Chic Black and White Wedding at The Stunning Three Feathers Terrace

Eight years in the making and forever to go. 2024 marked a huge step in Nina and Chris’ longtime relationship and we couldn’t have been happier for them and their families! Their wedding day represented the uniting of two incredibly supportive families whose love for Nina and Chris was so touching to document.

Nina and Chris’ story began when when Chris moved to Canada to begin his professional hockey career. Nina had no idea that say yes to ice cream with the newest player on her city’s hockey team would lead to a whirlwind of travel and adventure while Chris played hockey in three different countries and two continents! After years of dating long distance, the hockey off season in 2022 was one they never will forget. Chris proposed to Nina while on holiday in the Greek Islands.

Having their immediate family spread all over the U.S. and Canada, they decided that they would plan for a ‘destination wedding’ here in Ontario. They choose the private estate venue, Three Feathers Terrace and had their out of town guests all stay at Friday Harbour Resort. Their week-long celebration started with a mini vacay of golf and dining at Friday Harbour and ended with their celebratory black-tie wedding day at Three Feathers Terrace.

Nina had clear in her mind her wedding day vision. She enlisted the help of The Event Design Co. to execute her chic and modern black and white design. The focus was on making the day a true experience for their guests, including a sketch artist and live music during cocktail hour.

We were so honoured to photograph their wedding day as they celebrated with each other and their fam. The happy tears and joyful embraces made their modern wedding day unforgettable.

We can’t wait to see where the future takes the Martenets!! xo

Planning & Coordination: The Event Design Company | Photography: Ugo Photograph | Venue: Three Feathers Terrace & Friday Harbour Resort | Florals: Twine and Tendril | HMUA: Taylor Switzer Makeup & Salon Li Lo Li | Dress: Berta Privee at White Toronto | Decor: Oh Honey Creative | Catering: Food Dudes | Cake: SophistiCakes | DJ & Live Music: Gianny Correa | Live Painter: Emily Paints Events | Sketch Artist: Illujunyi |

A Refined and Sophisticated Fall Wedding Day at Whistle Bear Golf Club

Adrienne and Logan’s modern and sophisticated wedding at The Whistle Bear Golf Club in Cambridge, Ontario was one of our favourite wedding designs of this season! We met Adrienne last summer as a bridesmaid for one of our incredible ‘23 couples. We couldn’t have been happier; therefore, when she reached out about her own engagement and wedding plans for this year!

With family and friends all over Canada and the U.S., Adrienne and Logan wanted their wedding to feel like a vacation weekend. Their wedding week began with everyone arriving to Toronto and being tourists as A+L toured them around their home city. The festivities continued with a celebratory welcome dinner and finished with their wedding day which felt like a reunion of all the special people in their lives in one room.

The early fall weather couldn’t have been more beautiful with sunny skies and ample natural light for their wedding ceremony in The Whistle Bear Golf Club’s Garden Chapel. As guests enjoyed cocktail hour, Adrienne and Logan headed to the club’s forest for photographs with their wedding party. After finishing up with their couple photos it was time to party!!! We loved how their people came to celebrate!!! It couldn’t have been more fun to see how happy their guests were to celebrate with them. We loved the energy all day long!

Venue: The Whistle Bear Golf Club | Photography: Ugo Photograph | Florals: Hailly Lucas Floral Design | HMUA: Velve Beauty & Amanda Zack | Dress: Superior Bridal | DJ + entertainment: Evolved Entertainment |

Modern Elegance-Couple's Summer Wedding at Hotel X Toronto

Joyful, modern, elegant and so full of emotion. These are just few of the many words that would describe Morgan and Alex’s summer wedding at Hotel X Toronto. We couldn’t have been more honoured to photograph such a meaningful day for not only these two best friends, but for their families. Friendship that spans many years, this wedding day was a celebration of family friends officially becoming family!

We originally spoke to Morgan about their wedding plans at the beginning of 2023. We loved her vision for their wedding day - an elegant celebration focused on their families, friends and each other. She knew the day would be a quick blur so she wanted to maximize the time with her loved ones. One way she knew that would occur is by having all the events in close proximity and Hotel X Toronto was the ideal location and look to fit her vision. From getting ready to having very emotional first looks with her bridesmaids, dad, her grandparents and finally her groom-to-be, Alex, Morgan was so conscious of making memories with those she loved all day long.

Their wedding ceremony took place on Hotel X’s High Park Terrace which has clear sight lines of our beautiful Lake Ontario. Her choice of floral installations with white flowers and lots of greenery perfectly offset the blue background of the lake.

We loved her vision of taking advantage of all the aspects of getting married in a hotel, from having photos in Hotel X’s Valerie bar to the ever popular elevator shots! We finished the day feeling so appreciative for such an incredible couple who love wholeheartedly! Morgan and Alex’s wedding day will be one we will remember for a long time to come!

Venue: Hotel X Toronto | Photography: Ugo Photography | Planning & Design: Chantler MacDonald | HMUA: Sky Beauty Toronto & Kori Rogers | Dress: Allure Bridal at Kleinfeld Bridal | Bespoke Suit: Ladners Clothier | Florist: Kent Florist | Rentals: Chair-man Mills and Around the Table Linen Rentals | DJ and Entertainment: Alley Entertainment | Cake: Holy Sugar Bakeshop | Officiant: The Marrying Lady | Photobooth: Lunar Booths

Playful Pops of Colour for Couple's Chic Wedding at The Doctor's House

It’s hard to even know where to begin with Eliza and Grant and how much we enjoyed their wedding day at Kleinburg’s, The Doctor’s House. 100% relaxed, chic, true to their style and centred around having an incredible day with their families and friends, it was the dream day to photograph! Eliza and Grant first reached out to us in 2022 about their wedding day. They knew they wanted to host a day that showed their guests who had travelled from China, Hong Kong, British Columbia and all over Ontario, how much they were truly loved. Due to the fact that many had travelled from long distances, they decided to host all the events of their wedding day at The Doctor’s House.

We arrived just as Eliza was finishing up with hair and makeup and Grant was busily putting the finishing touches on some of the decor for their reception. Everyone was super chill-having enjoyed a relaxing start to the wedding morning. Grant and Eliza decided that they would like to start the day together with a first look (the cutest first look ever we might add) and go right into a tea ceremony hosted by Grant’s family. We loved that Eliza wore a traditional Korean dress, a Hanbok, to celebrate her family’s culture. After their tea ceremony, it was time to get ready for their wedding ceremony in The Doctor’s House iconic Chapel. Something that really stood out to us what their very heartfelt and personal vows to one another. They spoke to their commitment, love, what led them to their wedding day and their promises for the future. We were so honoured to be present for such meaningful vows!

Their being pronounced as husband and wife was sealed with a high five, kiss and celebratory champagne pour! After having photographs with their families and friends it was time relax and enjoy the evening! Although they both loved a very clean, light aesthetic, they also both loved the idea of incorporating colour into their day. The beautiful flower arrangements and playful touches of colour in their decor really spoke to their happy personalities.

Eliza changed into a cocktail dress that she made (!!!) for their first dance. It was the perfect dress to get the party started ;) After an incredible dinner, hilarious speeches and a beautiful sunset it was time to dance the night away!

We left Eliza and Grant’s wedding feeling so grateful for such a kind couple who made their day so personal. These are the memories we love :)

Venue: The Doctor’s House | Photography: Ugo Photograph | Videography: Chen Visual | Hair and Makeup: Su Paints | Suit: Empire Customs | Florals: Bambii Florals | Cake: Daan Go Cake Lab | Entertainment: Exclusive Group of Entertainment

Unforgettable Summer Wedding at Toronto Golf Club

One of the very memorable events from our summer wedding season was Heather and Ken’s wedding at the stunning Toronto Golf Club. We first spoke to Heather about their wedding photography at the beginning of the year. They had clear in their mind as to what they wanted for their wedding celebrations-an intimate wedding ceremony and dinner with immediate family in early summer and a big wedding bash with all their extended family and friends in August at Toronto Golf Club. We photographed both their intimate wedding in June at the glamorous Oretta restaurant in downtown Toronto and their day at Toronto Golf Club and couldn’t have been more moved by how Heather and Ken made their wedding day(s) plans their own. They didn’t worry about tradition or what their wedding day ‘should be’; instead they focused on their families and celebrating such a huge life step after 12 years together!!

Their wedding reception began with family photos in front of Toronto Golf Club’s stunning Clubhouse and then we whisked them away to take advantage of Toronto Golf Club’s stunning grounds around the Clubhouse. Heather wore a beautiful summer organza wedding gown by the incredible designer, Theia Couture. After mingling with guests during a very happy cocktail hour, which felt like a huge reunion of friends and family and the first wedding putting contest we’ve ever photographed (!!) they were welcomed to dinner in Toronto Golf Club’s beautiful dining room. The food, wine and company made for such a memorable evening!

After the very heartfelt speeches of their parents and close friends, it was time to get the party started!!! It began with Heather and Ken’s first dance and by the end of it, everyone was on the dance floor!!! They danced the night away with their guests under the stars which felt like a movie moment!!! We couldn’t be happier that our sweet couple were finally were able to be reunited with all the friends and family to celebrate their happy wedding together!!!

Photography: Ugo Photography | Venue: Toronto Golf Club | Florals: Toronto Golf Club | Wedding Gown: Theia Couture

Destination Engagement Session in The Canadian Rockies

Banff National Park

When your couple asks if it would be possible to arrange an engagement session in the Canadian Rockies, the answer is always ‘a hundred percent YES’!!! We couldn’t have been more excited to spend an unforgettable 72 hours in Banff back in May to photograph our couple, Sarah and Daiken’s engagement photos.

Sarah and Daiken’s life took an exciting turn when Daiken was offered his dream job in Alberta earlier this year. Still planning to fly home for their Niagara golf club wedding in 2023, they thought it would be super memorable to include their new home of Alberta into their love story by arranging to fly Junilo and I out west for their engagement session. We had a one week window still available in our schedule in early May, so we all went to work to make it happen!

Junilo and I were in constant awe of the natural beauty of Canada’s Rocky Mountains as we drove scouting locations for Sarah and Daiken’s engagement photos. It was difficult to narrow down the options of where we would take their photos as there were SO many stunning backdrops! One place we kept going back to was Two Jack Lake which is located about 10 kilometres outside the town of Banff. The landscape, tones and natural beauty fit exactly what Sarah and Daiken had told us they’d like to include in their photos.

We began just as the sun was gently hitting the mountains during the last hours of daylight. We spent the evening exploring, getting to know these two gentle and loving humans and documenting their beautiful love and friendship.

It was an epic two days with these two and we cannot wait for their wedding back here in Ontario in summer 2023!!! xo