The Details

Ceremony + Reception Venue: Penthouse by Ciao Bella in Hamilton, Ontario

Wedding Day Coverage: 10 hours

First Look: Yes (and private vows!)

Their Wishes:   Emotions of the day, taking photos outside the venue, goofiness

the feeling

Picture this: it's a sunny July day, you're surrounded by all of your closest friends & family, and you're sipping on a Hugo Spritz and eating oysters as the sun sets and the party begins. You start your day by getting ready with your bridal party, as they steam your wedding dress or hand you a beer while getting your suit on, and then you have time together via a first look and exchange private vows. Afterwards, you enjoy time together while leisurely taking photos around your venue, and you aren't rushed because you built time into your day to just enjoy being with each other. Your family begins to arrive and gives you hugs, and then you hide away before the ceremony with your closest friends, who are hyping you up for your "I Do's" on an outdoor terrace. You keep your ceremony short and sweet, and then spend the rest of your evening listening to speeches that make you both laugh and cry, smiling while having your first dance with your mom and dad, and chatting with your guests while music from the live band plays in the background.


Heather and Richard's day was nothing short of magical - I'm grateful I got to be there to witness it.

These photos were taken while on assignment for Golden Hour Photo Co. and edited by me.