Imagine starting college with your whole future ahead of you. You’re at the beginning of your journey as an adult, and you know that the sky is the limit when it comes to how much you can accomplish. Your mind is set on a career and you are on a planned path to reach your goals. Everything goes according to plan, except for a happy surprise that you discover in the home that your share with your schoolmates. You meet the love of your life, and by the end of your college days you truly have it all: the education, the career and a partner to start your life with.

This is how it happened for Kate and Nick! They met at Queen’s University where Kate studied to be a nurse and Nick was on a path to become a successful Microsoft employee. They shared a house, became fast friends, started dating and moved into their very own home full of love and promises. They shared an interest in fashion which inspired Nick’s gift to his bride on their wedding day: a pair of sassy black Christian Louboutins – like a modern day Cinderella story!

On the day of their wedding, the party got ready in contemporary style at the One King West hotel in downtown Toronto. The bridesmaids wore light grey off-the-shoulder dresses with sweet little black shawls and softly swept up-dos while the bride slipped into her amazing gown. The gown had a long beaded bodice and a full skirt of sheer white ruffled rosettes, and a long train that would cause any girl in her right mind to swoon.

Kate allowed Nick to see her before the wedding so they could take full advantage of the hotel’s picturesque architecture together. Nick looked positively giddy as his bride-to-be descended the winding lobby staircase. From there we got some incredible shots of the couple in the historical Toronto Dominion Bank vault downstairs in the hotel.

The rest of the photos we done outside at the Monte Clark Gallery and ceremony itself was held in the Arta Gallery, both in the Distillery District. The buildings exteriors are classic with green shuttered doors and beautiful old brick. It was an intimate affair with close family and friends in attendance.Everyone then moved over to the Boiler House restaurant for the reception. Cocktails were had by all and the 22-foot wine rack offered a fantastic backdrop to group photos. The venue bordered on industrial and warm, and definitely offered a unique ambiance to the event. Jackie O Floral Design incorporated stunning white and green centerpieces which played nicely with the Boiler House’s raw wooden beamed walls and ceiling.Kate and Nick delighted their guests with an impressive profiterole tower rather than a traditional wedding cake, which they cut with a sword that belonged to Nick’s grandfather! They showed everyone what a fun, happy and loveable couple they are and we could all see that they’ll have a beautiful future together.

One of the greatest compliments that a photographer can receive is a referral from a past client. We love the relationships that blossom between us and the bride and groom, and find it heartwarming when we have an opportunity to see former clients at the weddings of new clients. Thanks to Clare and John, who’s wedding we had the pleasure of shooting back in 2008, we were able to meet and work with Heather and Jack.

Heather and Jack were so much fun to work with. They are the sort of couple who can’t help but smile when they’re near each other, and their happiness is absolutely infectious!

Before the ceremony began we followed the wedding party to Hero Sushi on King St. East (the bride and groom’s favorite restaurant) to take photos while enjoying fresh sushi. It was delicious! The weather was a bit temperamental but they were good sports and incorporated umbrellas in the photos. If you take a close look you’ll find the restaurant name through Jack’s clear umbrella.

The bride and her beautifully dressed bridesmaids snuck away for a special pre-ceremony photo shoot where the ladies posed with colorful novels from the library. These shots have so much personality with their unique book choices. We especially loved Heather’s book of choice: a Danielle Steel romance novel – so perfect for her special day!

The bridesmaids were dressed in knee-length pastel v-neck dresses, while the bride wore an incredible La Sposa gown with ornate Oscar de la Renta heels. Christine Cho and Melissa Burman took care of the gorgeous makeup and stylish hair for the girls. They all held lovely bouquets of white roses and Heather’s bouquet had just a touch of something blue, thanks to Betty of Avenue Florist.

The ceremony and reception took place at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto. Hero Sushi made another welcomed appearance with catered fare paired with cocktails at the reception. Everyone reached for artistically designed sushi rolls filled with salmon and tiny mushrooms. Toasts were made, hugs were shared and dancing ensued. A few of the guests even graced the couple with traditional Taiwanese songs! Blossom Events’ Mary Yang did a fantastic job of planning this lovely wedding, and Stewart Cameron worked alongside us capturing video for Heather and Jack to cherish for years to come.

The ceremony was followed by a fabulous reception at The Boiler House. After dinner, Rachel changed into little blue cocktail dress, while Stephen sported a funky pair of custom designed Converse All Stars. The newlyweds also placed a bucket of flip flops by the dance floor to encourage their guests to ‘kick off their heels and dance’. And dance they did! The crowd was full of professional dancers and entertainers from Cirque du Soleil and the Jersey Boys and fellow actors and friends from the Stratford Festival. It was an amazing night! Thanks again to Rachel and Stephen for inviting us to capture their special day.

And that was it. They were adults and they were professionals. They were friendly co-workers, but that was it. Or, at least that’s what the rest of the office believed for the first 12 months of their relationship! But after a year of secrets, they finally decided to let the cat out of the bag and made their relationship official and public knowledge around the old water cooler.

Now, we obviously can’t speak for the sharpness of their co-workers – but we ask you – How in the world do you miss the chemistry, the connection and the adorable affection these two so clearly feel for each other? The only explanation we’ve come up with is that either Cameron & Melissa are two very convincing actors or that office is working just too darn hard!

When Melissa and Cameron finally revealed their secret relationship, the next step (for Cameron) was to propose. And propose he did – on the picturesque Amalfi Coast in Italy. With his grandmother’s ring, he asked Melissa to let the world in on their intimate secret – that it was them, together and forever. And you know what she did don’t you? She flashed that beautiful smile and coyly replied, yes!

When we met with Melissa and Cameron to discuss their photography needs for their wedding, we instantly hit it off. They have such a sweet connection and it was so evident in all of their images. They were married at Mildred’s Humble Kitchen in Liberty Village – such an amazing venue in the heart of Toronto. Melissa wore a princess cut Melissa Sweet wedding gown which fit her figure and her personality to a T! She paired the gorgeous gown with a delicate bird cage veil and a pair of cherry red Nine West heels to match Cameron’s cherry red socks. Cameron and his groomsmen all wore red and green plaid ties, symbolic of Cameron’s Scottish heritage.

One of our favorite pieces to this particular wedding was the bicycle theme they incorporated into everything from the cake (designed by one of Melissa’s good friends) to their invitation stationery, table numbers and menu cards. Cameron and Melissa have a shared love for bicycles and wanted to include this in the festivities.

We had such a great time with you, Cameron and Melissa, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to be able to share this special day with you! Thank you for inviting us, and thank you for letting us in on your beautiful secret. Sometimes the best things in life are worth the wait

On behalf of the entire Boston Avenue team, we’d like to wish you all a wonderful New Year!

We decided not to shoot any weddings this winter so that we can take some time off for some  projects like renovating our showroom, some traveling and spending some extra time with our families.

We won’t be updating our Blog or Facebook page for a while, but please check out our portfolio section or check out some of our older Blog posts below. We are almost booked up solid for 2012 as we only accept a limited amount of weddings but we will be accepting a few more. If you are interested please send us an email for more information (or fill out the contact form above).

Thank you to everyone who helped us make 2011 one of our most amazing years.

See you soon.

Chris + Shelley

But it’s our job, as photographers, to think about the future. It’s our job to picture you 15 years from now as you show your wedding photos to your children for the very first time. And it’s our job to make sure the moments from your wedding day are preserved in a way that will still hold great meaning to you when you’re old and gray and your wedding is just a brief memory in a life filled with special moments. Preserving Anna and Petar’s wedding was easy. They had a simple, classic grace that will easily be translated throughout the years. Their love for each other is obvious, whether they’re gazing into each other’s eyes or Anna, in a picturesque San Patrick gown, is sitting on Petar’s lap and we’re spying on them from the back.

We loved the special touches throughout the wedding that mixed classic and modern. The attire and flowers were beautifully timeless and the surroundings at the Credit Valley Golf and Country Club were stunning. But the groomsmens’ striped socks and eclectic table settings allowed Anna and Petar’s personality to come through in a way that will forever show the photos’ viewers who they are. Instead of a limo, Anna and Petar opted for a vehicle with a bit more character. They pulled up in an electric VW bus from The Electric Bus Company, allowing us to shoot some absolutely charming photos.

Anna and Petar got married because they saw a great future with one another. But on their wedding day, they’re stuck incredibly happy being stuck in the present with each other. And when it comes to love, the present is the most wonderful place to be.

Ashely + Evan’s wedding is the kind that makes it tough to cull through the photos after the big event. Every photo feels like the best; packed with the couple’s personality and cheer. Every photo feels necessary to the album because every photo means something. Ashely + Evan’s wedding is also the kind of nuptial that renews your faith in marriage and all things love. Ashley + Even are the type of couple who make our jobs incredibly easy. It’s simple to observe a gorgeous couple deep in love and snap all the best shots that show just that.

Their ceremony took place in the Courtyard at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, Ontario, under a white silk chuppah with flowers. After saying their vows and proclaiming their love, Evan broke the ceremonial glass and canons filled with confetti were fired off. What better way to celebrate the very moment of commitment? For the reception, the guests moved into the Renaissance Room at the Liberty Grand where wedding coordinator Judy Stein thought of every last detail, from the abundance of flowers and candles to the profusion of clear glass decor that perfectly fit the room’s romantic mood. The stunning white petal-embellished cake was one of the prettiest we’ve seen; the kind you almost feel sorry cutting into. Until you taste the sweet cake and realize it was meant to be.

Ashley + Evan were up for anything on their wedding day and the photos prove that they only had each other on their minds the entire day and evening. The bride looked absolutely ravishing and we loved that her ivory Oscar de la Renta shoes photographed so beautifully, especially in contrast to the groom’s shiny black shoes and rainbow-striped socks.

When Ashley + Evan declared their love for one another, the canons fired off confetti and the crowd cheered, making it clear that the newlywed’s family and friends felt the same way that we did. Everything changed with the marriage of Ashley + Evan; while at the same time, everything stayed the precisely the same. They promised to love each other and be kind to one another for the rest of their lives. And they will.

Just like a movie, we watched Jacquie + Dave’s wedding unfold right before our eyes and our cameras. They went from bartender and waitress to boyfriend and girlfriend to fiancé and fiancée and finally to husband and wife. The pond-side ceremony gave us plenty of opportunity to catch the perfect shot. Not that it was tough, considering the brilliant smiles plastered to the couple’s faces the entire day. The Brickworks also offered various stunning backdrops for incredibly unique photos featuring the bride and groom and their entire wedding party.

We also couldn’t resist snapping multiple shots of the wedding’s adorable ring bearer, Jacquie’s two-and-a-half-year-old nephew, who took his job quite seriously. The bride and groom and their guests danced to the music of an electric harpist playing classic rock songs, while towers of cupcakes were devoured.

Jacquie + Dave prove that love really can happen like it does in the movies. And we have no doubt that they’ve found their very own happily ever after.

Of course, Sarah was dressed all in white. And Devon and his groomsmen donned the traditional black and white tuxedo. But underneath their black jackets, the boys brought a burst of sunshine with their pale yellow vests and bow ties. And the bridesmaids continued the sunshiny theme with their perfect yellow dresses.

The flowers continued to illuminate the wedding from the ceremony, straight through to the reception. We couldn’t get over the incredible voluptuous bouquets held by both Sarah and her bridesmaids. With flashes of yellow, pink, and red; the bouquets perfectly matched the petals lining the aisle that Sarah + Devon walked down before saying their vows. And the gorgeous ceiling hung vases at the reception were absolutely overflowing with the vibrancy of the couple’s wedding colors.

Tying the sunshine theme together were the smaller touches like the table numbers, stunning cake, favours, and playful balloons. Everywhere we focused our cameras was another brilliant display of color. And Calico Cat Productions caught every colour on video, right down to the glow on the couple’s cheeks.  May Sarah + Devon’s future be filled with bursts of brightness.

Love makes you feel like you’re floating on air. And when you’re marrying the love of your life, you float away together, two hands held tightly to the string of a balloon; ready to face whatever beautiful adventures lay in your future. Catherine and Aaron should know. They held on tightly to the 36-inch pink and white balloons that added a stylish touch to their already fashionably chic wedding at the The Old Mill Inn & Spa in Toronto.

When we first learned that bride Catherine is a stylist for Style At Home magazine, we knew this would be a wedding packed with sharp touches to make us swoon. It was an intimate affair, consisting of 28 guests on the garden patio under a canopy. But, though the guest list was small, the day was filled with big moments and memories. Catherine dazzled in her strapless Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner princess dress. And we couldn’t help catching multiple shots of the bride’s perfectly flashy Badgley Mischka sequin shoes and the double feather flower hair piece that completed her look. Adding a flash of color were the bridesmaids who were donning kelly green strapless cocktail-length dresses by After Six.

Throughout the event, we floated on air right along with Catherine + Aaron. Catherine hand made paper cranes for each guest and there was a plethora of candy, brightly-colored macarons, and other pastries scattered throughout the reception. The guests swayed lightly to the sounds of a 3-piece jazz band as they gathered around the big dinner table, celebrating the love of Catherine + Aaron. At the end of the evening, the bride and groom picked up their balloons and floated away together; ready to begin the rest of their lives as husband and wife.

When Julia & Andrew first asked us to photograph their wedding day, we knew that details and venue were going to be of utmost importance to this couple. Which explains why they chose the Toronto Hunt Club for their ceremony and reception space. Just minutes from downtown Toronto, the Toronto Hunt Club offers guests the formal elegance of an uptown ballroom along with the pristine serenity of the scenic garden outdoors. Julia & Andrew were married outside underneath a beautiful wrought iron gazebo, adorned with cream colored roses and greenery galore.

If you aren’t familiar with the hit interior design show on HGTV, Pure Design, well, get familiar! Pure Design shows homeowners how to go green with gorgeous design without sacrificing style. The designers transform everyday, outdated rooms into absolutely stunning, sustainable living spaces. And given today’s brides are more Eco-friendly then ever before, we thought the wedding of Julia & Andrew would be a great example.

It isn’t hard to see that the cameras absolutely loved this bride and groom. Julia is one of the most naturally beautiful brides we’ve ever had the privilege of photographing, in fact, beautiful doesn’t even come close to describing her striking features. And Andrew is quite the looker himself. This couple is truly a match dreamed up in Hollywood Heaven. For more information on how to make your wedding day Eco-Friendly, check out the Green Bride Guide, a fantastic blog filled with tips and tricks to planning your own green wedding.

Congratulations again to the comely couple, we can’t wait to see what you two dream up together!

After a wonderful ceremony at Saint Vincent de Paul Church at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Sarah + Mike headed off to The Prince of Wales Hotel for photos and, though the rain was pouring down, the pair had non-stop smiles on their faces.

There’s something comforting about a rainy day. Listening to the raindrops patter down, sharing an umbrella, and being with the one you love. Or in Sarah + Mike’s case, being with the ones they love. Three of Sarah’s bridesmaids, in amazing Priscilla of Boston gowns, were her sisters and Mike’s groomsmen were his incredibly close friends, many from childhood.

After the photos we moved the party back to the Queen’s Landing where Angelica at Simply Beautiful Decor did a stunning job on the reception décor and Jennifer of Mimosa Flower Studio put together the perfect purple and white floral arrangements. Despite the rain that continued to fall outside, the atmosphere felt warm and joyful all evening long.

When Mike first met Sarah, he immediately said she was the most beautiful girl he’d ever seen. And we could see why he felt that. Sarah was a naturally beautiful bride in her Swarovski crystal Ines Di Santo wedding gown and Giuseppe Zanotti Chiffon Flower Sandals. And seriously, that incredible smile didn’t leave her face the entire night.

It’s a common school of thought that rain on your wedding day is good luck. We don’t think Sara + Mike need any extra luck, but now, every time it rains, instead of complaining about the weather along with everyone else, they’ll smile and remember how amazing their wedding day was.

As usual, we were privileged to tag along with the bride and groom as they dressed and prepared for their rituals. In case the pictures don’t convey it enough, Asal + AmirAli were two of the most beautiful and effervescent couples we’ve come across. They are class incarnate!

In her dressing room, the bride, slipped into a strapless Vera Wang gown and ribbon-inspired Jimmy Choo heels. While there were no bridesmaids or groomsmen, four friends accompanied Asal throughout the day to lend their helping hands.

The couple chose to marry in the grand ballroom at Copper Creek, situated on an expansive golf course just 30 minutes outside Toronto. It was the perfect venue—especially for the tons of traditional dancing after the ceremony. The day was drenched in emotion and filled with extraordinary moments, captured with our cameras and distilled for the couple to remember for the many happy years to come.

Thanks so much to Asal + AmirAli! We had an amazing day capturing your beautiful union, together finally, as husband and wife!

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