Wedding journals: celebrating in style at the Doctor’s House, Kleinburg

Heejung and Alexander had a fantastic wedding day loaded with culture, colours and lots of fun. It was a great pleasure to attend their Korean ceremony held at the Doctor’s House, following an intricate dressing ritual that was a blast to witness. I will have the great opportunity to see them dressed this way again sometime soon, when we are going to do their outfits even more justice by documenting their details creatively in a post wedding photo shoot. I very much look forward to it.

Loved every minute of their day, even though so much took place. But these two are so relaxed and laid back which sets the tone around. Their wedding party was a riot, kids enjoyed themselves tremendously, food was awesome and the ice cream….yummm! For those asking themselves this question, nobody was set on fire! :)

Thank you for having me there with you! M

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A wedding at the Inn on the Twenty, Jordan Niagara

Blanca & Ryan had a fantastic celebration in Jordan Niagara at the gorgeous Inn on the Twenty. What amazes me about this place is that, even though I go back pretty often, it always feels new and fresh as it constantly inspires me. I was so happy to hear these two beautiful people chose to get married there. Their wedding day was spectacular, the soft light worked its magic so we had plenty of fun in the vineyards. Fields and barns are always a great choice to shoot around. I love the city but I am also crazy about the Canadian countryside and its calming effect on the spirit.

Blanca and Ryan, thank you for having me there with you and all the dear ones, I hope these images will reconnect you with the emotion and fun your day was all about. See you soon! M

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An elegant wedding at The Royalton, Vaughan

Ella and Jerry had a beautiful ceremony downtown Toronto at the beautiful Our Lady of Lourdes on Sherbourne Str. Even though the day started with a bit of rain, the skies generously opened up slowly making for the most photographically desirable light. All colours popped, the trees were still in bloom, tulips everywhere…a true dream! We had fun exploring the scenery around The Osgoode Hall, taking advantage of both nature and architecture. Jerry’s red Mustang added some special flavor to this super enjoyable experience, what a great touch to the images we captured! The reception took place at the elegant Royalton in Vaughan and I was super impressed with the stylish decor and not to mention, the fantastic choice of food! The couple’s admirable good taste reflected in every single detail of their day and I felt truly inspired to be there and capture its spirit.

Congratulations Ella & Jerry, I am sure your honeymoon in Italy was a great continuation of a wonderful celebration with your family and friends!

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Purvi and Pritesh featured in The Wedding Ring

The editors at The Wedding Ring loved the colours and textures in Purvi and Pritesh’s wedding. They kindly decided to feature it in the January issue of the magazine. I am very excited to know that future brides can get inspiration from this beautiful story, while in the process of putting together their dream day.

To read the entire article, please click here.

Purvi and Pritesh, thank you for taking the time to offer this interview and also, I deeply appreciate the kind words you had to say about our photographic experience! Best to you in 2010 and beyond!

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Please also check the review The Wedding Ring did on my work a few months ago. Thank you for stopping by!

A classy destination wedding at the Grand Sunset Princess, Mexico

I love to travel! But who doesn’t, really? One of the amazing benefits of being a wedding photographer is the chance to follow the couple wherever they decide to exchange their vows. Be it in Toronto or anywhere else in Canada and the globe. I was thrilled when Annie and Daryl told me they decided to have a beach ceremony in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. Therefore, I packed my camera and followed them to this paradise location which is the Grand Sunset Princess resort. How can one not be inspired when all the eye can see is sunshine, turqoise water, white sand? Not to mention being around a group of extremely fun people willing to have tons of laughter and share some unforgettable moments together!!

From the little tea ceremony to the amazing beach party fabulously organized, I have witnessed the magic in their day and enjoyed every second as it unfolded! All I can say is that I was truly thrilled to be there. After not feeling my feet anymore from the beach walking and dancing (of course I got to do a bit of that, too!), I managed to rest until we met again next afternoon for an extremely cool and relaxed ‘trash the dress’ session. Please stay tuned, more to come!

Thank you again dear Annie and Daryl, your families and friends for offering me this amazing experience! Have a great time in Hawaii! :)

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A stylish wedding at the Old Mill, Ancaster

I love it every time I get to shoot at the Old Mill in Ancaster. It is quaint, unique and offers a lot of photographic options. Great choice for Jacquie and Aaron’s wedding. Even though it has been a cool day, the sun was still up and shining through the colourful October leaves. Beautiful ceremony and celebrations, fun to see familiar faces and, one more time, amazing to be part of a fun and emotion filled day. Everything has been carefully thought of in much detail and the event unfolded smoothly.

Best wishes for both of you, dear Jacquie and Aaron, enjoy each other for many years to come! It was a great pleasure to document your day!

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A wedding at Queen’s Landing, Niagara on the Lake

Carly & Patrick got married on a gorgeous September day. I love Niagara on the Lake and I was thrilled with their great choice!

I am always inspired whenever I find myself close to the water. Their ceremony took place at the quaint Queen’s Landing. Everybody was relaxed and laid back, but I could constantly feel a lot of emotion in the air. There was one moment in particular that really touched me: both Carly’s grandmothers tied their rings to her bouquet. It was difficult for me to hold back my own tears!

After the ceremony Carly and Patrick were taken in a carriage over to the reception place, the beautiful and elegant Prince of Wales Hotel, Niagara on the Lake’s landmark.

I finished my day with a delicious ice cream at “Cows”, while relaxing and contemplating the way the events have unfolded throughout the day. I felt content and thankful.

Congratulations Carly and Patrick and may your new life together be joy filled!

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A beautiful and colourful Indian wedding

Purvi and Pritesh have had a week worth of festivities, starting with dances, the Mehndi, religious ceremony and reception. I have witnessed such an explosion of colours that went hand in hand with the high energy coming from joy and a lot of love. Everything was about textures, flavors, lush decors and style. For the reception I had the great pleasure to taste, one more time, the amazing food catered by my favorite Indian restaurant, The Host.

At times I felt so charged with the vibration around me that I felt like joining the crowd for its frantic dancing!

Purvi and Pritesh, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your superb celebrations and I wish you all the very best in your new life together!

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Kristin & Matt’s wedding at Appleby

Kristin married Matthew, her high school sweetheart, in the quaint church located on the Appleby grounds.

The ceremony was beautiful, attended by numerous family members and dear friends.

It was very touching to see that Kristin wore her mom’s Givenchy wedding shoes for the first part of the day and later changed into a funky pink pair that went so very well with her absolutely gorgeous wedding dress.

It was a fun filled day with an extremely colourful sky that made it all extremely photogenic.

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Monique and Patrick’s wedding day

I had the privilege to be the photographer on my friend Patrick’s big day. Him and Monique looked great, had a lot of fun and made me part of their colourful celebration.

They are a stunning couple and they made my mission so easy, as my lens simply loved them!

The Mandarin Golf Club hosted both their ceremonies and, in spite of unusually low June temperatures, the atmosphere was heated with joy and love.

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