Intimate Fall Elopement with a Laurentian View

I am writing this on the eve of American Thanksgiving and it feels like the right time to post, as this elopement happened on the Tuesday after Canadian Thanksgiving up at the Eco-Spa Highland in Grenville Sur La Rouge.

I connected with this couple through the architect (of the design team artville interiors) that helped me re-design the ground floor of our home built in 1895. I loved having her be a part of that massive renovation (you need good people on your side for such a project) so I felt really flattered that she recommended me to Andrew & Holly.

Andrew & Holly found love on a resort when each were taking separate vacations and eventually wound up taking a vacation together at the Eco-Spa Highland. They loved the place so much that they decided to have their intimate wedding with their good friends present to participate in the nuptials.

It was a blustery, cool, sunny but cloudy but sunny day up in the Laurentians and I felt lucky to have such a wonderful set of lighting conditions during the peak colors of Fall. One of my favorite things to look at in life is how the sun chooses to fall on some parts of a hill — and they play on depth that can have from a distance.

It was a beautiful, relaxed and emotional wedding ceremony and when you are a party of four plus an officiant and a photographer — you are no longer a bystander but a friend humbled to be a part of such an intimate and special ceremony. I am truly grateful to Maria & Rob for introducing me to Andrew & Holly.

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend to all Canadians & Americans celebrating their love for each other.

A Fairytale Wedding set in the Autumn Colors of the Laurentians

It’s always exciting to get an artist as a client, especially someone who paints, because my work is heavily influenced by my mother who I grew up watching paint paintings. You don’t realize the abnormality of looking at art all of the time until you go to other people’s homes and start paying attention to the norms in society — so when an artist reaches out because they see the same type of painterly things in my work… well the bond feels almost immediate.

I felt really excited for Alex and Jordan to get married with their kids present. Like them, Dave and I kind of did the traditions in reverse so that our kids were present at our wedding too. There is something really special in having them there (despite some of the added work required to ensure they have suitable care during the day).

What a beautiful fall day it was up in Grenville-sur-la-rouge at the Hotel Lac Carling. The colors reached peak Autumn, peak sun throughout the ceremon. As a photographer working with harsh light has it’s dramatic benefits especially when there is a veil vying for a lot of attention. I mean… really I could do a whole blog post on the veil.

Jordan breaking down in tears as Alex walked up the aisle is something I’ll never forget, neither can I forget the warm welcome and relaxed vibe I experienced with all of the guests at their wedding. A side shout-out to my table partner James, who I became fast friends with in between meals and taking photographs — so a big shout out to him too if he’s reading this!

Anyway, this is a long visual post so I will end this here — but hopefully I put in a bunch of fun keywords here for the web crawlers to get more eyes on this beautiful wedding here.

VENUE & CATERING: Hotel Lac Carling BRIDE DRESS: Boutique Punta Chiara SUITING: Steven Berke RINGS: Ex Aurum HAIR & MUA: Wonderblush FLORALS: Westmount Florist CAKE: Cakes by Kirsten DJ: Schwintech PLANNING & DECOR: The Bride