05.23.2009 | Catherine + Don’s Wedding

What a amazing time Eugene and I had this past Saturday at Catherine and Don‘s wedding at Miller Lash House — my favorite venue in all of Toronto ! If I had to select the best wedding I’ve ever photographed, theirs ranks right up there at the top. Beautiful weather, beautiful venue, beautiful ceremony, beautiful couple, and beautiful moments. I am so blessed to be part of their day and documenting it all.

The day was just perfect in every way.  For the first time ever, I didn’t have to worry about a thing.  Honestly, I try my hardest at every wedding to ensure my couples are as stress free as possible.  But I didn’t have to even worry about these two.  They were both calm, cool, and collected.  It sort of threw me off actually because everything was so perfect !  Except one thing…which I will discuss later on in my post.

Catherine’s niece, Florence, is an absolute doll !  She’s so cute !  I love watching how Catherine interacts with her.  She’s going to be a great mom and we’re all hoping it happens real soon:)haha

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We took Florence upstairs and told her that there is a giant doll house.  The super low ceilings made me look even more of a giant !  My favorite room is the cute little bathroom up there.

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This Jade ring was given to Catherine by Don’s mom.  It was the ring that Don’s dad gave her when they got married.  And now it’s being passed on down to the future generations.

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Catherine’s wore a beautiful dress by Maggie Sottero:

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The Ceremony…

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Some relaxed portraits in the fields…

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The beautiful bouquet by the wonderfully talented Tamara@Fuscia Designs:

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Letting the kids be kids.  They were going nuts in the dandelion fields.

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…and then Eugene snaps this gorgeous photograph…WOW !

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Last frames before we head up for cocktails.  Of course, Don can’t be serious for more than 2 photos !

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Some more designs from Fuscia Designs:)

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Cake designed by Just Temptations !

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It’s almost showtime.  About 3 months of professional dance lessons is about to come to life !

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Their dance was simply amazing !  Just beautiful !

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Brad and his team from Presidential Gourmet Catering kept all the guests really happy with the food.  The food was amazing !  There were a bunch of service stations serving Beef, Chicken, Fish, Oysters+Congee.   Thanks for Eugene for taking these photos.  We have a 50/50 relationship, you can say.  He photographs the food, I eat it !  This was the first wedding where I actually gained wait after the wedding was over !

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I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day.  Ok, the only thing that wasn’t perfect that day was the fact that I got bitten so much by the mosquitoes and bugs that day.  We’re not talking about bites on my arms or legs…but in places where I totally would not expect !  I’ll just leave it at that haha

I can’t stop thinking about this wedding.  Catherine and Don’s friends and family were so kind to us.  All the vendors were awesome to work with !  I really felt like I was attending a wedding more than anything.  It was such a great time had by all.

Thank you Catherine and Don for stretching out your photography budget when we first met:)  You are going to love what we captured on your special day.  Enjoy your mini honeymoon in the 1000 Islands.

-Joee

Vendors:
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Venue: Yana+Jenny|Miller Lash House
Floral Design: Tamara|Fuscia Designs
Catering: Brad Widish|Presidential Gourmet Catering
Cake: Just Temptations
Dress: Maggie Sottero
Officiant: Sarah Bunnett-Gibson
DJ: Dana|Maximum Music

Ernest Racco - June 1, 2009 - 10:32 am

Hello Katherine & Don.
Welcome back.What a wedding!!!! It was beautiful and very romantic “if I may say soo”, You guys look great together.
I had a great time,the food was amazing! and the dancing awesome, good luck to both of you,for a great future together .See you soon.

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Ernie Racco

Jason - May 30, 2009 - 8:44 pm

That sure is one beautiful couple!!

What an amazing moment and a fantastic job of capturing that moment. Looks like I’m watching a movie or something!

Chantelle Harder - May 29, 2009 - 6:49 pm

What beautiful photos! I am so sorry that I missed your special day. You guys look incredible. I hear too from Rob that your first dance was “da bomb!”

The Bride - May 28, 2009 - 3:12 pm

That is one devilishly handsome groom! Thanks, Joee! You made our day an absolute delight! Don and I are still on cloud nine and it will take us a while to come down, if we ever do! LOL! Let’s sit down for the pint when you come back from Vegas!

Kevin - May 28, 2009 - 1:49 pm

this was a beautiful wedding. love the photos in the dandelion field and the food shots are awesome!

The Groom - May 28, 2009 - 12:21 pm

That surely is one amazingly beautiful bride!

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