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 florals and industrial modern table numbers, as well as hand calligraphed place cards and marble cookie favours. Nick made the cake topper out of copper wire that tied in with the copper pipe table number accents and arch used at the ceremony, then repurposed as the head table backdrop. All of this executed by The Event Design Co.

The vibe of their wedding’s style stuck a perfect balance between cool and classy. Not just the decor, but the couple themselves too!

They both shed tears during the exchanging of vows, as did some people in the crowd – I love that so much. Not only do they love each other, but you could feel the love amongst everyone in the room. They have cultivated a beautiful crew of supportive peeps.

Here’s a glance at Caslon & Nick’s District 28 wedding!

Now from the couple!

Tell us about your love story! How you met and/or how you got engaged! (If you have shared this with me before you can just copy that text here.)CCa
How did ‘we’ meet? We met in grade 9 English class and the rest, well it’s a long story. The engagement is a little shorter. We were getting ready to celebrate our 10-year anniversary with a trip to Spain. Caslon joked that if Nick wanted to see the 11th anniversary he better take her to Spain. Nick did her one better- he proposed just before they headed to the airport! Even though it was 10 years in the making, she never saw it coming! The next two weeks were filled with romance, tapas, and Damm Lemons.

What is your wedding theme / style / colour palette? Why did you choose this?
Modern Greenhouse with romantic accents. We wanted an outdoor wedding but couldn’t stand the idea of getting rained out so we brought the outside in! We chose green with accents of dusty pastels and gold/copper to weave in a romantic feel.

What have you been looking forward to most about your wedding day?
The ceremony- it was 13 years in the making and after so much time together we were just excited to express what and how much we mean to each other in front of all the people we love. After so much anticipation, it did not disappoint! It was truly one of the most beautiful moments of our lives– ugly crying and all!

Venue: What made this venue the one for you?
District 28 was perfect for us in so many ways.
The Riverside location– we grew up in the Eastend and wanted to get married where it all began. Plus it was easily accessible for Westenders & out-of-towners.

The industrial & modern aesthetic– The industrial loft space was modernized with white walls that really acted as the perfect blank canvas for us to create our modern greenhouse. Not to mention how nicely all that greenery popped against the white.

One & done– We loved the idea of being able to have the ceremony in a separate space than the reception while staying within the same venue! It really helped to separate the evening without adding any extra stress to us, our guests or our vendors.

The Staff: We loved our Venue Coordinator, Diana! She made it such an enjoyable process (and it was a long one– we signed almost 2 years out!) The chef and venue staff were top notch and the videographer was such a pleasure to work with. Everyone really made us feel special & comfortable throughout the planning process and on the big day.

Photographer: How did you know you had found the right photographer?
Olive Photography (Anastasia) had done our friend’s wedding and not only did we LOVE the photos, but we loved her energy! She felt less like a photographer than an old friend, which made engagement photos and photos on the big day so much more natural. It was one of the easiest decisions we made throughout the planning process.

Any words of advice for couples planning their wedding?
B R E A T H E. It helps to hire a planner/day-of coordinator so that you can take a step back and enjoy the ride!

VENDORS:

Bride’s Dress Designer: Mikaella Bridal by Paloma Blanca
Bride’s Dress Shop: Kleinfeld Bridal
Veil: Sash & Bustle
Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo (David’s Bridal) Badgley Mischka (Nordstrom)
Other Accessories: Olive + Piper (Earings), Kleinfeld Bridal (Headpiece) Clutch (Lovers Land)
Groom’s Suit: Indochino
Groom’s Tie: Indochino
Groom’s Shoes: LodinG
Bridesmaid’s Attire: Show Me Your Mumu
Wedding Planner/Stylist: The Wedding Design Co. Katie, Planner/ Event Designer & Alysee, Day-of Coordinator
Ceremony Venue: District 28 (Studio 3)
Reception Venue: District 28 (Studio 1)
Flowers: Rikki Marcone
Cake: Nat Bakes Cakes
Hair: Salon K, (Bridal hair by Kathryn Lenarduzzi) & Toronto Beauty Group
Makeup: A Lavish Affair (Bridal make up by Camesha) & Toronto Beauty Group
Videographer: District 28, Josh Harmer
Photographer: Olive Photography
Rentals: A Lavish Affair
Caligraphy: Bona Fide Craft
DJ: Jason Parker Quinton
Ceremony Music: Mark Herrera
Late Night Pizza Truck: Forno 450

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If you enjoyed this modern East End Toronto wedding you’ll be sure to enjoy Amanda & Markus’ day too!