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BRIDAL GOWN: Ivory silk chiffon from J. Crew, Manhattan MUSIC: Sonia Klimasko | Intrada Sound | 905.967.3150 VENUE: The Briars | briars.ca | 800.465.2376
PHOTOGRAPHY: Aaron Cooper, Fine Art Photography Studio | fineartphotographystudio.ca | 289.553.3303
WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS
Victoria and Peter had a number of criteria for the venues they
sourced in making their decision for their wedding
celebrations. Food quality and presentation was very high on
their list, as was having accommodations on site for out-of-
town guests. It was also important for them to have no travel
between the ceremony site and reception. The Briars rose to the
top on all counts. An added touch--the old clubhouse reminded
Victoria of bygone summers at camp, providing a touch of sweet
nostalgia. "It is so easy to imagine how it was there a century
ago, easy-going with a classic feel."
The May wedding ceremony was held on the lawn outside
the Manor House, with the reception in the Summer House.
Romantic violin and cello music played during the ceremony
and reception. Paper lanterns, tiny lights and white roses from
Ecuador and tulips from Holland, grown especially for the
wedding, enhanced the black and white colour theme. Victoria's
design flair and experience were showcased front and centre
with personalized details.
The couple chose their signature entrée, beef tenderloin, for
their wedding dinner...a standing joke being that Peter will
barbecue it any day of the year, no matter how much snow, rain
or blazing sunshine. Victoria chuckles as she relates how much
wedding guests enjoyed the food. "Peter's boss was the first to
stand and shout BRAVO! The food got a standing ovation!"
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