Love & Marriage & The Hunt Camp

Jessica Danielle & Paul planed a day to remember - filled with personality, love and overflowing emotion.

Choosing the Right Location

Celebrating with all their people at one of their favourite places in the world... The Hunt Camp. Essentially a stunning space shared by their family that is surrounded by forrest, a lake, and a picturesque barn. The whole area was filled with oh so much joy that weekend.

A deer bust peeks out from behind a lacy wedding dress from Bridals By Al-Mor in Winchester, Ontario

Lace detail of the arm cuff of the wedding dress.

Hunting hats line the wall above a white-board "to-do" list for the bridal party

JD steals a glance at yourself in the mirror while her MOH does up her dress

A flower girl holds out custom seashell hair clips

Mother & daughter share an embrace.

Down by the bay...

We snuck off for photos by the lake before the ceremony began - a true happy place for JD & Paul, filled with memories, family and beautiful sunlight. The whole bridal party was glowing.

Flower girls hop into the truck to head to the ceremony at the Hunt Camp in Westport, Ontario.

The bride & Bridesmaids walk along the dock at the Cottage

All the bridesmaids snuggle near the bride by the lake.

The ladies all do a cheer before heading to the ceremony.

Cottage Vibes with His Crew

Paul and the guys rocked orange ties (a thoughtful moment to bring his sister into the day) and rocked leather suspenders to add a rustic edge. The day was sunny and perfect, and they got ready at the family cottage. Another memorable event to add to the list of great time's they've had here.

Paul struggles with his tie in the mirror

The groom gets ready in the background while the focus is on a sign saying "Wait, I see a tree"

Groom holds a budlight and shows off his Welding belt buckle.

The guys get ready on the porch of the cottage, ties flying as they dress.

The groomsmen help each other fix ties by the lake.

Groomsmen pose for a photo on the picnic table at the Cottage

Paul snuggles his son.

Adding Personality

She loves fall colours but is having a Summer wedding... no problem! Fall colours for all the Bridesmaids and did it ever look stunning! With roots in the East Coast JD wanted to bring a little bit of the ocean to the day - the result? Some of the most unique and pretty bouquets I've ever seen! Hand crafted with friends using sea shells for a stunning look. The Flower Girls were so excited to wear their own version of the beach in their hair - so perfect!

The couple stands at the end of the dock, with the lake, trees and sky in the background.

We see the brides loose braid and wavy hair as she holds hands with her Groom.

JD pulls Paul playfully toward her...

Paul lifts one leg as he leans down to kiss JD

Three generations share an embrace.

The Bridal Party stands on the dock by the water.

Making it Your Own

From rustic touches to tender glances - this bride danced barefoot with abandon. Her groom welled up with tears and was so overcome with emotion after watching her walk down the aisle that he just couldn't help but kiss her immediately at the alter. (the best kind of oppsy at a ceremony!)

Norwood Wedding Sign

Paul lifts his son up after he comes down the aisle.

The bride comes up the Aisle, about to greet her mother.

JD looks at her groom during the ceremony

Bride & Groom share a look during the vows

First kiss as husband & wife!

Paul lifts his bride with excitement after they are married

The groom glances with love and tears at his new bride.

Letting the Kids be Kids

Their two kids danced with joy surrounded by cousins and friends and played lawn games after enjoying a kids-only-pizza party. Perfection.

Wedding guest shows off his belt buckle

The kids dance together to the live music

Two flower girls run over to the horse paddock.

Table runner & place settings with sage green and moonshine

Wide shot of the tent

Engagement photos and childhood pictures of the couple

Message in a bottle table settings with a sea-side theme.

Celebrating With Heart

The band was ROCKING and had everyone up cutting rug for hours. Friends camped out in tents or trailers and the party continued well into the morning. A testament to truly making a Wedding Day your own: from hand crafted bouquets of sea shells to commemorate Jessica Danielle's east coast heritage, to rocking her stunning lace gown barefoot because that's just her everyday vibe...

Paul proudly rocked his welding belt buckle and stole sweet looks at his bride all day long.

Groomsmen enter the reception

Paul carries JD into the reception, laughing.

Rock on

MOH gives a heartfelt speach

Father of the Bride gives a speech

Tears fill their eyes as the newlyweds raise a glass.

Guests smile and enjoy the speeches

The newlyweds speak to their guests

Pointing while dancing to The Derringers

Bride dances barefoot with her groom while The Derringers play

Mother of the bride flirts with her husband on the dance floor while The Derringers play

The Derringers play amazing live music for the whole Wedding Reception

Paul guesters lovingly to his bride while they dance.

The couples wedding rings on the seashell bouquet

Showcasing What Matters

Lots of love, lots of personality and oh so much joy at this one.

Thank you both for inviting me to capture your love, your declaration and your community. What a wonderfully perfect day!

Featured Vendors:

• Photography: Larissa Issler - Servicing the greater Ottawa Area

• Venue: Family Cottage & Hunt Camp

• Wedding Dress: Bridals by Al-Mor, Winchester

• Flower Girl Dresses: Etsy

• Bouquet: Made by the Bride, out of seashells

• Caterer: Tangled Garden

• Steaks: Pittsburgh Packers, Joyceville

• Band: The Derringers

• Moonshine: Boon's Kitchen

• Rentals: Event Guides, Carleton Place

• Shuttle Bus: Martin's Bus Services, Perth

• Hairdresser: Main Attractions Hair Design, Kendra Roney Klock