Victoria and Derek’s beautiful wedding day took place in Fenelon Falls, at Victoria’s family’s gorgeous property.  I’ve photographed a handful of weddings in Fenelon Falls, and I always love the cottage country feel.  I met up with Derek and then Victoria at their respective getting-ready locations – Derek at a waterfront AirBNB and then Victoria at the family homestead.  I love photographing the preparation coming together and seeing the day unfold.

With the final touches applied and the dress put on, Victoria had an emotional first look with her bridesmaids and then with her father behind the house, while Derek and the groomsmen started the ceremony proceedings outside, on the opposite side of the home past a wooded area.  The ceremony took place with the lovely late afternoon sun, and overlooked a beautiful little lake and fountain. Uniquely, in my 15+ years of wedding photography, this was the first time I had seen a ceremony which featured a butterfly release! The monarch butterflies seemed more eager to stay put on their fingers than fly away, which was pretty darn cute 🙂

After the ceremony, we took care of family photos and the bridal party photoshoot, then proceeded to the quonset hut which had been beautifully decorated into an amazing reception space.

As you’ll see in the gallery below, Victoria has such a beautiful smile, and this wedding day was full laughs and positive energy!

I had a great time working with Victoria and Derek and wish them all the best!

Send me an email, and let’s chat about your wedding day! 🙂