Every so often, I am invited to document intimate and charming backyard weddings, which is one of my favourite things to shoot. Martin and Rachael said I Do on a beautiful, sunny afternoon at home with their two beautiful dogs and their closest family and friends. Here are some favourite images from their special day.
Nothing sets the tone for a wedding like a tornado warning, a massive and scary shelf cloud moving in (and the ensuing torrential downpour) and the alarm going off at the golf course. ;) Thankfully, the skies cleared in time for Beth and Shane to have their outdoor ceremony on the West Haven terrace and take some outdoor photos afterwards. The rain gave way to blazing sun and intense heat, but Beth and Shane didn’t let the wild weather put a damper on their beautiful wedding day. Here are some favourites from their West Haven Golf and Country Club wedding! Big thank you to my second shooter and assistant, Melissa Pushelberg.
Lauren and Riley’s Oakwood Resort wedding was one for the books. You may recognize them from my promo video, as I was lucky enough to have Brian from Novelist Studios tag along with me that day to capture some behind the scenes footage of me shooting. I’ve said before that I love shooting at Oakwood for many reasons, but their gorgeous terrace for outdoor ceremonies and the proximity to their private beach is top of the list. Lauren and Riley said I do on a beautiful sunny day and snuck out to the beach for some breathtaking sunset portraits. Lauren wore one of the most gorgeous dresses I’ve had the pleasure of photographing, and the entire day was just so full of love and laughter. Lucky me, I will get to see many of these beautiful faces again when I have the pleasure of photographing Lauren’s sister’s wedding next Summer!
Florist: Lyric Flowers
Hair: Grotto Hair Studio
Makeup: Lyndsie Hinch Makeup
DJ: Music Central
Dress: Pearl Bridal House
Suit: Moores
Planner/Coordinator: Oakwood Resort
Decorator: Above and Beyond Event Design and Decor
Videographer: Rebel Hearts Photo & Film
Second Shooter / Assistant: Saleme Fayad
Shannon and Matt has a beautiful April wedding at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre that was bursting with personal touches. Everything from having grandmothers as flower girls to an awesome choreographed father-daughter dance to the most adorable, personalized wedding cake topper that was so them. We even managed to sneak out during the reception to catch some delicious golden hour light. Here are some favourites from their special day!
Venue: Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre
Photographer: Raw Footage Photography
Florist: Floral Occasions
DJ: DJ Keith of LOVE Wedding and Music Services
Dress: Sophie’s Gown Shoppe
Suit: Moore’s Custom Made
Decorator: To Suit Your Fancy
Cake: Butter Cream Dreams
Videographer: Novelist Studios
Second Shooter/Assistant: Melissa Pushelberg
I always say that photographing a fellow photographer is the greatest honour, and Michelle (from Michelle A Photography) and Tylor's beautiful country wedding was no exception. I was so thrilled when Michelle asked me to be her wedding photographer, and even more excited that she was getting married at the beautiful Century Wedding Barn with some seriously amazing vendors - DJ Alpha, Unmistakably You and Invited by Dani, to name a few! Every single detail was perfection, from the beautifully executed DIY decor to the many personal touches woven throughout the day that truly reflected Tylor and Michelle as a couple. Samson the corgi gets a special mention for being unbelievably cute in his little bowtie. The cherry on top was when Michelle's bridesmaid and our fellow photographer Sandra aka Lil Hendy (from Life Is Beautiful Photography), Dave (DJ Alpha) and Kassandra (from Unmistakably You) donned thrifted fur coats and glasses and got together to form the greatest wedding rap group to ever rap. The personalized and hilarious tribute to Michelle and Tylor had everyone laughing was the perfect way to kick off an evening of fun. It was such a joy to be a small part of this special day - special thanks to my awesome second shooter Priya Tharmaseelan for tagging along!
Here are some favourites.
This misty Spring day was pure perfection. Ashlee and Ross exchanged vows in front of beautiful Brescia University College and enjoyed the rest of their evening in the most lavishly decorated reception space. Decor & More did an incredible job with every detail, from the florals to the stunning table settings to the personalized succulent favours. Not to mention the cocktail area, transformed into a beautiful lounge complete with string lights and an abundance of throw pillows, for Ashlee and Ross' guests to relax with refreshments. The evening continued with heartfelt speeches and hilarious guest performances before DJ Alpha brought the entire crowd to the dance floor. Many thanks to my second shooter Melissa Pushelberg who assisted me throughout the day. It was truly a wedding to remember and I'm so happy to finally be sharing some favourites on the blog today!
What better to blog during an ice storm than a fun Winter engagement session? It was a chilly one for Tracy and Dustin's shoot, but they were up for anything and we had a blast exploring frozen ponds and snow covered woods. Here are a few favourites!
Gail and Alex planned such a lovely Autumn wedding, starting with a ceremony at the beautiful St-Luke's in-the-Garden Chapel and ending with a reception at the Elm Hurst Inn & Spa, one of my favourite venues here in Southwestern Ontario. The Fall colours were on full display, and I absolutely loved the contrast of the elegant black bridesmaids dresses against the stunning ruby and peach-toned florals. Here are some favourites from their day! (Thank you to my second shooter Priya Tharmaseelan for helping throughout the day!)
