If you have the opportunity to get married on a family orchard, you should definitely not pass that up. Rosalind & Jeff's beautiful day is a perfect example of how wonderful it is. They got a tiny bit of rain (just enough to make it lucky, but without dampening any spirits or chairs) and the rest of the evening was spent sipping cocktails beside a peach grove and enjoying the company of family and friends. Also, we highly recommend confetti (and confetti guns), and non-Christmas crackers to be a part of your wedding. Make it a whole confetti party, if you will.
Backyard
Backyard Tent Wedding with Turkish Details
Nazli & Craig didn't have to look far when it came to thinking of a place to hold their wedding. With lots of space and beautiful pool area, they decided to hold it in their own backyard. Planning done by the ladies over at Satin & Snow they were able to invite their friends and family over for a wonderful evening of dining by the poolside and dancing under the stars. Nazli was also able to incorporate some Turkish cultural traditions into their day including sprinkling the Blue Evil Eye around the reception tables.
The photo below is of a tradition in Turkish weddings where the names of single friends are written down on the bottom of the shoe, and whosever's is most worn-off by the end of the day will be the next to get married!
Planning & Floral Design: Satin & Snow
Catering: Tulips & Maple
Videographer: Cloud in the Sky Studios
Cake: Indulgence Bakery
Officiant: All Seasons Weddings (Alan Viau)
DJ: Dynamix Productions
Backyard Wedding - Anna & Derek
Anna & Derek's wedding brought us over to little ol' Lucan, Ontario. Just north of London, Lucan is a quiet country town but with some seriously intense history. Not really wedding related but the Coles Notes of it was there was a notorious family feud and massacre. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Donnellys).
Back to wedding related news, Anna put a lot of work (and Pinteresting!) into their country, backyard wedding and it totally paid off.
This snack station was. the. best. Anna - you made our roadtrip back to Ottawa well fed and awesome.
For dinner? Pig Roast. Delicious.
Ceremony Venue: St. Patrick Parish
Reception Venue: Private Residence
Florist: Springhill Flowers
Cupcakes: Razzle Dazzle Cupcakes
Tent Rental: A&B Rental Party and Tent Rental