Chantelle + Iain are adorable, and they are a lot of fun to be around!  We trolled around downtown, and hit up Dr. Disc (their new location, the one from the good ol’days is no more).  Rummaging through some old vintage records, waiting out the rain, and carrying around some beloved instruments is how we spent the day.

I can’t wait for their wedding this December, and to see the awesome Rock-n-Roll details that will be in store!

Here are a few favourites from an awesome day with these two!

Their wedding day was absolutely gorgeous, the weather was beautifully sunny and warm, unlike most typical November days.  We were graced with the most gorgeous light, itt was so meant to be!  Michelle + Andrew really just glow and emanate this light of happiness when they’re together, I couldn’t have pictured a more perfect day for them.

While sitting at their Reception watching their awesome slideshow (that Michelle put together herself) you almost felt like you were there in the photos, reliving those moments with them.  They’ve shared so many great memories together already with their family and friends, always smiling, laughing and really just enjoying life together.  It’s exciting to think about all the new memories that they will now create together.

Michelle + Andrew I adore you both!  Being around the two of you together is always the makings for an awesomely fun time!  You’ve really made us feel like such an important part of your wedding day, and your entire wedding planning, and that really means a lot to us.

Wishing you all the continued happiness and love in the world!

Here are a few favourites from Michelle + Andrew’s Wedding:

Michelle loves photography, and funny story we actually took the same photography class back in HighSchool.

Michelle also loves leopard print…her shoes were perfect.

Michelle had the girl’s shawls customized withe a leopard print accent, and she added the leopard print sashes herself.

The colours were gorgeous at Willistead.

2 loves.

We were graced with the more gorgeous light!

Another love.

These two are always smiling and joking around together, they were a blast to be around.

Michelle + Andrew handmade the best favours!  They were chocolate + caramel covered pretzels, with leopard print patterns.  So delicious!

LOVE.

Wedding Details:

Hair by: The Bride

Make-up by: The Bride

Dress designer: Allure Bridals

Tuxedos by: Monty Formal Wear

Ceremony Location: St. Anne’s Church

Reception Location: Serbian Centre

Decor by: Designs by Diane

Cake by: Renee’s Fine Cakes

Flowers by: Rainbow Flowers

Transportation by: Mr. J’s Limousine

DJ: Next Level Entertainment 

Here are a few favourites:

Mojo + Choo-Choo are the cutest!

LOVE.

Maria is full of life, sweet, gorgeous, crafty (much like me!) and genuinely one of the sweetest gals I’ve ever met.  Jay is caring, funny, handsome, the definition of a gentleman, and did I mention he can scale a tree like nobody’s business? LOL.  The two of them together are the perfect couple that you just want to be around, because you know you’re surrounded by two really great people.

Planning their Engagement Session was so much fun!  We had a lot of ideas, and since Maria is as crafty, as I am we knew we wanted to put our skills to good use.  To say that I am over the moon excited to be working with these two, knowing that I get to hang out with them even more doesn’t even do the feeling enough justice.

It was such a gorgeous afternoon, and I couldn’t have asked for better people to spend the day with.

Here are a few favourites from Part 1 of their Engagement Session at Point Pelee.  ( Yes there is a Part 2, we ended our day with a campfire and s’mores so stay tuned for more). I will spare you from reading LOVE after every single image, because it’s safe to say that I do love each and every image of them

In case you were wondering Maria + Jay made these amazing letters!!

This one’s for you Jay!

Meghan + James decided to include a great group of friends in their wedding party, and it was such a fun group to be around!

Top that off with a ‘First Look’ that had these two cracking up, the quickest ceremony ever, and a great relaxed day with a ton of time for photographs, and you have the makings for a really awesome wedding!  And it was!

I love First Looks.  I’ve said it so many times before but really I think that Meghan + James’ wedding is the perfect example of just how relaxed, stress-free and fun a wedding day can be!  They were able to spend the entire day together, and you could tell that they loved every minute of it.

After a fun filled day, the nighttime festivities were quickly underway, with more fun to be had.  At the end of our night the dancefloor was totally packed, and I’m pretty sure it probably stayed that way.  On our way out we could hear how great the party was from all the way outside.

Here are a few favourites from Meghan + James’ awesome wedding!

I LOVE that all the gals and the Man of Honour wore Cons!

Aren’t they awesome.  They were cracking up even before they saw each other!

LOVE.

Hilarious in so many ways!

Another LOVE.

After Part 1 of their Creative Session we headed to Viewpointe Estate Winery for their Ceremony.

And then we had even more time for photos!  It was awesome

LOVE.

The light was just gorgeous before we headed into their Reception!

James loves Meghan’s chocolate chip cookies, so she made him one big gigantic one for the wedding!

Wedding Details:

Hair by: Acacia Salon

Dress boutique: It’s Your Day

Dress designer: Allure Bridals

Bride’s Shoes by: Converse

Suits by: Moores

Ceremony Location:  Viewpointe Estate Winery

Reception Location: Viewpointe Estate Winery

Decor by: Elegance By Design

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A special thanks to the people at Cider Mill Farms who let us use their grounds, and beautiful horses.

Here are a few favourites from that afternoon:

Aren’t they adorable?

We headed out to Kingsville for the ‘country’ portion of their Engagement Session, Cider Mill Farms was such a great place.

LOVE.

This picture cracks me up!

So cute!  It was so chilly, but you really can’t tell at all.  We took a quick break to let them warm up with some hot cider.

And then the sun decided to make an appearance, it was so gorgeous!

Derek made this just for the shoot!  Gotta love that

Another LOVE.

Love this one!

Laura is also a photographer, so you can imagine the subtle nerves that I felt working with a Bride that understands wedding photography and ‘gets it’.  Laura +Thomas were a last minute inquiry, and were taking on the task of planning a very detailed wedding in a matter of 3 short months!  Every detail was planned with Laura’s special touch, and it all came together beautifully.  It is possible to plan a wedding in 3 months.  Since Laura has worked with Brides of her own, she had an even clearer picture of what she envisioned for her own wedding.

All I have felt from this sweet girl from the day I met her was such heartfelt adoration and excitement to be working with me.  What a grrrreat feeling!!  It made me have a permanent smile whenever I was in her company, or chatting with her about her wedding plans.  So you can imagine my excitement when the big day finally rolled around!

We started off early in the morning with Thom who was excited to finally marry his dream girl.  We were literally steps away from Laura (she was right next door) who was busy finishing up her bouquets, and letting that exciting  feeling of ‘today’s the day’ really sink in!

Laura + Thom had planned to have a First Look early in the day, so that the day was more relaxed, and so that we had loads of time for photographs!  I love when clients have First Looks, and we’ve captured a lot of them this season.  It really sets a more relaxed, and laid back tone to a day that is commonly filled with rushing around, and sometimes missing out on the little moments because everyone is so focused on time.  First Looks give you a chance to have such a sweet and intimate moment together early in the day.  For many couples that is such a reassuring feeling, being next to the one they love and feel most comfortable with.  This way you are really experiencing the day together as a couple, and you get to spend more time together  Laura + Thom’s first look was so sweet, I have to admit that I was a little teary eyed watching it unfold.

We had several hours for photographs with this sweet couple, and their Bridal Party, pretty much a dream for us!  It was chilly, and probably one of the windiest days ever, and not one complaint from this adorable Bride.  The excitement of their wedding day overpowered everything else

Maybe it was the decadent Tiramisu (LOL), but we left their wedding feeling like we were on cloud nine, having been around such sweet and heartfelt young love, and having had such a relaxing day with Laura + Thom.  It really was such a memorable day, and I am so happy to share it with you.

Here are a few favourites from that great day!

I was in love with Laura’s Kate Spade shoes!

Isn’t she gorgeous!

This is Laura + Thom’s First Look….it was so sweet!

LOVE this one.

It’s funny because most photographers feel so awkward being on the other side of the lens.  Laura is the exception, she knew how to work it in front of the camera.

I love the girls’ fascinators!

As I said we had loads of time for photographs, which is such a dream on a wedding day!  Laura made arrangements at an indoor location to change things up a bit.  Vito’s is definitely a favourite shooting spot of mine.

Love.

Love this one of Laura!

LOVE this one.

Laura + Thom were married at the Apostolic Christian Church in Windsor.  There are no photographs permitted during the ceremony, so we couldn’t photograph inside the sanctuary. But we could still watch the ceremony from the doorway.  It was a very powerful ceremony, and some really meaningful words on love and partnerships were professed, it was rather moving.  Though I couldn’t photograph inside the sanctuary I was still able to snap a few photos at the beginning and end of the ceremony……very quietly

Gotta love that excitement!

Dhyana from It’s a Swanky Affair did a beautiful job on the decor.

The wedding cake by Renee’s Fine Cakes was a showpiece in itself.

Laura + Thom’s wedding reception had one of the most incredible dessert tables.  Many of de-lish desserts were homemade by several ladies of the Church.  It was a sight!  On more than one occasion both Laura and her mom insisted that we stay for dessert and sample the homemade treats.  And we did  WOW!  Best Tiramisu ever!

Wedding Details:

Hair by: Acacia Salon

Dress boutique: David’s Bridal

Dress designer: Oleg Cassini

Bride’s Shoes by: Kate Spade

Bridesmaid Fascinators by: David’s Bridal

Bouquets by: The Bride

Suits by: 67 Richmond

Ceremony Location:  Apostolic Christian Church

Reception Location: Ciociaro Club

Decor by: It’s A Swanky Affair

Cake by: Renee’s Fine Cakes

Beth +  Kent have such a great little love story that is full of history, and so many great memories!  The stories that they will have to share with their own kids someday will be even that much more meaningful.

On a gorgeous Friday afternoon in October Beth + Kent finally made things official!  Beth looked so beautiful!  These two had a ‘First Look’ before their wedding ceremony, and it was such a great little moment between them.  After braving some unrelenting mosquitoes (LOL) during a quick Creative Session we then headed to the church, where Beth + Kent were married before their closest family and friends.

It was a beautiful day, and I am honoured to have been asked to be apart of it!

Here are a few favourites from their wedding day:

I loved Beth’s something blue!

Beth looked stunning in her gorgeous gown!

Beth’s parents’ house has the most gorgeous staircase.  The perfect spot for Beth and Kent to have their First Look.  I love the look on Kent’s face!

An absolute FAVE!

Beth + Kent had a cookie bar of their favourite homemade cookies.  It was such cute way to add their own personal touch.  The cookies were delish!

Wedding Details:

Hair by: Salon Angelica

Make-up by: Salon Angelica

Dress boutique: It’s Your Day

Dress designer: Blue by Enzoani

Suits by: Merlo’s

Ceremony Location: St. John Vianney Church

Reception Location: Fogolar Furlan (Windsor Hall)

Decor by: Dream Weddings

Flowers by: Elmara

DJ: Kim Owens

We decided to head out into the county to Meleg’s Lakeview Orchard for their Engagement Session.  It was a gorgeous Fall evening, that was full of a ton of laughter.  These two are such naturals, and Emma especially knows how to work a camera.  I could have photographed them two all day long.  But eventually the swarms of mosquitoes became absolutely unbearable.  These two were troopers though, and braved the many bites.  By the time we were finished we even had mosquitoes in our cars.  I think Marco had counted 27 bites alone on Emma’s back….awful I know!  As I said Emma + Marco were awesome troopers!!

Here are a few favourites from that super fun night!

How cute are they?

Emma has such a great laugh!

The warm Fall light was gorgeous!

Love these two.

We were driving down the road and I spotted some gorgeous light in this open field.  The mosquitoes were out in full force at this point….but you’d never know.

Emma knows how to rock it in front of the camera!  Isn’t she stunning?

Two more loves.