Annie & Colton's Romantic Peter Pan Wedding :)

Annie & Colton are two of the sweetest and most genuine people I've ever met - the kind of couple that just makes you so happy that they found each other :) This was an incredible year for them, with both of them starting new jobs, moving to a new town (and moving house twice!), starting renovations AND planning a wedding. Yet every time I spoke to them, they seemed calm about all the chaos, and really excited about their upcoming wedding day. When that day finally arrived, it was perfect from start to finish :)
Here are some of my favourite images that we captured throughout the day, starting with the Annie & the girls getting ready at the home of dear family friends..

Colton & the guys got ready at a hotel nearby, and then we met up at the Music Gardens for

the bride & groom's First Look..

As we were waiting for Colton and his Best Man Brett, there were these two sweet birds fluttering about on the rock near us - seemed like a happy sign :)

I love Annie's gown, and especially how well it suited her - stunning!!

 Mini succulents in the boutonnieres! Love it!

Next stop: Graffiti Alley! We met the rest of the bridal party there for some fun and colourful photos that capture the urban side of the area - this one wall mural seemed especially perfect for the wedding party colours!

And now for the venue.. Peter Pan Bistro has been at the corner of Queen St. & Peter St. for as long as I can remember, and has loads of character both inside and out. They recently took over the second floor and renovated it to have an event space over the restaurant, and it's beautiful. Lots of original details like the stained glass windows give a unique feel to the lovely and bright space. The best part? The restaurant on the ground floor is not only where Annie & Colton went on their first date, but also where Colton brought Annie to propose to her :)
(awww! I did warn you that theirs is a romantic story!)

So - believe it or not - this booth is the one that happened to be unoccupied when we went down to do a couple of quick photos in the restaurant, and it's the exact one where Annie & Colton

sat for their first date!

Many lovely personal details made the day extra-special - the people from Colton's work made this engraved stone for the happy couple (now proudly living in their garden), and Annie did all the chalkboard writing and drawing herself. The M&M's were even personalized with their names and a picture of them together! Not a planned detail, but I also loved what happened to the wicks on the beeswax candles as they burnt down :)

The speeches were hilarious and touching, and the food was amazing..

 First dance :)

At the end of the night, we went down to the front of the bistro for some glowy evening photos, and the next thing we knew, Colton had literally swept Annie off her feet :) From the calmness of her reaction, I'm guessing it wasn't the first time, and probably won't be the last either ;)

  Annie & Colton: You two are an absolute joy to be around :) You both possess a sincerity and thoughtful nature that made you great hosts on your wedding day, and will no doubt keep you surrounded by great friends and family no matter how far away you move! It was a pleasure and an honour to capture this amazing day for you!!

xo

Jessica + Norman

Venue: Peter Pan Bistro

Hair Stylist:  Anastasia Metro Hair Designs

Romina & Mike's Gorgeous, Romantic, and Hilarious Wedding :)

Romina & Mike are that rare kind of couple that can switch from romantic to goofy and back again in a matter of minutes. We had so much fun photographing their kayaking engagement session last fall that we knew their wedding day would be a blast! Like most days towards the end of this summer, their wedding day was a hot one - but armed with a gang of fan-wielding bridesmaids, these guys were up for anything :) On top of that, there were enough gorgeous details to give the day a truly enchanted feeling.. here are some of my favourite images from this awesome day :)

Romina's gown had this sea of ruffles that I loved, and it suited her perfectly!

I also love a pocket square that isn't just a straight line - Mike pulled this off very nicely :)

I'd seen the outside of this church a couple of months prior, but nothing had prepared me for how lovely, airy, and bright it was on the inside! And the arches... :)

Seriously - between Romina's gown and her bouquet, I'm not sure which I loved more!

The succulents were such a great touch :)

Everyone in the Bridal Party climbed aboard the great big limo coach, and we headed over to the McMichael Gallery, which has beautiful scenery all around :)  

Did I mention this was in the early days of Pokemon Go? Just below, you'll see the guilty face of someone caught in the act in the middle of doing photos ;) 

"What's that behind your back?" "Nothing.."

 And then the reception.. here come all those beautiful details I mentioned earlier!

Maid of Honour Christine also made this stunning cake! 

We snuck the bride & groom away for a quick last photo - they were pretty much this happy and relaxed all day long, which I loved :)

Romina & Mike: from what I can tell, you two are absolutely perfect for each other :) You put everyone around you at ease, and are such a pleasure to spend time with! May you have many years of the kind of joyous giggles that your wedding day was full of :)

xo

Jessica + Norman

Martine & Terence - Lovely Leafy Summer Wedding at Vaughan Estate :)

As a couple, Martine & Terence have a very sweet sincerity.. we got to experience this a bit during their awesome "geeky" engagement session back in the fall, and even more so on their wedding day :) They were maybe the most relaxed bride and groom I've ever seen, which allowed them to both really enjoy the day. There were many fun moments, and lots of laughter :) Here are some of my favourite images of the day..

Martine's childhood bedroom has the most beautiful light.. I love the airy glow of these images of her getting ready :)

Maybe the only slightly tense moment of the day.. Martine had to wait inside while Terence and his groomsmen underwent the "door games" trials devised by the bridesmaids and bridesman. Terence had to sing a Rick Astley song out on the lawn, and then there were yoga poses, passing grapes (without using hands!), shots of unknown liquids, and finally a contract to sign..

He finally made it through!

We then headed over to the lovely Vaughan Estate and took some photos of the happy couple before their ceremony on the tree-lined terrace :)

What a gorgeous spot to say "I do"!!

 I love an intimate venue like this, with loads of character :) It really suited Martine & Terence's casually elegant day!

 And for those of you who love a stunning display of mini green tea cupcakes.. ;)

These shots seem to have gone down a bit easier than the mystery ones earlier in the day!

 This is the first time I've ever seen an illustrated speech (above)..!

There was never a dull moment during dinner, and Terence had to undergo even more challenges - including being tested on his knowledge of his new mother-in-law's birthday (which he got right!)

 After all the excitement, we snuck the newlyweds off to this quiet room for a few last photos :)

Martine & Terence - you two were a joy to photograph on your wedding day! You are both so genuine and thoughtful, and because of that your families and guests also had a fantastic time :) We wish you many more days of fun and laughter in your future together :)

xo
Jessica + Norman