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Backyard Toronto Micro Wedding | Nicole & Sean

Backyard Toronto Micro Wedding | Nicole & Sean Nicole and Sean got engaged back in 2018 in Hawaii and were excited for their July 31, 2020 wedding. It was supposed to be a big bash with all their family and friends. But then the world changed – both travel and large gatherings were banned because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. “We initially had a large wedding planned with approximately 210 guests”, Nicole says. “Fast forward to 2020 and our plans were clearly changing day to day. Ultimately, we decided that after ten years of being together, we just wanted to get married and start our lives together! So long as… Keep Reading

Hotel X Wedding | Caroline & JP

Hotel X Wedding | Caroline & JP Sometimes grandmas know best. Yes, Caroline & JP were set up by their grandmothers! “We were set up by our grandmothers… I was living and teaching in Vancouver, and came home for a long weekend in November 2014 and went with my grandmother to her church bizarre. JP’s grandmother was there and she asked me if I was single and when I said yes, she said I had to meet her grandson and went on about how special he is. Since I was going back to Vancouver that weekend, it didn’t end up working out for JP and I to meet up until… Keep Reading

Kortright Centre for Conservation Wedding | Andrea & Erik

Kortright Centre for Conservation Wedding A few yummy peeks before I jump into the ‘in order’ photos of the day: … And now some of my faves from the flow of their day. Geeze, it was hard to narrow this one down!   I’ve always wanted to photograph a Kortright Centre for Conservation wedding. The forest of tall, skinny trees is so darned majestic!! I distinctly remember saying out loud how happy I was – that I loved it there so much! The vibe of a forest wedding is so relaxed. The sounds of the birds singing and wind blowing, rustling leaves, is enough to give me goosebumps. But add… Keep Reading

Toronto City Hall Wedding Photos | Tasia & Josh

Toronto City Hall Wedding Photos | Tasia & Josh I heard a really great quote the other day: “When everything is uncertain, everything that is important becomes clear”. Tasia & Josh had a very intimate wedding with their nearest and dearest. They chose to get ready together. It meant they could share those moments of stomach flutters, bursts of joy, and burning love glances. Throw in a few fun jokes and lowered stress due to not worrying about timeline as much, and it worked really beautifully. They still chose to get dressed in separate spaces and shared a mini first look as well. It was so nice. They met up… Keep Reading

Belcroft Estates Wedding | Emily & Nick

Belcroft Estates Wedding | Emily & Nick Ontario Barn Wedding Emily and Nick had the MOST beautiful Ontario barn wedding in the Autumn – the leaves were all sorts of stunning colours and the sun peeked through in the most sparkly ways. And of course, the people were my favourite. These two have such open and full hearts, as do their families – just look at all the amazing ‘heart on their sleeves’ expressions! *sigh* such big love. Here are a few highlights from their day, along with some words from the couple themselves! What is your wedding theme / style / colour palette? Why did you choose this? Romance… Keep Reading

District 28 Wedding | Caslon & Nick

District 28 Wedding: Caslon & Nick District 28 is one of those ultra cool artistic loft/studio kind of spaces. The District 28 studio spaces are literally blank canvases – not just because they are white… you can actually transform/paint the space for every event! Where else can you find a venue that will literally let you paint the walls how you want? Caslon and Nick opted to stick with the clean white that already comes standard with the space and decorate it with whimsical, lush, crawling greenery expertly set up by florist Rikki Marcone. They added rustic wood harvest tables draped with soft fabric table runners and sprinkled with relaxed… Keep Reading

Casa Loma Wedding | Cassie & Phil

Cassie and Phil had an elegant Casa Loma wedding. I mean, how can your wedding not be elegant if it’s located in a legitimate CASTLE? One of Toronto’s most unique and iconic sites, Casa Loma is a beautiful wedding venue. Not just because of the gorgeous architecture and wood detailing, but also because of their stunning gardens and plethora of wedding portrait locations! We didn’t have to leave the grounds since there were so many fantastic options. This meant Cassie and Phil could maximize the time spent with their loved ones, which is such a great thing to consider when planning your wedding day. Having a first look and portraits at… Keep Reading

Grandfather First Look – Special Wedding Moments – Maria & Her Granddad

Maria reached out the week of her wedding and told me her 99 year old grandfather, who she hoped would walk her down the aisle, had fallen ill and would not be able to attend the wedding. Because of his condition, she wasn’t even sure if he would make it to the wedding day, but if he did, she said she wanted to visit him in her dress so he could still be a part of the day. My heart leapt. Of course I wanted to capture those precious moments. Documenting memories with loved ones is why I became a photographer. Weddings aren’t just about the pretty. They are about… Keep Reading

Airship 37 Wedding – Kwan Yu & Jimmy

This stylish, fun, sweet pair has been together almost a decade. They had a relaxed, totally awesome downtown Toronto wedding at Berkeley Events’ Airship 37. The vibe of the day was totally chill, yet somehow still refined. So many smiles, so much love, including during their first dance when everyone started chanting their names. It was a glorious day! Here are some highlights, and you can read more about their special day from the couple themselves at the bottom of the post 🙂 From the couple!  What is your wedding theme / style / colour palette? Why did you choose this? Our wedding theme is very clean, fresh and classic… Keep Reading