On the last day of Pride Month, friends and family gathered to witness the wedding of J & G at Cranberry Creek Gardens, one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Southern Ontario. The day began in a nearby Airbnb, where the brides got ready surrounded by their wedding party and closest family members. The front lawn served as a stunning and intimate space for an emotional first look - an unforgettable moment between the two brides.

When I first got an email from B asking me to be their wedding photographer at Camp Kintail, I was so honoured. She had told me the story of how they met at camp as employees, and grew closer as M trained B on the high ropes course. In her own words, “knot tying was hard for me (and heights, at the time) and he was a very patient teacher”. And as the day was finally here, a questionable forecast could never stop these two from celebrating at their favourite place on earth.

This gorgeous summer day began with C and his groomsmen at an Airbnb in Stratford, a quiet loft downtown that was perfect for calming those morning-of nerves. While we worked through the traditional photos of ties being tied and jackets being buttoned, one of the groomsmen mentioned a unique decoration they had stumbled upon in the stairwell. If you know anything about Stratford, the abundance of rentals means you definitely run into some quirky decor - but a pink spray painted bicycle mid-hallway was…certainly a first for all of us!

There was not a dry eye around as we saw J’s reaction to his beautiful fiancée, finally seeing her for the first time that day. Since K & J have settled in Alberta, witnessing their Ontario family be present for the sweetest vows was so heartwarming. I absolutely loved the final images of their first kiss, showing how many lovely family members and friends had come to support them and celebrate that day.

On what is likely to be the biggest and best day of your life thus far, you deserve a team of vendors cheering you on, celebrating with you and creating the wedding of your dreams - don’t settle for any less! We are past the ‘rainbow marketing’ era, you can build a team of vendors who affirm you and your partners’ identities and firmly believe your love is something to celebrate!

So, you've decided to embark on the adventure of an intimate summer elopement— how exciting! Whether you're exchanging vows on a sun-kissed beach, under the shade of a majestic tree, or amidst the bustling charm of a cityscape, your elopement deserves to be captured in all its magical glory. As a photographer who cherishes capturing these intimate moments, I'm here to guide you on how to make the most of your photography session and ensure your memories are as breathtaking as your love story.