Orchard View wedding in Manotick

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Aug. 28

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Every since Stephanie and Jethro met me for coffee, I was impatiently waiting for their Orchard View wedding in Manotick. Stephanie's Truvelle gown was one of a kind. An empire waist wedding dress with a beautiful bow in the back. It matched perfectly her taupe and cream bouquet.Being an calligrapher, I assumed Steph would do an incredible job for her own wedding. But what she did was beyond the scope of my imagination. The amount of forethought it took to pull it off was mind blowing. Hand written thank you card for every single guests, hand written vows, wedding ceremony programs and so much more.The bride and groom decided to have a first look where the groom had a first glance at his bride before the ceremony. Jethro's reaction was so sweet and sincere. We walked around the beautiful grounds of Orchard View for bride and groom photos.They decided to sign their marriage certificate before their ceremony. A trend I've noticed a lot this year. In a private suite with their bridal party, they all prayed together and made their commitment official. An incredible moment they will always treasure.Having met at Queen's University in Kingston through becoming Christians, sharing their faith through their love story has touched many people in their lives. Their faith was present in every aspect of their wedding day.After dinner, we went outside for some sunset bride and groom portraits. I couldn't be more excited to have clients who are willing to give me what I need for the best possible photos. Their trust is something I deeply value. It was just like their Downton Ottawa engagement photos but even better.Stephanie and Jethro, I cannot thank you both enough for letting me in such a beautiful and intimate day. Your wedding day was a reflection of who you both are. Most of all, I'll never forget the sincerity and faith in which you entered your marriage. jessi lauren White gazebo on Orchard view's property in Manotick Truvelle wedding dress in Orchard's View's suite Bride holding hand with her bridesmaids in Orchard View's suite wedding invitation by Simply Steph Ko Bride holding her Truvelle wedding dress Frid wedding bouquets in Ottawa Bride getting in her Truvelle wedding dress with her mother Bride and bridesmaids getting ready at Orchard View in Manotick Bride getting her bridal Kate Spade heels on. Bride walking into her first look with her groom First look between the bride and groom at Orchard View Frid bridal bouquet in Ottawa Orchard view wedding in Manotick Bride and groom portraits at their Orchard View wedding Stella York Bride and groom portraits at their Orchard View wedding in Manotick Bridal party photos at Orchard View Bride and groom praying with pastor bride and groom holding hands in prayer Signing wedding contract Gazebo at Orchard View in Manotick Ceremony in the white gazebo at Orchard View Bride and father hug at Ceremony in the white gazebo at Orchard View Christians sing during Ceremony in the white gazebo at Orchard View Bride and groom saying their vows during ceremony at Orchard View Groom puts ring on the finger of bride during ceremony Bride and groom kiss at Orchard view wedding in Manotick Orchard View in Manotick Cocktail hour under white tent at Orchard view Lakeview room in Orchard View. First dance in the Lakeview room in Orchard View Sunset bride and groom photos during their Orchard View wedding

Orchard View wedding

Creative team

Venue: Orchard View

Officiant: Pastor Jin S. Chong from Chinese Christian Church of Ottawa

Calligraphy: Simply Steph Ko

Florist: Frid

Wedding dress designer: Truvelle

Groom’s suit: Surmesur

Hairstylist + Makeup artist: Liana Lacroix

DJ, musicians and singers: friends and family of bride (Irene Liang, Vivian Lam, Jade Sowden, Rebecca Tsang, Abby Leung, Zach Leung and Rosena Zhuang)

Videographer: Boxtop Film

Coordinator: Heirloom Events

Second Shooter: Hilary Elizabeth photographyPhotographer: Jessi Lauren, Ottawa wedding photographer