The reason for me returning to Canada twice in one year? A wedding of course. My older brother finally proposed to his girlfriend of almost 10 years and they set the date for August.
When he proposed last year my tickets for my flight home in December were already purchased. If not I would have cancelled that trip and just gone in the summer. Oh well, it has been nice to be home twice in one year. David and I apparently brought the rain with us as it rained for a bit on their wedding day. Besides that our whole trip was mostly sun.
The wedding took place in Toronto with the ceremony and reception being held in a restaurant that proved to be a perfect venue for the size and feel of the wedding. It was intimate with no more than 100 people in attendance. I prefer smaller weddings I’ve decided. I’ve been to some pretty big ones and just felt like another face in a crowd. The ceremony was a good length as well. They were married by a long time friend of the bride’s family. I did a speech that went over well, or at least that is what people said. I had a great time and I especially enjoyed seeing my extended family, some of whom I hadn’t seen in years. As you see I donned my garden party outfit, any excuse to wear that fascinator again.
Here There Everywhere 
Those shoes still look like a different shade of blue! The wedding looked really nice though. laid back. the way i like it.
Yeah they photograph a lot lighter than they are in person.
Love the bride’s hairpiece! Killer!
Babe and I are planning an outdoor wedding in a park. 🙂
Her hat was gorgeous. Outdoor is always nice, unless it rains. But even though it rained when we were taking pictures they came out well so I guess as long as you have umbrellas you’ll be fine.
Great blog wanderlust. I am an expat blogger in Japan for almost 5 years now. You can check me out when you have time…
Peace
Dave
Hi Dave, welcome! I will definitely check out your blog, Japan has a special place in my heart.
What a handsome couple! I love weddings. Hope you had a great time home…again 🙂
Agreed, they make a smart looking couple. It was a perfect wedding and so nice to see so many people at an event I didn’t have to plan and could just show up to.
Pretty pictures. I love the bride’s uncomplicated dress and hair piece – not a great fan of what we call ‘meringue’ in my country! You look good too. 🙂
I really loved her overall look too, her hair piece made the outfit . Aw thanks!
You looked great Melissa!
(I kept my wedding to under 100 as well — feels much more close & intimate that way!)
Thanks Jay! Yes smaller is much more intimate and manageable for the bride and groom. They actually get to talk to everyone and really thank them for being there and sharing the moment.