Soulful Wedding in Orangeville

I have been so privileged to have photographed Claire & Brendan four times now; once in the studio, once for their engagement session, once when Claire proposed to Brendan, and once for their soulful wedding in Orangeville, Ontario. Each time has been incredibly special and dear to my heart, but their wedding topped them all.

They created a very small and intimate wedding in the backyard of Claire’s parents in Orangeville, Ontario. Each element was intentional, thoughtful and heartfelt. They each had their parents and a witness, that was it. They both got ready in the same house, one on each floor. Every element of their wedding had meaning infused, from the bespoke perfume to the shoes to the handmade invitation suite. As they’re both in the film industry and total cinephiles, the songs they chose came from movies that meant something to them. In fact they sent me their letterbox before their wedding to give me a sense of what was inspiring them at the time. 

As small and simple as it was, Claire & Brendan still found ways to make it even more intimate and to connect with each other. We snuck away for their first look in the middle of the forest where they shared private vows with each other. Before dinner we chased the sun in a local garden. After dinner they shared a very special first dance to a song called Dance With Me written especially for them by Torquil Campbell of Stars. Below is a glimpse of their wedding story.

If you’re planning a wedding in Orangeville, I’d love to be your wedding photographer! Please reach out to me here to find out if I’m available on your desired date.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VENDORS WHO COLLABORATED ON THIS WEDDING!

8mm film - Frances Beatty Photography

Wedding Planner - Rana Attia

Videographer - Aaron Daniel

Officiant - Molly Johnson

Invitation Designer - Crimson Letters

Floral Designer - Euclid Design Co

Cake - Bakerbots Baking

Dress Designer - Ailsa Munro

Rentals - Plate Occasions

Hair & Makeup - Bespoke Beauty

Partner’s Apparel - My King & Bay

Claire's shoes - Pavilion Parade

Claire's wedding ring - Penwarden

Brendan's engagement ring - Black Umbrella Jewelry

Brendan's wedding ring - FTJ Co

First Dance Song - Torquil Campbell