An Intimate Tropical Backyard Wedding
I have been dying to share this blog entry with you guys. Working away over here to get caught up from the backlog over the last 18-22 months. So a huge thank you to you guys and all our amazing vendors. I am thankful for your patience!
Natalie & Aly are married ya’ll!
Okay let’s rewind it back to 2020 when I first met them for their engagement session. Man was it a cold one, but they totally nailed their session and had so much fun. You can see their session here.
Their love story is the sweetest. Going back to their first date when Nat brought Aly some beer and offered to be his DD. Aly said she was a keeper lol.
Their plans for a wedding at venue with family and friends had to be rearranged with Covid restrictions. But the intimate backyard wedding at her Granny’s Bungalow in Toronto couldn’t have been more beautiful for them. Everything was planned to perfection. Detail shots and getting ready portraits were done at Granny’s first. Then we did first look and portraits at the beautiful Edwards Gardens and then back to Granny’s place for the ceremony.
Here’s how the day unfolded…
Natalie’s Dress was stunning…
So many beautiful moments are captured during a wedding. The nervousness, excitement, laughter, tears and of course love. All of this was made possible with the amazing vendors that joined us that day.
First look at Edwards Gardens with family and welcome to the family traditions
And the long awaited table decor…just stunning. Natalie and Aly hired Aspen Florist who absolutely nailed their vision and killed the execution with these simply gorgeous fresh florals.
And because I can’t get enough of these elegant Queen Protea, Ginger and greenery. Did you notice th Pineapple’s the florals were sitting in? So cute.
Granny’s backyard served as a perfect backdrop for Natalie and Aly. It also was very sentimental for the family as it was not the first wedding held there over the generations.
It rained. The heavens opened during the beginning of the ceremony, but it did not dampen the excitement and vows.
I just love the moments in between. I think
Sing it girl…lol
So many laughs and tears of happiness and adoration for these two humans. Fun fact…Nat and Aly shared their first dance as a married couple in the same spot her parents did many moons ago. Cool huh?
Thank you to Granny who made sure the wine was flowing endlessly…boy is she ever cute popping bottles ;)
Congratulations to the both of you. Your warmth, massive hearts, support and respect will keep your love flourishing for years to come.
A special thanks to all the vendors who made Natalie and Aly’s wedding day one to remember for the rest of their lives.
Venue: Grannys Bungalow -Poolside Backyard Oasis
Floral Design: Aspen Florist
Gown: Bliss Bridal
Suit: Moores
Catering: Darband Restaurant & Family Friends
Here’s what Natalie & Aly had to say about their day:
“We are beyond happy that we hired Petra King Photography for our July 2021 elegant tropical wedding! When I stumbled on Petra King Photography, I checked out her work on her Instagram page as well as her website, and loved it! When I reached out to Petra, she came across as an enthusiastic, knowledgable professional. After working with her over the course of the year, I can tell you that my first impression of her was accurate. Petra is the kindest, sweetest, most attentive person you could ever meet. She has a heart of gold, and we made an instant connection!
In addition to being so personable and professional, she is such a talented photographer! One of the reasons we hired her was because we loved the light, bright airy photographs she takes. That said, I am confident she could capture anything a client asks of her.
Petra was so thorough, meeting with us and gathering information about our wants and needs for our big day. After hiring her as both our engagement and wedding photographer, she was so communicative, checking in with us along the way. When we had to push the date of our wedding 3 weeks from the original date, Petra was so very accommodating. I can’t thank her enough! Planning a wedding during these uncertain times is stressful enough so we really appreciated her flexibility. To top it off, she did it all with a smile on her face! You can just tell that she absolutely loves capturing special memories for her clients- this is her passion and her calling!
As mentioned, Petra shot both our engagement photos and wedding photos. She arrived promptly at each site, came prepared with all of the materials she needed, and worked her magic! Petra came with her own ideas but was also very open to our input. She made both my husband and I feel so very comfortable and she made both experiences stress-free and fun! For those of you who feel like you aren’t photogenic or feel like you are not “a natural” in front of the camera, all of those thoughts disappear when working with Petra!
On our Wedding Day, all of our guests commented on how wonderful Petra was- kind, professional and a master at her craft.
Both our Engagement and Wedding Photos will be cherished for the rest of our lives, and we cannot thank Petra enough for her positivity, hard work, expertise and friendship!”