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

A Colourful Summer Tent Wedding in Copetown, Ontario

By now you probably know that tent weddings are our jam and a challenge we embrace with open arms. There’s something about building a beautiful space where nothing exists that will never get old. And this particular wedding is a great example of a wedding that oozes class but with a casual edge. I think that also sums up so much of what we try to do with all of the weddings we plan so this feels like a great example of what we strive to build.

Not only that, this was something we fully planned in just four months. The family’s property is stunning, with the home being over 150 years old. It was standing in 1867 when the Dominion of Canada was created. How neat is that?!

Guests were greeted by a champagne table with the sounds of a New Orleans-style band playing, and it felt like a true celebration! The ceremony was set under a huge old tree, offering shade for guests and an incredible backdrop for the exchanging of vows and a reception following, catered by the incomparable Treadwell Catering and bartended by our favourite mobile bar truck, The Sway Bar. Guelph Tent Rentals pole tent was a showstopper with its Father of the Bride lighting, making a lovely glow all night long. Kendon Design Co. was tasked with the responsibility of filling the space with colourful florals including a round ceiling installation hanging above the head table, set directly in the middle of guests for a less formal feel. Simply Beautiful Decor’s fresh new line of Hampton Plaid linens and Florina Tan dinnerware helped to feed that casual chic design vibe. Once dinner was complete, The St. Royals, our favourite Toronto wedding band, kicked off the dance party with a short break that somehow so perfectly timed the launch of a firework show! It was all so serendipitous.

Oh, and I can’t forget to mention what is probably my favourite wedding cake that I think I’ve ever had for a client. A huge thank you to The Dessert Room for making this one just so perfect!

Kayla Potter Photography outdid herself capturing all of the details we all worked so tirelessly on for and we, and I am sure our clients, will be forever grateful! I still cannot get over the incredible flat lay she did of the invitation suite so carefully designed by Statue Rue, along with all of the other wedding stationery pieces.

We wanted this to feel fun, bright, joyful, and elegant and I think we accomplished just that. Enjoy scrolling through this beautiful colourful summer tent wedding in Copetown, Ontario. You’ll find the links to all of our wonderful vendors at the bottom of this post.

A Colourful, Private Estate Tent Wedding in Millgrove, Ontario

Kathryn and Evan’s colourful, pattern-filled wedding took place on her parent’s private estate in Millgrove, Ontario on October 2, 2022.

If you’ve followed along for a while, you know we love the challenges of planning tent weddings on private estates. The best part is that you can start from scratch with the design as there’s not much that controls the aesthetic like you would have in a traditional venue with its own style.

We started with a colour palette that pretty much included the rainbow and got started on the custom colour-blocked wedding invitations with Paper and Poste and a stunning lush floral design by Forever Wildfield. We then got the tent secured which was a gorgeous sailcloth tent from Guelph Tent Rentals. From there, we worked with Simply Beautiful Decor and Plate Occasions to select linens and tabletop pieces to carry through the navy and teals from our colour palette in a way that felt refined and elegant but still very in line with a more relaxed setting of home.

When it came time to food and beverage options, Kathryn had a specific vision in mind and there was no question that Saving Thyme Bistro would cater the event as Kathryn’s family has been long-time patrons of the restaurant. The cocktail experience was important to both Kathryn and Evan, and The Sway Bar knocked it out of the park preparing six speciality cocktails while also making sure everyone had their favourite wine and beer at the ready. To satisfy the sweet-tooth post-dinner, Sweet Celebrations created an epic cookie bar!

Additional lovely vendors include Radford Beauty, Signal Hill Band, 586 Event Group, and Wellington Music

Captured by Will Reid Photo.

Service: Full Planning and Design

THE FLOORPLAN

Tent wedding floorplan layouts can be tricky since you’re starting from scratch. Below is the floorplan we created in case it helps inspire your own tent wedding reception floorplan layout.

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.

Take your time scrolling through this one. It’s an impeccable one featuring an intimate Ancaster Mill wedding.

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

Earth to Table Farm Wedding

Hold your hats, people, because this one is a stunner. Lauren and Craig's Earth to Table Farm wedding in Flamborough took my breath away at multiple points throughout the planning and, of course, on the wedding day itself. I have been trying to find the words to describe exactly how wonderful this day was, but my emotions get the better of me and all I want to use are the words that describe love in various ways. I have been sitting on these images so beautifully captured by Christine Lim, since shortly after their September wedding. Not because I don't love them, but because I was so terrified I wouldn't put together the right collection of images to showcase this day in the way it deserves to be shown.The respect and love that Lauren and Craig have for each other is something that is a once-in-a-century. They love keeping beautiful traditions alive. He is a true gentleman and her etiquette is impeccable.They wanted to create something colourful and incorporated their love for antiquing but was elegant and formal. Most importantly, it had to feel authentic and I think we did it. I think the images speak for themselves beyond that lead-in, so I'll leave you to peruse the gorgeousness below. Keep scrolling for details on the amazing team who helped bring this Earth to Table Farm wedding together.

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Photography Christine Lim Weddings
Florals Ashley Elaine Florals
Planning and Design Laura Olsen Events
Venue Earth to Table Farm, Pearle Weddings
Hair Ashley Readings
Makeup Caitlin Keddie

 

Sweets Table Sweet Celebrations Wedding Cakes
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Musicians Barrell Boys
Band Oldies 990
Production Metalworks
Videography Pocket Change Productions
Linens Simply Beautiful Decor

Horse Farm Wedding in Burlington, Ontario

Taylor and Brad came up from Ohio to celebrate their big day on her uncle's horse farm here in Ontario. The estate had a special place in Taylor's heart and right from the moment we met I knew I wanted to be involved. I then fell in love with the stunning countryside estate and I knew this horse farm wedding was going to be one full of love! Planning a tent wedding is difficult enough but doing so from out of town creates an added level of complexity. I was happy to help them with both the planning and styling of the event. It was important to Taylor that the beautiful landscape be the focal point so we were careful to pull inspiration from our surroundings.

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THE DESIGN

We used wood harvest tables for the head table and buffet tables to relax the beautiful champagne linens used to dress up the guest tables. Each centerpiece was carefully assembled by Ashley Elaine Florals in heirloom trophies won by the family's horses over the years. Using a bright palette in shades of pinks and greens, we anchored it all with a deep raspberry colour. Brad handmade the table numbers out of horseshoes as a subtle nod to the beautiful animals that mean so much to Taylor.

THE FOOD

Jake's Grillhouse handled the catering and oh my goodness, it was yummy! During cocktail hour canapes were passed while oysters were shucked in front of guests at the beautifully prepared oyster bar. As for dinner, we wanted to be mindful of budget and the relaxed outdoor environment so we opted for buffet style. Buffet tends to get a bad rap, but the longer it has to sit the better the flavours get! Is also allows for more flexibility in terms of timing with speeches and event flow.

Flowers Ashley Elaine Florals
Photography The Wayfarers
Catering Jake's Grillhouse
Tent and Rentals Special Event Rentals
Hair and Makeup Pretty in Pink Mobile Makeup
Videography Archangel Productions
DJ Jarek Gora
Ceremony Musician Chantal Dube