Weddings

And here is the wedding! As mentioned in our previous post, Jennifer & Omar were married this past October. All the events leading up to this perfect day including the wedding were themed based on Omar’s proposal in Las Vegas. The same evening as the proposal the couple went to see the Beatles “LOVE” show and, as you will see, The Beatles were an undertone in all the centerpieces and colours including the famous catch phrase “All you need is love”. Each table setting had the word “love” in a different language. The main theme was “Royally in LOVE” as they got married at the King Eddy however, to keep the Beatles theme alive throughout the ceremony, the bridesmaids walked down the aisle to Black Bird and Jennifer, with her father, walked down the aisle to All You Need Is Love.

Just like the Bridal Shower every detail was taken care of including their massive savoury and sweets table. They had everything from popeye sticks, to fun dip, to saxon marshmallows and chocolate covered pretzels, to prosecco gummy bears brought in from Italy, to mini packs of nerds brought in from the Disney Store in NYC!  They gave everyone little mason jars so they could reuse them once the wedding was done. And it didn’t stop at the savoury table where they had a fountain of cheese and gravy for the poutine station!

This was a wedding to remember and we at Xero would like to give a big thanks to Jennifer & Omar and their families for such a wonderful experience. Hope you enjoy the post!

Dress Designer – Pnina Tornai

Suit & Cufflinks – Berdorf Goodman

Flower Arrangements – Pink Twig

Invitations & All Printed Material – So Pretty in Print

Cake Designer – The Wedding Cake Shoppe

Caterer – The King Edward Hotel, The Sultan’s Tent, Cafe Moroc & BerBer Resto.Bar.Lounge

I first met Neena and Alex last year at our Markham office. They came in looking for a photographer for their engagement party and wedding reception that were being held in Toronto. Their wedding took place in India and by the time I saw them again after their engagement party, all their nuptials were complete. I absolutely loved Neena’s sari. She had it personally made to match the decor at the reception and, I have to say, this was one of the most colourful and beautifully decorated receptions I’ve ever seen. Karma Design Studio did an excellent job.

The night was filled with heartfelt speeches, and entertainment. Neena’s closest friends put together a special surprise routine for the both of them. Two of them also dressed up as Neena & Alex and reenacted how they first met. Everyone had tears in their eyes from laughing so hard! All in all it was a great day! Congratulations Neena and Alex, you guys looked great and our team had an awesome time working with you.

Hair & Make-up – Shirley Wu Beauty Concepts Salon

Photoshoot – Mississauga Civic Centre

Venue – Grand Victorian Convention Centre at Radisson Plaza Hotel

MeeLee and Daniel were married November 5th, 2011 on a beautiful fall day. Their wedding was so well organized that we had ample amount of time to fit in three awesome shoots. We started at their reception venue, the Panorama restaurant in the Manulife Centre. The climb up to the 51st floor was worth it just to take in the spectacular view. We then took a stroll down Bloor street and into the subway station where we captured the urban side of Toronto. One of my favourite shots of the day reminds me of the famous Marilyn Monroe image with her dress blowing up. From there we headed to the back alleys of the King Edward hotel where you can find classy yet funky backdrops. Moving onward to the Evergreen Brickworks changed up the look even more. All in all, it was great to have a lot of time to get the creativity flowing. It was also really nice for Meelee & Daniel to enjoy their day and take it all in. After all, how often do you get married? Congratulations MeeLee and Daniel, it was great working with you and hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did!

Venue: 180 Panorama

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Ashley & Justin October 15th 2011

The forecast that day called for rain which can make couples nervous about their shoot, but it didn’t hold us back. The rain assisted our team in getting great creative wedding photos. Our team loves a challenge. It also helped that Ashley and Justin were up for anything.
Tip: Bride’s who aren’t afraid to get their dress a little dirty always get the best images .
I particularly love this shoot because of the downtown feel. We love the city of Toronto. It has been confirmed to us even more since our studio’s recent move into the heart of the city. We are looking forward to becoming even more acquainted with all the little hidden treasures that are everywhere in this city to shoot in.
It is obvious from the photos that they are totally in love. Just check out that “first look” sequence. When I was proofing their images, I felt like I was there watching it happen. I couldn’t help but smile to myself. The “look of love” never gets old.

Congrats Ashley and Justin!

The Wedding Details:

Pre-Wedding Preparations: The King Edward Hotel
Toronto Wedding Photography Session: Union Station
Toronto Ceremony Location: The Rosewater Room
Toronto Reception Location: The Rosewater Room
Toronto Wedding Planner: Sweet Beginnings – Malvina Chevolleau

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Yeah! Another blog post. I think we could be on a roll! This year started out great. We all had a wonderful Christmas break followed by an inspiring week at the WPPI conference in Las Vegas where we were able to share and learn about anything and everything photography. It was so refreshing to hear how other accomplished wedding and destination photographers do their thing; it’s always awesome to be inspired and what a great way to start off the 2011 season.

Armita and Arun were one of our first GTA weddings after the Christmas break. They were married January 22, 2011 in a beautiful Persian ceremony. Let’s be honest, how could it not be a beautiful ceremony with a bride as stunning as Armita!

We often recommend that the bride and groom see each other before the ceremony to enjoy a very romantic and private rendez-vous which is exactly what Armita and Arun did. More often than not, it relaxes the couple before the big moment and they don’t feel any pressure from their guests to rush to the reception hall. It was at the Mississauga Convention Center that we did their creative shoot, a very popular place for Toronto wedding photographers, especially when the weather isn’t co-operating.

We are so grateful that Armita and Arun chose us to be their wedding photographers. It was such a great day! All of us at Xero Digital wish them a lifetime of health and happiness!