I had been looking forward to Stephanie and Chris’ wedding for months. All along, their closest friends and family thought they’d be celebrating their daughter Evi’s 1st birthday, all the while Steph and Chris has been planning to surprise them with a wedding celebration instead. The day turned out beautifully- I am such a fan of these kinds of weddings! Hosted in Steph’s parents’ backyard, the day was thoughtfully planned out and styled by the uber talented KJ & Co, and Hamilton based Niche Catering kept everyone satisfied with their tasty apps. Pretty in Pink did a great job getting Steph’s hair and makeup ready for her big day, and Setting Stylist made sure she had a beautiful bouquet in hand. Steph wore a beautiful cocktail length Alfred Sung dress, and her mint and gold Kate Spade shoes were the inspiration for the colour palette for the whole day. The happy couple opted to do a First Look, which worked out fabulously because it allowed them to get rid of their pre-ceremony jitters, and it gave us the chance to sneak out of the house to do some photos while the guests were arriving. The ceremony was so special- all of their closest friends and family stood and watched in a circle as Steph and Chris said their tearful vows. The look on Chris’ face (and his brother’s!) as Steph was walking towards him says it all! After Evi had her 1st birthday cake smash, the evening was spent outside with cocktails and hilarious speeches, a chandelier twinkling in the trees and lots of kids running around with bubbles. And of course, lots of love!
Steph and Chris- you guys have been some of my biggest supporters over the last few years and I am so, so happy I was there to share your special day. I couldn’t have imagined it any other way!
Enjoy!
xo Jenn
