Intimate Wedding | Ontario Cottage Country | Amanda + Michael

I first met Amanda at her brother’s wedding about 5 years prior and it really meant a lot to me when she hired me to shoot hers as it made me feel that I had earned the family's trust. I guess thats a sign that they they really liked the photos :) .

Now I gotta say, I really am thankful that I had that I was granted the opportunity to shoot this wedding as it was one of my favourite ones to shoot to date. The site for Amanda and Michael's wedding was at their family cottage and if you've been following me at all, you know that I absolutely love outdoor weddings. The backdrop of Ontario's Cottage Country provided the perfect setting for such an intimate backyard wedding. The ceremony took place on the lakefront dock in front of their family and friends. Even some neighbouring lake goers took in parts of the ceremony from the vantage point of their water crafts before they eventually went about their business. Shortly after Amanda & Michael took a couple moments to spend a few peaceful moments by themselves by riding a canoe. I was really tempted to go on a ride with them, but figured knowing my luck, it wouldn't be in anyone's interest to accept the high possiblity of me accidentally capsizing it.

The festivities continued well into the night with dinner and reception under a large wedding tent. The couple of honour then took to the centre of the floor with their first dance before leading everyone to party on well into the night.

Here are a few photos of how this amazing day transpired.