Welcome to our Wedding Website!
Here you will find all the information you need about our wedding. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to Email Us.
Wedding Day Itinerary
May 24, 2025
Arrivals: 4:00pm
Ceremony: 5:00pm-5:30pm
Cocktail hour and appetizers: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Buffet dinner: 6:30pm
8:00pm - midnight: Dancing!
Getting There
- By Public Transit/ Walking:918 Bathurst is located approximately 400 metres (5 minutes walking distance) north of Bloor Street West and the Bathurst subway station on TTC Line 2 Bloor-Danforth. It is on the west side of the street, near the corner of Bathurst Street and Barton Avenue.
If using the TTC subway, take Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) and get off at Bathurst Station. Exit the station and turn right (north) and walk for about 4 minutes. Cross the street at Barton Avenue and continue north on Bathurst Street. The venue will be on your left-hand side.
- By Car:
- From Downtown Toronto: Directions
- From Toronto-Pearson International Airport: Directions
- Due to limited parking availability, we recommend taxi cabs or Uber as an alternative to driving.
- Parking: Limited street parking is available along Bathurst Street and neighbouring side streets. Nearby public (Green P) parking lots include:
- 365 Lippincott Street (Carpark 51) - A 10-minute walk south of the venue.
- 557 Palmerston Avenue (Carpark 85) - A 10-minute walk southeast of the venue.
- 292 Brunswick Avenue (Carpark 288) - A 12-minute walk southeast of the venue.
Prices for Green P parking lots are approximately $5/hour. For more options, visit the Green P Parking Website.
Accessibility Info
The venue has about 10 stairs to enter the main area. The main bathrooms are down another set of stairs but there is an accessible bathroom on the same floor as the hall which will be signed. If you need someone to assist you with the stairs please let us know and we will designate a friend to help you.
Food Info
There will be some appetizers laid out during cocktail hour, and dinner will be a buffet of mostly Eritrean and some western food. The buffet will have vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options labelled. If you have other food restrictions there is a place on the RSVP to let us know what those are and we will make sure your food options are labelled.
Dress Code
Please wear whatever makes you feel fabulous and comfortable. It would make us so happy if you used this opportunity to wear someting you love and never get the chance to wear, or to get that outfit you've always had your eye on. If you prefer comfort in your style of dress, that is also more than welcome. Whatever makes you feel great makes us happy. There are no wedding colours so wear whatever you feel great in.
Fitzroy is a dress rental service in Toronto that has offered our guests 10% off a rental for our wedding! Darwin will be renting her wedding dress from here and has used the service a lot in the past, so feel free to use the custom discount code: YARDANDDAR . They'll ask you for our names, the wedding date and venue name (918 Bathurst)
Accommodations
Toronto has a variety of options for accommodations to suit every budget and style!
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Hotels:If you prefer a traditional hotel experience, we've secured a room block at The Sandman Hotel with special rates for our guests of $169.00 per night. Please click this link to be directed to our special reservation block. This link will be active until April 23, 2025. The hotel is located near Toronto-Pearson International Airport. Transportation to the wedding venue will be arranged for guests as required.
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Other great options include The Annex Hotel for a boutique vibe within walking distance of the wedding venue or
The Chelsea Hotel for family-friendly amenities and a central downtown location.
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Airbnb & Vacation Rentals: For a more personalized stay, check out
Airbnb or other vacation rental platforms. This can be a great option if you're traveling with a group or want to enjoy the comforts of a home away from home.
Toronto is a vibrant city with plenty to see and do. Book early to secure the best rates—we can't wait to celebrate with you!
Baby Announcement & Gifts
In addition to getting married, we are expecting a baby at the end of June! We are excited for so much love in our lives for 2025.
Your presence truly is the best present! We know that some of you will be traveling to attend which is a great expense, so please don’t feel any pressure to give a gift—your being there to celebrate with us means the world.
If you insist on providing a gift we kindly appreciate a cash contribution.
We are excited to celebrate our special day with you– in person or in spirit– and look forward to seeing you soon.
How Do I RSVP?
Please RSVP by March 15, 2025. The email you received has a unique link for you to RSVP for your whole party. Please click on the link in your email and you will be able to RSVP for your whole party. You can only fill out the form once so if you need to change anything on the form please Email Us
Our Story
Yared and Darwin were lucky enough to be introduced by close friends in November of 2021 and have been having so much fun ever since, including many adventures around Toronto, Canada and beyond. They moved into their first home together in February 2023 in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto where they live today, about 20 minutes from where Darwin grew up. Yared and Darwin are thrilled to be solidifying their shared life together with a formal commitment in the presence of you, our dearest friends and family.
