matt + monika | fun archeo toronto wedding

Monika and Matt found my photography through Instagram and contacted me about five months before their wedding and I am so darn happy I was still available. We scheduled a phone chat to make sure we were on the same page and we were laughing our butts off within seconds and I knew it was going to be a great day. 

Monika and Matt got ready at the Thompson Hotel and then had a outdoor ceremony and intimate reception at Archeo Trattoria. This was my first time photographing at the Archeo (I shot a wedding a week later here too!) and I was blown away by the beautiful decor and moody lighting and the outdoor space is perfect!

It was a day full of laughs, tears and romance. Monika and Matt were so fun to hang out with and so easy to photograph as their love is so natural and it translates through all the photos. 

Since their wedding, I submitted a photo from their wedding to a show at the Gladstone Hotel, The Love Actually Exhibition, and it was accepted. I am so happy to be sharing this milestone with such a rad couple.

The Love (Actually) Exhibition is a group photo-show showcasing the power of love & happiness in real moments during weddings. It’s returning for it’s second time and will be an annual show at the Gladstone Hotel. 

Curated by Toronto photographer Scarlet O’Neill, the diverse images of a variety of Toronto Wedding Photographers will be accompanied by a description of what made this moment meaningful along with a list of the wedding vendors who contributed to making the couples day special. This show shows a deeper view into the wedding world and the vast emotions that make weddings memorable days in people’s lives.

Opening Night Reception: February 8th at 7pm-10pm
At the Gladstone Hotel, third floor.
Cash Bar.

Show run: January 30th until Feb 25th. 
Open daily 12-5

Couple: Matt + Monika

Venue: Archeo

Dress: Davids Bridal

Monika Rings: Peoples

Matt’s Rings: His Grandfathers with more modern gold added by Meg Lizabet (@meglizabet, @bespokejewellery)

Hair: @savannamunro_  from @bobandpaigesalon

Makeup: Bride @monikadarling

brittany + drew | a rustic farm wedding at rainbow valley wedding barn in caledon

Brittany and Drew are one of those couples that make me feel so lucky to have my "job". I say it in quotes because honestly, hanging out with these two and their friends and family, never once felt like work. 

Brit and Drew found me through a free wedding magazine that I just happened to submit one of my weddings too. Brit and I met up in person for the first time and instantly it was a match and I wanted to capture their wedding so bad. I am so thankful they chose me. 

From the first second I saw them on the wedding day, to the minute I left, my face hurt from smiling and my make up was a mess from crying. Every little detail was perfect: walking in and everyone is rocking out to the Tragically Hip (my fav band), constant laughs all day with the whole group, horses chasing us while doing photos (and while we chased goats), truly emotional speeches, the best dance floor and the list goes on. 

B + D, THANK YOU!! I don't know how many times I can say it, I am so darn thankful I was lucky enough to capture such a perfect wedding. I am so happy you guys found me through that magazine and I really hope I get to work with you, your friends and your families again. 

-Megan xo

Wedding Planner - Amanda Lorusso, Precious Occasions Planning

Venue - Rainbow Valley Wedding Barn

Hair - Tanya Noland- @tanya_hair

Make Up - Ronnie Tremblay- @ronnietremblay

Flowers - Stems Floral Studio

Caterer- Feast Your Eyes

Rentals- Affair Rentals

Bridesmaid Dresses - Davids Bridal

Groom and Groomsmen - Andrews Formals

Brittany's Dress - Avenue 22 (Eddy K)

Second Shooter - Ally Ho

ryan & laura - 07.17.15

Where to begin... I have known this couple for over 7 years now. Laura and I go back to the good ol' college days then ended up working together for a couple years at Woodbine Entertainment. It was then, that I was introduced to the man of her dreams. I have heard her talk hours about how amazing their relationship is, I have gone out with them and gone to events and seen how perfect they are for each other and I have seen and met all the incredible people they surround themselves with.

When Laura asked me to shoot their wedding I was, of course, ecstatic! Not only are they naturally beautiful, but they are so genuine, fun, laid back and again, surrounded by like minded people, how could I not get excited about their day?

The whole day was perfect (other then the rain, which stopped at the perfect times for us to capture photos). The whole day took place at Eagles Nest. I had never been to this venue before but HOLY COW is it ever beautiful and by far the nicest golf course I have ever seen. Mark Wahlberg golfs there so it must be nice, right? There is a helicopter pad, beautiful water and gardens, perfect windows to allow for natural light into the rooms along with a beautiful wine cellar. All of these things, helped make my job that much easier and I am so incredibly happy with Laura and Ryan's photos!

Laura and Ryan, I am SOOOO incredibly lucky that you guys chose me and I had so much hanging out with you and everyone you surround yourselves by. It will always be a top wedding in my books :) Enjoy the photos, this is only 1/15th of them xxoo

-Megan

baby nyenhuis | jeremy and danielle

Again, this is another couple who is dear to my heart and have known since before I can even remember! When I heard the news of this little munchkin, I was so darn excited for them.

Jeremy & Danielle, you will be incredible parents, just like your own and I know you will have so much fun in this new adventure. I can't wait to meet him/her :)

-Megan xo