When you think about, canoes are pretty darn romantic. Where else do you get to snuggle up together in the middle of a body of water with no one else around? Kristilee and Sam obviously had the right idea when they decided to go canoeing in Alberta for their casual engagement session with Tricia Victoria Photography. After lounging by the water and joining the company of a couple nearby horses, the soon-to-be newlyweds embraced beneath the golden sunset, basking in their love.
A big thank you to Tricia Victoria Photography for sharing Kristilee and Sam’s casual engagement session with Junebug! For more inspiration for your laid-back engagement, check out Blake and Justin’s adorable Iowa engagement photos.
From the church to Chacara da Lagoa, every inch of Joyce and Arthur’s Brazilian wedding was bursting with love and glamour. In fact, the reception décor is some of the most luxurious we’ve seen with several lounging areas filled with lush rugs, satin sofas, and greenery from floor to ceiling. Photographer Tati Pinho captured every lavish detail that made Joyce and Arthur’s celebration the wedding of their dreams.
Like all brides, I wanted it to be perfect! Then, I chose a theme that blended simple, rustic and sophisticated. I chose a comfortable salon to spend the day and where I could find excellent professionals.
The Moments:
The most exciting moment was in the church. After priest’s blessing, the embrace that we received from our parents.
A special thanks to Joyce and Arthur for sharing their decadent wedding day with Junebug! For more romantic Brazilian photography from Tati Pinho, check out Melina and Nicholas’ Brazilian engagement session in the forest.
Handwritten vows, an intimate, standing room only ceremony, and a quick bus ride through downtown Toronto are just a few of the things that made Courtney and Demitri’s Bellwoods Brewery wedding so special. Celine Kim Photography exquisitely captured the wedding day, especially the immense love in both the bride and groom have in their eyes when they see each other. We adore that even though Courtney and Demitri decided to keep things low-key for their big day, every inch of their celebration was thoughtful and beautiful.
Bellwoods Brewery is pure magic and we really wanted the space to speak for itself. We didn’t do anything to decorate the place, save for some gorgeous arrangements from Coriander Girl. All of the poster prints are the Brewery’s of their different kinds of beer! We couldn’t dream of changing anything to the space, so we didn’t.
In terms of fashion, we just wanted to feel ourselves. I actually ordered my dress online from J.Crew sight unseen, final sale, way back in March 2014. I’m pretty low-maintenance, definitely on the tomboy side of things, so keeping my hair and makeup as natural as possible, and not wearing heels, were the only things I cared about. Demitri definitely put more thought into his outfit than I did, but that’s because he knew he would wear the suit again! I actually donated my dress to the Bride’s Project in Toronto. All proceeds from their sales go to breast cancer research.
The Moments:
Holy crap, the ceremony, particularly the vows, but the entire ceremony was perfect. I know everyone says that, but everyone says it for a reason. Reading each other our vows, it felt like we were the only two people in the entire universe. Demitri was shaking life a leaf and we were both crying and total emotional messes. It’s the only way it could have been for us! To be fair, I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house after the ceremony!
A seriously close second was listening to my dad’s speech. My dad is without a doubt my best friend in the whole entire world (we text every day). When he referenced lyrics from the Arcade Fire’s “The Suburbs”, I completely broke down. It’s been “our song” since it came out and it’s a moment I’ll never forget (“So I want a daughter while I’m still young, I want to hold her hand and show her some beauty before the damage is done”). He really is the coolest.
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