Kelly and Shawn are truly one of the coolest couples I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Cool in the sense that they're fun, grounded, intelligent, and adventurous. But most of all because they really seemed to know what they wanted - not only out of the wedding, but from each other and out of life in general.
Because Kelly in particular knew exactly what she wanted this
wedding took on a life and a style all its own. Kelly and Shawn wanted a celebration that really spoke to their unique personalities and most importantly they wanted to ensure that their guests had a good time and truly felt at ease.
The entire event was rich with personal touches nearly all of which was created by the bride herself (including the birdcage veils and the boutonnières)! Instead of flowers the bridesmaids carried fans made of intricate lace. The tables were lit by the soft glow of round paper lattern centrepieces which held gold and black feathers. The guests were amazed by the unique quality and attention to detail that graced every aspect of the day.
Because Kelly in particular knew exactly what she wanted this
wedding took on a life and a style all its own. Kelly and Shawn wanted a celebration that really spoke to their unique personalities and most importantly they wanted to ensure that their guests had a good time and truly felt at ease.To that end, before the ceremony the couple held their receiving line outside the church and greeted their guests as they arrived - no surprises, no suspense, just "please come in, sit down and be our guest" - it was as though the couple were welcoming the guests into their own home - and I really think it started things off on the right foot. Once all the guests were seated, the groom himself ushered his bride-to-be down the aisle – a truly inspiring way to begin their journey together… side-by-side, arm-in-arm, from the very beginning - to the very end.
The couple exchanged vows at the beautiful St Patrick’s Church in Napean, Ontario. And as an extra-special touch, the pair was married by Shawn’s uncle who certainly kept the guests entertained as he put a very personal spin on the ceremony (and recounted a few amusing tales from his nephew’s childhood).
Following the ceremony the guests were ushered to the beautiful church hall where they enjoyed a tasty buffet and a night full of dancing to a list of great songs hand-picked by the bride. Later in the evening, the couple served their wedding cake with glasses of bubble tea; a truly unique experience for those of their guests who had never had bubble tea before.
The entire event was rich with personal touches nearly all of which was created by the bride herself (including the birdcage veils and the boutonnières)! Instead of flowers the bridesmaids carried fans made of intricate lace. The tables were lit by the soft glow of round paper lattern centrepieces which held gold and black feathers. The guests were amazed by the unique quality and attention to detail that graced every aspect of the day.
Kelly and Shawn, thank you for allowing me to be a part of this truly special event. It was a pleasure to help you bring togerther the day you "wanted" and worked so hard for. It was a great adventure and I wish you many more beautiful adventures together!
All the very best!
Sophie
A special thanks goes out to Misha Voloaca (first 3 photos) and Sarah Rogers (last photo) for providing the great shots above.
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