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2026 Wedding Bookings | Harding Waterfront Estate Wedding

I’m super stoked to be sharing this Harding Waterfront Estate wedding on the blog today! I’m also slightly hijacking this wedding post to announce that I have a brand new, super gorgeous, incredibly detailed and informative Wedding Guide now available for inquiring 2026 and 2027 wedding couples. My Wedding Guide is not just for couples who have already booked with me; I actually like to offer a lot of info up front about wedding day planning and tips, on top of all the usual pricing, FAQs and general information.

Take a little peek below! Please reach out to me after you have your date and venue secured, via my contact form here. I look forward to hearing from you!

Enjoy the beauty below that is Harding Estate (one of my favourite venues!) Classic black and navy tuxes, black bridesmaid dresses, elegant black and white decor, this wedding had it all!

xo Jenn

Vendor Team:
Venue: Harding Waterfront Estate
Coordinator: N Cararah
Makeup: Vibrant Beauty
Hair: Sarah Chartren
Florals: Forest of Flowers, Trafalgar
Cake: Cupids Cupcakes

December 9, 2024
Kurtz Orchards NHL Wedding | How to Not Stress the Eff Out

I’m so thrilled to be sharing this absolutely stunning wedding day at Kurtz Orchards for Selena and Darren. It’s classic, elegant, and so stylish, with all white bouquets, classic black tuxes, and stunning sage green bridesmaid dresses. We had a bit of rain on their day, and I was so impressed by their chill attitudes about it that I wanted to share some tips on how not to stress out your entire wedding day, even when rain shows up or other hiccups come up along the way.

Start Your Day Off Right!

Get your head in the game from the get go. Get some rest, drink water and make sure you have a comfortable sleep the night before. Spend your morning however makes you feel grounded and at ease. Coffee or tea, reading, yoga, go for a walk, etc. Be mindful of who you have around you. Folks who cause you stress should not be by your side all morning. Are you the type of person who gets overwhelmed in big groups? Then definitely don’t invite your whole extended family over and extra friends. Make sure any vendors you are hiring have excellent personalities and will bring upbeat vibes, professionalism and organization with them.

Trust Your Vendors

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- you should be heading into your wedding day with complete trust in your vendors! If you are someone who is super detail oriented, then you might want to look into having a planner on your team. Someone who can vouch for you and your most important wishes while you are busy getting ready, taking photos, and just enjoying your day. The last thing you should be doing on your wedding day is worrying about how your table seating chart is set up. Julia from Julia Stewart Events took on SO many details and behind the scenes items to allow Selena and Darren to really enjoy themselves. Let the pros handle it so you can be PRESENT!

Just Let Go

Prior to your wedding day, you’ll have put in a lot of work trying to tie your vision together, gathering inspiration and working hard to finalize a heck of a lot of details. The biggest gift you can give yourself is to just let go of perfectionism. Things will come up, the dress or jacket might get makeup or dirt on it, it might be really humid out. Just let go and embrace your wedding day for what it is- a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate your love and marriage. It’s not a photoshoot or an Instagram Reel, it’s a real day with real people and feelings and any little bumps will just become part of your story.

Enjoy!
xo Jenn

Vendor Team:
Venue: Kurtz Orchards
Full Planning: Julia Stewart Events
Photo: Jenn Kavanagh Photography
Video: Lear Films
Florals: Have a Seat
Table/chair rentals: Simply Beautiful Decor
Bar rental: Special Event Rentals
Officiant: A Divine Affair
Live Entertainment: Mike Robins from SolePower
Photobooth: Fame and Flash
Beauty: Beyoutiful Brides
Gown: Crème Couture

August 13, 2024
Timeless Elora Mill Wedding | You’re Engaged, Now What?

The holidays are a very popular time for couples to get engaged- my feeds are FULL of ring selfies and big announcements these days! Being in the newly-engaged bubble is such a fun time full of excited phone calls, lots of bubbly and well wishes, but it also brings with it A LOT of questions about your wedding plans. This can be pretty overwhelming, especially if the proposal was a huge surprise and you haven’t even thought about your future wedding plans yet. With so many new engagements, I think it’s the perfect week to share some of my insights into what to do after you get engaged! I’m using this opportunity to also share some images from Kendra and Brandon’s elegant and timeless Elora Mill wedding.

You’re Engaged! Now What?

Enjoy it! The first few days after the big question is popped should be fully enjoyed. Make all the calls, share the news in person if you are able to safely (dang COVID ruining all the in person celebrations!) and really just take the time to celebrate it. Nick proposed to me on a Thursday night ahead of a long weekend (it was actually on Valentines Day and the Family Day weekend PLUS his birthday!) so it was the perfect weekend to be able to see family and friends and tell them in person, and do some special visits. I’ll always remember that weekend and how much love we felt.

Then the Questions Start: ‘Congratulations! When is the wedding?’

I try not to immediately dive into asking questions about wedding plans when friends tell me that they got engaged. They hear it from almost every single person they share the news with, and it can be really overwhelming to not have any answers. I know that loved ones are just so excited, so the questions come naturally, but I think questions like this lead the newly engaged couple to believe that they are already ‘behind’ in their wedding planning, or that they need to immediately book a venue and pick a date. These questions, coupled with the friendly, yet loaded advice that ‘you won’t believe how quickly x books up! You should book it soon!’ in reference to prime dates, venues, photographers, etc. I don’t think there is anything wrong with taking the time to enjoy your big news, and to slowly start thinking about what you might want your wedding to look like. Having an answer like ‘We aren’t sure yet, we are just enjoying this time right now and will probably start looking into dates and plans in x days/weeks/months.’

Planning Time!

Once you are ready to start your planning, you’ll soon find out that you can’t really get much done without a booked and secured date and venue. As a photographer, I can’t take any meetings with clients who don’t have this settled yet, because if you end up booking on a date that I don’t have available and we’ve already spent an hour together for a consultation, we’ll all have wasted our time! It’s like that old saying, ‘don’t put the cart before the horse.’ There is an order to booking your wedding items that just makes sense. I love when couples are excited to chat with me and already know they want to book me, but I really do think you need to have a firm location and date before reaching out to any vendors. An exception to this would be if you are already certain you want to a hire a particular vendor, then you could reach out to them before you sign onto your venue to make sure that they are available on your date. This is totally fine and it does happen (and it’s flattering when it does!) because I know that these couples are SO excited to work together that they’ll pick their date around my schedule. There’s nothing sweeter! After your date and venue are set, I recommend tackling one vendor at a time, and start with the ones that are most important to you, OR the ones that can only do one wedding per day. Photographers and planners should be first on your list after your date and venue, followed closely by your beauty team, florist and officiant. If you plan on hiring a decor team, videographers, a cake, a band or DJ, limos, and booking hotel blocks, those can be next! Once the vendors are booked, it’s time for the fun stuff like shopping for suits or dresses!

My Advice

I think the best advice I can give to any newly engaged couple is to choose not to stress. Enjoy the process, and just remember the most important reason for all your plans: getting married!

And lastly, what would a blog post be without a featured wedding?! Today I’m sharing photos from this beautiful and timeless Elora Mill wedding. Kendra and Brandon have such great style and such a fun group of friends; I LOVE their bridal party photos we did! This was my first time working at the Elora Mill and man, it is drop dead gorgeous. Such a stunning venue with so many elegant, modern touches. I have a few more weddings booked at the Elora Mill for 2021 and I’m looking forward to shooting there again!

Big shout out to Jacqueline for shooting with me and always being such a calming presence on some hectic days! And as always, list of vendors below!

Enjoy!
xo Jenn

A tip for all of my future Elora Mill couples: bring an extra pair of shoes with you on the wedding day if you want to hike down into the Elora Gorge for these iconic photos! The walk down isn’t too bad (Kendra managed it just fine in her big gown!) but you don’t want to do the stairs and the trail in heels or special shoes.

How gorgeous is this indoor ceremony space?! I absolutely love this spot, because even if you can’t have an outdoor ceremony, I’d argue that this indoor space is just as (if not more) lovely than the outdoor option! It’s bright and beautiful and it doesn’t need a lot of added decor. This space is called the Foundry, and its right next to the outdoor ceremony space (which are both a short walk across the bridge from the main Elora Mill buildings!)

One of the best parts about booking your wedding in the Grand Room at the Elora Mill is the exclusive access to the rooftop! This spot is the perfect space to do some sunset photos during dinner, and for your guests to have cocktails and enjoy the views.

These two learned a special dance and didn’t tell anyone, so this was a huge hit and such a surprise for their guests! They danced to Annie’s Song by John Denver, which is actually Kendra’s mom’s favourite song, as well as Brandon’s dad’s!

Vendors
Venue: Elora Mill by Pearle Weddings and Events
Makeup: Catherine Krahn Makeup Artistry
Hair: Hayley Van Eyk
Florals: Fiorella Floral Design
Cake: The Dessert Room
Wedding Gown: The Modern Bride, Pronovias
Veil: Carolyn Young
Groom’s Tux: Long Island For Men
Groomsmen Suits: Suit Supply
Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy Group
Officiant: Al Harder
DJ: DJ Charlie Clean
Video: See My Clients
Invitations & Signage: The groom Brandon made them himself!

January 5, 2021
September Cambridge Mill Wedding

We are nearing the one year anniversary since Kayla and Jamie’s September Cambridge Mill wedding, so I figure it’s finally time to share this gorgeous day with the world! We did a first look and wedding party portraits at Mill Race Park, which is a beautiful spot right across the street from the Mill. It overlooks the Grand River, with stunning steeples in the background and tons of old stone work left from the ruins of an old textile mill. This area of Cambridge is so stunning; Galt has such a charming old world feel. You might recognize some of these spots from where Hulu films The Handmaids Tale!

Kayla and Jamie both got ready for the day at a nearby hotel, but I did want to highlight one spot in particular that is close by the Cambridge Mill. There is a studio called Open Space Studio, which is available for rent for photography or workshops, and more importantly, you can book the space as your wedding getting ready location! It is steps away from Mill Race Park and the Cambridge Mill and couldn’t be more perfect for a bridal getting ready room. It’s big enough for hair and makeup to come in, and still have plenty of room for you and your bridesmaids to get dressed, and your photographer to work. Tons of natural light streams in through the huge windows, and the space is so beautifully decorated while still being neutral enough to suit any wedding style and colour palette. I’m a bridesmaid in a wedding next year and this is where we are getting ready for the day, and I can’t wait to see the space in action!

As always, the full list of vendors can be found below. A huge thank you to Christine W for joining me as a second shooter!

Enjoy these bright late summer vibes!
xo Jenn

Vendors:
Wedding Venue: Cambridge Mill
Beauty: All Things Pretty 
Florist: Flower Workshop 
DJ: Copeland  DJ
Officiant: Linda Wheler
 Wedding Gown: Sherry’s Bridal, Essence of Australia 
Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal, Vera Wang
Late Night Snack: Beaver Tails

September 9, 2020
Earth to Table: The Farm Wedding | What To Do With Your Wedding Photos
Today I’m sharing a little roundup list of what to do with your wedding photo collection, featuring wedding photos from a late August wedding at Earth to Table: The Farm in Millgrove! Sarah and Riley have kindly shared some photos of how they’ve incorporated their engagement and wedding photos around their home so far. Plenty of frames and loose prints of their favourite wedding moments! You can even spot some of these framed engagement photos in the background of Sarah’s getting ready photos. Don’t forget to scroll all the way through to check our their sweet vendor team, plus you can see the list of incredible DIYs that Sarah pulled off!

Without further adieu, read on to learn what I recommend to do with your wedding photos!

1. Have a Viewing Party!
2. Choose Your Favourites

After you’ve looked through your whole gallery, go through the collection and select your absolute favourites. These are the ones that you might show people when they ask to see some wedding photos, or ones you know you’ll be printing later, or saving as your phone lock screen, etc. It really helps to have a smaller collection like this handy!

The gallery that I deliver to my clients has a super simple ‘favourites’ list feature that you can add and remove photos from, make multiple lists for different purposes (one for your album selections, one for photos you want to share on social media, photos you plan to print, etc). If you share the gallery with your family, wedding party or guests, they can also make their own lists!

3. Download and Backup

Nothing stresses wedding photographers out more than seeing no downloads in your online gallery. I offer full download capabilities in my wedding galleries, with no watermark or limits on the size (you get it all, baby!) But- did you know that once you receive your online gallery, you are responsible for making sure that these digital memories are backed up and taken care of? Wedding photographers cannot guarantee that they’ll have access to these files forever, so it’s best to take your investment into your own hands.

Make sure you download the entire collection in the highest resolution you can, and save it in a few different spots. I recommend a cloud based storage service, like Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, etc! There are SO many options available, and most of them offer free subscriptions for smaller storage limits. I have my most important folders saved over a few different services, and it doesn’t hurt for your spouse to also back it up somewhere too! You can even ask your MOH/Best Man to pop a copy of it onto their drive as well.

If you received a USB with your images on it, that is a great spot to store images as a backup as well. But keep in mind that USB technology is already on it’s way out the door, and will soon be joining DVDs, CDs and floppy disks in tech heaven. So many devices no longer support USB drives so I wouldn’t recommend relying on this long term.

4. Print Your Photos

You had the perfect day, you hired a killer photographer- and now your images are sitting on a computer or in the cloud. Don’t let them go to waste and only see the light on day once a year when you post your anniversary on Instagram! Print those babies up!

Small prints like 4x6s and 5x7s can be popped into table top frames, stuck on the fridge, or tucked into mirror frames. This size is also great for sharing with your families and wedding party too! 8x10s and 11x14s can fill a small wall. I usually put these in those spaces between doorways and along hallway walls where you just need something small. They also look great leaning on a shelf, or as a part of a collection of frames on a wall. Larger than that needs a good frame and a big space- pick an epic photo for this. I usually like ones that are a bit of a wider shot, that show a bit more scenery.

5. Make an Album

Your last step is to order an album! I love to produce high quality, long lasting archival albums for my couples that look and feel amazing. The albums I offer my couples are locally sourced and handmade. This is the perfect way to have a ‘highlight reel’ to look at over the years, without having to pull up your gallery or saved folder on a device. Your future children and grandchildren will love looking through this!

If my couples prefer to go the DIY route with a more economical option, that is certainly available to them! I’m happy as long as these memories are printed somewhere and enjoyed off-screen, even if it isn’t ordered directly through me! There are many options for consumer albums, where you can design and order online and have shipped to you.

Whichever album route you take, I do recommend trying to complete this within one year of your wedding! After that, the project will really hang over your head and it’ll be on your to-do list forever. I find that this project really gets put on the back burner after you move homes, get a puppy, have a baby, etc! You are more likely to complete this while your wedding and newlywed excitement hasn’t worn off yet.

If you’d like to see more wedding photos from Earth to Table: The Farm, check out Anna and Mike’s wedding post!

Vendors:

Makeup: Costa Chic, Makeup by Missy
Hair: Elle Hair Design
Florals: Mint and Magnolia Floral Design Co
Dessert Table: Darling Donuts
Venue: Earth to Table: The Farm
DJ: Copeland DJ
Bridal Gown: Enzoani via Becker’s Bridals
Hair Accessory: Sarah Walsh Bridal Jewellery
Veil: Custom made by Irene’s Studio
Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaid Dresses: Morilee (in Rosewood Pink) via Best for Bride Hamilton
Robes: Le Rose Gifts
Ring Box: The Mrs Box
Chair Signs: Thistle & Lace Designs Inc
Suits: Collins Clothiers
Videography: Bright Sky Weddings
Officiant: Brianne Jourdin
DIY Decor: Welcome sign, table slabs, card box, & window seating charts were made by the bride, Sarah! And a very handy groomsmen made the tiered donut display!
May 25, 2020
Arizona Trip Part 2: Horseshoe Bend Elopement

Today is the one year anniversary of this Horseshoe Bend elopement! May 14th, 2019 was an incredibly special day. Elopements are always graced with a special kind of magic, and Kat and Kyle’s beautiful day was no different. Gathered with just their immediate families on a ledge overlooking a majestic turn in the Colorado River, vows were exchanged, rings were dropped (whoops!) and champagne was shared. This is part 2 of a blog post featuring this trip to Arizona- view Part 1!

We had all kinds of weather, including some pretty epic wind that was possibly made worse by the amazing location of their gorgeous hilltop Airbnb. We had a bit of rain, and then things cleared up and we were blessed by some really amazing light that settled in right as we arrived at the ceremony site. Sunny and bright with some perfect cloud cover to diffuse the sun- Mother Nature ended up being on our side!

Kat and Kyle arranged the most perfect day from start to finish, and it was an absolute treat to document it all. After an incredibly sweet first look and family photos at the Airbnb, we hopped in an open air 4×4 vehicle and hit the road! Our first stop was a private visit at a slot canyon, which we had completely to ourselves. This pretty much looks exactly the same as the super popular Antelope Canyon, but without all the crowds! I couldn’t tear myself away from photographing so many portraits of Kat and Kyle here, but they knew that the best was yet to come.

Horseshoe Bend was absolutely breathtaking and I have never in my life seen such a picture perfect spot to tie the knot. The company that toured us around (shoutout to HorseshoeBendTours.com!) has private access to this ledge, and once again, we were the only ones there. It was such an incredible spot to see and so special to not have to share the view with crowds of people. After the ceremony and TONS of portraits (again, could not tear myself away!) Kat and Kyle hosted a special dinner at a restaurant on the water. To end the evening, everyone headed back to the Airbnb for cake and toasts, and a sweet first dance on the grand patio.

Intimate ceremonies and epic elopements have certainly seen their popularity rise over the last several years, but with so many weddings being postponed and plans being changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I really think that elopements are going to be more popular than ever before. At every elopement I’ve photographed, I can tell how special it is for each person who is there to be witnessing a moment so special and intimate. I always feel thankful that I get to be there for those moments, and I always make sure to get tons of photos of the few special guests watching the ceremony. Seeing parents swell with pride and joy is one of my favourite parts of wedding days, and I love how much time Kyle and Kat got to spend with their families on this day.

Many tears and many laughs were shared a year ago, and I hope Kat and Kyle are able to celebrate in style today, despite the current situation our world faces.
Enjoy!
xo Jenn

May 14, 2020
Simple and Elegant Barrie Country Club Wedding

Emily and Matthew hosted the most elegant wedding last summer at the Barrie Country Club. From the moment I met them at our initial consultation, I KNEW this one would be a true highlight of my 2019 wedding season. Both Emily and Matthew have the kindest, most gentle souls and I was excited to spend the day photographing their love as well as meeting their inner circle. People with dispositions like theirs always seem to come from incredible families and friend groups, and my hunch was right! A huge bridal party moved effortlessly with us throughout the day, even when Mother Nature had us running in and out with her cheeky mix of gorgeous sunshine with spots of rain.

Their wedding day was made even more special, when a few months beforehand they found out they were expecting their first child together! With a quick switch of Emily’s dress and some arrangements for mimosas (without the bubbly) were made, their little bump was present for this huge milestone. They have since welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world and I’ve loved watching their little growing family over the past few months!

I’ve also included some photos of their printed album! I barely ever share photos of these outside of Instagram, so here we are! I absolutely love these printed albums as a way to really enjoy your wedding day memories. It’s so important to me that my couples don’t store their wedding images on a hard-drive forever, and love when they hang them on their walls and keep them within reach in these gorgeous printed albums!

With that said, here is a small little peek at Emily and Matthew’s big day at the stunning Barrie Country Club (check out the sunset photos- what a view!)
Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the list of talented vendors who helped bring this day to life.
Enjoy!
xo Jenn

Wedding Venue: Barrie Country Club
Makeup: Makeup by Carolyn
Hair: Kayla Ward 
Invitations: Bride’s sister!
Car: Lucid Limousines
Cake Artist: Cupcake Barrie 
Florist: Lavender Floral 
DJ: Keep Them Dancing 
Officiant: Beth Foster, All Seasons Weddings
 Wedding Gown: The Modern Bride, Made With Love 
Bridesmaid Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu 
Rings: Michael Smiley Jewellers
Ribbons: Stella Wolfe Co
Chairs: Elite Party Rentals
Backdrop: Art in Bloem

February 26, 2020
Honsberger Estate Wedding | Top Six Wedding Planning Tips for Newly Engaged Couples

Devin & Stuart celebrated their big day at Honsberger Estate Winery in Jordan, Ontario and it was their DREAM venue. They told me that as soon as they saw it, they knew it was the one. Devin and Stu planned a gorgeous wedding with blush pink, mauve, and gold accents. They incorporated some natural textures, which overall gave off a very simple, sophisticated and rustic vibe to the day. They had three different music vendors on board (strings, live acoustic, and a DJ!) and they really paid attention to the tiniest of details. Since the holidays are just around the corner, that means it’s engagement season folks! Because plenty of couples will soon be in the early stages of planning, I’ve asked Devin to share her top tips for newly engaged couples, so read on!

Top Six Wedding Planning Tips for Newly Engaged Couples

1. Picking the Venue
The first few days of engagement are exciting and full of celebration. Then, after a week or so, the reality sets in that if you want an engagement that is less than 2 years, you will need to start looking for a venue ASAP. Thinking back to this time, it was one of the most stressful parts about wedding planning – unless you are a couple that has decided on a venue before getting engaged. Personally, we saved all our wedding planning discussions until we were engaged. To start, we made a list of what was important to us. In our case, these were food, music, and some element of nature. Although it was exhausting to visit different venues almost every night for about 2 weeks, the moment we stepped onto the property that we eventually booked, we knew it was the one. Have patience and don’t settle for a venue that isn’t what exactly what you want.

2. Get Advice From Your Vendors
Photographers, florists, musicians, venue coordinators – they have all done this many times! If you are unsure of your itinerary, placement of flowers, when to do your first dance (the list goes on…), just ask the people you have hired to be part of your big day. Most vendors have been a part of various weddings and can give you feedback that will help shape some of your decisions.

3. Creating Ambience
Once you get into wedding planning, you will quickly realize how easy it is to spend a lot of money on flowers. Flowers make the venue personal and beautiful. That being said, be strategic about the flowers you order. If you have a ceremony space that is separate from your reception, make sure that you can re-use all the ceremony flowers in the reception area – especially since the ceremony is usually only 30 minutes. Have a plan with your florist or wedding coordinator on where you want your flowers relocated for cocktails and the reception. If you have a lot and/or large tables, a great way to save money is to have a garland or greenery on the tables instead of floral arrangements. If you decide on garlands, I highly suggest filling the tables with different sizes of candles. Candles give a nice warmth to the room and are beautiful as the sun goes down! Tip: Rent large pillar candles from your florist or decorator. Smaller votive candles can be purchased for a good price from the dollar store and can always be re-used.

4. Plan Ahead
Slowly start working away on wedding details (like venue signage, seating plan drafts, etc.) as soon as possible. Your wedding day will creep up faster than you think and many of the small details take longer than you might expect – especially seating plan! Write your vows, thank you cards to wedding party /parents, and thank you speech at least a month before the wedding. The four weeks before your wedding you will be paying the balance on your vendors and finalizing last minute details. You most likely won’t have the patience or headspace to write something from the heart.

5. Sleep
Try to relax (as much as possible) the days leading up to the wedding. Minimize intense exercise and socializing. Avoid anything that will burn you out. The entire day feels like running a half marathon, so you need all the energy you can get. Most importantly try and get some sleep the night before your big day. Personally, I could not sleep and it made it very tough to stay lively near the end of the night.

6. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
This includes details leading up to your wedding, as well as on the actual day of the wedding. You may have multiple opinions from your family and friends throughout the planning process. Pick your battles. You want the day to be perfect, but there are certain elements that are less significant. On the day of the wedding, if decorations aren’t in the exact spot you mapped out or if the itinerary changes slightly, don’t stress. Your guests have no idea what you have planned. Lastly, take multiple moments throughout the day to absorb and appreciate what is going on around you – even if this means stepping away from your guests for a few minutes to breathe!

7. Bonus tip from Jenn!
I wanted to add in another tip, one that really came in handy on Devin and Stuart’s wedding day. Since they opted to not see each other before the ceremony, I knew that afterwards would be a busy time filled with family portraits, wedding party photos, and portraits of the two if then. Knowing this, I recommended to Devin that we try to wrap up hair and makeup about 2 hours before we had to leave their getting ready location, so that I could do ALL of her bridesmaids photos before heading to the ceremony. It meant we had time to get solo portraits of Devin, all the shots of her and her gals, and all the individual ‘bride with each bridesmaid’ photos. I was also able to capture her with her parents, meaning we had a few less family combinations to do post-ceremony. It also means you’ll have more time with your wedding party to pop some champagne! We did the same thing with my second photographer Allison at Stuart’s getting ready spot. All groomsmen photos were done pre-ceremony, and it saved us SO much time afterwards.

Scroll through to view Devin & Stuart’s Honsberger Estate wedding! Vendor team is below!
Enjoy!
xo Jenn

Vendors:
Photography: Jenn Kavanagh Photography A huge thank you to Allison Leigh for shooting with me!
Getting Ready Location: Vineyard Estate House at Cave Spring Vineyard
Wedding Venue: Honsberger Estate Winery
Hair & Makeup: Glow Hair
Cake Artist: Sweet Celebrations
Florist: Lush Florals
Linens: Simply Beautiful Decor
Invitations: Minted
DJ: Liquid Entertainment
Strings: Dou D’Armore
Acoustic: Michael Saracino
Officiant: Belma Vardy, Enduring Promises
Wedding Gown: The Modern Bride
Bridesmaid Dresses: Park & Fifth
Suits: Empire Customs
Rings: Avalon Fine Jewellery

December 1, 2019
June LaSalle Banquet Centre Wedding – Burlington, Ontario

My love affair with LaSalle Banquet Centre continues! I first photographed a wedding here back in 2017 for Danira and Jacob, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. This beautiful pavilion is close to home for me, has endless spots for great photos, and has an awesome covered terrace that is sometimes used for ceremonies, cocktail hour, and even dinner. I love when I have weddings here, because it has a mix of everything I love about venues! The classic French style windows give it such an elegant feel, while the covered pavilion is such a handy back up plan on rainy days. Tons of tall, mature trees make it easy to find great light at any time of day, and their reception room is bright and airy.

I had the pleasure of documenting Melissa and Brodie’s big day at LaSalle on Saturday, and immediately wanted to share some images from it! They had a big wedding party (6 and 8 a side!) that are such an amazing group of people. So welcoming and attentive! You could tell they were all super psyched to be standing along M&B for their special day. When I have a really big group like this, I love trying to organize a group photo that is more than just the standard lineup. We don’t always have time for it, or a great spot to do it, but in this case, Warehouse 84 had set up an amazing lounge area on the terrace. I knew it would be perfect for what I always call the ‘Vogue shot’ or likely more accurately, the ‘Vanity Fair shot’ – which is reminiscent of Vanity Fair’s Hollywood edition layouts, with celebrities laid out across a full page spread in various seated, standing, or on the floor positions. It’s a great way to highlight a lot of people in one photo!

Anyway- onto the photos! Please see below for the group of folks who helped Melissa and Brodie bring their wedding vision to light. Special shoutout to Vivian Lyttle Events, who was running the show and pulled everything off without a hitch!

Enjoy!
xo Jenn

LaSalle Banquet Centre Wedding Vendors for Melissa + Brodie:
Planning/Coordination: Vivian Lyttle Events
Venue: LaSalle Banquet Centre
Beauty: Waking Up Sexy
Florals: Plush Flowers
Decor/Lounge Furniture: Warehouse 84
Gown: The Gown by Justin Alexander
Suits: Indochino
Bridesmaids Gowns: The Gown by Morilee
Video: Sunmoon Media
Officiant: Fun Weddings
Band: Switchbeat

June 18, 2019
Art Gallery of Hamilton Wedding Editorial

I’m so grateful that I was asked to be a part of this stunning Art Gallery of Hamilton wedding editorial, which is featured over on Weddingbells today! Creative photoshoots like this are so fun to be a part of. Sometimes ‘styled shoots’ get a bad rap, because they aren’t exactly a true representation of what weddings are like, which is true. We aren’t dealing with timeline crunches, rarely have to worry about the weather, and have full control of all lighting and setups. But the beauty in these is that they are meant to invoke inspiration for to-be-wed couples. This particular editorial highlights a new and exciting colour palette, with many layers of pinks and peaches, a bold suit colour choice for the groom (which I LOVE) and stunning tabletop ideas (I mean…velvet napkins?!)

The brains behind this whole day was Sue Gallo Designs, who actually put it together for the tasting evening for the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s wedding clients. I love getting to work with local vendors and friends and highlighting their work!

Venue: Art Gallery of Hamilton | Creative Direction, Florals & Styling: Sue Gallo Designs | Coordination & Styling: Vivian Lyttle Events | Stationery: Simply Sealed | Lounge Furniture: Warehouse 84 | Linens & | Tableware: Simply Beautiful Decor | Gown: Willow by Watters via Sash & Bustle | Veils & Accessories: Noon on the Moon | Bridal Shoes: Ted Baker | Suit: RW&CO. | Hair & Make-up: Bespoke Beauty | Cake & Treats: The Dessert Room | Artwork: Cathy Yantsis via Art Gallery of Hamilton Sales | Models: Magna Arnott & Terry Molinaro

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Enjoy!
xo Jenn

March 19, 2019