I absolutely freeking adore getting to photograph winter weddings, and Katrin and Michael were no exception!  They were married on a crisp, sunny February day in downtown Toronto, on the 35th??????? Floor of …………….tower at Canoe restaurant, and created the perfect blend elegant yet relaxed sophistication for their day.  Their ceremony and reception was simply styled, with the stunning views of the city and CN Tower stealing the show, especially as the sun began to set casting everything in a warm pink glow throughout the restaurant.

            Canoe has a modern elegant aesthetic, with pale mustard velvet chairs, modern light fixtures, and natural wood accents through the bar and walls.  It’s a fantastic venue for a wedding, needs minimal styling, and has one of the best ceremony set up’s I’ve ever seen, with guests seated on either side of the room with the couple in the middle, creating an intimate feeling for larger ceremonies, and creating a space for the wedding party to sit front and center. 

            Given the temperatures we’d been having last winter, we decided to schedule Allen Gardens for all our wedding photographs earlier in the day.  The staff there are wonderful and block off a private area to take photographs away from the crowd, and it was so lovely to get some photographs in amongst the greenery, even in the middle of February.  Their first look together was one of the best moments of the day, with their wedding party cheering them on in the background, helping everyone relax, live in the moment, and have a good time.  We even made it to Canoe after the photographs with time to spare so that the bride and groom could enjoy a champagne toast and some snacks with their friends and family before the ceremony began. 

            Katrin and Michael were so relaxed and happy throughout their wedding day, and watching them interact it’s clear that they make the best team together.  It was wonderful getting to photograph them quietly supporting each other, sharing jokes, relaxing one another all day, and making sure to enjoy every moment together.  Winter weddings create a sense of cosy intimacy I find, and it suited these two perfectly. 

Vendors:
Hair piece:  Chelsea Jamieson
Dress: Blu Ivory
Florals: Burlap & Lace
Hair stylist: Irene
Band: Electric Blonde
Officiant: Juliana Belinko
Custom wedding band: Leeanne Crawford