jess + dan | backyard wedding in Selwyn Township
gemma + connor | cozy summer camp wedding at Camp Couch
Gemma and Connor, one of my beautiful 2020…then 2021…then 2022 couples. They were one of my couples who were dealt with all the ups and downs of a wedding during covid and through it all, they remained so chill and planned not only the most beautiful, intimate legal ceremony, in her brothers church house backyard in Warsaw in 2021 but then, an epic weekend long party at Camp Couchiching in 2022.
Now, the best part of their story, Camp Couch is where they met as little kids!! and not only did they meet there, but Connor’s parents did too! How amazing to meet the love of your life in a place where you can share so many lifelong memories.
The day was so my kind of wedding with chill vibes, barefeet, everything (until dinner) outside, kind/fun people, dance offs, full dining room camp chant alongs and so much more.
Gemma and Connor, you two are so my kind of humans and I absolutely LOVE that I was able to document both of your days and celebrate along the way. You two are fab xoxoxo
maya + dave | The Manor wedding in Kettleby
lauren + james | rainy Northridge Inn Wedding in Muskoka
I met Lauren and James a few years ago when thier dear friends, Mackenzie and Leslie, got married in my hometown. Lauren was in the bridal party and we instantly hit it off. Fast forward a few years, and Lauren reaching out about me documenting their Thanksgiving wedding, I was instantly excited and SO in.
They couldn’t of picked a better venue, Northridge Inn, to have a fall wedding at. The venue is nestled in the forest, on Lake Bernard, just outside of Sundridge ON, which is basically between the Muskokas and Algonquin Park. Northridge has EVERYTHING you would ever dream of. From an island ceremony location to glamping to cabins and rooms for all to a pool and even beaches! Not to mention, the most beautiful reception space and incredible decor throughout the whole space. When I asked Lauren how they chose their venue, she said “We (I?) had really wanted a rustic cottage-y feel to our wedding. We love spending time at the family cottage's in the summer so we wanted the same for our big day! We went to visit the Northridge Inn and as soon as we walked in, we fell in love. It perfectly suited both of our styles- James preferring more rustic, and I preferring more 'on trend' styles. We also loved the fact that at Northridge, we could have the entire venue exclusively to ourselves and our guests for our 'Wedding Weekend'. It was perfect. Like a cottage weekend with a wedding in the middle.
It was super important to Lauren that the rest of their vendors follow suit when it came to vibe and style. With Northridge being pretty all-inclusive, they didnt have to worry about too much more in addition to their booking. They booked me (obviously haha) but then also added a personal vibe by having James’ grandfather conduct the ceremony which made it so special.
When I asked them if they would do anything differently, they said “Well, maybe the weather” because they truly had the rainiest wedding day I have had in recent years. BUT boy oh boy every single person there was a trooper and sat through a pouring rain ceremony and let me take their photos in the rain. The rain added an unexpected element but fun and there truly is nothing you can do, but embrace it!
victoria + scott | Market Brewery wedding in Newmarket
christie + aaron | Western Trent Golf Club Wedding
Christie and Aaron met in high school and in the same small town that I grew up in. This will age me a bit, but Aaron and my little brother even used to play hockey together. In 2018, Christie reached out to me about documenting their day and when she described what they were looking for in a photographer, I knew we would be a great match.
Christie and Aaron chose Western Trent Golf Club as their venue, a new venue in the Kawartha Lakes for weddings. This venue is an absolute dream and every little decor and detail has been thought of. Not too mention, everyone who works there is so kind and amazing!
In addition to the vendor dream team, Christie and Aaron hired my parents flower shop (The Flower Place in Barrie) to do all the flowers which looked gorgeous with Western Trent as a backdrop and Christie and Aaron of course!
This was a very tough blog to do as I have many many favorites from their day, but here is a little peek at their love story xo
Florist: The Flower Place, Barrie
Caterer: Chef Marcel, Western Trent Golf Club
Hair + Make up : Hair - The Hair Studio (Facebook) or Christy Girard
Makeup - a bridesmaid
Dress Maker: David's Bridal
Veil - Loved Again Bridal Boutique (Facebook)
DJ - DJ Adam John, Good Karma DJ/Venue Entertainment & Events (Facebook)
Officiant - Carmen Novosky, thereverendcarmen (Facebook)