After years together, Lesley & Maureen finally decided to make it official, tying the knot in 2014. They held a backyard party for friends and family, attended by their VERY popular pups - guests of honour - Bella & George. These two brides also made their own custom wedding rings at The Devil’s Workshop in Toronto, and celebrated with a chill afternoon of bubbly, laughter, and good times in the comfort of their own garden.
I love small weddings like this so much.
One of the best ways to avoid wedding stress – or reduce it altogether – is to only invite the closest of family and friends. Not only do you get a chance to spend time with your loved ones, but the pressure of being the centre of attention is also alleviated… Well, especially if you have adorable wedding doggies, like these two. And another way to decrease wedding stress is to have your wedding at home! I mean, Lesley and Maureen couldn’t have made it any easier on themselves!! But in addition, without all the extra pressures of pop and circumstance, a celebration like this allows everyone to focus their love on you completely. The feeling of intimacy amazing.
There’s nothing better than celebrating with your absolute nearest and dearest in the world. Happy Anniversary to this gorgeous family, with all my love!
Having a small wedding of less than 40 guests? For more intimate wedding ideas, check out:
Bebhinn & Ian’s wedding at Le Select Bistro
Laura & Jeff’s Toronto Island Wedding “Elopement”
Ariel & Thanh’s Destination Wedding in Jamaica
Leslie & Rick’s intimate summer backyard wedding - a gorgeous lunch with close family, joined by friends to celebrate into a warm summer evening.
Sneak peek of Sabina & Johann’s GORGEOUS wedding and Sri Lankan oil-lamp lighting ceremony at York Mills Gallery.
Tom & Elizabeth’s epic, bicycle-powered wedding at Small Pond Arts in Prince Edward County, was possibly one of the most unique and fun weddings I’ve ever documented! From puppet shows to scavenger hunts to raw vegan dessert, this wedding literally had something for everything and more! SO much love to these genius humans and their huge hearts.
Maureen & Lesley’s backyard wedding was simple, intimate, and full of love… especially for their doggies, who were the guests of honour!
Bebhinn & Ian had an intimate, relaxed, community-vibe at their late summer wedding. A cat with FOMO, a surprisingly unexpected first look, and 8 home-baked pies, are my favourite highlights of this unique, Le Select Bistro wedding.
2018 was a HUGE year for Sweetheart Empire. This slide show depicts the best of the best moments of family photojournalism and Toronto wedding photography.
Ashley and Dave’s gorgeous summer wedding at the Aberfoyle Mill.
Grace and Ervin and many outfit changes… at their gorgeous wedding at the Bayview Golf & Country Club!
Andrea & Josh’s intimate wedding luncheon at Hart House, University of Toronto.