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Most wedding traditions were created long ago, with both love and superstition in mind. You might be the most non-traditional bride, but feel the need to stick to many of these traditions, because, why take a chance with bad luck? The idea is, if you follow these customs, you will find eternal happiness with your […]

6 Wedding Traditions to Ditch

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The best man and maid of honour waited at the back of the church. They stood in front of the closed tall wooden doors until the processional music started. The moment they were halfway down the aisle, the doors opened slowly; revealing the most gorgeous and regal DVI couple of 2020 at their Old Mill […]

Old Mill Toronto Micro Wedding | Oriyana & Scott

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Some things are just meant to be. Katie & Sean met over 7 years ago, she, was his boss’ daughter. His first message to her (on Facebook) was “Hey, sup?”. Here they are, recent homeowners and now husband and wife!!! I met Katie and Sean at their consultation last year, and before the consultation was […]

Dorchester Backyard Wedding | Katie & Sean

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Two weeks ago, we hosted the first annual DVI Gala at our home; in the comfort of our lush, green backyard. We sent out many invitations, and were so excited to have 5 couples join us. This party gave us the perfect opportunity to get to know all of our clients without being a wedding […]

Our First Annual DVI Gala

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Hamilton’s Gage Park holds a very special place in the hearts of Sara and her family. It is near her grandfather’s memorial bench, a touching tribute to an important man. Their family visits this memorial tribute regularly, and while on a visit without her, Sara and Mitch met. It’s All About Timing Sara’s father is […]

Hamilton Gage Park Engagement Session | Sara & Mitch

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In the summer of 2017, Jonathan, a mutual friend introduced Scott & Oriyana. Two years later, just before the federal election, Scott surprised Oriyana with a proposal. This was completely unexpected. Now, they have been engaged for over a year already. We even managed to fit our first consultation in before the election! The initial […]

Cozy Stratford Engagement Session | Oriyana & Scott

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On this gorgeous Saturday afternoon, I had the absolute pleasure to meet Anna and Mathew for their engagement session at one of Southwestern Ontario’s most beautiful little spots; Mill Race Park in Cambridge. The light at this location is just absolutely amazing, especially when it nears the end of the day. The wind was brisk, […]

Joyful Cambridge Mill Race Park Engagement Session | Anna & Mathew

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September 2, 1990. Thirty years ago. An early Sunday morning when a young mother gave birth to her and her husband’s first child. A little girl. Dina Dianne (Dutch pronunciation: Dee-na Dee-yah-ne) they named her. Dianne for short. She became a big sister only 367 days later. And had 5 more siblings in the years […]

30th birthday

Thirty Accomplishments Before My Thirtieth Birthday

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As her mother put the final adjustments on Victoria’s veil and train, emotions ran high. Jonathan was only a few steps away. Close enough to touch. As we all stepped back to allow these two their moment, Victoria was visibly shaking with excitement. The little squeal as he started turning around to see her made […]

Elegant Toronto Wedding

Elegant Toronto Wedding | Victoria & Jonathan

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