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Sabina & Johann's Wedding: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church | U of T | York Mills Gallery
 

Sabina & Johann had a gorgeous sunny summer day for their wedding.

With a beautiful ceremony in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (hello, epic backdrop for a wedding party photo!)… then a dreamy photo session at Victoria College, on the University of Toronto Campus… and finally the party of the year in York Mills Gallery… This wedding was everything you could dream of and more.

I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek selection!

Photographers: Kate O’Connor and Melissa Sung

Thank you to the creative team:
Band/DJ: St. Royal Entertainment
Cake: Charismatic Cakes by Jen
Caterer: Southern Aroma
Ceremony Location: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Decor: Limelight Affairs
Hair & Makeup: Parisa XO
Flowers: Audrey’s Flowers
Photography Location: Victoria College, University of Toronto
Reception Venue: York Mills Gallery
Videography: In the Moment Productions

 
Amanda & Larry's Wedding at The Grand Luxe
 

When I photographed Amanda & Larry’s at-home engagement session, we decided the grounds of their condo were the perfect place to do their wedding photos too. This couple was ALL about baking things beautiful and easy. Hallelujah!!

They literally had the PERFECT weather for a beautiful autumn wedding. It was happy, colourful, and truly everyone you could ask for!

Amanda & Larry had lots of personal touches at their wedding, including skull shaped liquor bottles, custom made tea packages, and an incredible DIY backdrop for their ceremony at the Grand Luxe in Toronto… But one of the most special moments was surprising their guests with their first dance. You see, they had actually won a call-in radio prize and had the brilliant USS come play their first dance, and DJ for the night! Needless to say, a fantastic time was had by all.

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The day was amazing and the night was even better.

Check out Larry & Amanda’s at-home engagement session here.
Check out Gacia & Alex’s wedding at Eagle’s Nest Golf Club - for more wedding bar hijinks - here.

Photographers: Kate O’Connor and Johnny Tang

Thank you to the creative team:
Hair: Bridal Hair Collective
Ceremony, Reception, Catering & Bar: The Grand Luxe Event Boutique
Music: Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS)

 
Meaghen & Travis' Autumn Wedding at Fantasy Farm
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It's a cold, November day in Toronto and the air is heavy with the feeling of fall. I arrive at one of the Don Valley's loveliest hidden gems ~ Fantasy Farm. I'm here to photograph Meaghen and Travis' vintage-inspired fall wedding, and I am stoked. I met these two glowing souls through a friend, and knew instantly that we were in for good times. We storm outside for photos and Meaghen tosses her coat onto a nearby tree stump as snowflakes start to float down from a dusky sky. The energy and focus of my work keeps me warm, but I am bundled up; Meaghen and Travis on the other hand, well they're just in love: excited, laughing, high-fiving, making faces, ready for an amazing night. And though they claim to not be into the mushy, romantic photos that make my heart a-flutter... As soon as Travis wraps his arms around Meaghen - warming her up in her blue wedding dress and white Birkenstocks - they can't help but kiss.

Some people are just like magnets - they are meant to be together. They create their own world.

Blue wedding dress
Blue wedding dress
Blue wedding dress fall
Blue wedding dress fall
Wedding Party Jump Pictures
Wedding Party Jump Pictures
Fall Fantasy Farm
Fall Fantasy Farm
Fantasy farm wedding ceremony
Fantasy farm wedding ceremony
Fantasy Farm wedding ceremony
Fantasy Farm wedding ceremony
DIY wedding, all you need is love
DIY wedding, all you need is love
vintage wedding "the greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love and be loved in return"
vintage wedding "the greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love and be loved in return"
vintage DIY wedding decor
vintage DIY wedding decor
Rustic wedding seating chart
Rustic wedding seating chart
rustic wedding name cards, tree stump centrepieces
rustic wedding name cards, tree stump centrepieces
broach bouquet
broach bouquet
fantasy farm wedding guests
fantasy farm wedding guests
fantasy farm wedding guests
fantasy farm wedding guests
classic fantasy farm wedding
classic fantasy farm wedding
classic fantasy farm wedding
classic fantasy farm wedding
fantasy farm wedding guests
fantasy farm wedding guests
fantasy farm wedding guests
fantasy farm wedding guests
grandmothers wedding ring
grandmothers wedding ring
fantasy farm wedding guests
fantasy farm wedding guests
fantasy farm wedding games
fantasy farm wedding games
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toast
fantasy farm wedding toast
fantasy farm wedding speech
fantasy farm wedding speech
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding shots
fantasy farm wedding shots
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
fantasy farm wedding toronto
autumn fantasy farm wedding
autumn fantasy farm wedding

It's inspiring to be around people who can take old traditions and make them new. That is art. It frees the rest of us to be ourselves. Meaghen and Travis, thank you for sharing such an amazing moment in your life with me. I am honoured.

Sahrah & Aaron's Summertime Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding

Summer is finally here! To celebrate, I'm sharing Sahrah & Aaron's gorgeous, summery Berkeley Fieldhouse wedding photography. This entire day was bathed in beautiful light, from the hazy forest and summertime chip van at Cherry Beach, to the treehouse and patio at the Berkeley Fieldhouse. Sahrah and Aaron's wedding day was a relaxed, happy day just filled with beauty and love.

There were so many thoughtful details on Aaron and Sahrah's wedding day! Their vintage "around the world" decor in combination with the Korean Tea Ceremony created a balance of vintage cocktail-chic and colourful tradition... But I'd say the most outstanding memory for me was the genuine warmth and loveliness of this couple, and their family and friends, together for an important day.

Sahrah and Aaron's wedding has been published in both Wedding Essentials Magazine (pp 44-47), and the Berkeley Events official blog!

Korean Wedding Clothes
Korean Wedding Clothes
Groom getting ready photos
Groom getting ready photos
Toronto Bride Portraits
Toronto Bride Portraits
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Toronto Wedding Photojournalism
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Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding-13
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding-14
Cherry Beach Wedding Photo
Cherry Beach Toronto Wedding Photographer
Cherry Beach Wedding Photo of Groomsmen
Wedding Food Truck Cherry Beach
Wedding Food Truck Cherry Beach
Food Truck Toronto Wedding
Food Truck Toronto Wedding
Cherry Beach Wedding Photographer
Cherry Beach Wedding Photographer
Wedding Photos Cherry Beach
Wedding Photos Cherry Beach
Summer colours Bridal bouquet
Summer colours Bridal bouquet
Berkeley Fieldhouse Summery Decor
Berkeley Fieldhouse Summery Decor
Wedding Guest Seating Chart World Map
Wedding Guest Seating Chart World Map
Berkeley Fieldhouse Cocktail Patio
Berkeley Fieldhouse Cocktail Patio
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding Cocktail Hour
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding Cocktail Hour
Berkeley Firldhouse Korean Tea Ceremony
Berkeley Firldhouse Korean Tea Ceremony
Mixed Couple Korean Tea Ceremony
Mixed Couple Korean Tea Ceremony
Korean Wedding Ceremony
Korean Wedding Ceremony
Toronto Wedding Photojournalism
Toronto Wedding Photojournalism
Korean Wedding Ceremony Traditions
Korean Wedding Ceremony Traditions
Korean Wedding Ceremony Clothes
Korean Wedding Ceremony Clothes
Berkeley Treehouse Toronto
Berkeley Treehouse Toronto
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding Photojournalism
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding Photojournalism
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding Reception
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding Reception
Bride and Grooms Speech
Bride and Grooms Speech
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding Photo
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding Photo
Bouquet Toss Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding
Bouquet Toss Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding Photo Booth
Berkeley Fieldhouse Wedding Photo Booth

Check out Sahrah & Aaron's Beach engagement photos, or take a look at another Berkeley Fieldhouse wedding, with a different twist. 

Photographers: Kate O'Connor and Lelania Little

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