Before we do anything else I want to give a huge thank you to all my couples in 2017... It's really an honour that you place your trust in me to capture one of the most important days in your life. You welcome me into your homes (and hotel suites) with open arms and truly make me feel like one of the family. I hope you love the moments I've captured for generations to come!
It was so tough going through all these wedding photographs and trying to chose my favourites. One thing I really noticed is how different the weddings all were... everything from intimate gatherings at the amazing Langdon Hall, backyard weddings in Barrie and some amazing weddings at venues around downtown Toronto. I also got to shoot at a bunch of different wedding venues I've never worked at before which is always great!
I'm already looking forward to a great 2018!
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Hart House Wedding
Linda + Andrew
Linda + Andrew didn't choose Hart House on the University of Toronto campus because it looks cool (it does). Or because of the how good the food and service are (they're great!).
They actually met on the campus as teenagers attending a summer camp and Andrew later attending for engineering so the entire campus holds a special place in their hearts.
And as luck would have it, I chose the exact spot where Andrew proposed for their first look... I swear I didn't know!
We made great use of the campus for portraits, since they're was no wedding party we were able to move quickly getting lots of great pictures!
Linda and Andrew then held a traditional Chinese tea ceremony for their relatives quickly followed by a western wedding ceremony held outdoors in the Quad at Hart House.
The wedding ceremony was held outdoors in the courtyard of Hart House.
I had a great time during cocktail hour as the DJ played movie themes trying to guess which one it was... it's not as easy as you think without the visuals in front of you!
We got lots of great family pictures and everyone had a chance to sample the amazing appetizers and enjoy a cocktail as the sun began to set.
Linda and Andrew entered their wedding reception and performed a beautifully choreographed first dance for all their guests!
The dinner itself was really relaxed with only a few speeches which gave Linda and Andrew plenty of time mingle and socialize with all their guests. Too often at a modern, hectic wedding this can get overlooked.
One of the best moments during the reception was when Andrew flexed his singing muscles and serenaded Linda with a song.
Once the dance floor was open the DJ did a great job of getting everyone up and moving and keeping them on the dance floor... which of course makes my job easier. :)
You can check out some of my favourite wedding images above and their full wedding slideshow below!