Eddie & Alison

We are so excited to share Alison and Eddie’s wedding on our blog (which has also been featured on the Inspired Bride here). We both met Alison and Eddie at a large Toronto Wedding Expo. It was our first time participating as vendors, and we did not know what to expect – we definitely did not expect to meet so many amazing and unique couples, such as Alison and Eddie – The moment these two enter a room you can’t help but fall in love with their energy. They are up for anything and for us, as wedding photographers, this is always an exciting opportunity to try something unique!

The setting of their countryside wedding was perfect: we were able to stop at farmers’ fields, discovered an abandoned old UK telephone booth, and goofed around with pinwheels and sparklers. Eddie and Alison incorporated so many personal touches to their wedding day: their cake (masterfully created by Designer Delights), was forest-themed (not to mention adorable!) The rolling Niagara hillside, the soft dusk light, and all the natural details together provided the perfect backdrop for an amazing day.

Mitch

In our work, we are very lucky to photograph some incredibly unique and beautiful people. But once in a while we come across someone  really special, someone that we just can’t help but put in front of the camera. Whether it is a unique look, a spark of charm and personality, or just plain old fashioned beauty, either way we feel the need to take their picture. This is what happened while we were shooting a wedding in Mexico this past March – where we met Mitch. This handsome and stylish (not to mention CHARMING) dude captured our hearts and was kind enough to indulge our (sometimes seemingly random) photographic urges and posed for some photos! Thanks Mitch, for being such a good sport and letting us take an hour of your time on the beach to pose for us! 

Engaged ~ Phil & Steph

We are super excited to share this engagement session, which has recently been featured on The Wedding Co. 

After living away from Toronto for almost eight years, we were delighted to make our way back to the city we call home. We’ve been back for almost two years now and are always amazed at how much this city has both changed but also remains the same. As photographers we are lucky enough to travel wherever our work takes us but to do a shoot in our own hometown always feels extra special. This is why we were delighted when Phil and Steph asked us to hang out with them around their neighbourhood in downtown Toronto for their engagement session! So on a chilly fall afternoon, we met Phil and Steph on the rooftop patio of their condo that overlooks the city. From there we followed them around, stopping at some of their much-loved hang-outs, snapping photos along the way. We had so much fun hanging out with these two fellow urbanites and we can’t wait to be part of their special day this summer at the Berkeley Church! Thanks Phil and Steph for sharing with us some of your favourite spots and letting us be part of such a momentous occasion!

Engaged! Niki & Kyle

It took a stroke of fate, some exact change, and a very loud concert for Kyle and Niki to meet, even though they were living next door to each other for years!

After hearing a friend’s mutual friend grumble about not having exact change for a drink at a concert venue, Niki dashed to the rescue and offered Kyle a fist full of her change. Laughing and charmed, Kyle accepted, bought both of them a pop and the two of them have been inseparable ever since! Niki was 17 and Kyle was 18 years old, but after only a short time together they knew they had each found their perfect match.

We’ve known Kyle and Niki for years now, so you can imagine our delight when they asked us to be their wedding photographers. Because of our close friendship and the fact that we know how much they both love the outdoors, we knew that for their engagement session we would have to do something really special. So we did something we’ve never really done before and took them to our family cottage, which also happens to be the namesake of our photography business, Boakview. Boakview cottage is nestled deep in Northern Ontario lake country. Once a railroad station, it is now a rustic (we’re talking no electricity or plumbing) get-away for family and friends. We took Niki and Kyle on a weekend trip to capture their love of nature, the outdoors, and most importantly, each other. Albeit rainy, we managed to have a great time – sharing stories, exploring the fall nature, hiking, and drinking some traditional lemon-honey tea. 

We are beyond excited to be part of Niki and Kyle’s special day, which will happen on March 2nd in Mexico!!! (We’re talking: dancing on the beach, fun in the sun, and margaritas galore!) Until then, check out some of the photos from their rustic engagement session. Enjoy!

Engaged! Virginia & Scott

Scott and Virginia had their first date on a rainy February evening at a trendy lounge downtown Toronto in 2012. After hours of talking and sharing a bottle (or two) of wine they quickly realized the many things they had in common, including the same quirky sense of humour…Little would they know that two years later they would be planning an exciting wedding in Muskoka – and are we ever excited to be part of their special day! 

Although cottage country is where the wedding will take place, their hometown of Toronto has a special place in both Virginia and Scott’s hearts. Because of this they wanted the engagement photos to reflect some of their favorite places to spend time together. Knowing their penchant for nature and the outdoors we suggested High Park and Sunnyside Beach as the setting for the engagement shoot. They have always been drawn to High Park for its ability to make anyone feel miles outside of the city and the waterfront was also important as they have spent many after-work dates together by the water. So in order to represent this goofy and adorable couple we packed their favourite wine, a few treats and headed outside! The overall vibe of the photo session reflected what they do best — to have fun and laugh together!

Dana & Nick

We are super excited to share this latest wedding, which has also been featured on The Wedding Co. If we had to use one word to describe Dana and Nick it would be ‘serene’. Everything about this couple is relaxed, composed, and tranquil, which makes their elegant vintage wedding all the more spectacular.  As wedding photographers, we know that weddings can be stressful at times and after seeing all the whimsical details, the attention to the smallest little things, and the unique mixture of cultural traditions (Dana is Arabic and Nick is Northern Irish) we were amazed at how these two always managed to stay unruffled throughout the entire planning process. Dana’s secret? “I am marrying my best friend, everything else will fall into place…Oh and start planning early and get the little things done as soon as possible!” 

Dana and Nick tied the knot on a beautiful summer afternoon at Bellvue Manor surrounded by family and friends from all over the world. The candlelit ceremony combined cultural traditions from both sides and reflected the couple’s sincerity and genuine love for one other.

The party afterwards was one for the books! The combination of old melodic Irish tunes and the fast-paced rhythms of modern and traditional Arabic songs had everyone on the dance floor. The flower girls and ring bearers were happy to join in the fun and a belly dancer inspired even the oldest of guests to get out of their seats and onto the dance floor. Surrounded by those closest to them, Nick and Dana danced the night away.

Assistant: Michelle Bobala, Venue: Bellvue Manor, Dress: Diva Bridal Boutique, Hair: Eduardo Mella, Bouquet: Etsy, Tuxedo: Harry Rosen, Jewellery: Merx, Music: Platinum Entertainment, Invitations: Print. Copy. Design, Cake: The Cocoa Cakery, Shoes: Truth or Dare by Madonna, Make-up: Veronica Chu

Engaged! Carly & Olly

After a whirlwind few months we’ve finally had a chance to sit down and update our blog, and, as promised, here is a look at one of our most recent engagement shoot we did right here in the city. Carly and Olly are not only adorable (just spend 5 minutes with these guys and you pretty much swoon from the cuteness) but they are also genuine and super fun. Huge fans of the water (they are getting hitched in Mexico) we decided to take them to Sunnyside Beach in the west end of Toronto for a little impromptu picnic. It was touch and go for a little bit as we got rained out for the first half of our session, but these two lovebirds persevered the rain and in the end the sun decided to cooperate and we had a blast! Thanks Olly and Carly for a fantastic morning.

A special thanks to Emily from Material Culture Co. for making and providing us with some beautiful pillows for the shoot. Not only were they lovely to photograph and comfy to sit on, but they also provided great coverage from the sporadic rain. 

Photographer’s Assistant: Michelle Bobala/ Styling: Katarina Kuruc/ Accessories: Material Culture Co.