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

Late Summer Wedding at The Ancaster Mill in the Governor's Room

This Ancaster Mill wedding from August 2023 was one of the dreamiest late summer weddings we’ve done. Jess and Greg got ready at The Barracks Inn, a beautiful hotel in Ancaster which in itself was a lovely setting both inside and out. Their ceremony took place in the Miller’s Chapel and reception in the Governor’s Room of the Ancaster Mill.

Jess’ bridesmaids wore satin dresses in the loveliest shade of vintage rose, each with a different cut for the top to suit them best, which in my opinion is a timeless wedding trend. Greg and his guys were dressed in classic black suits with ties and bowties. Hair and makeup were done by one of our favourite and best Toronto wedding beauty teams, ES Bridal.

The team at Forever Wildfield did the most wonderful job of the floral elements which really were the star of the show at the reception and more than a gorgeous topper to complement the linens and tabletop rentals from Simply Beautiful Decor.

All photography was captured by Jeff Shuh and stationery was by All That’s Lovely.

We truly feel so lucky to have been a part of this incredible wedding that bride, Jess, so carefully planned and trusted us in executing!

Service: Event Management

An Intimate Ancaster Mill Wedding

Like many of our clients, Liz and Dan are busy professionals who knew that the limited available time they had for wedding planning should be used carefully. It’s always a pleasure being entrusted with a couple’s wedding planning journey, but when the event is intimate it feels like an even more special honour to be included.

Already having settled on hosting their intimate wedding at the Ancaster Mill, we were able to spend the majority of our time focusing on the decor elements and it truly was fun to be able to work with a colourful palette of teal and fuschia. The Streamside Chapel created a lush setting for their wedding ceremony and the 1812 Room at the Ancaster Mill can host up to 70 guests seated. Through the use of texture and colour, we are so thrilled how this all came together.

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Photographed by Norr Studio, florals by Jodi Leigh Designs, stationery by Paper and Poste, beauty by Makeup Worx, tables from Special Event Rentals and tabletop rentals from Simply Beautiful Decor.

Service: Full Planning and Design

The Floorplan

We’ve also included the floorplan we designed for the 1812 Room as some inspiration for your own wedding layout at The Ancaster Mill.

A Fairytale Wedding at The Ancaster Mill

Every once in a while a couple comes along who completely captures our hearts. Andreea and Robert’s Ancaster Mill wedding in the Miller’s Chapel and Millview Room was nothing short of a fairytale. From the moment we first chatted, we knew there was going to be something so special. It was the way Andreea spoke about her fiancé. How she had a very clear vision of what her wedding day would be. It wasn’t glossed over with elaborate details. It didn’t carry complicated logistics - her ideas just flowed out of her head seamlessly and effortlessly. From their small wedding party consisting of just their maid of honour and best man, to their intimate dinner for 60 guests. From their slow mornings with their families to the beautifully choreographed first dance, it was truly the day that every couple wishes for. Slow, steady, authentic, and full of love. You’ll even notice the various languages in which the invitations and details cards are duplicated as a thoughtful nod to ensure all of their guests felt cared for and considered.

Andreea chose vendors who understood her vision completely. Marcia at The Dessert Room created a masterpiece of a cake simple in form but adorned in a cascading garden of pastel-coloured florals from MacRose Design Co. Andreea chose to use the Ancaster Mill’s in-house white linens and napkins for a clean base layer for the florals and candles to sit atop. She then carried through her invitation design from Red Bicycle Paper Co. to the tablescape with simple table numbers, place cards, and menus. Truly, this is how consistency in simple design is impeccably effective.

Working with Eszter Cabral Photography for the first time and reuniting with John from Summerfield Films was the icing on the cake for us!

Other incredible vendors included music from The DJ Co. and beauty from Freebird Beauty Co. Andreea’s dress is by Pronovias.

Take your time scrolling through this one. It’s a gorgeous representation of a fairytale wedding at the Ancaster Mill!

Service: Event Management