Vanessa + Jordan • WedLuxe • Toronto Wedding Photography

I'm so very excited because Vanessa + Jordan's stunning wedding has been featured on the WedLuxe blog...I'm honoured that they decided to share my work and the couples awesome wedding as inspiration for future brides.

Valerie + Derek • Caledon Golf and Country Club • Caledon Wedding Photography

I photographed Valerie + Derek's awesome engagement session earlier this year at the Badlands...their summer wedding took place not too far away, both the ceremony and reception were held at the scenic Caledon Golf + Country Club. Valerie and Derek planned for an outdoor ceremony, under a beautiful gazebo with a river behind them...but the weather had other ideas, and so the ceremony was moved inside. Even though the couple went to plan B, the ceremony was beautiful. We snuck the entire group out for some photos, and then the rain came down again...so again plan B...a willing couple, some nifty umbrellas, a best man and maid of honour who truly deserve their titles, and one wet photographer later produced some awesome photos.

Enjoy the sneak peek...Val + Derek...CONGRATS!...you guys are troopers and made my job way easy but not letting the wacky weather get to you.

Vendors: hotel - Best Western Orangeville, venue - Caledon Country Club, hair - Henning Salon, florist/decor - Designs by Dina, transportation - Nuborn Limousine Service Ltd., cake - Dufflet, DJ - MacMillan Entertainment Group, favours - The Chocolate Shop.

Every girl has to have a blingy pair of shoes...comfortable or not...Valerie, these were some serious heels!

I loved the backdrop the hotel room provided...the gown just popped!

From Birkenstock to stilettos...Valerie totally worked both looks...I loved it!

The girls were so excited to see Valerie...and of course as soon as they did, Valerie was waving off tears.

I adore this photo of Valerie's mom, she was in complete admiration of her little girl.

I love delicious favours...these gorgeous gold boxes contained superb little morsels of chocolate! [YUMM]

All of the details were fabulous, the colours were beautiful... fuchsia, aubergine, creams and of course a little sparkle!

A few last minute touch ups before the ceremony...

Even with the looming clouds...we could not be stopped...Derek has a quiet, sophisticated confidence about him...a man of a few words...he looked sharp!
I {heart} the way he Derek looked at Valerie...so lovely.
One of my faves from the day...cozy and in loooove!
A delish cake by Dufflet - never a disappointment.
This food looked amazing, and it tasted even better than it looked...cheers to the chef!
Totally adorable...who can resist a gorgeous PINK light...it is honestly hours and hours of entertainment!
Valerie + Derek enjoying the heartfelt speeches.
Another one of my favourites from the evening...the father + daughter dance...

The moon + sky against the warmth of the reception...I love the contrast between the two.

Rylan + Ari • Palais Royale, Toronto • Toronto Wedding Photography

This is a long overdue post...but so worth the wait...my husband [Yancy] and I have moved [YAY!] at the start of July, needless to say it's been a bit hectic, with a couple of leaky toilets + some much needed maintenance on the house, which we are figuring will continue for the next little while [it's a whole lot more work than a condo]. We are so very excited to have more space and to take on this fantastic new project...I love new adventures and this is going to be another fun filled chapter in our lives...plus I'll get a sweet home office out of it...sometime soon - hopefully!

All right, back to the post…this series of photos is all about Rylan + Ari, I met Anny, Rylan’s mom at the Fall wedding show in 2009, and she booked me on the spot…I did not meet Rylan + Ari until their wedding day...which was exciting! The wedding day was beautiful, Rylan and Ari are one of the sweetest couples I’ve met, and from the start I felt as if I had known them for a while, they are down to earth, kind and always, always smiling which is completely contagious [+ they high-five each other – and that is just plain awesome]. Oh yes I forgot to mention, their families completely ROCK – I have never seen anyone tear up the dance floor like they did!

Here is a sneak peak at the gorgeous wedding day of the beautiful Rylan + Ari, which ended with a bit of show from Mother Nature…

Venue - Palais Royale, Band - Dave Murphy Band [AWESOME!], Florist/Decor – Karen Baker, Cupcake tower – Flour, Hair - LID, Dresses - White.



Rylan looked stunning in her silk gown.

I love 'first looks', I think Ari was sooo very wow-ed when he saw Rylan, she looked stunning.

He could not get enough.

Love this shot - you can feel the energy!






Rylan snuck in a sweet little cheek peck!

The girls looked gorgeous, each dress a little different in a beautiful fabric + the laughter is priceless!
Adorable!



Rylan watches as Ari signed the Ketubah. This one was beautifully designed - simple, modern and elegant.




As I said, Mother Nature thought the grass needed a good soaking that night...that 'river' is the bike path along Lakeshore.










Totally awesome party group...the dance floor was on fire! I have been to quite a few weddings with live bands, these guys were fantastic, I have never seen any band get the crowd on their feet like they did, great music and the timing of every song was perfect!