April 25, 2016

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Jesse & Roxanne Backyard tent wedding | Dundas, Ontario

This wedding has my heart. Not just because the couple was beautiful and the details were pretty. But because there was purpose and love put into every detail to make it truly special and unique to them. The wedding took place on family property in the small town of Greensville. It was the perfect day filled with sunshine, friends, warm weather, family, laughter, delicious food, happy tears, meaningful details, dancing, old cars and a couple about to start their journey through life together. One of my favourite moments of the day was when Jesse & Roxanne celebrated their parent’s marriages (of over 30 years!) by having them each dance to their wedding song. It was so special to see them still so in love and to celebrate where this all started.  Jesse & Roxanne, your day was one I will never forget. There was so much love and happiness that filled this backyard to last a lifetime. I am so grateful to have met you both and to be able to document your love story. I hope you enjoy re-living this day over and over as you look through your wedding photos together for years to come.

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I asked Jesse & Roxanne to share their vision for their wedding day and this is what they said:

I love summer, and being outside. When Jesse proposed, I knew we’d have an outdoor wedding, I just didn’t know where. My aunt and uncle graciously offered their property in picturesque Greensville (backing onto Christie’s Conservation area). They’ve had weddings there before, so I knew it was do-able. Their house is gorgeous, with plenty of room for a big tent! It’s always risky planning an outdoor wedding because you never know what the weather will be, but it was a risk we were willing to take. My vision was outside in the sun, and thankfully the weather cooperated and we had the most beautiful day.

My family’s hobby is restoring and collecting vintage cars. Lucky for us, it made for a unique way to come down the aisle! All of my bridesmaids rode in style down the lane way, with me following closely behind driven by my dad. That is a moment I will never forget.

We wanted a variety of food choices, which is why a buffet style was right for us. Everything was so delicious! We had fish tacos, pork sliders, steak frites, peanut chicken satays, and a variety of salads. Everything was locally grown and grain fed. Healthy food is important to us.

The details:

I wanted our wedding to have a lot of personal touches, so Jesse and I worked together to make my visions come to life. Most of my inspiration came from Pinterest, and I modified each piece to make it our own. I wanted a collage with a variety of frames to showcase our engagement photos, but needed a really cool, old, rustic door. Jesse solved the problem by making one using the wood from our old pool deck. He also made a smaller version for the collage I made with our old baby photos and photos of our parents when they were young, before we were born. I really wanted to incorporate family history; our old photos, to create our vintage, country look. Our wedding favours were wildflower seeds and my bridesmaids helped me create that. The envelopes were made from beautiful paper from Michaels, and my friend, who is a graphic designer created the labels “Let the Love Grow”. Jesse built the wood frame that we hung them on. Our sign in with the glass frame and wood hearts was made by Jesse’s cousin! Jesse made the wooden bar that was used to serve drinks, as well as the chalkboard hanging from it (which I wrote on)! It was truly a collaborative effort between Jesse and I, our family, and our friends. I had many ideas and our collective, creative efforts made it happen.

I always wanted mis-matched bridesmaids dresses, and so I had my girls go out and find a dress they liked. Some were bought in store, others online. They had a picture from Pinterest that was my inspiration, and colour scheme (blush, golds, beige, lilac/grey). I didn’t care if it was strapless or not, just that they were knee length. I trusted them completely, and the outcome was better than I expected! They all bought the same shoes which helped tie them together, and their bouquets brought it all together as well.

Advice:

Bride: Take in each moment because the day flies by! Let things roll off your back if it’s not going perfectly, people won’t notice the difference, only you will. Hug each guest, dance with your groom and EAT!

Groom: Take a breath, take it all in and pack lots of Kleenex.

Now for all the pretty…

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Don’t forget why you’re getting married in the first place! Sometimes the planning process can get stressful and overwhelming, but at the end of the day, it’s about the two of you. That’s what’s important, not the amount of courses you have, or linens you choose. It’s about the love you share.

– Jesse & Roxanne

Vendors

Florist: Carol Shrive

Band/DJ: Cory Woods

Wedding Dress: Heirlooms in Dundas

Suits: Banana Republic

Wedding Rings: Phillip’s Jewelry

Hair: Cora Poon & Chelsea Collinson

Makeup Artist: Amy Pigeon

Caterer: Kevin Evelegh

Linens: Special Events Rentals

Invitations: Steph Hayes

Tent: Special Event Rentals

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