derek + catherine | beautiful urban wedding, the drake hotel, downtown Toronto

As a small town girl who moved to the big city of Toronto almost a decade ago, I have frequented and loved the Drake Hotel for a very long time and since day one. As my photography business has grown and I myself have grown as a photographer, I have been recently booking many new venues I could only dream of shooting at, Drake being one of those. 

Almost a year ago I met up with Catherine and Derek to meet for our first time and explore around the Drake for photo spots. Along the way, we shared many stories and many laughs and I knew it was going to be a perfect day together. 

The day was fairly laid back: a western ceremony in the restaurant,  a Korean ceremony in Room 222, a cocktail hour and cocktail style reception on the rooftop (the Sky Yard), incredible finger foods like oysters and tacos, a few wardrobe changes and adventures around queen west. 

Catherine and Derek, you guys were AMAZING to work with and we had so much fun capturing your day. I hope you enjoy reliving the day through our eyes. Can't wait to see you guys again 

xo Megan

Second Shot by Tami Klein

Bridal Bouquet: Sham's Florist

Bridesmaids Bouquets: Catherine (the bride)

1st Dress: Missguided

 2nd Dress: Lulu's

Bridesmaids Dresses: Lulu's

Dessert: The Drake Hotel

DJ: @ec4uevents

Makeup: @primandpretty.ca

Hair: @gstylist

fel + mel | an intimate wedding in the Roncesvalles area of Toronto

Back in January (of this year) Fel and Mel reached out to me about capturing their wedding. When they described their wedding, a relaxed day filled with both families under one roof (Fel's from Australia, Mel's from here in Ontario) in my favorite neighbourhood (Roncesvalles) and surrounded by pizza and love, it sounded perfect. Before F + M booked me, I didn't even get the chance to meet them but took a chance that the match of couple and photographer would be great, my gut said it would be, and my gut was right. 

Fast forward a few months and I meet these lovely ladies for coffees (on Roncesvalles, of course!) and we instantly were laughing, getting along splendidly and turned out we had a lot in common and our paths had possibly crossed in the past. We ended up having a much longer coffee date then planned and I am still so thankful that F + M chose me to capture their day. 

I always love seeing unique ways of marrying your best friend and these ladies found so many ways to do so and throw "tradition" to the curb. When I finished capturing their wedding I ran home and said to anyone who would listen "it was exactly what I would want to do for my wedding". 

Ladies, you nailed the perfect relaxed wedding and it was a true honour to be a part of your day and love story. I hope we can work together again xo 

Rings - Devils Workshop (engagement rings) & Anice Jewelry (wedding bands)

Cake - I Do Wedding Cakes

Fel's Jumper - Halston Heritage at the Bay

Mel's Custom Dress - Breeyn Mccarney

Flowers - Willem & Jools

mark + lindsay | a beautiful backyard wedding at Beamer Falls Manor in Grimsby

First off, I have to say that this wedding is the perfect example of "if it rains, embrace it". Mark + Lindsey got married at Beamer Falls Manor (one of my favorite venues to date, with the nicest owners taboot!) on September 10, 2016. The entire day was torrential rain, off and on off and on and finally, when the sun gave them a few minutes of it's time, they got married under a giant willow tree.

Mark + Lindsay are the epitome of a perfect couple. The entire day was filled with candid emotion, love, incredible details and a wicked fun group of people. M + L, thank you so darn much for having me to capture your day. I hope I get to work with you guys soon and can't wait for you guys to see all the photos! 

Second shot by Michelle Lina