Steam Whistle Wedding: Mike & Danielle’s Downtown Celebration

Mike and Danielle’s wedding was a whirlwind of joy, happy tears, and the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto!

Their Steam Whistle Wedding was full of romantic moments, bright and airy photos, and a unique blend of urban and rustic vibes.

Choosing a Unique Wedding Venue

There are many stunning and unique wedding venues in the GTA, from wineries and breweries to golf clubs and old estates. These types of venues make for the prettiest bright and airy wedding photos with a romantic backdrop during a Steam Whistle Wedding.

Their wedding took place in the downtown core of Toronto, literally at the base of the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre. But there were many subtle hints of the country and Norfolk County. I loved that they added rustic elements into their choices. It looked so cool with the industrial vibe that Steam Whistle gives off!

Many of the professionals are local to Toronto, but the DJ, the florist, and I all traveled from Norfolk to help make Mike and Danielle’s day one to remember. As much as I love exploring new venues, it was nice to feel at home in Norfolk.

Getting Ready and First Look

The day started at the Delta hotel where Mike and Danielle got ready in the biggest hotel suite I’ve ever seen, complete with a full kitchen. I looked out of the floor-to-ceiling window and was in awe at how close we were to the CN Tower. It was so close that I literally couldn’t see the top!

After doing a first look with her dad in the suite, we went to Steam Whistle for the first look with Mike during their Steam Whistle Wedding.

The rest of the day flowed flawlessly. We did wedding party, family, and couple’s portraits around the outside of the brewery, which made the coolest backdrop. I am not used to dealing with the sun reflecting off skyscrapers or with pedestrians constantly in the background of photos. Can you tell I’m a country girl?

Reception and Celebrations

Mike and Danielle’s reception was super laid back. They opted for an hors d’oeuvres style dinner, and their guests could sit wherever they pleased. For the first time in two years, I witnessed people dancing at a wedding! Seeing their guests have the time of their life on the dance floor made this wedding feel like a fresh start.

Danielle and I have known each other for nearly a decade. When she asked me to be her photographer and spend almost the entire day with her and Mike, I was instantly so excited. Photographing people who are special to you makes the wedding experience even more meaningful for both of us.

My favourite part of their wedding day was creating beautiful images in a setting that was so different from what I’m used to. I’m not sure if I’ll ever have the opportunity to photograph a wedding like this again, and I definitely loved every minute of it!

Congratulations Mike and Danielle! I am so happy for you two to be starting your lives together as husband and wife. Thank you so much for asking me to be your photographer.