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Last update: June 2024

Discover a downtown wedding destination unlike any other. With a variety of rooms catering to all types of celebrations, from intimate to grandiose, the Design Exchange offers couples a venue with history, modernity, and convenience. From shower to ceremony and reception, let us work together to make your wedding dreams come true. With the luxury of 14,000 sq feet of open plan space, celebrate life’s special moments in a range of styles from elegantly traditional plated meals to luxurious cocktail reception celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity

Located in the romantic heart of Toronto’s vibrant Financial District, this enchanting event space stands as Canada’s premier fully immersive wedding venue, adorned with a customizable Projection Mapping System. The Design Exchange’s in-house AV and technical teams, along with Eatertainment’s planning expertise and catering solutions, offer a truly unique and convenient solution for a premium, hassle-free client experience. At this historic location, couples can indulge in the luxury of a state-of-the-art system, offering complete customization to transform their wedding dreams into reality. The DX’s advanced immersive projection mapping system creates seamless experiences for every occasion, regardless of the event or theme. With the ability to project custom images and videos onto the towering walls of the trading floor, the system covers an impressive canvas, spanning an incredible 45 feet in height and 230 feet in width with a 270-degree viewing angle.

This projection mapping system ensures a magical atmosphere, where every moment becomes an immersive experience, weaving virtual and interactive elements seamlessly into the fabric of your special day. Embrace the beauty of customization as you design a wedding celebration that reflects your unique love story in this one-of-a-kind setting.

Services offered

Design Exchange offers soon-to-be-married couples the following services for their wedding:

  • Bridal suite
  • Clean up
  • Event planning
  • Catering
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting / Sound
  • Outside vendors
  • Set up

Design Exchange is a historic venue in Toronto, Ontario, ideal for hosting weddings and other special events.

Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic

Describe the style of your venue:

City
Classic
Glamorous
Vintage

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bridal suite
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Outside alcohol
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Chair covers
Dance floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$130

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$130

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$130

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$80

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open bar
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Meet the team

Lizz McKenna
Lizz McKenna
Director of Events

Lizz is the visionary behind our events at the Design Exchange. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a passion...

Miguel Guzman McNaught
Miguel Guzman McNaught
Event & Catering Sales Manager

With a rich background in international tourism and culinary experiences, Miguel seamlessly blends creativity, adaptability, and imagination to craft unforgettable...

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