This Chateau Laurier Wedding in Downtown Ottawa was such a dream to be a part of! The weather was warm – without being too hot, and the sun was shining that perfect glow that we all crave for wedding days! It truly felt like the first weekend of Summer, after all the rain and cooler temperatures we’ve been experiencing this Spring! And in fact, it seemed that the whole of Ottawa was downtown, soaking in the Summer-like weather! As we toured through Major’s Hill park for wedding party portraits, people cheered and congratulated Erika and Jon, who had just exchanged their vows in the Canadian Room of the Chateau Laurier!
It was a wedding ceremony full of some of my favourite Ottawa vendors, like Kimberley Dunn on piano, florals by Rebel Petal, and Lynne Languille as their officiant! Guests couldn’t help but laugh along with the couple as Erika and Jon recited some personal (and quirky!!) promises to each other and Lynne recounted the story of how these two first met and fell in love! I think it was this extra attention to detail, along with the duet sung by the bride’s sister – Justine (and Kim on piano) that made the ceremony feel so lighthearted and personal.
The rest of the day was just as relaxed and wonderful, due in large part to Erika’s planning and the wonderful team at The Paper Bride. We loved being a part of this wedding and are so grateful to everyone who helped make Erika and Jonathan’s day so special!! Enjoy this sneak peek from their classic-meets-boho Chateau Laurier Wedding!
What was my favourite moment of the morning? Hands down, this one, when Micheal saw his daughter as a bride for the first time…
The mismatched bridesmaid dresses and formal black suits of the groomsmen were such a classic look for this Chateau Laurier wedding!
Erika, Jon!! Your wedding was such a dream to be a part of and that’s all because of who you are as people and the hard work you and your friends and family put in to your day! We always know it’s been a great day when we’ve spent the whole day laughing, and it’s the topping on the cake to get to take a SuzyQ doughnut home too (haha)!! The weather was flawless, the dinner was unbelievable (I mean that main course and dessert plate were unreal!!) and the theme of your day was put together so perfectly! Thank you for the honour and privilege of your friendship and for being your wedding photographers!! We hope you love this sneak peek into your wedding gallery!!
Much love!!
xo, A.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS!:
VENUE: FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAURIER
HAIR + MAKEUP: BOSSARTS SALON AND SPA
FLORIST: REBEL PETAL
DJ: QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE PIANO CEREMONY MUSIC: KIMBERLEY DUNN
DESSERT ARTIST: QUELQUE CHOSE PATTISERIE
DONOUGHTS: SUZY Q + STRAWBERRY BLONDE
JEWELLERY: MAGPIE JEWELLERY
WEDDING DRESS STORE: BOUTIQUE 1861
SHOES: FLUEVOG SHOES
BRIDESMAIDS DRESS STORE: SOPHIE’S GOWN SHOPPE
SUIT: MOORE’S
INVITATION SUITE: PAPER BRIDE
OFFICIANT: LYNNE, AT EXCEPTIONAL CEREMONIES
DECOR: MASTERMIND EVENT RENTALS
PHOTOGRAPHY: AMY PINDER PHOTOGRAPHY
PS. I love hearing your thoughts and kind words for my couples! If Erika and Jonathan’s Chateau Laurier wedding photos get 10 or more comments, I’ll give them a surprise gift with their favourite wedding image! Comment below :)
15 Comments
These photos capture all of the beautiful details, emotions, laughter and more…in what was a beautiful day for Erika and Jonathan. Can’t wait to see all of the pics…you two did a wonderful job! It was so nice to meet you. 🙂
Beautiful photographs of a beautiful day!
Amazing photos. Beautiful day and couple.
What a wonderful job you did with Erika and Jon’s wedding pictures. The garden setting was amazing. I absolutely loved it.
Erika & Jon have to be thrilled with their pics!
They turned out awesome!
I work with Mike (bride’s father) this story – sneak peak is amazing. What a lovely day, wedding and venue. Truly appears that you had a perfect day for a perfect couple.
Beautiful job on Erika and Jonathan’s Chateau Laurier wedding photos! The wedding was absolutely gorgeous and you captured the evening perfectly! Well done!
Stunning pictures! Very beautiful.
These are amazing photos and you captured the joy of the day. These should be submitted to Style Me Pretty or other wedding sites!
Unfortunately we couldn’t make the wedding. Congratulations Erika and Jon!! These pictures capture the moments perfectly to make me feel like I was there. The story and pictures show how much they love one another and are loved by family and friends.
Thank you for the amazing wedding and these pictures!!! Jon and Erika are a perfect couple and I was very happy to be a part of the wedding party! Congratulations :)
I am obsessed with all of these!!!! Amy, you were such a delight to work with and a calming source for Erika during her big day! Thank you and I can’t wait to see more!
Not only did you capture all of the special moments in photos , but the words in your blog compliment the pictures and give a wonderful “snapshot” of the day.
Absolutely gorgeous pictures. Truly captured the day.
Such beautiful pictures to capture such a beautiful day.