Many think that winters in Toronto are long and unbearable, and there are just nothing to be exited about it. Ella and Ricky  proved them wrong. We started the day in Ella’s condominium by the lake near Etobicoke. Having the urban view of downtown Toronto as the backdrop through the huge windows, the girls arrived early to dress up and prepare the so-called “door games” for Ricky to complete. The east facing apartment facilitated us with much natural sunlight for our pictures and videos. The guys rushed in later, and was ordered to put on the props and dance for the chance to see his beautiful wife-to-be.

We headed to the Old Mill Inn after the traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony. The wedding chapel in the Old Mill Inn has been an all time favorite for couples in the GTA. The photo session that followed went great, thanks to the fun loving bridesmaids and groomsmen. Given the temperature, we were only outdoor in the garden for a couple of minutes and most pictures were taken indoor. We actually borrowed a half set up banquet hall for some of the pictures and they turned out to be real nice.

The reception was held in Crown Prince Fine Dining and Banquet near Victoria Park and McNicoll in North York. The decorators twisted the golden theme in this Chinese restaurant with some purple, which was in our opinions one of the best combinations of colors.

This is one of the smallest weddings we worked on this year, only in terms of the number of guests attended. But in terms of the emotion this sweet couple brought us, this wedding is second to none. It is human nature that when you are on a job for long enough, you get used to what you see at work and are less likely to have any emotion to it. Being a wedding photographer or cinematographer is no different in that respect. However, the personalized vows and speeches made us feel their passion in love. Their parents, although weren’t able to attend their Toronto ceremony, also sent touching words and advices through video streaming.

The Old Mill Inn and Spa has always been one of the top choices for wedding ceremonies and reception of a medium to small scale in Toronto. The all in one hotel, chapel and banquet halls give the retro touch to weddings. From the hall ways to the garden, every spot is perfect for pictures.

Whenever I am asked about MC’s, the first recommendation would always be “find the most talkative friend”. Believe it or not, we always have a friend or two who are enthusiastic about this and would work as the best host and/or hostess for your wedding. It so happened for Joe and Nicole’s wedding, their friends not only did a professional job hosting the party, but also put lots of thoughts into every little detail that made the entire party coherent with the twist of comfort and intimacy.