We can’t believe this day has come and gone, we feel like we have known Tara & Gary forever! These two are ideal clients for one reason only: they knew exactly what they wanted out of their wedding and they told us. I think we appreciated it so much because that is exactly what Ryan and I would do. Tara and Gary had a vision for their wedding, one that incorporated tradition, simplicity, family and art. Their wedding took place just outside of Barrie, Ontario in a town called Innisfil. Their Scottish themed ceremony took place on Tara’s father’s front yard. I am sure you all recognize them as they have been on our blog before for their Niagara engagement session that we shot at Stonechurch Vineyards at Niagara on the Lake.
Tara & Gary were married on July 3rd 2011 on her parents farm. For their wedding they really wanted to bring to life the memory of Tara’s mother and Gary’s Scottish heritage. Every floral display had daisy’s which was what Tara’s mother bouquet that she carried on her wedding day. Gary and his groomsmen wore kilts from their clans and after their traditional ceremony which involved a Celtic hand tying ceremony, and the pinning of Gary’s tartan on Tara, their guests were ushered to the balcony for tea and refreshments served in both their mothers tea cup collections.
For their photos Tara & Gary really wanted to capture the rustic nature of her fathers farm, which is home to about 30 miniature horses, and rolling green hills. The landscape could easily pass as Scotland.
Scottish elements were used throughout the entire wedding, even the invites were adorned with Gary’s tartan and all the stationary text the “rose” that you see on all the printed materials (and place cards) is by Charles Rennie Mackintosh a Scottish architect and designer from the early 20th century. Tara’s hat was a custom design that incorporated pieces her Aunt’s wedding hat. Gary’s wedding band says “Love Forever” in Ogham (ancient Gaelic).
Congratulations Tara & Gary! We loved photographing your wedding, and we hope you love these photos as much as we loved taking them.
Cheers
Ryan
– many of the hats including the brides and maid of honors were custom made at The Little Hat Shop.
– invitations by The Paper Merchant.
– the florist Opulence Floral Design.
*If you or anyone you know is getting married in Scotland and looking for a photography, please contact us for special rates and packages.