Intimate Peterborough Wedding

One of our favourite things about being involved in weddings is that you get to really see into people's lives. Every decision in putting the wedding together and interactions between the couple and their friends & family play a role. Kari & Taylor's wedding certainly showcased their love for each other while keeping everything  so authentic. Their "big" day started off with a tearful first look, a ceremony by the water that the wind just could not hinder and ended in an intimate backyard gathering. Any casual, outdoorsy people can agree - the best way to spend an evening is with BBQ,  a bonfire and dancing the night away under the stars.

Suit: Indochino
Ties: FourHundredClub on Etsy
Groom's Ring: TheSlyFox on Etsy
Bride's Ring: MasterJeweler on Etsy
Dress: Paloma Blanca from With Love Bridal
Hairpiece: Britten Weddings
Veil: Davie and Chiyo
Catering: Bagshaw Catering
Tent Rental: Tentland
Flowers: DIY (flowers from Costco)
Hair & Makeup: Simone, Stephanie, and Kayla Wicks

Clare & Conor's Zibi Ottawa Wedding

It seems like the rain this summer had had us watching the weather forecast daily up until a wedding only to have it change last minute. It's not that we mind rain on a wedding day, we actually embrace it and own it. However; it is nice to know what to expect and plan for. This June day was one of those days that wasn't supposed to rain until the morning when it changed to a forecast of rain in the afternoon only to end up not raining at all all day.

As we usually do, we started our days apart, Katriina with Clare and Jon with Conor.  We have to admit, sometimes the morning prep can be a little tense and sometimes its more stressful for one side than the other. We get it. A lot of work goes into your wedding and getting married is a huge commitment. All that to say that Clare and Conor are the CHILLEST people ever.  On their wedding day, under the stress of planning, organizing, coordinating and designing a DIY(yet still super classy) wedding these two were cool as cucumbers. 

We absolutely loved being a part of Clare and Conor's wedding. Here are some more reasons why:

• Zibi is a cool industrial venue
• Their families are super warm and welcoming
• Fajitas (definite contender for best wedding meal)
• Homebrew beer favours (It was delicious Conor)
• The speeches had us laughing, then crying

If we had to give some wedding advice after this wedding it would be this:

Centre the day around your love for each other, add in family and friends and things you like but keep your focus on each other. It was apparent that they love each other deeply and that was the focus of their day and we are so honoured to have been a part of it.

Venue: Zibi Canada
Catering: Lonestar Ranch & Catering
Make-Up: Klava Z.
Hair: Pierino Scarfo Westboro
Bouquet: Bloomfields
Rentals: Chez Lili Party Rentals
Lighting: Happy Events Rentals

Wedding at The Puddicombe House, New Hamburg

I don't know how many times we've said this but we get to be a part of some really amazing people's lives, and for that we are so grateful. Jon has known Ben's family for years and so we were thrilled to hear that Hayley and Ben would like us to capture their day for them. Even looking at these photos you can see how lovely these two were.

Our favourite part? When Ben & Hayley were only friends, Ben had made a comment about how his future wife should just know to put in a secret ring engraving... Flash forward a few years and she did just that! Check out the photos below where he gets a chance to read his ring for the first time.