From the category archives:
A hidden gem in Toronto Wedding Photography is Dawn Man of Yellow Barn Photography who, while new on the scene, is definitely one to watch. We recently caught up with her and she shared this beautiful wedding of Deanna & Kevin. Her weddings seem the perfect mix of laidback chic and elegance. I HEART these images… and so will you!
To see even more of Yellow Barn check out the website!
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Lisa Mark of Lisa Mark Photography recently showed me some super gorgeous wow-moment images from the wedding of Nadira & Andrew at Palais Royale this past summer. This wedding was perfectly pretty in pink with enjoy joy and quirkiness to make me wish I was a guest at this fete! Enjoy the eye candy… I know I am!
For even more gorgeous images you’ve got to check out Lisa Mark Photography Blog!
Credits:
Creations by Gitta – http://www.creationsbygitta.ca
I Do Wedding Cakes – http://idoweddingcakes.ca
Michael Krause (Kettle Creek Weddings) – http://kcwtoronto.com
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Image Courtesy: A Simple Photograph
Interested in booking a Toronto park for your wedding ceremony or photograph session? Here’s the essential information you should know!
TORONTO PARKS CEREMONY LOCATIONS AND FEES:
| Location | Address | Maximum Occupancy | Hours Available | Fee |
| Edwards Gardens | Southwest corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East | 100 people | 10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm | $118.56 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours |
| Guild Inn Gardens | South side of Guildwood Parkway between Morningside Avenue and Kingston Rd. | 100 people | 10am & 12 noon on weekends only | $118.56 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours |
| Millennium Gardens | Lakeshore and Coxwell Avenue, accross from the old Woodbine Racetrack | 100 people | Call for availability | $118.56 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours |
| Music Garden | 475 Queen’s Quay West | 20 people | Call for availability | $96.14 (plus tax) per hour |
| Rosetta McClain Gardens | South side of Kingston Rd, east of Birchmount Rd. | 100 people | 10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm | $118.56 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours |
| St. James Gardens | South Side of King Street East, east of Church St. | 40 people | Call for availability | $96.14 (plus tax) per hour |
| Sunnyside Pavillion | 1755 Lakeshore Blvd. West at Parklawn | 40 people | 10am to 4pm | $192.28 (plus tax) per hour |
| Allan Gardens Conservatory | Carlton Street between Jarvis and Sherbourne Street | 40 people | 10am to 5pm | $96.14 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour) |
| Centennial Park Conservatory | West off Renforth Road, just north of Rathburn Avenue | 40 people | 10am to 5pm | $237.12 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour) |
| Humber Bay East | 100 Humber Bay Park | 100 people | 10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm | $118.56 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours |
| Toronto Islands | The Toronto Islands | 100 people | Call for availability | $118.56 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours |
| Kew Gardens | 2075 Queen Street E | 50 people | Call for availability | $237.12 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours |
| Ashbridge’s Bay | Lakeshore Blvd & Coxwell | 100 people | Call for availability | $237.12 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours |
TORONTO PARKS PHOTOGRAPHY PERMITS AND FEES
| Location | Address | Maximum Occupancy | Fee |
| Alexander Muir Gardens | East side of Yonge Street, just south of Lawrence Avenue | 30 people | $48.07 (plus tax) per hour |
| Edwards Gardens | Southwest corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East | 30 people | $133.12 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr) |
| Guild Inn Gardens | South side of Guildwood Parkway between Morningside Avenue and Kingston Rd. | 30 people | $133.12 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr) |
| Millennium Gardens | Lakeshore and Coxwell Avenue, accross from the old Woodbine Racetrack | 30 people | $48.07 (plus tax) per hour |
| Music Garden | 475 Queen’s Quay West | 10 people | $48.07 (plus tax) per hour |
| Rosetta McClain Gardens | South side of Kingston Rd, east of Birchmount Rd. | 30 people | $133.12 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr) |
| St. James Gardens | South Side of King Street East, east of Church St. | 30 people | $48.07 (plus tax) per hour |
| Sunnyside Pavillion | 1755 Lakeshore Blvd. West at Parklawn | 20 people | $48.07 (plus tax) per hour |
| Allan Gardens Conservatory | Carlton Street between Jarvis and Sherbourne Street | 20 people | $48.07 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour) |
| Centennial Park Conservatory | West off Renforth Road, just north of Rathburn Avenue | 20 people | $118.56 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour) |
| Toronto Island Park | On the Toronto Islands | 30 people | $133.12 (plus tax) per hour |
| James Gardens | 61 Edgehill Road, Etobicoke | 30 people | $133.12 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr) |
| North York Rose Gardens | Yonge St. & Parklawn, North York | 30 people | $48.07 (plus tax) per hour |
For booking call 416.392.8111 and press 1, Monday to Friday from 8:30am-4pm.
Payment is accepted via VISA, Mastercard or American Express over the phone.
You can also book your permit and pay cash or certified cheque in person by visiting your local permit office.
Happy Planning,
Crystal
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Photojournalist and global traveler Katherine B Topolniski had honed a career based on her unique way of interacting, opting to build lasting relationships with her clientele rather than deigning to suit the status quo. Having begun photography at the age of 9 and going on to work with the likes of brides and grooms, growing families and communities in Africa (who, due to the language barrier, communicated with her solely based on visual and physical cues), the Loyalst College graduate expanded her work from Toronto to Alberta earlier this year, adding breathtaking mountain tops of Canada’s west to her portfolio already burgeoning with everything from cityscapes to desert suns.
“Photography for me is not about my gear, technical tricks or techniques, or… Read the rest of her LOVE Feature
Also, don’t forget to check out her website! http://www.kbtphotography.ca
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A belated congratulations is in order today ( or some serious fist pumpin’) for a few of our very own, near and dear Vendor Elite superstars who recently had a feature on Style Me Pretty! Erin Samuell of A Simple Photograph, and Ida of Sweet Sweets came together to pull off one heck of a wedding for Shelley Inglis, of Shell Design Weddings. Shelly announced the news of her engagement (drum roll please…) just 8 weeks before her wedding date! So, keep in mind that all of these fabulous details came together in 8 weeks… that’s 2 months… she’s a superhero, and clearly one of the best planners in the region. Shelley planned her reception at the newest place to be in the K/W region, The Tannery; and incorporated personal touches such as her framed proposal, hand stitched hankies, and even had Sweet Sweets add a poem Shelley’s hubby had wrote to her to their cake! Please enjoy these lovely photos taken by Erin!
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My friend and colleague, Taylor Jackson, just posted the sweetest wedding on his blog yesterday! Sasa and Kasia were married at the Estates of Sunnybrook in Vaughn, and it seemed to be a lovely day for it as the pictures are simply beautiful! Taylor has a very special way of being able to photograph the personalities of his couples, and for me personally (and probably you too!) it’s always a treat to view his latest work because he tells a story through his pictures and I just can’t seem to get enough of these gorgeous couples! I invite you to peruse his latest wedding, the marriage of Sasa and Kasia who you may recognize from their cute, cute engagement shoot on Taylor’s blog as well!
Enjoy!
I love this idea! I definitely will have to borrow the the snooze button vow from this handsome groom!
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Another little gem up on the blog today for you to daydream about while you’re plugging away at work (or possibly not at work and enjoying the sunshine?) Either way, Erin Samuell of A Simple Photograph sent us a lovely little spread of pictures which she photographed at the end of July, and I must say, this wedding is especially near and dear to me! I have spent a good amount of my childhood summers cottaging on Lake Huron in a quaint little town known as Bayfield, which is a hop, skip and a jump away from where this wedding took place, in Goderich. The bride and groom; Katie and Kevin are so charming, and there are so many adorable details and personal touches for you to pour over, like her father’s band playing at their reception! Voila!
Erin Samuell
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As I spend the majority of my days scouring the internet for beautiful weddings to “ooh” and “ahh” over, I have come across a great deal of beautiful engagement shoots which (can you guess?!) has inspired today’s post! Scott Williams of Capturing the Light Photography, was kind enough to share an engagement shoot with us of a really cute couple he had photographed this summer! Enjoy!
Scott Williams | Capturing the Light Photography
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The talented Lisa Mark sent us one of her recent weddings held at Graydon Hall Manor. Here’s what she had to say about the day of events for this intimate affair.
“ A gorgeous Spring day awaited Sarah & Jeff who said their “I do’s” in front of family and friends in the courtyard of stunning Graydon Hall Manor.”
“The day began with Sarah and her bridesmaids getting ready in the bridal suite. One of my favourite features of Graydon Hall is the sweeping staircase with an ornate crystal chandelier hanging above. A mirror is perfectly positioned on the wall opposite the staircase, making it a perfect photo opportunity for an elegant bridal portrait.
“After the big reveal and some photos around the Manor, we did family formals and the most adorable thing happened. While I was shooting some images of the flower girl and ring bearer (who are brother and sister are get along like best friends) I asked the flower girl to give her brother a kiss. Out of nowhere both kids turned and kissed each other on the lips! It was too adorable and everyone laughed at how sweet it was – a really priceless moment.
The outdoor ceremony took place on the grounds and the bridal party had quite the grand entrance walking from the Manor into the garden. Bruce Monro did a lovely job officiating the wedding, and guests enjoyed cocktails in the courtyard following the sunny ceremony.”
“Let me just say that the food at Graydon Hall Manor was excellent. Really amazing. Justin and I were very impressed not only with the staff and how kind and helpful everyone was (especially Jacqueline), but we also loved the food. The cinnamon ice cream was particularly fabulous.
A big thank you to Sarah and Jeff, and their friends and family. You made our jobs easy and we loved loved loved working with you. Thank you to Graydon Hall as well – you did a fantastic job with everything, and I know the Bride and Groom were thrilled.” – Lisa Mark Photography
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