Category: Wedding Stories

In this section you will find the full collection of wedding stories to browse through.

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The Toronto Hunt Club Wedding // Carolyne & Angelo

An elegant Toronto Hunt Club Wedding | Country Club with a View

The first time I met Carolyne over coffee, I felt an instant connection to her. She was so easygoing and genuine. And as a hopeless romantic, I couldn’t help but gush over her and Angelo’s engagement.

Here’s how the story goes: they were travelling in Paris. One night they went out for a walk and stopped on a bridge (oops I can’t remember which one now, but let’s just say it was the wonderful Pont Alexandre III). Then the clock stroked midnight and the Eiffel tower lit up, and Angelo got down on one knee and asked Carolyne to marry him! I mean c’mon, how amazing is this?! It reminds me of Midnight in Paris, which also happens to be one of Carolyne’s favourite movies. What can I say? I love all stories that take place in La Ville Lumieré.

They wanted their wedding day to be a day that was filled with people they love and to be present to enjoy every moment. I truly think they did just that, and I feel that I was able to capture those in photographs. I think one of my favourite moments was during their thank-you speeches, Carolyne looked over to Angelo and said “I can’t wait to grow old with you”. With tears starting to well up in my eyes, I pressed my camera shutter. Every time I see that photo, I remember that moment. And therein lies the true magic of photographs right? As a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone. I can only hope that the photos I took will remind them of all the ones they remember from the day, and also the ones that they might not remember because they happened so fast.

Thank you guys for having me document your wonderful day, it was a pleasure to be a part of it and to record your story. xo

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Graydon Hall Manor Wedding // Katie & Lee

I had the chance to second shoot for the lovely and talented Lee Weston for Katie and Lee’s (the groom’s name is also Lee!) elegant and heartwarming Graydon Hall Manor wedding last year. If you are looking for an outdoor venue but also want a place that is elegant and has old world charm, Graydon Hall Manor is the right place.

The day started with Lee getting ready and hanging out with the boys, and then him and Katie had a First Look which was so touching. I can never get enough of these First Look moments. When you see the photos, you’ll see why. My other favourite thing to photograph at weddings is probably speeches. There are just so many wonderful moments and expressions. I can’t help it. It’s always these emotional moments on a wedding day that moves me to click the shutter. That and when there is beautiful light!

Thank you for having me Lee! Here’s the story of Katie and Lee’s wedding day through my lens.

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McLean House Wedding // The Estates of Sunnybrook

Last month I had the opportunity to help photograph this beautiful McLean House wedding at the Estates of Sunnybrook. Elly and her good friend Simin are the lovely ladies behind ES Design, who was the planning team for this wedding. I also photographed Elly’s beautiful wedding at The Lake House in the summer so when she contacted me again to help shoot this wedding and get some working shots of them, I had to say yes. The elegant details that they put together complemented the venue perfectly!

I’ve photographed a few weddings at the Vaughn estate at Sunnybrook before but this was my first time photographing at McLean House. If you like the look of Vaughn estate or are looking for something similar to Graydon Hall but for a smaller wedding, McLean House is perfect for a more intimate event. The house is gorgeous and full of beautiful touches. The backyard where the ceremony can be held is lovely with the house in the background.

Thanks Elly & Simin for having me again! It was so fun working with you and I hope we’ll do it again soon!

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Liuna Station Wedding // Stefanie & Mark

Stefanie and Mark had a beautiful Liuna Station wedding a couple of months ago. It was my first time photographing at Liuna Station in Hamilton, and it’s such a beautiful venue. Liuna Station was previously train station, and even though it’s a wedding venue now, they preserved the structure well. It feels like a mini version of Union Station in Toronto or Grand Central in New York. I’m an enthusiast for train travel and I love old train stations.

I photographed Stefanie’s sister Simona’s wedding a few years ago. It was my first year photographing weddings full time and Simona & Daryl was a wonderful couple who really appreciated my style and trusted me to document their day. So when Stefanie contacted me about photographing hers and Mark’s wedding, I knew it would be a great fit.

On their wedding day, I really felt like I was a part of the big family somehow. Especially Stefanie and Simona’s mom Franca who is so sweet and wonderful. Here is the story of Stefanie and Mark’s wedding!

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George Restaurant Wedding // Dana & Jordy

Intimate Restaurant Wedding | George Restaurant, Toronto

Dana and Jordy had a very intimate and heartfelt George restaurant wedding at the end of May. It was an intimate affair of just twelve guests. George restaurant on Queen street east was the perfect space for the celebration.

As a lover of stories, I always love hearing about how my couples meet as well. And the story of how Dana and Jordy met is definitely one of my favourites. They are both Canadians, one lived in Toronto and one in B.C. They only met when they both happened to have stayed at the same hostel when they travelled to Rio in Brazil. Thus began their love story. As a hopeless romantic, I think sometimes we go to certain places because there is someone we are meant to meet.

Before I let the photos do the talking, here’s a snippet of a beautiful poem Jordy read as part of his vows:

And although I have not always understood

My blames & my breakdowns,

I know that in your arms

The world makes sense

And if I kiss the audacity & the

mystery of your lips

There will be no doubts or misunderstandings

I will still love you more.

~ Mario Benedetti

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Godwick Great Barn Wedding // Grace & Danny

Boho & Rustic Wedding | Norfolk, England

Last summer I had the opportunity to second shoot with the awesome Rik Pennington while I was in the United Kingdom for a couple of weeks. Rik is an incredibly talented photographer who has an amazing grasp for light and composition. I had a great time second shooting with him for Grace & Danny’s heartwarming and beautiful Godwick Great Barn wedding.

As an introvert, I can be a bit slow to warm up to people. But when I met Grace & Danny for the first time the day before their wedding, they welcomed me so warmly with open arms, literally. As a photographer, I always try to find the aspects of my subjects that make them shine – qualities that make them who they are. That can be hard when you meet someone for the first time, but Grace & Danny’s warm welcome instantly made that easy. And on the day of the wedding, you could easily feel the sense of community and of family. A wedding isn’t just a celebration of romantic love, it’s a celebration of togetherness in all its forms.

Grace & Danny’s wedding had a lot of lovely details, a lot of which were handmade. It was a true labour of love. But what I’ll carry with me from that day aren’t those details, but the love they showed each other, and to their friends and family and vice versa. Grace, Danny, and of course, Rik – thank you so much for having me! Here’s the story from that wonderful day.

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