Wedding Photography Fusion at The Distillery District in Toronto, Ontario

Geneviève + Stephen | Wedding Photography Video in Toronto, Ontario

Geneviève + Stephen are married! You may remember this wonderful couple from their engagement session last fall in Caledon, Ontario. We first met Geneviève, her beautiful family and her beau Stephen, a couple of years ago at her sister’s wedding in Ottawa. When they contacted us and asked if we were available to photograph their wedding, we were thrilled! Then, a few months later, we received an email from her mother, Julie, asking if she could surprise them by asking us to produce a wedding video, as well. Yes, please! How awesome! We sat on that secret for months and months until the surprise was revealed. They were overjoyed when they found out that not only would we be photographing their day, but it would documented on video, too! This is their wedding story (in photographs and film).

We started the day with the gentlemen at Geneviève + Stephen’s downtown Toronto condominium. We spent a few moments with Stephen upstairs overlooking the city, as he slipped on his custom labelled jacket. He grabbed his guitar and headed downstairs to join the boys in the billiard room, as they played pool. After a quick game, they went next door to the party room for a champagne toast and a song. Yes, the guys all sang along to a John Mayer song, while Stephen led on guitar. After a rousing musical number, we left the building and headed over to the ladies. Gen had just finished her hair and make-up, and was ready to put on her dress. With the help of her mother and sisters, she slipped into her gorgeous mermaid gown and Manolo Blahniks. Her father came upstairs for a first look, as all the ladies waited downstairs to see Gen in her bridal gown. She descended the stairs and greeted her bridesmaids, Stephen’s mother and her grandmother. Not a dry eye was in the room.

We traveled fifteen minutes down the road to Arta Gallery, located in the historic Distillery District, for the first look with Stephen. The parents and bridal party gathered inside to witness this encounter. Rain poured from the sky as the limousine arrived and Gen was escorted by umbrella inside the art gallery for this intimate moment. She gently tapped him on the shoulder and he bounced up and down, not turning around until he mustered the strength to view her in all her beauty for the first time. So sweet!

We dodged the rain and captured some family and bridal party portraits in and around the gallery until the guests were seated for the ceremony. Geneviève + Stephen exchanged beautiful heartfelt vows, rings and a kiss. Now husband and wife, it was time to head over to Archeo restaurant for the reception. The rain finally ceased, so on the way to the evening’s festivities, we stopped with the newlyweds for a few fun photos in the alleyways. Guests were enjoying cocktail hour when we arrived. The dinner announcement was made and the delectable dishes were served. Tender speeches were sprinkled throughout the courses, Geneviève + Stephen thanked everyone for coming and then cut their cake. Their first dance and parent dances followed, then it was time to party. Everyone joined them on the dance floor to celebrate!

THANK YOU
Thank you, Geneviève + Stephen, for inviting us to capture this super awesome moment in your lives! We wish you both all the best … and you can take that to the bank 😉

THE TEAM
Photography Video Fusion: Darlington Studios
Ceremony: Arta Gallery
Venue: Archeo
Hair: Alexander Garofalo
Make-up: Erin Martyn
Officiant: Lisa Allain
Florist: Hunt & Gather
Dress: Ines Di Santo
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
Suit : Surmesur
Cake: Le Dolci
DJ: Ryan Carroll | Dialed-In DJs
Soundtrack: “Heaven” by Icelanders, licensed through The Music Bed

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76 Comments

  1. What a beautiful video and photography gallery of the wedding. We are so happy for you both! I can’t wait to share this with our friends!!! It is nice to see some photos of the preparation behind the scenes! I love the video! You both are so beautiful and happy!

  2. Beautiful wedding captured by a very talented group. The photos and video showed me what an exceptional day you two had. Congratulations and all the best for your future together.

  3. I am in awe of this video and the pictures! What a wonderful day we had and I am so happy to be able to relive every moment with this caption! Between all of us, we are telling your beautiful love story! Thank you Paul and Melanie for once again, gifting us with your amazing talent! What a treat for Geneviève and Stephen to receive their video and pictures during their honeymoon! Enjoy, lovebirds! xx

  4. What an awesome way to capture their beautiful day! It was a wonderful day. We are so happy for Steve and Gen! Love you guys!

  5. What an amazing way to capture the entire day and some of the best moments of the reception! The pictures are fantastic and the video production is incredible! Stephen and Gen, you will treasure this forever. Congratulations once again!

  6. What a beautiful video! The photos also turned out wonderfully. I’m so happy for the both of you and your life of adventure. Soul mates ❤️. Moments captured perfectly.

  7. The overcast and rain could not stop the joy, love and magic of that day and captured by these photos and video! An amazing collection of moments for the most fantastic couple to cherish in their new life together. Thank you Paul and Melanie for giving us all this gift to remember it by. And one last time, congrats to Steve & Gen!!

  8. Beautiful bride, beautiful couple, beautiful mother of the bride. Looks like an amazing day, and so perfectly captured. Loved watching the video and looking at the pictures. Félicitations Gen et Steve ❤️

  9. That was the most beautiful video. I felt like I was right there seeing it all. Thank you! Crushing on the entire family.

  10. That video! Such a stunning and romantic day. I couldn’t be happier or more excited for you both. Also, the dip in front of the ‘LOVE’ sign; perfect! Love you both ❤️

  11. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!! Congratualtions again Gen & Stephen!!! How amazing for you to watch this while on your honeymoon <3 I wish you the best!!!!! LOVE YOU!!!!!! xoxoxo

  12. What beautiful photos ! You can most definitely feel the love and joy in every single one of them ! And such an amazing video ! I couldn’t help but smile the whole way through ! xo

  13. THE most beautiful, fun and full-of-love day!! Thanks for letting us all be a part of it with you. Love you guys xxoo

  14. Félicitations encore aux mariés et à leur famille! Quelle beau couple! Superbes photos et vidéos.

  15. What a beautiful video, story, and set of photographs! Looks like an amazing day; wish we could have been there to celebrate with everyone. Congratulations to you both! Love Matthew Reiner, Ben and Oliver MacPhail—St. Catherine’s, PEI

  16. If ever there were two people meant for each other, it is you two. The universe sure meant for your paths to cross. Your love story was truly captured in the beautiful video and photos. Congratulations!! ❤️

  17. Wow! What an amazing wedding!
    Congratulations Genevieve and Stephen, you are truly a beautiful couple. I love the video and pictures.
    Wishing you a wonderful honeymoon!

  18. You truly both looked amazing, unique photos and downright beautiful! Rain on your wedding day, that’s OK, it made for some memorable pictures outside, I loved that black and white picture under the umbrella. Simply beautiful!

  19. Happy to see my little girl take off on her adventures with her superman. Thanks for sharing your love, my heroes. Papa xo

  20. . Beautiful bride and handsome groom. Beautiful pictures. Congratulations and good wishes for a long and happy journey together

  21. The video, recap and photos are marvellous. Such fabulous keepsakes for a magnificent celebration! What a beautiful day.

  22. Your wedding day looked picture perfect. Loved the video!!!! Congrats Gen & Stephen! Wishing you two a lifetime of love & happiness.

  23. I just love how those pictures captured every moment perfectly. And that video is just amazing, made you feel like you were there all over again! Congratulation to the newlywed, love you both so much!! Xox

  24. So very Happy for you Stephen – such a beautiful couple and amazing wedding video and pictures. Congratulations – she is one lucky gal!! xoxo

  25. Beautiful video and photos – especially liked the black & whites – captured the whole day from start to finish. What wonderful keepsakes!

    Congratulations, Stephen and Gen!!

  26. Awe such a nice video! Really great pictures too! You all look great! A match made in real estate law heaven! Congrats!!

  27. Beautiful photos that the couple will have forever!
    What a wonderful evening to celebrate and the pictures captured all of it!

  28. Wow is all I can say! Wedding videos always get me so emotional and it was nothing different this time around watching yours! From the gorgeous colours to the beautiful reception venue, your special day looked nothing short of amazing. I wish you all the best as you embark on the journey of life as husband and wife!

  29. We’ve watched the video so many times and love it more every time! Thank you to Paul and Melanie for sharing our day with us xox

  30. Félicitations Gen & Steven. Quelle superbe journée de mariage. Que celle-ci reste à jamais gravée dans vos cœurs. Je vous souhaite une vie d’amour !

  31. Félicitations! Vidéo et photos une très belle façon de revivre cette journée. De l’amour pour toujours ❤

  32. Everything is simply amazing. Congrats to the newlyweds. What beautiful memories captured in photos and videos. Good job!

  33. Stunning video which captures the exquisite day of Geneviève’s and Stephen’s wedding. Congrats to the beautiful couple!

  34. The photos truly expressed the joy of your special day. Congratulations and may your hearts always be filled with love and happiness

  35. Congratulations on your wedding and what appears to have been an absolutely magical day! You look breathtaking and so happy! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!
    Stephanie (NM)

  36. There once was a groom named Stephen,
    who took great photos, you wouldn’t believe ’em.
    With his bride at his side,
    his weight loss subsides
    because he ate too much Italian.

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