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Fantasy Farm
Category: Event Planning & Services Venues & Event Spaces Venues & Event Spaces [Edit]
50 Pottery RdToronto, ON M4K 2B9
Neighbourhood: East York
(416) 425-9122
5 reviews for Fantasy Farm
5 reviews in English
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Review from Sarah O.
Toronto, ON
6/9/2010
I had my wedding ceremony and reception here this past weekend and it worked out beautifully. There were a few negatives but let me start off on a good note (I don't know what the reasoning behind the order of that is because leaving a review on a bad note would lead you to believe that overall, it was shit but maybe read the beginning again to make yourself feel better if you're thinking of booking this place. it'll be like watching a feel-good movie in reverse).
The location of Fantasy Farm is really convenient, although riding a bike down pottery road can be challenging and terrifying. The grounds itself is beautiful. There are many good photo opportunities there (unless it's pissing down).
If you're having a large wedding (125+), I would go with the "Make Believe Ballroom". quel fromage! we thought so at first and I have to admit, it was always difficult to say "we're getting married at Fantasy Farm" without snickering because it sounds like "Medieval Times" but everyone was pleasantly surprised when they saw the place on the day of the wedding.
If you're having a large wedding ceremony outside, it's held at the front. They set up chairs and you have the choice of walking down stairs or entering from the parking lot. Naturally, I chose the stairs. The noise from the DVP wasn't too distracting.
The bridal suite is what really sold us. It's magnificent. Red carpet, white stucco walls, a black hot tub in the floor, a bar that looks like it's out of an 80's porn, A-Ha looking portraits and a giant portrait of a persian cat on the wall. Wonderful!
The "Make Believe Ballroom" was transformed into a really classy place! We had chair covers and yellow napkins to match the yellow flowers arrangements on the tables. Even though there's a moat and two armored knights, the place looked really elegant. My very-hard-to-please-mother even almost had tears brought to her dried up tear ducts because she was so happy with the look of the room.
The food was plentiful. Everyone had way too much in fact. The wedding cake didn't even get touched. We ordered the combination plate (chicken/steak) and I think it was too much for the older folk. With the meal, you get salad, pasta, bruschetta, roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, spanish rice and chicken/steak (or in the case of vegetarians, a stuffed pepper). Everyone really enjoyed the meal. I found it much better than some of the other meals I've had at weddings (usually, as a vegetarian, you get stuck with the leftover overcooked vegetables from the meat plates). The dishes were all brought out in a timely manner. The staff seemed pretty attentive (at least to the head table they were).
As for the negatives now, we ordered hors d'oeuvres to have with cocktails and they forgot. They gave me a refund but friends have told me, it should've been much more. A few people told me the women's washrooms weren't maintained. There was no paper towels, no kleenex, one stall was out of order (for such a large wedding, that's a real nuisance) and the garbage was overflowing on to the floor. Some of the organizers are really rude. One lady harshly spoke to my mom on the phone . My mom told the lady who she was in relation to me. and she said "how do I know who you say you are". Yes, my mother's a russian spy who will sell all her knowledge about Fantasy Farm to the KGB. They were really rude to my photographer too who wanted to just see the grounds so he could get an idea of what kind of shots he could get.
I didn't mean for this to go on this long but I know when I was looking for wedding halls, I wanted as much info as possible so hopefully this helps someone out! I would highly recommend this place overall!
edited: I took out a couple lines. I actually just received a response just minutes after posting this and they've offered to compensate us by giving us gift certificates for a very expensive meal! He also said he would look into the bathroom situation as well. Good customer service from him but I know not all of them are that friendly! -
Review from Stephanie C.
Toronto, ON
10/12/2009
If you ever wanted to marry in Cinderella's castle, Fantasy Farms is your best alternative this side of the Rhineland.
The event space is nestled in the Don Valley conservation area, near the Brickworks. Unless you notice the horse statues at the gate, it's an easy place to miss as you zip along Pottery Road.
It's been known as 'the celebration place' since 1943 (news to this born and bred Torontonian) with two main rooms: the Cinderella Cottage and the Medieval Ballroom. There are private patios, fountains, lots of green space where wildlife are known to mix with the guests. There are plenty of photo opportunities, however I didn't get to take advantage of this.
I was hired to shoot my friends' wedding. Both the ceremony and reception were held in Cinderella's Cottage. It's a quaint space; large enough to hold 75 guests with access to a large private patio. The decor, well, it's a bit dated with thick stucco ceilings and walls, and stained glass windows depicting Medieval characters. But it does have a certain charm to it, which suited my friends' sense of humour perfectively.
On the day of the wedding we were not blessed with great weather, as it rained all day long. The patio was too wet and slippery to organize any photo opportunities. From a photographer's perspective, the interior was too dark and we had very limited places to do the post-ceremony pictures of the bride and groom. However, you're given the hands that you're dealt with, and luckily I was prepared enough for any situation, so we had great shots in the end.
Since banquet halls are a bit hit and miss for their food, I have to say that the food was quite good here. I had chosen sirloin steak as my meal preference. Originally I was given one that was over-cooked. I mentioned this to one of their servers, which was replaced, no questions asked by just seared sirloin steak. It was delicious. In fact, their appetizers, their veggies and their desserts were all delicious and flavourful. I'm not certain about the rest of the attendees but everyone at my table did not leave a single morsel on our plates.
I think Fantasy Farms is nice alternative from the typical, cookie-cutter type banquet halls, where the majority of wedding receptions I've attended were held.
Despite enjoying a great meal and having an excellent time celebrating my friends' big day, I'm giving my review 3 stars, in fact, a 3 and a half stars. I found the interior to be poorly lit and while the venue had no control over the rain, I couldn't enjoy the beautiful green spaces to do my job. However I do think it deserves to be given more than just an 'A-OK' rating. It's quaint space and a part of our city's history, so let's all celebrate there more often. -
Review from Keidi K.
4/8/2010
I attended a wedding here this past July. They decided to do an outdoor ceremony, and if you are looking for the same sort of thing this is a good place.
They have have lots of areas outdoors for photos and its just a good location overall if you would like a bit more of a nature side for you wedding.
Now indoors is where this place loses the stars for me. The decor was very outdated with low ceilings. Glass colored windows really did not match with the brown tiles, it looked like the decor inside had been done with whatever they could find on sale.
The food, to my surprise was delish, great portion sizes and perfectly seasoned and cooked.
Be advised, this place has the smallest washroom ever seen in any location, at any time. You have to close one door to open the other, that's how much space there really is. -
Review from Bill D.
Toronto, ON
5/3/2011
I was at a baptism reception there on Saturday. I knew about it but had never been there. Both my partner and I were very impressed with the venue, the food (all of the courses were excellent) and the service. Great place! I highly recommend it.
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Review from Jennifer D.
Pickering, ON
9/9/2010
I had my wedding at fantasy farm Aug 14 ,10. So I will start with the bad I booked with them two years before my wedding. So one day I called to talk to the girl I use to talk to . I fine out she is gone and they got new management . Okay but now every time I call I talk to someone different. And they ask me the same questions I just answered. Then one day I call to pick my hors d ouevres. And the guy tells me I can have the four they pick for me . But when I sign with them they told me I could pick witch ones I wanted. So I told him I don't want the one they picked . I want to
pick from the list my self. So he said fine but I have to pay extra to do
that and I said fine. Also he said well and you ard getting a great deal on
your wedding. Well I did Not get a deal I told them what u wanted when I
sign two years ago and that is what they gave me. Also I paid for a sweet
table and got not even half of what there was support to be. There was
more but just small stuff and I am tired. Besides that the food was good. The decor looked great . And I had a good wedding.
