Megan and Matt met a long time ago threw friends but didn’t actually talk until later down the road when Matt left some of his belongings at a friends party. Megan had picked up the belongings and messaged Matt. They met up at Big Rig for a drink and the exchange of Matts belongings. After a fun afternoon together there official first date was at rock fest where they rocked out to Weezer and Atreyu (Megan’s favorite band).

Cristina and Antonio met at a bar and locked eyes. After a few dates Antonio knew she was the one when he discovered her mutual love for pizza and music which is pretty much what Antonio is all about. Antonio and Cristina actually messaged me a few weeks before there wedding because the videographer they booked cancelled on them (what a guy) but that’s ok because we were meant to cross paths.

Matt and Ashley met at a dog park where the best man had introduced the two. In life and in family trauma Matt and Ashley have been together threw a lot and there relationship is strengthened and stood the test of time in the process. Filming this wedding I kept in mind the people that were present but also those that couldn’t be there with us.

Shannon and Ryan met in an interesting way. The parents of the two actually introduced them as they worked at Carleton University and asked for there children’s assistance. It was from there the two began talking and went on there first date to Victoria Trattoria (Rip). When Ryan proposed he did it on a hike where Shannon apparently knew what was up.

Paddy and Krystal met back in 2012 during nursing school but actually only really started talking towards the end of there studies. This was another covid wedding where I only met the couple on the day of. However spending the day with them I got to see why these two mesh so well.

Meeting Bronwyn and Craig for the first time on the wedding day felt like I’ve known them for years. I knew from the moment I did a storytelling session with Craig that There first look was going to be special.

Emily and Michael (and winnie the dog) messaged me in 2020 and a whole year went by as we got to know each other. There wedding day was simple yet intimate and fun. The day started out at Emily’s place where she opened the door and greeted me like we had always know each other. Her get ready was complete with a Tim Horton’s breakfast and a crap load of Disney tunes in the background.

If the pandemic has taught me anything is that backyard weddings still have potential to be great and lavish without compromise.