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Deer Creek Wedding Venue

May 31, 2021

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It was three years ago in 2017 when the Events team at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility made a trip to the United States and decided they needed a facelift. The now totally redesigned venue, located in northern Ajax, Ontario about 45 minutes from downtown Toronto, is ready to host future newlyweds looking to get married east of the city. A winner of the 2020 Reader’s Choice Diamond award for their banquet facility in Durham Region, this Durham wedding venue is a special events facility that offers the right mix of elegance, rustic charm, and natural beauty with a touch of extravagance. Here’s what you need to know about hosting your Deer Creek wedding along with some considerations.

Upon entering the main lobby, you are welcomed by a stunning rotunda and newly renovated event spaces overlooking breathtaking views. Each room has its own private terrace overlooking the golf course. This is a large facility that can accommodate up to 550 guests for a wedding reception.

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Ceremony Locations

North Gazebo

On the north side of the facility, the North Gazebo is available for ceremonies at 3PM or 5PM for wedding receptions taking place in Audley or Taunton Hall.

South Gazebo

To the south of the venue, the South Gazebo is available for ceremonies at 4PM or 6PM for wedding receptions taking place in Westney Hall or Coughlan Room.

Both gazebos are surrounded by beautiful gardens and stunning views. If you choose to host an indoor ceremony, please discuss with the events team at the facility.

Reception Locations

There are multiple rooms to host your wedding reception here at Deer Creek that can accommodate your micro wedding at 60 guests up to a larger guest count of 550.

On the main floor, we have Audley Hall and Taunton Hall. These two halls are essentially one massive room with wall dividers. These rooms are elegant, bright, and have windows all around overlooking the beautiful golf course.

Audley Hall

Capacity: 120-250 guests

This room can host 120 guests plus the head table and can even accommodate up to 250 guests plus the head table with its expandable Middle Hall.

Taunton Hall

Capacity: 160-330 guests

The Taunton Hall can accommodate 160 guests plus the head table and up to 300 guests plus the head table with its expandable Middle Hall.

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When the Taunton Hall and Audley Hall are combined, this is referred to as the Upper Ballroom, that can hold up to 550 guests plus the head table.

On the lower level, there are two additional rooms to host your wedding reception.

Westney Hall

Capacity: 250 guests

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If your style is more of a rustic look, but still want some elegance, this room is the perfect fit for you. Seating up to 250 guests plus the head table, you will be pleased to have a view of the gorgeous pond outdoors.

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Coughlan Room

Capacity: 50 guests

For micro weddings, the Coughlan Room can accommodate up to 50 guests.

Note, there is a maximum of 10 guests that can be seated at each table.

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Cost Considerations

Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility offers inclusive wedding packages including room rentals and has two pricing categories, the Classic Wedding Experience and Signature Wedding Experience. Note there is a minimum spend required if you plan to have a Deer Creek wedding.

First, we’ll breakdown the required minimum spend for each room:

Audley Hall:

Food & Beverage Minimum:

Saturday (May-Oct): $16,500
Friday/Sunday (May-Oct): $16,000
Any day of week (Nov-Apr): $16,000

Deposit schedule:

$3,000 – Upon booking
$3,000 – Nine months prior to wedding date
Remaining balance due 10 days prior to wedding date

Audley Hall + Middle Hall:

Food & Beverage Minimum:

Saturday (May-Oct): $28,000
Friday/Sunday (May-Oct): $27,000
Any day of week (Nov-Apr): $27,000

Deposit schedule:

$4,000 – Upon booking
$4,000 – Nine months prior to wedding date
$4,000 – Six months prior to wedding date
Remaining balance due 10 days prior to wedding date

Taunton Hall:

Food & Beverage Minimum:

Saturday (May-Oct): $19,500
Friday/Sunday (May-Oct): $19,000
Any day of week (Nov-Apr): $19,000

Deposit schedule:

$3,000 – Upon booking
$3,000 – Nine months prior to wedding date
Remaining balance due 10 days prior to wedding date

Taunton Hall + Middle Hall:

Food & Beverage Minimum:

Saturday (May-Oct): $33,000
Friday/Sunday (May-Oct): $32,000
Any day of week (Nov-Apr): $32,000

Deposit schedule:

$4,000 – Upon booking
$4,000 – Nine months prior to wedding date
$4,000 – Six months prior to wedding date
Remaining balance due 10 days prior to wedding date

Upper Ballroom:

Food & Beverage Minimum:

Saturday (May-Oct): $57,500
Friday/Sunday (May-Oct): $56,000
Any day of week (Nov-Apr): $56,000

Deposit schedule:

$6,000 – Upon booking
$6,000 – Nine months prior to wedding date
$6,000 – Six months prior to wedding date
Remaining balance due 10 days prior to wedding date

Westney Hall:

Food & Beverage Minimum:

Saturday (May-Oct): $16,500
Friday/Sunday (May-Oct): $16,000
Any day of week (Nov-Apr): $16,000

Deposit schedule:

$3,000 – Upon booking
$3,000 – Nine months prior to wedding date
Remaining balance due 10 days prior to wedding date

Coughlan Room:

Food & Beverage Minimum:

Saturday (May-Oct): $3,500
Friday/Sunday (May-Oct): $3,200
Any day of week (Nov-Apr): $3,200

Deposit schedule:

$1,000 – Upon signing
$1,000 – Nine months prior to wedding date
Remaining balance due 10 days prior to wedding date

The Classic Wedding Experience has a cost of $160-165/guest depending on the day of the week and time of year.

The Signature Wedding Experience has a cost of $216-221/guest depending on the day of the week and time of year.

A Custom Wedding Experience is also offered for those with unique tastes.

If you decide to bring in outside catering, expect a cost of $129-134/guest depending on the day of the week and time of year. Note, there is an overall minimum spend required to bring in outside catering ranging from $2,500 – 46,500, depending on the day of the week and time of year.

Special pricing is available for children, teenagers, and vendors.

There are upgradeable bar/drinks packages from $10-21/guest and you can even add a Caesar Bar for $120 during cocktail hour!

Late night station options are available such as poutine and pub crawl delights, which range from $11-24/guest.

You also have the option of selecting from their South Asian or Chinese wedding packages, as Deer Creek has partnerships with The Host Fine Indian Cuisine and Rovey Service Group Inc.

Looking at South Asian wedding packages, Deer Creek offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. For dinner, there are four packages ranging from $87.50-110/guest depending on the day (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) and if it is a Buffet Style or Family Style. For lunch, there are four buffet packages ranging from $71-82/guest and breakfast buffet options ranging from $21.50-24/guest.

For Chinese wedding packages, Deer Creek has four different menus ranging from $2088-2528/table on a Saturday and $1998-2438/table on a Friday. There are also Dim Sum and pecking duck options available.

In regards to ceremonies, expect to pay $1200 and having ceremony coordination will cost $300.

Nearby Overnight Accommodation

If you are in need of providing overnight accommodations for your guests, there are hotel options available. As Deer Creek is located in the northern part of Ajax, the closest hotel options are about a 12-minute drive by Highway 401 and Salem Rd at the Hilton Garden Inn (3-star hotel) and the Homewood Suites by Hilton (3-star hotel).

Other Considerations

At Deer Creek, you can choose from a wide selection of preferred vendors and you can also choose your own vendors from outside of this list. However, Deer Creek has a list of exclusive DJ’s to choose from and if you decide to hire your own DJ, then there is a $500 plug-in fee. Also, there is an exclusive list for pyrotechnics, in which no outside vendors can be chosen upon.

You will also have the ability to get golf passes when booking your wedding here.

On your wedding day at Deer Creek, you will have the opportunity to take your wedding photographs at eight possible designated photo locations intended for a scenic background!

Please note that the above prices and details are from their 2022 pricing guides, which are accurate as of the launch of this blog post. Please contact the venue coordinator for the most up-to-date information.

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