For lovers of art, great food, and Old Toronto - this wedding is a goldmine. As soon as Marian and Silvano stepped into the Thompson Landry Gallery in the Distillery District, they knew it was the perfect the venue to host their intimate micro wedding. The architectural integrity of the building and the art collection it housed was exactly their vibe, no changes necessary. The bride and groom wanted a high class affair that was also low key and fun; with the addition of the classic Bentley, a personal saxophone player, and some late-night comedy courtesy of two local comedians really put the cherry on top of what was already a beautiful affair.
Marian and Silvano met in her backyard for their first look - Silvano came around the house to see his beautiful bride waiting for him in her stunning vintage lace detailed wedding dress. He couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he walked up to her and shared their first moments together on their wedding day. They followed that up by hopping into their vintage Bentley to be chauffeured across the city to the Historical Distillery District.
The bride and groom had decided that they wanted their wedding documented on film. The groom being an architect, and the bride being a total art enthusiast, it was a no brainer decision capture the moments and memories on analog to really elevate the images into nostalgic territory that would’ve otherwise been difficult to replicated. So as we explored the cobblestone streets of the Distillery, we stopped and photographed some tender moments on medium format Kodak film while Brjánn captured documentary and street photography like images on his 35mm Leica rangefinder camera. The romantic feel of the black and white film really helps you appreciate the atmosphere of the wedding day and feels like you’re looking directly into the mind’s eye and seeing a personal memory come to life.
It just so happened that Marian had planned her wedding day to be on the anniversary of her parents wedding, October 10th, a date with significant meaning and a beautiful homage to her mother and father. The couple said their vows surrounded by beautiful artwork and their closest family and friends who were able to be in attendance before the new lockdown restrictions took place in Toronto. As soon as they were pronounced husband and wife they paraded through the streets with a saxophone player leading the way and bringing an exciting energy to parlay into the wedding reception in the gallery across the street.
The evening was full of celebration, laughter, and love, you could really tell how much every single guest meant to Marian and Silvano, as they made sure to talk with all of them throughout the evening. Due to covid-19 restrictions, there was no dancing allowed at the wedding, instead, the bride and groom treated their guests to some standup comedians for the evenings entertainment, capping the night off with some memorable moments, a few awkward laughs and the perfect topic of conversation during the mingling and drinks that followed.
As I continue to photograph weddings in this incredible city, I’m always awed by the uniqueness of every couple and every wedding. A day that reflects your personalities, your history, and your future is truly a recipe for an unforgettable and deeply meaningful wedding day. Marian and Silvano were no exception, they created a day true to who they were and started off their married lives together in a classy fashion. Being part of such an intimate experience is always highly rewarding and something I continually cherish throughout my career as a wedding photographer. I’m excited that my journey with these two isn’t fully over as I get to relive this gorgeous wedding day all over again as we begin to design their hand crafted wedding album.
VENDORS
Venue: Thompson Landry Gallery
Photo Location: The Distillery District
Wedding Coordinator: Tara & Olivia - Bliss Events
Second Shooter: Brian Bettencourt (3B Photography)
