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Jan 102020
 

Kawartha Lakes Wedding Photographer | Coboconk


Megan & Jonathan’s Sunflower Wedding

How They Met

Megan and Jonathan actually met at a job interview! Jonathan thought “She seems nice”, while Megan thought to herself “He’s so handsome”. They went on their first date to Boston Pizza, and they must have hit it off because a year-and-a-half later they were engaged!

The Proposal

Megan and Jonathan were walking along the beach, looking for shells, when suddenly Jonathan had discovered a very exciting shell, and he brought it to Megan to show her what he’d found – it was an oyster shell with the ring inside!

The Wedding

Megan and Jonathan’s wedding has to be one of the cheeriest-yet-relaxed weddings I’ve ever been to. No one was rushing around, everyone was just enjoying the day. It was a great change of pace! The ceremony took place at Megan’s family cottage, in Coboconk Ontario. It was a bright sunny day with great weather, which matched the sunflower-theme perfectly! I also thought a sunflower wedding in October was pretty unique – it was awesome!

Getting Ready

Megan and the girls got ready inside the cottage, while the boys got ready in the boathouse. Megan didn’t actually put her dress on until 5-minutes before the ceremony was to start, and even then she was laid back and relaxed, and just as happy as I’ve ever seen a bride be! She had her two bridesmaids with her, as well as her soon-to-be 6-year-old step-daughter, Eloise. It was easy to see how much Megan and Eloise care about each other, anyone could tell that Megan was just as much in love with Eloise as with Jonathan!
Kawartha Lakes wedding photos by www.jnphotography.ca

The Ceremony

The ceremony was held outdoors, in the cottage’s backyard right by the lake. There was a large white tent set-up in case of bad weather – but happily it wasn’t even needed as it was a bright sunny day! Megan and Jonathan were married underneath the white tent, in front of about 50 of their closest family and friends.
Kawartha Lakes wedding ceremony photos by www.jnphotography.ca

The Wedding Party

The wedding party consisted of two bridesmaids, and two groomsmen, as well as Jonathan’s 6-year-old daughter Eloise. What a great group!
Kawartha Lakes wedding party photos by www.jnphotography.ca

The Newlyweds!

The bride and groom (and lots with Eloise as well, of course!) photos were also done at the cottage, which I was thrilled about because there were lots of great photo locations!
Kawartha Lakes sunflower wedding photos by www.jnphotography.ca

Kawartha Lakes sunflower wedding photos by www.jnphotography.ca

Kawartha Lakes sunflower wedding photos by www.jnphotography.ca

Kawartha Lakes sunflower wedding photos by www.jnphotography.ca

Kawartha Lakes sunflower wedding photos by www.jnphotography.ca

The Reception

After the photos were completed, we all traveled about 1-minute down the road to the Coboconk Legion building. The hall was decorated with sunflowers as well, and everyone was happily chatting and having a great time!

Kawartha Lakes sunflower wedding reception photos by www.jnphotography.ca

Kawartha Lakes sunflower wedding reception decor photos by www.jnphotography.ca

Kawartha Lakes sunflower wedding reception decor photos by www.jnphotography.ca

Kawartha Lakes sunflower wedding cupcake photos by www.jnphotography.ca

Right after Megan and Jonathan were announced in, Eloise ran up to them and they gave her a hug, then they proceeded to the front of the room, just in front of the head table, to do their first dance as husband and wife.
Kawartha Lakes first dance photos by www.jnphotography.ca

Kawartha Lakes sunflower wedding reception photos by www.jnphotography.ca

Congrats Megan & Jonathan! I am so thrilled I got to be a part of your wonderful sunflower wedding, and capture all your Kawartha Lakes wedding photos for you! 🙂

Wedding vendors:
Ceremony Venue: Megan’s family cottage
Reception Venue & Caterer: Coboconk Royal Canadian Legion
Wedding Coordinator & Florist: Your Dream Wedding
Cake Artist: Dolce
Music: DIY – speakers & an iPod
Dress store: David’s Bridal
Officiant: Jonathan’s father
Kawartha Lakes wedding photographer: Jennifer Newberry Photography

Are you getting married? Looking for a Kawartha Lakes wedding photographer to capture your sunflower wedding photos? Get in touch to have me, Jennifer Newberry Photography, capture your wedding, whether it’s in Kawartha Lakes, Coboconk, Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Barrie, Waterloo, Hamilton, London, Muskoka, or beyond! I’d love to chat about your wedding plans!

Kawartha Lakes Wedding Photographer | Coboconk | Megan & Jonathan’s Sneak Peeks

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Oct 242019
 

Kawartha Lakes Wedding Photographer | Coboconk Wedding Photographer


Megan & Jonathan’s Sneak Peeks

Megan and Jonathan had their Kawartha Lakes wedding ceremony at Megan’s lovely family cottage in Coboconk. It was a lovely outdoor ceremony, on a gorgeous day with perfect weather – what more could you ask for!
Kawartha Lakes wedding photos by Kawartha Lakes wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca

Kawartha Lakes wedding photos by Kawartha Lakes wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca

Kawartha Lakes wedding photos by Kawartha Lakes wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca

Congrats Megan & Jonathan!

Are you getting married? Looking for an Kawartha Lakes wedding photographer? Get in touch to have me, Jennifer Newberry Photography, capture your wedding, whether it’s in Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Barrie, Waterloo, Hamilton, London, Muskoka, or beyond! I’d love to chat about your wedding plans!

Toronto Wedding Photographer | Miller Lash House Wedding Photos | Kelly & Steven

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Feb 092018
 

Toronto Wedding Photographer | Miller Lash House Wedding Photos


Secret Garden Themed Wedding


Kelly & Steven

Today I’m sharing with you photos from Kelly and Steven’s Miller Lash House wedding (with a secret garden theme!) Their Miller Lash House wedding took place on a gorgeous sunny Toronto day. (Well, Scarborough, technically.). The ceremony was outdoors in a unique circular 360* setting, while the reception was held in what felt like a tented garden. I just love all the decor that Kelly chose! But we will get to that in a moment!

How They Met

Kelly and Steven met at the Filly and Firkin Bar. (I believe that bar is closed now.) Kelly was at the bar with her friend Nancy, and Steve was at the bar with his friend Neil. Kelly had been hanging out with a guy all night, and after chatting with Steve at the bar, Steve could tell that Kelly didn’t really like the guy – so he pretended to be Kelly’s boyfriend! The guy knew Steve was lying, and clearly didn’t like that. Apparently, this guy had bothered other guys that Steve knew at the bar that night, and the poor guy ended up getting punched. When that happened, Kelly and Steven ran from the bar. The next day, Steve asked Kelly to go out for coffee, and they found out that they were both normal human beings…. haha! After the coffee, they drove around for a couple hours just talking. Steven got hungry and ended up eating McDonald’s.

They dated for just over 6 years before Steven completely surprised Kelly by proposing!

The Proposal

In the summer of 2016, Kelly and Steven were at a City and Colour Concert at the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto. They were at the very back of the venue, and when “their song” was being performed, Steven completely shocked Kelly with a proposal!

The Wedding

The Miller Lash House is located at the Scarborough campus of the University of Toronto. It’s a tucked-away little gem of a venue, and it really suited the Secret Garden Theme perfectly!
Miller Lash House wedding photos by Toronto wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

The Ceremony

The Miller Lash House wedding ceremony was held outdoors, in a unique setting where the guests sat on ALL sides of the bride and groom during the ceremony! The circular setting was certainly interesting from a photography point of view! Kelly’s parents walked her up the long aisle (as seen in the first photo above), and Steven saw his bride for the first time as she approached the altar, which was beautifully decorated with gorgeous floral arrangements and greenery!

Miller Lash House outdoor wedding ceremony, by Toronto wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

The Wedding Party

I don’t even know where to start with this wedding party. They were quite possibly the wildest, funniest, most entertaining wedding party I have ever encountered. I’m fairly certain that because of them, Kelly and Steven have the largest “outtakes folder” that I have ever created – haha! They clean-up pretty nice though, and I’m not just saying that because I’ve photographed 3 of the members of the wedding party previously 😉

Miller Lash House wedding party photos by Toronto wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

The Newlyweds!

We actually didn’t have as much time as I usually like to do the bride and groom photos, but we made good use of the time we did have! Kelly and Steven are naturals in front of the camera!

Miller Lash House wedding. Bride and groom photos by Toronto wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

Miller Lash House wedding. Bride and groom photos by Toronto wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

Miller Lash House wedding. Bride and groom photos by Toronto wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

The Reception

Below you can see some of the Secret Garden Themed decor that I mentioned earlier. I just love it – so elegant! The doorknob table-numbers are brilliant!
Miller Lash House wedding photos by Toronto wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

The reception area was tented, but with open sides so you literally felt like you were inside a hidden garden!
Miller Lash House wedding reception photos by Toronto wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

The newlyweds danced to “their song”, which of course was the same song that was playing at the concert when Steven proposed – “We Found Each Other in the Dark” by City and Colour.

Miller Lash House wedding reception photos by Toronto wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

Congrats Kelly & Steven!


Venue: The Miller Lash House
Florist: Terrain Flowers
DJ: DJ Borhan
Makeup: Alana Y. (a friend)
Hair: Tiia (Maid of Honour & bride’s cousin)
Caterer: Enville Catering
Favours: DIY
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas (they have now merged with Shutterfly)
Wedding dress store: The Gown
Wedding dress designer: Stella York
Bridesmaids’ dress store: Jealous Bridesmaids
Rings: Michael Hill
Officiant: Debbie Grant (family friend)
Transportation: School Bus Rentals
Girls’ Jewelry: Paula (Steven’s mom)
Door that table cards and keys were hung on: Rick (Kelly’s dad)
Toronto wedding photographer: Jennifer Newberry Photography

Are you getting married? Looking for a Toronto wedding photographer? Get in touch to have me, Jennifer Newberry Photography, capture your wedding, whether it’s in Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Barrie, Waterloo, Hamilton, London, Muskoka, or beyond! I’d love to chat about your wedding plans!

Miller Lash House Wedding Photographer | Scarborough | Kelly & Steven’s Sneak Peeks

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Sep 132017
 

Miller Lash House Wedding Photographer | Scarborough Wedding Photographer


Kelly & Steven’s Sneak Peeks

Kelly and Steven went with a Secret Garden theme for their Miller Lash House wedding in Scarborough – and it was BEAUTIFUL! The Miller Lash House is exactly the perfect venue for a Secret Garden themed wedding I would say! I can’t wait to share photos of all the beautiful decor!
Miller Lash House wedding photos by Scarborough wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

Kelly wore a beautiful Stella York wedding gown, that fit her absolutely perfectly! And Steven looked quite dapper in his black-on-black suit!
Miller Lash House wedding photos by Scarborough wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

Three of the youngest wedding party members are missing in the photo below – but aren’t the ring bearer (one of 3), and flower girl (one of 2) an adorable brother-sister team? This was an incredible wedding party to work with. The guys were “animals”, as Steven put it, and the girls are one of the most loyal group of friends I have ever seen! This wedding party is extra special as well, because I’ve previously photographed 3 of them!
Miller Lash House wedding photos by Scarborough wedding photographer www.jnphotography.ca @filemanager

Congrats Kelly & Steven!

Are you getting married? Looking for an Scarborough wedding photographer? Get in touch to have me, Jennifer Newberry Photography, capture your wedding, whether it’s in Scarborough, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Barrie, Waterloo, Hamilton, London, Muskoka, or beyond! I’d love to chat about your wedding plans!

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