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What a beautiful wedding Myriam and Cory had yesterday. They’re such a lovely couple. I had trouble choosing which images to showcase today; I wanted to show them all! I was so excited I could barely sleep six hours so I could start working on pictures by 6am.
So, the following are but a few highlights. If the happy couple have shared log-in details to their Gallery Collection, be sure to sign in soon! Click on an image to view a larger version.
The day started at the Le Meridian King Edward Hotel, where the mother of the bride, the bride’s aunt (who flew in from Egypt!), and the bridesmaids were getting ready for the special day. In the above picture Alexandra, who was a lovely flower girl by the way, watches Myriam and Dahlia chat in front of the mirror.
The University of Toronto’s Trinity College Chapel is a spectacular venue. I did a bit of research and can share the following: Built in the modified perpendicular Gothic style, the main chapel extends 100 feet to the reredos and is 47 feet high at the vault bosses. Using only stone, brick and cement, the architects employed Italian stonemasons using ancient building methods; the only steel in the construction is in the hidden girders supporting the slate roof. The exterior walls are of sandstone.
I have to say the day flew by for me. Part of the reason was the warmth and genuineness I experienced from everyone. Photographing for ten hours felt like ten minutes. In the above image, the matron of honour makes her way down the steps towards the aisle.
It did rain on and off for a good part of the afternoon and evening, but that didn’t deter us from capturing formal portraits and candid moments outdoors. We had pretty, white umbrellas on hand. I love how they complimented the colours of the day.
I love how this image turned out. There is a lot of meaning and symbolism behind a bride’s bouquet (just ask any bride!). So this image may have different meaning depending on who is viewing it. Did you know that even before flower bouquets were used by brides in weddings they were used in a different form of art? They appeared as early as the 17th century and possibly earlier. Flower bouquets were captured in paintings and on pottery as decorations. Myriam’s flowers were by Genius Loci Fine Flowers (another Beaches neighbourhood business, just like my studio).
The happy newlyweds share a quiet moment.
The next location was Toronto’s Distillery District. I’ve photographed here so often I feel like I know it like the back of my hand. It was a busy day there, and I noticed we were getting a lot of attention, especially because of the next image.
Sherine and Dahlia sittin’ under a tree. Don’t they look adorable?
Love how Myriam’s veil is caught in a gentle breeze in this image.
Cocktails, dinner and reception was held at Archeo. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. There was lots of tradition, including Egyptian bellydancing. Beautiful energy, colours and skill! Cory has a Scottish background, and when bagpiper Jack Jackson started playing along with the Egyptian music, it was amazing. I kid you not when I tell you it was beautiful to listen to and watch. Wow, such talent!
Myriam and Cory, it was a pleasure photographing your special day! Bye for now.
Dean Oros specializes in creating lifestyle images that capture natural beauty and story. He has photographed around the world; his clients are as varied as the subjects he photographs.
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You’re an excellent photographer! I would not hesitate to recommend you to any future clients for Weddings etc. You capture the essential essence of the occasion.
Jack
Thank you, Jack. It’s all about artful storytelling for me. The way you meshed the bag pipes with the Egyptian music was remarkable. Such a blending of cultures! It’s experiences like that people will soon not forget!