Now without a doubt the chapel on Grenell Island is the tiniest church that I have ever been in; we could barely fit everyone in there for Elle and Jeff’s ceremony and unfortunately some guests had to stare at my not so best side for the majority of of the ceremony but it did the job nicely (the chapel not my backside). While it may have been my first time in the chapel it wasn’t my first time on Grenell as I had shot Kim & Brendan’s wedding there last year and they stopped by just before the ceremony to introduce me to their new baby!! Once the ceremony was finished and in true River fashion we headed over to the Antique Boat Museum in the Zipper for what would be a memorable reception (check the last image for a guest appearance by the Dance Biscuits). Children played a big role in the day and it’s always fun to see them enjoy themselves.

I absolutely love photographing weddings in the Thousand Islands, they are all unique in their own right and the people are beyond compare!

DJ/MC – Ormond Entertainment
Caterer – Bella’s
Florist – Sherwood Florist

I love river weddings and this one was right on the river at Erinn’s parent’s cottage on the St. Lawrence. The weather was beautiful (and hot, it’s been hot all summer) and the location was perfect! I have never seen as many flowers at wedding than what I saw at Erinn & Chad’s wedding, it was floral overload! Boo from the Farmhouse Kitchen was on hand as well as The Bob Cooper Band. The Photo Boothique was onsite providing guests a fun way to capture the evening’s festivities. The guests were treated to an impromptu musical performance from Chad and some of his friends (maybe they will get the band back together) and at end of the night we were treated to a fireworks show put on Erinn’s dad!

The Antique Boat Museum was the setting for Mia & Paul’s small and intimate wedding, it was the perfect choice since they both have strong ties to the St. Lawrence River (better known as “the River” for those of us in the know)

Event Rental – Amazing Occasions

Florist: Hallett’s

I’ve always wanted to shoot at Densmore Church and I finally got the chance this past August; this church is very tiny (not the smallest one that I have been in though!) and has a lot of history behind it, it’s a beautiful place and it’s air conditioned too!  I get to ride in a lot of boats when I am photographing weddings in the Thousand Islands but the one that Amy Lynn & Graeme arrived took to their reception was beyond awesome! However yours truly was unable to ride with them as I was in the chase boat with the wedding party (which was a former champion offshore racing boat and pretty sweet in it’s own right!). I loved the fact that Graeme and his groomsmen wore kilts for the wedding to honor his Scottish heritage (way cooler than tuxedos). The staff at Joey’s TI Club did a fantastic job (as always) and Kommand Performance was on hand for the day’s entertainment! Grey’s Flower Shop made sure that all of the flowers were perfect and Jamie from Pink Door was on hand to make certain that everything ran like a well oiled machine!

Thanks to both of you for allowing me to be a part of your day!!!

Just one for now!!

Jenny & Rob chose St. Cyril’s in Alexandria Bay to exchange their vows and Jenny’s grandfather performed the ceremony for them. It’s been a few years since I’ve shot a wedding at St. Cyril’s and I had forgotten just how hot it gets in that church! St. Cyril’s is actually built from stone that was blasted from the exact spot where it stands. After the ceremony we headed to the family’s lakeside cottage in Clayton to knock out some photos there. Finally we were back on the road to the Edgewood Resort for the reception.

These are Pocket Dragons (I had never heard of them).

Florist: Gray’s Florist

DJ: Whirlin’ Disc DJs

First Song: “Hold On” by Michael Buble

I am so far behind on blogging, so I’ll skip the verbiage (for now) & get right to the hotness!

I first met with Devon & Justin last summer when Devon was making her to way Wellesley Island’s Thousand Island Park for the summer & Justin was visiting. They let me in on a little secret during our visit; Justin was taking break dancing lessons for their first dance. When I heard this I knew that it was going to be good.

The weather wasn’t looking so hot to begin with (thunderstorms & rain on the way up) but as it has been the case this summer it manages to clear up & turn into a beautiful day!

Vendors:
Venue: Thousand Island Country Club
Caterer: Joey’s Thousand Island Club
DJ: Jones Tones
Tent: Party Rentals Plus

When Sarah told me that she & Chase were getting married on the river I didn’t think much of it because I shoot a lot weddings on the St. Lawrence. Little did I realize that when they said “on the river” they meant on “on the river!” as on a barge (which later became known as the Love Boat).

Sarah & Chase met on the river while working and spending their summers at the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, however life being what it is began pulling them apart. But they weren’t having any of that, Chase moved to NYC so that they could be together (good move Chase!) & this is where the next chapter of their story began.

Both families (and friends) put a lot of time and effort into making this most beautiful barge on the St. Lawrence and their efforts paid off. Now with all of the planning and work that goes into an event like this failure (ie; rain) is not an option, we were getting married on the water. The plan was for all of the guests to attend by boat, essentially creating a flotilla of family and friends but the forecast didn’t look great that day. It was going to take more than just a little rain to stop us. Sarah’s dad was delivering her to the ceremony in a small outboard closely following behind me in the “chase boat” so that I could get some shots of them on the water. Well her dad was a little more determined than that, which resulted in some great images.

All in all it was a great day!
Many thanks to Sarah & Chase for allowing me to part of their most special day, I was truly honored.

I also have to give a huge shout out to my awesome friend Tammy Swales who tagged along with me! I wouldn’t have blamed her if she backed out especially after I told her that she would be in a tiny little boat in the middle of the river & that she would have to check herself for deer ticks once she got home. Thanks again T!!!

Vendors:
Band: The Critics
Tent: Party Rentals

Only the cool people got buttons (I still have mine)!

You can keep your limos, this is how we float!






First look!



How do you get to your wedding?


Tammy rocking the details!