Wedding Photography Fusion at Barrie Country Club in Barrie, Ontario

Amanda + Matt | Wedding Photography Fusion in Barrie, ON

YEEEEESSSSS!!! The big day has arrived for Amanda + Smitty. The momentous day when this sweet and fun couple would go from engaged status to married. Nearly three years ago, to the day, we met Amanda + Matt at their friend’s wedding and have had the amazing opportunity to watch them grow as a couple. We couldn’t be more thrilled for the two of them as they celebrate their special day! This is their wedding story.

PREPARATION
We started the day with the groom and the groomsmen at Matt + Amanda’s house. The guys were lounging on the sofa, watching sports, and sharing wedding stories. Matt went upstairs for a moment to open a present from his bride-to-be. He pulled his suit off the rack, and he and his brother (the best man) suited up.

We left the guys, and headed over to meet Amanda and the ladies at her parent’s home. She radiated with joy and excitement. Amanda opened her gift from Matt – an illustrated book on why he loves her – and through tears, she read each page. After taking a deep breath, she went upstairs to slip into her gorgeous Maggie Sottero fitted gown “with a flair and a poof at the bottom.” Stunning! She put on her Barbie shoes and was ready.

Shoes

Jacket

Matt

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Dress

Getting in the Dress

Amanda

Amanda

Amanda

CEREMONY
The ceremony was held on the lawn of the Barrie Country Club amid a lovely flower bed and healthy green foliage. It was a hot, summer day, so the staff provided cool beverages for the guests as they arrived. Matt and the gentlemen waited at the arbor, while each bridesmaid emerged from the limousine. Amanda, escorted by her proud dad, walked along the stone path to meet Matt. They read amusing and endearing vows to each other, exchanged rings and kissed. Hooray, at last, Amanda + Matt were husband and wife!

Ceremony

Amanda and Dad

Matt

Ceremony

The Vows

Ring Exchange

The Kiss

Mr + Mrs Smith

Kiss

CREATIVE SESSION
Once the ceremony ended, we gathered the family indoors for portraits in the cool A/C. After a few photos with their loved ones, Amanda + Matt (and their bridal party) braved the heat for a fun photo session.

Family

Amanda + Matt

Amanda + Matt

Bridesmaids

The Guys

Bridal Party

Amanda + Matt

Amanda + Matt Kiss

Under the Veil

Shoes

Amanda + Matt

Walking

Amanda + Matt

Upside down kiss

Laying on grass

Lift

Sunset

Sunset

RECEPTION
The guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the beautifully-decorated ballroom–ordering from the bar, snacking on yummy hor d’oeuvre and sampling the candy station. Everyone found their seats. Announcing the bride and groom … Amanda + Matt entered the room to uproarious applause. Dinner was served and speeches commenced. Guests filled the air with various animal sounds throughout the night to coerce the couple to kiss (kissing game!). Once the dessert plates were cleared away, the dance floor opened.

Amanda + Matt shared their first dance, followed by tear-jerking parent dances. We thought it couldn’t get any better, until … the garter toss. Matt decided to do a surprise dance of mash-up music (including a cool leap frog jump) for Amanda before retrieving the garter. It was AMAZING! That boy can dance! We ended the evening with cake cutting and conga lines. What a party!

Cake Table

Reception Details

Speeches

First Dance

First Dance

Dances

Garter and Bouquet Toss

Dancing

THANK YOU
Amanda + Matt – what can we say? We feel like we’ve been on this wonderful journey with you both and are so ecstatic for this next stage in your life. You truly are a wonderful couple (and you have the most amazing family and friends EVER)! We wish you both all the very best! Show us your serious face 😉 #furious #smitsudwedding

Furious

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THE TEAM
Photography Fusion: Darlington Studios
Venue: Barrie Country Club
Hair: Giovanni + Perri
Make-Up: Cindy Greig
Florist: Posh Beyond Events
Cake: CupCake
Dress: Maggie Sottero
DJ: Gabor Krausz
Suit: Collins Formal Wear
Soundtrack: “Triple Oh” by The Lady & I, licensed through The Music Bed

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57 Comments

  1. Thank you Paul and Melanie for capturing Matt and Amandas wonderful day in such an amazing way. So nice to enjoy all over again!! Love all of it!

  2. You guys are the absolute best!! You captured our wedding day soo perfectly! The day is such a whirlwind that it is sooo nice to have such great memories to remind us! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

  3. The most amazing day ever! We couldn’t be happier for such a wonderful and not bad looking couple. Haha
    We love you both.
    mom and dad smith

  4. Thank you for letting us experience this with you!
    The pictures are wonderful. Amanda, you are one beautiful bride! And Matt, you are a pretty handsome groom!
    Wishing you both a life of love, laughter and happily ever after!
    XO

  5. What a great collection of memories so beautifully capturing a very special couple. These photos really show the love and future you two have with each other.

  6. I love the one with the two of you under the veil! These pictures are amazing and reflect your relationship perfectly! Congratulations again!

  7. Amazing work you guys!!! You both captured the day perfectly and we can’t thank you enough! Had a blast during it all and can’t wait to see all the other photos and footage! You guys are the BEST!

  8. The pictures and video turned out wicked! Very nice work!! Glad I could be the Best Man for it all!

  9. Beautiful ! If pictures say a 1000 words these said it all ! Wonderful couple and Wedding with lots of beautiful pictures to hold onto forever.

  10. Congrats to both you crazy kids!! Had a wonderful time and the pictures are simply amazing!! Wish you love and happiness!!

  11. I love the video. It brought tears to my eyes. The colours were fantastic in your pictures.
    What an amazing couple.

  12. Beautiful Bride and Groom and they are such happy couple and enjoy life forever!!
    Love you both

  13. Amazing photos and beautiful couple! The video and pictures look like a commercial for how a wedding should be! ☺Gorgeous!!!

  14. What a great way to start your life together as a couple. Lots of laughs and tears, we had a wonderful day celebrating with you both and all of the family. Lots of Love Adriannne & Andrew! 🙂

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