A Colourful Jewish Wedding Ceremony at The Pearle Hotel

Rebecca and Jordan’s wedding took place September 2024 at the Pearle Hotel and Spa, a luxury hotel in the heart of Burlington, Ontario A simple and clean acrylic chuppah faded into the background so that the couple and their families could be the focus in the North Shore Room. The colourful flowers at the top of the arch seemed to float in mid-air, anchored by additional florals on the ground. Guests mingled in the event space lobby for cocktail hour and then they moved into the Edgewater Room for dinner and dancing with gorgeous views of Lake Ontario.

Every detail of the hotel is beautifully appointed with the event spaces especially so. Both event rooms are large, which can pose a challenge, but the colourful floral palette popped against the blues and creams of the event spaces, effectively giving the spaces a more intimate feel.

Keeping some elements more traditional with the Jewish Bedeken ceremony, the chuppah, breaking of the glass, but one spot they knew they wanted to switch things up from the norm was to skip formal coffee and tea table service - desserts were dropped off at guest’s seats and they were encouraged to get up and dance, snacking on desserts and grabbing a coffee from the station when they were ready. It’s something we’ve seen happen a few times and it works so well as guests are always ready to get up and moving after their main course!

And let me tell you, these folks we R-E-A-D-Y for the dance floor. Just check out the Horrah photos where even Rebecca’s mom and dad got in on the action!

Classic White Wedding at The Pearle Hotel in Burlington, Ontario

Alyssa and Jon’s wedding overlooking Lake Ontario at the Pearle Hotel in downtown Burlington was a day full of love. Their ceremony took place in the Northshore Room, a gorgeous, light-filled room carefully designed to incorporate soft textures to create a calm and serene feel. Sue Gallo Designs outdid herself by adding floral elements that complemented the space’s design. A triple arch ceremony backdrop created a lovely focal point and the aisle filled with florals without feeling overwhelming. To divide the long space, Eventure Designs added draping which not only made a lovely entrance for all those walking down the aisle but hid the dining tables on the other side. While guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the Boulevard Room, the room was flipped to the reception. Alyssa’s stepfather owns a signage company and was able to do custom welcome, seating chart, and bar signs.

Kelsey of Cloud Nine Photography captured this day so beautifully, making such great use of the property for unique, gorgeous shots of the couple that still feel classic and timeless.

Photographer Cloud Nine Photography | Venue The Pearle Hotel | Florals and Design Sue Gallo Designs | Ceremony Draping Eventure Design Invitations Polka Dot Paper Shop | Videographer Parks Media | Hair KC Hair Co. | Makeup GlamXMona | Cake Short & Sweet Bakeshop

Ravine Vineyard Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a quaint little town on the Canadian-American border famous for its wine production and breathtaking landscapes. Of the many gorgeous wineries available for wedding ceremonies and receptions, Ravine Vineyard made the perfect backdrop for their celebration.

They started their day getting ready at Queen’s Landing, a beautiful Georgian-style hotel where they did their first look followed by an intimate, more casual wedding ceremony in their suite with their nearest and dearest. Post-ceremony, they made their way to Ravine Vineyard, a short drive away where the rest of their guests joined them for a more formal ceremony mixing both Canadian and Persian wedding ceremony traditions. A beautiful way to symbolize their coming together.

Post-ceremony, guests mingled on the outdoor terrace and wandered the vineyard. The reception took place in the gorgeous light-filled modern industrial reception space overlooking the vineyards.

The team for this Ravine Vineyard wedding included Morning Light Photography, Bloom and Co., Set the Mood Decor, Paper Palette, Hair by Holly S, By Christie, and Sound of Harmony.

100th Birthday Celebration in Oakville, Ontario

My grandmother-in-law reached her 100th birthday in July of last year and as a family, we came together to celebrate her with a beautiful dinner! Her kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were all in attendance which made for a love-filled afternoon. To know Hazel is a very special thing. She is sweet, thoughtful, cheerful and leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets. I can say with certainty that she is very much loved even by those who have only met her once.

A local favourite, Special Event Rentals, provided all of the linens, plates, glassware, and chairs, and my brother-in-law, a wonderful chef, prepared a delicious dinner.

A backyard celebration wouldn’t have been the same without the typical weather challenges and right as we had the last glass set, a quick furious rainstorm was on the horizon which meant we had to quickly take it all down and reset after it had moved through! What a journey.

A huge thank you to Kevin at Morning Light Photography for capturing all the details and some incredible family portraits! We’re very grateful for all of those who made the day wonderful for our beautiful Hazel!

Governors Room at Ancaster Mill | A Fun, Whimsical Pastel Wedding

If you’ve seen Ancaster Mill wedding photos before you’ll probably have noticed the interiors are very heavy with wood and a little bit rustic with original stonework showcased in different areas. It’s been fun to have had the opportunity to work on a few weddings in all of the Ancaster Mill’s reception spaces as they’re each so different. Even the outside looks so different through various times of the year with the beautifully maintained grounds.

While I’m certainly a lover of colourful wedding palettes, it’s always been more on a warmer or summery palette this one felt really special as Chey and Neil wanted to go more pastel. and whimsical, something that was a little unfamiliar to me! Being a designer herself, Chey came with strong ideas that were fun to help her develop further and bring to life, creating a wedding design that is romantic, elegant, and soft, with a refined yet whimsical charm. She designed all of the invitations and wedding day stationery even making custom enamel pins for her guests as the cutest wedding favours as a nod to her business, Sugarbones.

Chey’s dress was "Phoenix" by Enzoani, a lace wedding gown with custom sleeves and a long, flowing veil, giving her a timeless and ethereal look. Her bouquet and all the reception florals featured pastel hues with a mix of peach, blush, soft blue, and cream flowers, adding a delicate and romantic touch.

The tablescape design had a simple white linen base which allowed the colourful florals and blue candles to pop. We had even more fun with the place settings with the four different coloured water glasses that allowed the eye to keep moving around the room. The scalloped edge menus and place cards were the cutest trendy element that somehow felt right at home and timeless with her style.

Service: Design and Management

Photographer Christine Lim Weddings
Venue Ancaster Mill
Tabletop Rentals Special Event Rentals
Florals Kendon Design Co.
Beauty Jen Evoy
Cake Cake and Kale
Dress Designer "Phoenix" by Enzoani
Dress Shop Heirlooms Bridal Shoppe
Suit Speir and Mackay