August 13, 2016

Paul and Sarah’s Wedding at the Alton Mill

There was much anticipation for this wedding held at the Alton Mill Arts Centre in Caledon. Paul and Sarah are the type of people that completely endear themselves to everyone they meet so it was no surprise that their wedding day was a gathering of close friends and family. I felt honoured they let me into their midst without hesitation. They are seriously one of the most generous, loving, & caring couples I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with!

The kindness and affection they showed everyone came from the warmest of hearts and I hope I managed to capture their essence. The day started at Sarah’s parent’s lovely home in Caledon which they share with 3 wonderful corgis. Sarah was surrounded by her lovely sister and bridesmaids who have all traveled from many miles away to join and celebrate this day with her. It might have been one of the funniest, down to earth girls I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing and I couldn’t help but laugh throughout the day at their antics. These girls really put Sarah at ease throughout the day, leading up to the ceremony.

The First Look

The first look was held at Sarah’s parents’ house in Caledon, where Sarah and her bridesmaids were getting ready. You could tell Paul was clearly nervous but he did a great job of holding it together under the hot summer heat. We weren’t too surprised when Paul got emotional when he saw his beautiful bride for the first time. Can you really blame him when your bride looks like Sarah!?

The ceremony at the Alton Mill

Alton Mill pond guests sharing a laugh in anticipation of ceremony Groom walks down the aisle with his parents Guests watch as groom comes down the aisle at Alton Mill Groom shares a hug with father during ceremony Bride walks down the aisle with her parents Bride hugs her mother before the beginning of ceremony Guests watch wedding ceremony at Alton Mill Bride and groom exchange vows during ceremony at Alton Mill Guests react to the groom's vows Bridesmaids react to the first kiss Signing of the wedding contract bride and mom share a laugh after the ceremony Family portrait at Alton Mill Wedding Snapful Photography

Once the beautiful ceremony was completed, the guests headed for cocktails while we snuck Paul and Sarah into the woods for a much needed break. Paul and Sarah had selected Alton Mill because of it’s proximity to the woods. We were able to capture some intimate moments of them in the late afternoon. On our way back towards the venue, we found a beautiful garage door that was being perfectly lit by the late afternoon sun. We couldn’t have asked for better light!

Bride and groom walk into the woods Bride and groom stare into each other's eyes Bride and groom pose in the forrest at Alton Mill Bride swings her dress in front of garage door at Alton Mill Bride and groom dance in front of garage door at Alton Mill Bride and groom share a moment in the forrest at Alton Mill Bride and groom walking up steps towards house Wedding details at Alton Mil Guests sit down for wedding dinner at Alton Mill Mother of groom gives speech at Alton Mill Wedding party share laughs at the head table at Alton Mill Father of groom reacts to a joke at Alton Mill Crowd reacts to speeches at Alton Mill Father and mother of bride give a funny speech at Alton Mill Main meal is served at Alton Mill wedding Crowd roars after a speech at Alton Mill wedding A wedding game is played at Alton Mill Mother of groom hugs bride after her speech Wedding party chug beers with guests at Alton Mill Groom chugs a beer after losing a game at Alton Mill wedding Guests chug their drinks after a game Bridesmaid reacts to a joke at Alton Mill Groom and bride salute the crowd by raising their glasses Alton Mill Queens alumni show off their dance at Alton Mill Cupcake and painting at Alton Mill wedding First dance held at Alton Mill wedding Bride dances with her father in law at Alton Mill wedding Father and mother of bride slow dance at Alton Mill wedding Cupcakes in front of beautiful painting at Alton Mill wedding Bride and groom dancing alone in the courtyard at Alton Mill