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Hotel X Wedding | Caroline & JP

Hotel X Wedding | Caroline & JP Sometimes grandmas know best. Yes, Caroline & JP were set up by their grandmothers! “We were set up by our grandmothers… I was living and teaching in Vancouver, and came home for a long weekend in November 2014 and went with my grandmother to her church bizarre. JP’s grandmother was there and she asked me if I was single and when I said yes, she said I had to meet her grandson and went on about how special he is. Since I was going back to Vancouver that weekend, it didn’t end up working out for JP and I to meet up until… Keep Reading

Sunnyside Pavillion Toronto Waterfront Proposal | Artin & Arpi

Sunnyside Pavillion Toronto Waterfront Proposal | Artin & Arpi Artin called me knowing he wanted to propose to Arpi, but he wasn’t sure how yet. He knew he wanted to include a message in a bottle with a special note, but he wasn’t sure how. He knew he wanted to involve water, but Arpi was afraid of going on a boat. He wanted the location to be special, but secluded. So, I suggested Sunnyside Pavillion and it was a hit! Sunnyside Pavillion is down on Toronto’s waterfront. It’s right beside the lake, with a beach and boardwalk. Thing is, it’s quite busy there! But, there’s a gooorgeous courtyard inside Sunnyside… Keep Reading

Hotel X Toronto Proposal | Neysha & Lucky

Hotel X Toronto Proposal | Toronto Proposal Ideas | Neysha & Lucky  Lucky wanted to bring tropical vibes to his Toronto proposal for the love of his life Neysha. He also wanted to incorporate Toronto somehow, while also being weather proof. He enlisted the help of Toronto wedding planner Carmen Luk of Devoted to You, and they decided Hotel X was the perfect location for the occasion since it has a rentable private multi-purpose room that has a gorgeous Toronto skyline view! The room is tucked away behind a restaurant – totally unexpected and private. (Could even be rented for private dinners with the stunning view! How cool is that??)… Keep Reading

Kortright Centre for Conservation Wedding | Andrea & Erik

Kortright Centre for Conservation Wedding A few yummy peeks before I jump into the ‘in order’ photos of the day: … And now some of my faves from the flow of their day. Geeze, it was hard to narrow this one down!   I’ve always wanted to photograph a Kortright Centre for Conservation wedding. The forest of tall, skinny trees is so darned majestic!! I distinctly remember saying out loud how happy I was – that I loved it there so much! The vibe of a forest wedding is so relaxed. The sounds of the birds singing and wind blowing, rustling leaves, is enough to give me goosebumps. But add… Keep Reading

Toronto City Hall Wedding Photos | Tasia & Josh

Toronto City Hall Wedding Photos | Tasia & Josh I heard a really great quote the other day: “When everything is uncertain, everything that is important becomes clear”. Tasia & Josh had a very intimate wedding with their nearest and dearest. They chose to get ready together. It meant they could share those moments of stomach flutters, bursts of joy, and burning love glances. Throw in a few fun jokes and lowered stress due to not worrying about timeline as much, and it worked really beautifully. They still chose to get dressed in separate spaces and shared a mini first look as well. It was so nice. They met up… Keep Reading

Belcroft Estates Wedding | Emily & Nick

Belcroft Estates Wedding | Emily & Nick Ontario Barn Wedding Emily and Nick had the MOST beautiful Ontario barn wedding in the Autumn – the leaves were all sorts of stunning colours and the sun peeked through in the most sparkly ways. And of course, the people were my favourite. These two have such open and full hearts, as do their families – just look at all the amazing ‘heart on their sleeves’ expressions! *sigh* such big love. Here are a few highlights from their day, along with some words from the couple themselves! What is your wedding theme / style / colour palette? Why did you choose this? Romance… Keep Reading

Trillium Park Engagement Photos | Chantelle & Roberto

Trillium Park Engagement Photos | Chantelle & Roberto “Roberto and I met on a cold January 14th 2017 night at The Drake. Roberto spotted me immediately and strategically placed himself close enough to eventually strike up a conversation. I noticed the intensity and gentleness in his eyes and of course, his bow tie, while he noticed my smile and “the most beautiful face.” Once we mustered up the courage to start talking, we spent the night talking about music therapy and bonding over a mutual love of The Phantom of the Opera, Beethoven, and Boyz II Men. It took only until the next weekend to know that we wanted to… Keep Reading

District 28 Wedding | Caslon & Nick

District 28 Wedding: Caslon & Nick District 28 is one of those ultra cool artistic loft/studio kind of spaces. The District 28 studio spaces are literally blank canvases – not just because they are white… you can actually transform/paint the space for every event! Where else can you find a venue that will literally let you paint the walls how you want? Caslon and Nick opted to stick with the clean white that already comes standard with the space and decorate it with whimsical, lush, crawling greenery expertly set up by florist Rikki Marcone. They added rustic wood harvest tables draped with soft fabric table runners and sprinkled with relaxed… Keep Reading

Casa Loma Wedding | Cassie & Phil

Cassie and Phil had an elegant Casa Loma wedding. I mean, how can your wedding not be elegant if it’s located in a legitimate CASTLE? One of Toronto’s most unique and iconic sites, Casa Loma is a beautiful wedding venue. Not just because of the gorgeous architecture and wood detailing, but also because of their stunning gardens and plethora of wedding portrait locations! We didn’t have to leave the grounds since there were so many fantastic options. This meant Cassie and Phil could maximize the time spent with their loved ones, which is such a great thing to consider when planning your wedding day. Having a first look and portraits at… Keep Reading