Meg and Geoff’s Cosmopolitan Wedding at the Toronto Beaches
Like most of the couples that I have had the pleasure of working with, Meg and Geoff heard of me through word of mouth. Since they lived in South Korea, all of our communications were done via email and Skype. The day of their wedding was the first time we met in person.
Weddings are known for bringing people together, but this was something else entirely; it was one of the most cosmopolitan weddings I’ve experienced. The majority of the guests were from out of town, and a large portion of those were from overseas: Africa, Asia, and Europe. Accommodating some of the guests was a beautiful house in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto. Since it was temporarily rented for the occasion, it was full of the owners’ personal belongings and thus imbued with a lot of character, something that I find is absent in all but the most quaint hotels and B&Bs.
When I arrived at the house, the bride had not yet returned from her hair appointment. I checked out the space, made some preparations, and photographed the groom’s family as they played with their kids. After the bride arrived, more people started to trickle in and the house came alive with activity.
The wedding ceremony took place in the backyard of a home on Woodbine that belonged to an couple of old friends of the family. It acted as a gorgeous backdrop to the intimate and tastefully decorated ceremony. Dinner was held at Rakia Bar, a restaurant in Leslieville. The food and drink were so delicious that I’ve since returned for more. The evening concluded back at the Woodbine house, where there was dancing, singing, amazing homemade desserts, and great stories. Just as I was about to head out for the night, I happened upon a postcard pinned to the kitchen wall: a save the date card from Korea. From beginning to end, a full circle was formed and I’m honoured to have played a small part.
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