From epic scenery to gorgeous moments and tons of personality, our 2015 Best of the Best Engagement Photo Collection is chock full of goose bump worthy shots! This set of 50 images will surely leave you breathless. We want to thank everyone who submitted their work, our fabulous judges Allison and Brian Callaway of Callaway Gable, Ryan Brenizer, and Sean Flanigan of A Fist Full of Bolts, and our sponsor Album Parrot, an album proofing service for wedding photographers. Below is a preview of the collection, but be sure to check out the entire set of images by visiting the collection gallery!
Junebug Weddings runs 3 photography contests each year. Our next contest, the Best of the Best Destination, will open for submissions on July 1st. To see the rest of the top 50 engagement photos of 2015, head on over to the collection gallery!
Elegance, classic white florals, and ninetieth century architecture surrounded Lanette and Aaron as they tied the knot! Wanting to let the gorgeous historic venue, St. Lawrence Hall in Toronto, speak for itself, the couple only added simple and classic pieces to their wedding decor. The incredible soft pink and green painted walls went perfectly with the simple white and green accent colors. While the couple read touching personally written vows, talented photographer Taylor Roades captured the beautiful, heart-warming moments.
We wanted a classic and simple wedding without being too formal. Our venue, the historic St. Lawrence Hall, is a hidden gem in our neighbourhood and is so breathtaking it stands on its own. We limited our decor to white and green accents to allow the colours of the venue to predominate. At the back of our mind, we wanted to ensure that our decor reflected the tenor of the venue. Otherwise, we made decisions on the food, music, flowers, fashion and other details based on what we liked, without much coherent theme. We were lucky, and pleasantly surprised, that everything worked together.
The Moments:
There were many favourite moments, but most of all it was an incredible blessing and a unique opportunity to have all of our family and friends share our wedding with us. We will always smile recalling all of those nearest and dearest to us cutting a rug on the dance floor. Our amazing band – Robin Benedict and Done Deel – had everyone dancing, singing and playing the tambourine until the wee hours of the morning.
The Couple Recommends:
Taylor Roades (photographer) and Robin Benedict (DJ and lead singer) made the day unforgettable. We love Taylor’s journalist style of photography. As soon as we came across her portfolio, there was no question that she would be the perfect photographer for our wedding. Meeting her in person was a delight; she has a great energy and enthusiasm for her work which is infectious. After the wedding, we couldn’t wait to see her photographs and she did not let us down! We are amazed at all of the little moments and details she captured.
Aaron and I saw Robin Benedict perform at the Toronto Exhibition the summer before our wedding. We were struck by how dynamic and talented Robin is. We were delighted that she was available to DJ our wedding and, with her band Done Deel, perform a number of sets. Our guests raved about the music and entertainment; the music and dancing was a highlight of the evening!
Jennifer and Maliwa’s sentimental personalities showed through at their romantic and sweet wedding at Errol Park in Scotland. Offering a sweet personal touch to their guests, the couple handed out jars of homemade chutney as party favors. White florals, blue ribbons, and a gorgeous cake topped with berries displayed atop a tree stump created a simple, naturally beautiful atmosphere for the couple to exchange vows. The incredible SD Photography captured awe-inspiring moments from the big day.
I was really inspired by bohemian influences or rustic barn weddings that I found featured on blogs or in magazines. White lace weddings with bridesmaids all in white was always my favorite but I enjoyed adding in splashes of blue in the bridesmaids outfits.
The Moments:
I couldn’t pick a favorite moment, the whole day was perfect. I remember in the morning being so excited to put on my dress and for Mo to see me. I couldn’t wait to walk towards him with my Dad. I felt like I laughed the whole way towards him because I was just so happy. I loved everything about our wedding day.
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