Joan and David share a love of adventure and rock climbing. That’s why they decided to hold an outdoor ceremony and hire an incredible photographer to take them on a photo shoot adventure through the breathtaking scenery surrounding Ancaster Mill in Ontario. Eyekahfoto expertly captured the couple sharing sweet moments away from the crowd. Warm florals made up the bride’s bouquet and hung in bottles from the white wooden wedding arch. We love this earthy wedding look!

The Couple:

Joan and David

The Wedding:

Ancaster Mill , Ancaster, Ontario

The Inspiration:

When we set out to plan our wedding, we agreed that the ultimate goal was to throw a large party to celebrate not only our marriage, but also our connection with our families and friends. This required plenty of dance floor, an eclectic mix of music, and an open bar. We wanted the venue to be classic and the atmosphere to be warm. We didn’t have an overall wedding decor theme, but followed our gut instinct and aesthetic sense with all major decisions.

The Moments:

Our eclectic wedding theme and relaxed atmosphere set the stage for our favorite moments from the wedding: the emotional speeches from our parents, our personally written vows, and dancing the night away with our friends and relatives.

The Couple Recommends:

The Ancaster Mill was the perfect venue to realize our dream day, and they gave us both the flexibility and guidance we needed. It was love at first sight with my bridal gown designed by Lusan Mandongus, our florist Sue Gallo impressed us with her professionalism and creativity, and my makeup artist Maggie Ng knew what I wanted even when I couldn’t put it in words. Most importantly of all, we had an instant connection with our photographer from Eyekahfoto. She made us feel comfortable to be ourselves and she understood the adventurous spirit of our relationship. We loved that her photos were candid, romantic, and very unique.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Eyekahfoto
Venue – Ancaster Mill
Floral Design – Sue Gallo Designs
Cake – Cake & Loaf
Makeup Artist – Maggie Ng
Hair Styling – Maggie Ng
Wedding Dress – Lusan Mandongus
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Vera Wang
Groom’s Apparel – Daniel Hechter
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Daniel Hechter
Rings – Tiffany & Co.

A huge thank you to Eyekahfoto for giving us a glimpse into Joan and David’s romantic natural wedding. Want to see more earthy wedding inspiration? Check out this gold and sage Breckenridge wedding !

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After finding out they share a similar sense of humor and a love for Ace Ventura movies, Marisa and Ryan realized they are meant for each other. Wanting to offer a true celebration reflective of their heritage, the couple held their Mexican inspired wedding at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton, California. Warm colored florals, magenta bridesmaid dresses, and an authentic mariachi band all came together with the help of Intertwined Events to create their festive wedding. APictureLife Photography expertly captured the couple’s big day!

The Couple:

Marisa and Ryan

The Wedding:

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center , Fullerton, CA

The Inspiration:

For the overall decor theme for the wedding, we drew inspiration from a few different areas. I love vintage Mexican calendars, which typically feature beautiful illustrations of women in traditional Mexican dress, lush florals, vibrant colors etc. This was the basis for the colors we chose (magenta and gold with orange accents), that carried throughout many aspects of the wedding (bridesmaid dresses, florals, paper goods and stationary, our cake, dance floor etc.) I also love Art Nouveau and Art Deco and that lent to some of the metallic accents we incorporated throughout the wedding (monogram design, invitations, florals, linens, gold chiavaris etc). Above all, I wanted to tie elements of these eclectic inspirations together, into a true celebration reflective of our heritage and our unique style and personalities.

The Moments:

Although it is hard to choose…one moment that particularly stands out for both of us would have to be our first dance. Gliding across the dance floor under the soft glow of the cafe lights and glass star lanterns, surrounded by our family and friends cheering us on, was a truly magical experience. The love emanating from everyone around us was palpable for Ryan and me and we will cherish that experience in particular, for the rest of our lives.

The Couple Recommends:

Our entire team was first class, all the way. We sincerely cannot recommend our vendors highly enough. Everyone we worked with showed genuine care and commitment to helping us make our dreams for our wedding into reality. Intertwined Events, Jenny B Floral Design, APictureLife Photography, Threaded Films, Honored Occasions, Hair & Makeup by Natalie Di Santo, Wiley Valentine,and Colette’s Events & Catering. This core team of vendors really came together to create an incredible celebration and gave Ryanand me (as well as our families) the most amazing gift; their talents, passion and creativity culminated to create the happiest day of our life and we will be forever grateful for their love and support. We have to extend a special thanks to Katie Webb and the entire team at Intertwined Events for helping us recruit such an incredible team of vendors, and for all of her help along every step of the way, to bring our vision to life!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – APictureLife Photography
Event Planning – Intertwined Events
Ceremony Venue – St. Denis Catholic Church
Reception Venue – The Muckenthaler Cultural Center
Floral Design – Jenny B Floral Design
Catering – Colette’s Catering
Cake – Colette’s Catering
DJ – Honored Occassions
Videography – Threaded Films
Invitations – Wiley Valentine
Makeup Artist – The Glitz and Glam Duo
Hair Styling – The Glitz and Glam Duo
Wedding Dress – Monique Lhuillier
Bridal Accessories – Monique Lhuillier (veil), Nadri earrings (shoes & beaded belt)
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Ann Taylor
Groom’s Apparel – Mens Wearhouse
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Mens Wearhouse
Rings – Excalibur Jewelry
Rentals – Classic Party Rentals
Favors – Stone House Oven (Mexican Loteria Card shortbread cookies)

A special thanks to Intertwined Events for sharing Marisa and Ryan’s Mexican inspired wedding at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center ! Want to see more cultural inspired wedding inspiration? Check out this modern Indian wedding at the Lake Mirror Complex !

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We love when couples have the sweetest proposals! Dennis popped the question while hiking with Morgan and their dog, Finley, through Will Rogers State Park. Dennis put the ring on Finley’s collar, got down on one knee, and asked the question. A couple months later, the couple chose Parker Palm Springs for their breathtaking wedding venue. Surrounded by greenery, the couple exchanged vows on the lawn in front of friends and family. White rose petals marked the aisle, and the bride wore an incredibly gorgeous netted gown by Monique Lhuilliet ! The amazing Leah D’Ambrosia Photography captured the big day perfectly!

The Couple:

Morgan and Dennis

The Wedding:

Parker Palm Springs , Palm Springs, California

The Inspiration:

I would describe the theme and fashion for the day as modern with a classic touch. The beautiful venue is mid-century modern and my dress was a modern take on a classic design. Simple and chic was the underlying theme.

The Moments:

My favorite moment from the wedding had to be towards the end of the night after everything was completed successfully (prep, photos, ceremony, cocktails, reception) when we could really let loose and party with our closest friends and family. Let’s just say we had an amazing night dancing.

The Couple Recommends:

I would definitely recommend doing a wedding at the Parker Palm Springs. Melanie was a pleasure to work with, super helpful and kept the process as simple as possible. I also loved our photographer as she captured this special occasion so beautifully.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Leah D’Ambrosia Photography
Event Planning – Parker Palm Springs
Venue – Parker Palm Springs
Floral Design – Flower Mart (bouquet and boutonnière)
Catering – Parker Palm Springs
Cake – Parker Palm Springs
DJ – Dubgypsy
Invitations – Minted
Makeup Artist – Beauty Marked by C & B , Suresh Beauty
Hair Styling – Lindsey Neavitt Hair Design
Wedding Dress – Monique Lhuilliet
Bridal Accessories – Katie May (veil)
Groom’s Apparel – SHAYQ
Rings – Turgeon Raine
Favors – Charlie Whiskey Design (guest name tags)

Thank you to Leah D’Ambrosia Photography for giving us a glimpse into Morgan and Dennis’ simply natural wedding at the Parker Palm Springs ! Want to see more outdoor wedding inspiration? Head over to this sweet and handmade German wedding !

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