High school sweethearts

Together since Grade 12, this bride and groom had to scale their wedding back, from 200 guests to just 50. This left them with a personal, intimate celebration that guests will remember as a time to finally celebrate, post-pandemic.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC CHENG PHOTOGRAPHY

VENUE: Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Elora, Ont. | NUMBER OF GUESTS: 50 | PLANNING: N ó ble Events BRIDE’S GOWN: Valencienne Bridal | SUITS: Surmesur Custom Menswear BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: Various | HAIR & MAKEUP: Alyssa Helm Beauty & Co. DÉCOR: Simply Beautiful Décor | STATIONERY: Olumis Calligraphy | FLORALS: Forever Wildfield CAKE: Love in Bloom Cakes | WEDDING BANDS: Stor by Margot | STRING QUARTET: GTA Strings BOMBONIERE: Sweets by Carmeli | GIFTS: Feel Good Gifting

Advice from the couple: “Enjoy every bit of planning together that you can – it’s half the fun!” Sharing is caring!

The best part: It’s tough to nail down the best part of a wedding day. Just ask Luke. “To be honest, the whole day was my favouite part,” he says. “The whole weekend together with family and friends, it was everything.” Details, details: With such gorgeous décor, choosing a favourite is also difficult. “I would have to say the reception tablescape florals and design was my favourite. It blew me away. It was pure magic,” says Marina. Making memories: “We think our guests will remember the venue and intimate feeling of our wedding as it was so different from the weddings we are used to,” says Marina. “Everyone had time to enjoy themselves as many guests were staying for the weekend, which gave them the opportunity to relax and spend time catching up with everyone.” The feels: Marina says the ceremony was amazing. “This was the first time seeing everyone gathered together in over a year and half due to the pandemic. I had never felt so full of love and happiness in one single moment.”