Anita & Will's wedding was pure perfection! Looking back on these photos a year later, I barely remember that it rained for most of the day! These two are such a gracious and loving couple - from the first moment I met them, I could tell how big their hearts are and that they care so much for their friends & family. It was such a pleasure being a part of their wedding day - it really felt like we were documenting the day of old friends!!!
- Heather {London Ontario Wedding Photographer}
Describe the vision/theme you had for your wedding in 5 words or less: Vintage, soft, romantic, birds, warm
What are you favorite memories of your wedding day?
Bride: There's too many to really pin point, and the day went by fast! I think our first dance is one of my favourite.
Groom: The way she looked.
Best wedding related decision: Floral, Photographer/Video, Cheeseburgers, Wedding Planner
Favourite detail: Head table & memory table
Advice for future brides & grooms: There's really not enough time to say hi to everyone. Also, when the day comes, just ride the wave and enjoy. Hire a wedding planner. Have pockets put in your dress.
Would you change anything if you could do it all over again? If I could have stopped the rain.... and maybe do an earlier mass, to have more time with guests.
Best surprise of the day: Seeing the venue for the first time was a great surprise and the cake!
Anything else you'd like to add: We didn't expect the day to be so emotional. It was truly the best day of our lives. The food was amazing!
VENDORS: Ceremony Location: St. Peter's Basilica | Reception Location: The Old Court House | Cake: Denyse's Specialties | Dress: Nicholas and Elizabeth, Maggie Sottero | Wedding Planner: Blissful Weddings Co | Flowers/Decorator: Rossini Floral | Hair/Makeup: Tammy's Hair Design/Cara Johnston | Caterer: Culinary Catering | DJ: DJ Hush
WEDDING SONGS: Processional: Thousand Years- Christina Perri & Kissing You- Des'ree | Recessional: Wedding March | Entrance: Fireball- Pitbull | First Dance: You and Me- Pink and Dallas Green | Parent Dances: Mama - Boyz II Men, There You'll Be- Faith Hill (Brother/Sister dance) | Garter Toss: Come and Get It- Selena Gomez, Eye of the Tiger - Survivor | Bouquet Toss: Single Ladies - Beyoncé
Erin and Danny had a beautiful wedding at the London Hunt Club filled with lots of love and family warmth. Congrats Erin & Danny we loved being a part of your big day!
- Heather {London Ontario Wedding Photography}
Describe the vision/theme you had for your wedding in 5 words or less: simple, romantic and classic
What are you favorite memories of your wedding day?
Bride: Walking down the isle with my father and seeing everyone I love in one place.
Groom: Seeing her walk down the isle towards me, I didn't think I would get emotional but it was an overwhelming feelings right at that moment.
Best wedding related decision: Choosing the vendors that we did and letting them take over in their area of expertise. We honestly had the most stress free day as we just let go of worrying about the details and let others take over. It ensured we got to enjoy the day and take in all the things that really mattered to us aka family and friends.
Favourite detail: The tables with pictures of our grandparents and parents on their wedding days as well as those love ones who couldn't be with us.
Advice for future brides & grooms: Don't stress the small stuff (no one notices) and try and take in the day as much as possible as time really does fly.
Would you change anything if you could do it all over again? Nope, we had the most perfect day to us (even the weather was perfect). Just wish it hadn't gone by so fast.
Best surprise of the day: Hearing the vows we had wrote for each other for the first time.
VENDORS: Ceremony Location: The London Hunt and Country Club | Reception Location: The London Hunt and Country Club | Officiant: Mary Anne Sanderson (Bride's cousin) | Cake: La Noisette Bakery | Dress: Petrov Bridal | Flowers/Decorator: Springhill Flowers | Hair: Nova Vita | Makeup: Esteem | DJ: DJ Alpha (Adam)
WEDDING SONGS: Processional: Canon in D | Recessional: "Brown Eye Girl" | Entrance: "This Girl" Kung vs Cookin | First Dance: "Once in a Lifetime" Landon Austin | Parent Dances: "Wonderful Tonight" Eric Clapton "My Wish" Rascal Flatts
It's not every day we travel to Timmins, Ontario for wedding! But when this inquiry came in I was all over it! We made a trip of it and it was such a fantastic wedding! I love shooting in an unfamiliar town town, so much fresh scenery, especially up north! Jenna and Scott had the most perfect weather and we found the perfect location for their photos! Hersey Lake had a forest and a beautiful view of the lake! Congrats Jenna and Scott, we had such a great time in Timmins!
-Niki (Timmins Ontario Wedding Photographer)
Paula & Brian had a beautiful ceremony at the lovely St.Peters down town London. We then had a great photo session down town with their fun wedding party around the Peace Gardens and the Old Courthouse. We also made a quick trip for Paula to visit her sister at the cemetary, this was very important to Paula as her sister Vera was dearly missed on her big day. The couple had their wedding reception at the Portuguese Club, which was completely transformed, it looked incredible! Congrat Paula & Brian!
-Niki {London Ontario Wedding Photographer}
Describe the vision/theme you had for your wedding in 5 words or less: elegant, simple, romantic
What are you favorite memories of your wedding day?
Bride: After 10 years I got to marry to my best friend! I got the chance to go take picture with my sister who passed away, and everyone have a great time at our wedding, makes it the best memories ever!
Groom: Got to see my beautiful wife walking down the aisle, and when the priest announced us husband and wife. Got to dance with my mom who went through a bad accident, she broke both legs, and I got the chance to dance with her at my wedding and she was worked so hard for that moment!
Favourite detail: Hall, loved my head table area and the ceiling work
Advice for future brides & grooms: Just enjoy the day. It goes by so fast and not everything will go to plan and just go with it. No one will know that but you!
Would you change anything if you could do it all over again? NOTHING, I got to marry my best friend after 10 years, and it was perfect!
Best surprise of the day: Brian was dancing with his mom and his brother got emotional, I told him to go up and hug his mom after Brian finish dancing with his mom. It was a great moment, both sons hugging their mom who had 2 rough years and made it happen that she will dance with her son at his wedding, everyone was crying and clapping for them. It was an amazing surprise for his mom
Anything else you'd like to add: Enjoy it! Best day of your life!
VENDORS: Ceremony Location: St Peters Cathedral | Reception Location: Portuguese Club of London | Cake: Martha - Grandma's Oven | Dress: Sophies Grown Shoppe, Mori Lee | Wedding Planner: Myself and help from my mom and wedding party | Flowers: Ferreira Party and Wedding | Decorator: To Suit your Fancy London | Hair: Moira Gomes, Carla Turquassio, Carmen Barbosa | Makeup: Chelsea Chute | DJ: Dj Alpha Productions | Table cloths: Signature Events | Love Letters: Twelfth Night Events
WEDDING SONGS: Entrance: I'm All Yours, Jay Sean | First Dance: Thinking Out Loud, Boyce Avenue Acoustic Cover | Parent Dances: Mother/ Son: Perfect Fan, Backstreet Boys | Father/ Daughter: Hoje Menina, Amanha Uma Mulher, Tony Carreira
Three past HRM couples were guests at this wedding!!
We loved this wedding at one of our favorite hidden gems, Forest City National. The bride & groom were lucky to get an incredible sunset! I'm looking forward to capturing Ashlee and Brendan's wedding as it grows.... they are expecting TWINS soon!
- Heather
Describe the vision/theme you had for your wedding in 5 words or less: Romantic, Fun, a Dream Come True
What are you favorite memories of your wedding day?
Bride: Seeing my vision come to life, and seeing everyone out on the dance floor!
Groom: Seeing my wife come down the aisle, and seeing everyone on the dance floor!
Best wedding related decision: Picking Heather as our photographer!!
Favourite detail: Ceremony location, overlooking Fanshawe Lake.
Advice for future brides & grooms: Your vendors make the day what it is! Make sure you choose those that you have a connection with, that you think will best bring your wedding day vision to life.
Would you change anything if you could do it all over again? We wouldn't change a thing
Best surprise of the day: Our ring bearer & Flower Girl stealing the show!
Anything else you'd like to add: Heather you were fantastic! From trying anything and everything to calm my nerves, to capturing amazing shots that we wouldn't have dreamed of having! We're so glad we picked you as our photographer, as you turned out to be so much more! We can't wait to work with you in the future!
VENDORS: Ceremony Location: Forest City National Golf Club | Reception Location: Forest City National Golf Club | Officiant: Ken Lofgren | Cake: Denyse's Specialties | Dress: Oleg Cassini - David's Bridal | Flowers/Decorator: Bella Wedding Rental | Hair/Makeup: Hair : Yuka Chane Make Up: Samantha Lynn | Caterer: Forest City National | DJ: Amy @ Music Central
WEDDING SONGS: Processional: Open Arms - Journey (for bridal party). Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis (Bride's procession) | Recessional:Celebrate - Kool & the Gang | Entrance: Rather Be - Clean Bandit | First Dance - You're Still The One - Shania Twain | Parent Dances - Forever Young - Rod Stewart
It's always nice to see other HRM couples at weddings! We photographed Chelsie & Brandon's wedding in October!