Manley & Lorie | A Magical Fairytale Wedding at Paradise Banquet Hall

At our first meeting with Manley & Lorie, we’ve quickly learned that Manley loved all things magical, whimsical and fairytale-like. For their proposal, they went to Disneyworld Florida for a friend’s 30th birthday. In front of the Magic Castle, Lorie got down on one knee and surprised Manley with the most important question of her life! At first she thought he was joking - “I thought he was joking so I pushed his shoulder telling him to stop. I started walking away but my friends yelled at me to go back. Still confused, I went back and let him hold my hand again. People had started cheering and I couldn't hear Lorie anymore.”

For their wedding, it was to no surprise that it was an inspired whimsical and romantic theme with pink, blush, creams and soft white as their colours. For their wedding details, the colours were really in the bride and bridesmaid’s bouquets. A pair of Jimmy Choo’s is every girl’s dream wedding shoes and Manley’s were the pink sparkly ones! You can definitely see more of romantic and fairytale blend in the reception decorations and hall. The centrepieces were tall gold vase with floral arrangement on top surrounded with tall candles and a gold vintage mirror table number - that reminds me of the Beauty and the Beast table setting but much more prettier! Paradise Banquet Hall is perfect venue to match Manley and Lorie’s wedding theme with the regal room and big chandelier! It was so dreamy to see their first dance underneath the beautiful oversized chandelier on the top and dry ice rising from the ground creating a cloud like effect and everything was just so romantic!

Most Disney Princesses stories take place at a tower or on top of a hill, for Manley & Lorie’s portraits we headed up a hill as well. We were “close” to the sky and saw many trees below us. Manley wore a beautiful off-shoulder a-line gown with sheer embroidered lace bodice that gave her a modern princess vibe when we photograph them over the hills!

Although Manley and Lorie’s wedding was postponed, due to COVID restrictions, and smaller than what they’ve imagined it to be but their wedding day was beautiful nonetheless! They were surrounded with so much joy and love from families and friends! Thank you Manley and Lorie for having us to be a part of your special day and capturing all the beautiful moments you’ve shared with loved ones! Congratulations to the newly wed!

Photography: EC3 Moments
Venue: Paradise Banquet Hall
Bridal Gown: Rebecca Ingram from Blu Ivory
Floral & Decor: OMG Events
DJ/Entertainment: Good Vibrations
Hair & Makeup: Mary Wu Make Up Hair
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: RW & Co
Cake: Paradise Banquet Hall
Invitations: Cousin Bridget

Christine & Jamie | Sunnyside Pavilion Micro Wedding

Christine and Jamie’s wedding was a long time coming. We met these two beautiful souls virtually for the very first time in June 2020. They just arrived to the cottage and quickly jumped on the meeting with us. Even though the WIFI connection was not the strongest, and sometimes laggy, but their personalities radiated through the screen! They were nothing less from gentle, kind, friendly and always seeking for a good time - and these were exactly what we witnessed on their big day!

Like most couples planning a wedding during a pandemic, it definitely was not easy for the bride- and groom-to-be. Knowing that they are peoples-people who enjoys spending time with loved ones, but there were a few items that needed to be taken out of the wedding day agenda due to the restrictions. (This calls for real sacrifice and flexibility.) At the time of our check-in meeting, a few weeks before their wedding, Toronto had just moved into Stage 1 from the Stay-at-home orders. It was hard to keep to the 10 person limit for the ceremony and extremely struggled between having grandma or brother! BUT… GUESS WHATTTT!! The week of their wedding, we moved into STAGE TWO where indoor ceremony was allowed for up to 50 people!! This means BOTH brother and grandma annnnnddd more families and friends can attend! (It was like God heard their struggles and lifted the restrictions just in time for their special day!) We know what a challenge it was for them so we were ecstatic when we heard this news and received their email confirmation! Our hearts already celebrated with them the days leading up to their wedding day. They ever so deserve to be celebrating this special day with their friends and families. Have I mentioned that they were peoples-people? Their friends love them so much and were overjoyed with the union, they even surprised the newly wed with a fun sign outside the church! Bubbles and the ‘Just Married’ sign brought out the festivities for the new Mr and Mrs (see photos below)!

Ohhhkayy, oookk, not only are these two beautiful on the inside but they’re like friggin’ STUNNING on the outside! Gahh, they look so darn good that made the backdrop as their prop. Sunnyside Pavilion is gorgeous backdrop for engagement or weddings. When we first suggested this location to them, they told us their concerns for it not looking so great for wedding photos because it was a bit dingy vibe. But until we showed them some wedding photos of the venue, Christine immediately fell in love with it and booked it. So happy she did because they look absolutely stunning in it! Felt like we were photographing models for bridal magazines! Don’t believe me? Scroll down to see it for yourself!

Thank you Christine and Jamie for giving us the opportunity to have journeyed with you and documenting your big day! We wish you an abundant of blessings and a lifetime of happiness to come! Congratulations again!

Photography: EC3 Moments
Ceremony: St Mary
Photoshoot Location: Sunnyside Pavilion
Makeup & Hair: Windy Chiu
Wedding Dress: Melanie Lyne

Annie & Jeff | Love Overcomes All Markham Micro Wedding

Getting married during the pandemic is not easy. For those who did tie the knot can attest to the many challenges of a COVID wedding. Annie and Jeff have their share of hardships; from their original venue complications, to parent fly-in restrictions, to limited guests count. Getting married during COVID had brought them many heartaches and a rollercoaster of emotions they did not anticipate. Yet, these things did not hinder their love for one another and their desire to be married. They are one of the strongest couples we’ve seen who broke through all the struggles and carried on with their wedding plans (with a few amendments)! They tackled each challenge one at a time together with their amazing planner (Kristy) to coordinate a beautiful wedding at the Markham Marriott Hotel event space, which accommodated their needs to host a ceremony. Having great vendors on your team sure helps to bring your vision to life!

It is so encouraging to see both Annie and Jeff’s dedication for love! Their love overcomes all things! We are so honoured to be a part of such a beautiful day - thank you Annie and Jeff!

Photography: EC3 Moments
Videography: Patrick G Films
Planner: Kristy
Venue: Markham Marriott Hotel
Makeup & Hair: Michelle Yu Makeup

YAO DAN & MICHAEL | Toronto Healthcare Heroes' Micro Wedding

Yao Dan & Michael stepped into their wedding at a very busy time of COVID. Both are frontline healthcare professionals working tirelessly so that we and our families are well and safe. Although this season has definitely brought them many surprising changes to their original plans for what they envisioned for their special date; they were still excited to make the best of every moment. With many of their friends and families, local and overseas, weren’t able to join, we’re sure everyone was just as happy for them. We know that loved ones are waiting in anticipation for the day that lockdowns will lift and they will be able to join them in celebration face to face again! So it was with great joy that we can see them finally tying the knot and seeing their smiling eyes behind their masks.

After the cutest first look witnessed by their closest friends we headed over to their church where their marriage would be bound and sealed. After reading their lovely vows Michael’s mom had a surprise of her very own. It was a long lost letter that Michael had written to Yao Dan in grade school sharing when he first fell in love with her. The pastor asked him to read out the letter which filled the sanctuary with raw young emotion, romance and a lot of laughter from family and friends. It was fun and hilarious and carefully crafted. Michael wanted to share this letter when the relationship became serious, as love should not be taken lightly and this was definitely the moment. Yao Dan and Michael are certainly the sweetest couple who will create many more fun memories to come! Thank you for having us to capture this beautiful union!

CHARMAINE & EDMOND | Toronto Nature + Ravine Elopement

Charmaine and Edmond our second COVID couple this year had their beautiful wedding in quaint ravine that was surrounded by a surreal dreamy backdrop. As we descended to the bottom of the valley we were welcomed by the florals and foliage that blanketed the slopes. At the bottom were trees swaying in the wind and the river peacefully flowing around us. If that weren’t enough, our bride prepared a beautiful bohemian themed decor that included an intimate tent, dream catchers, and at the centre where they exchanged vows and their first kiss stood their chuppah with cake and champagne to pop! As they shared cake and drinks the moment of laughter and joy rang true. Their family and close friends from Hong Kong even zoomed into the moment through video so not to miss the newly wed’s union! This may not have been the day they initially envisioned, but even with COVID turning everyone upside down, they were still able to have so much fun planning and sharing this special moment together.

Photography: EC3 Moments
Videography: JunLokLok
Decorations and Florals: Miss Paper Cut & Chuppah.ca
Boutonnieres & Corsage: Botany Floral Studio
Dress & Suits: Wilderly Bride
Cake: 7cake Boutique

VICKY & MICHAEL | Micro Wedding

Vicky and Michael’s 2020 wedding during this COVID season was not at all expected when they had planned every fine detail of this wedding the previous year. Yet even with the virus bringing the entire world to a grinding halt, their love for one another continued to move them forward over mountains and through a pandemic, to say “I do”.

With much excitement to start their married life sooner rather than later, they pressed on through planning the wedding with what mattered most. Fortunately, Vicky is a wedding planner and a makeup artist, so there was a lot of DIY. She had professionally applied her own makeup and beautifully curled her hair in the morning. They had handcrafted the cherry blossom trees as their backdrop at the house for the tea ceremony. The beautiful bouquets and boutonnieres were handmade by the talented Vicky as well! She acted as multiple vendors in one during this process!

Growing up receiving so much love and sacrifice from their parents, they cherished the opportunity to show respect and love to their parents by holding a traditional Chinese & Vietnamese tea ceremony that brought so much light and joy into this moment of time. Families and friends had even sent them edible gifts to their house to spread the love and joy!

They then made their way to their church to say their vows, exchange their rings, and seal their commitment in love. It was topped by their first kiss that silenced the entire church - literally. Although the pews remained empty, the bandwidth on their phones data spiked from all the family and friends who had attended by video chat. The support and love from everyone filled the entire church creating an energy that will continue to grow in anticipation for their public celebration with everyone face to face next year – Stay Tune!

Photography: EC3 Moments
Venue: St Mary of Angels Church
Cup Cakes: Cake Star