Historic & romantic garden wedding | Toronto Garden Wedding Inspiration
Elisa and Riley’s beautiful Ashbridge Estate wedding was filled with garden romance, historic charm, and heartfelt moments. Located in the east end of Toronto, Ashbridge Estate is truly one of Toronto’s hidden gem wedding venues. It offers a unique mix of heritage architecture and lush green space. The historic house, garden with white picket fences, and open grounds create a setting that feels both elegant and relaxed—perfect for couples who want timeless wedding photos without leaving the city.
Elisa and Riley was one of those couples who I felt I clicked with right away when we met virtually. They are easygoing, authentic, and warm. And these qualities came through on their wedding day as well. In my Get to Know You Q&A, there is a question about what the couple wants to remember about them right now. Their answer was “the gaiety of life even when things are chaotic and life is unpredictable”. Because of their love for jazz music, they originally planned to walk to the jazz festival after their low-key reception at the Rorschach Brewery. However, it had started to rain during the reception, but they decided to stay with their original plan despite of the rain. To them, the most important thing about their wedding day is to celebrate with their loved ones and making the day their own, not about perfection. And I really love that.
Favourite Moments from This Ashbridge Estate Wedding
After a few getting ready photos inside the historic house, Elisa and Riley had their First Look and couple portraits in the romantic garden.
I also loved how they opted to have a private moment during their wedding ceremony and had their vows privately surrounded by the willow trees.
Elisa and Riley picked Rorschach Brewery for their relaxed reception, and it was perfect because it was only a 5 minute walk away! It made the logistics transitioning from ceremony to reception much simpler and stress free.
If you’re planning a wedding at Ashbridge Estate in Toronto and are looking for a photographer who captures natural, timeless moments, I would love to hear more about your plans.
The Vendor Team
Venue: Ashbridge Estate in Toronto
Photographer: Janice Yi Photography
Hair & makeup artist: Olivia Liu (@olivia_beautymua)
Flowers: Elisa (the Bride)