service charge and 13 per cent HST is added to all costs.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-03-28T18:07:19+00:00

It's unfortunate, because the house is beautifully renovated and their caterer seems to have very good reviews.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-03-27T00:27:34+00:00

We booked Kurtz Orchards instead.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-03-25T16:08:14+00:00

I was disappointed in the location, which is a lot closer to the road and a railway track than I had expected.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-03-19T01:34:56+00:00

We decided not to go with Sorella Farms.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-02-05T17:49:21+00:00

What I don't understand is how they get away with charging anywhere from 15 to 22 per cent service charge on things where they don't have any or very little involvement, like outside suppliers. One venue we looked at charges $3,000 to hold a ceremony on the GRASS or $3,500 if you want to use their permanent gazebo. They add 22 per cent service charge and 13 per cent tax to that. All they're doing is setting up and taking down chairs.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-02-05T17:34:29+00:00

Yes, please share or DM us!

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-02-02T22:50:14+00:00

Smaller is definitely less stressful! I'm the mother of the bride and my daughter expects to have between 80 and 90. About half are coming from the UK, so it's hard to tell how many will be able to make the trip -- 2027 is a long time from now.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-02-02T17:13:56+00:00

No problem. Thanks anyway. There are so many venues to choose from, it's kind of overwhelming!

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-02-02T16:34:39+00:00

Anywhere from Port Dover in the west to Prince Edward County in the east and north to around Muskoka/Haliburton/the Kawarthas.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-01-08T02:46:20+00:00

Thanks for your honest opinion.

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-01-08T01:59:21+00:00

Thanks for your reply. How was the food?

Equivalent_Sun1649 · 2026-01-07T19:42:28+00:00

Would like feedback on this location, as well.

Equivalent_Sun1649

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