Wedding Photography Fusion at Vespra Hills Golf Club in Barrie, Ontario
Kendall + Mike | Wedding Photography Video in Minesing, Ontario
Kendall + Mike are married! You may remember Kendall + Mike from their engagement session on her parent’s property in Midhurst last fall. From the moment we met the two of them, we were taken with their story (who can forget a proposal with a lovable dog in a tux?) and obvious adoration for one another. They are a delightful couple with equally charming friends and family! This is their wedding story.
We met Mike, the gentlemen and his parents at the Carriage Ridge Resort near Barrie, Ontario. Once we arrived, Mike took a moment to read a lovely, hand-written letter from his bride. After a quiet moment, he dressed and sprayed on a bit of cologne (a wedding gift from Kendall) to prepare for the day. Kendall, in her cute kimono, was all aglow at her parent’s home with the ladies. Her vivaciousness, joy-filled laughter and overall bubbly personality is contagious. Everyone was excited! She got into her lovely gown with the help of her sister and mother, then sat by the window to read a card from Mike (Je t’aime) and put on a spritz of perfume (gift from Mike). She gently placed a set of family pearls around her neck before presenting herself before her father and brother. There was not a dry eye in the room. She wrapped a chained penny (from her grandmother) around her bouquet for good luck and was ready to go.
As the rain fell, we made our way to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Phelpston, Ontario. All the guests and bridal party quickly hurried inside to shelter themselves from the unceasing downpour. Inside, Kendall + Mike were pronounced husband and wife! They made their way back up the aisle hand-in-hand and all smiles. We captured family portraits inside the stunning vestibule, then headed back to the house for a champagne toast. After a few fun photos, we traveled to our final destination for the evening – Vespra Hills Golf Club in Minesing.
We arrived slightly before all the guests, so spent some time with Kendall + Mike and the bridal party for a creative session. Guests began to filter into the facility to enjoy cocktail hour downstairs. Upstairs, the reception hall was beautifully decorated. This was our first time at this venue and we must say, we loved it! Kendall, Mike and the bridal party were announced into the room to thunderous applause and dinner service commenced. Speeches and sweet sentiments were shared throughout the meal. Many tears were shed and much laughter filled the room. Then, it was time to dance. And boy, did they dance! Kendall and her family are avid dancers, so the parent dances were followed by, of course, a graceful first dance by the couple … and a bridal party group dance/flash mob to JT. It was so much fun to witness!
Thank you, Kendall + Mike, for allowing us to capture your incredible celebration! We wish you both all the best! “Bread that this house may never know hunger. Salt that life may always have flavor. And wine, that joy and prosperity may reign forever.” (“It’s A Wonderful Life”)
THE TEAM
Photography Fusion: Darlington Studios
Church: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Venue: Vespra Hills Golf Club
Hair & Make-Up: Elements Salon & Spa
Florist: Mid Valley Gardens Ltd.
Cake: Michelle Hurd
Dress: Maggie Sottero
Ceremony Duo: Adagio Strings
DJ: Sonic Sensations
Suit: Vera Wang Tuxedo
Hair Jewel: Jewel Feathers
Soundtrack: “You’re Beautiful (Instrumental with Background Vocals)” by Mercy Me, licensed through Songfreedom
Wow. What great video. We all had such a great day and night. Your amazing photography will let us remember it forever. Thanks so much for doing a great job.
You captured every beautiful moment of such a special day to our family, thank you for all of the love and time you so obviously put in to this for us. <3
Wow what a great video of a great day, even got a little teary at one point.
What an awesome video of a wonderful day.
These photos are all so beautiful, and bring back the wonderful memories of your special day! And the video is the perfect way to relive it!
OMG!! The wedding video and pictures are absolutely amazing. They show how much love was in the air that day. So much fun. Thank you Darlington Studio for capturing Kendall and Mike’s special day perfectly.
What a beautiful day. Thank you for capturing all the beauty and love that Michael and Kendall possess. The photos and video are absolutely stunning. From the first photo to the last, captures everything that a perfect wedding with loving families and friends should be. Thank you!
WOW, what a beautiful wedding , awesome pictures and amassing video . What a wonderful day it was !!!
These pictures captured such a special moment! They are absolutely stunning… The Bride and Groom looked magnificent!!
I am so impressed. A beautiful day stunningly captured. Thank you, Melanie and Paul!
Melanie and Paul, The video is absolutely amazing. The photos are absolutely stunning. As a team you were so pleasant to work with and so professional. I couldn’t be more pleased with Darlington Studios and the quality of your work. You captured so many special moments of love and support for Kendall and Mike on their wedding day and put those moments together in such a perfect way that they moved us to laugh and tear up all over again. I can see in your photos the playfulness and ease Kendall and Mike and their bridal party felt that day. Thank you so much for capturing beautifully the cherished memories of love, family and friendship on such an important day!
Stunning photos from an amazing day. Your subjects are young and beautiful and very photogenic but you have captured them in such a great variety of settings that truly shows your talent. Kendall and Mike with have these pictures forever to remind them of what a great day it was!
Melanie and Paul, I cannot thank you enough for the amazing job you did capturing our wedding day! WOW! You are both such a pleasure to work with–your talent and love for what you do is just outstanding! The video and pictures captured everything so perfectly and I am so grateful! Thank you so much for being a part of our special day, we could not have asked for a better team then the two of you!!
What a magical day captured beautifully!
What an wonderful video of a beautiful day. Congratulations to the happy couple!
Paul and Melanie thank you so much for capturing our special day. The video and photos are more than we imagined. Even though the rain tried to slow us down, your upbeat personalities allowed us to be adventurous and push through everything. Thank you so much for making the day one to remember, and with this phenomenal video and these beautiful photos that will now be even easier to do!
These are stunning photos. It helps that the couple is gorgeous!. I was very honoured to be a part of this very special day. The pictures will help you always remember how beautiful your special day was. Amazing!
What a wonderful memory of that day. You captured so many special moments in such a creative way. What a lovely keepsake for Kendall and Mike and their families. Bravo to Darlington Studios, and blessings to Kendall and Mike.
It was a beautiful wedding and I am glad to have been a part of the special day! Congratulations again to Mike and Kendall :).
WOW! What a beautiful video and stunning photos. Such a lovely day and you captured it so well. As a member of the wedding party I can say first hand how wonderful you were as a photography team to work with! Amazing work.
Such a beautiful wedding! So happy to have been a part of it with both of you! Gorgeous pictures!
Such a beautiful wedding, and now such beautiful memories of it! Wonderful video, gorgeous photos. Congratulations, again, to you both! Have fun in Maui!
Wow you Kendall and Mike you two look amazing! This was a fantastic day and your photographers and videographers captured it perfectly!
Such a stunning couple! Stunning day! Stunning video! And BEAUTIFUL pictures! Everything from the day was captured so perfectly. Congratulations again Kendall & Mike xo Job well done Darlington Studios!!
Wonderful pictures!
Stunning pictures of a stunning couple. What a magical day and captured through these wonderful pictures to share the memories forever. So glad we got to share this special day with you.
What a beautiful ceremony and wonderful video. Thank you for inviting us to be part of your special day!
Beautiful wedding! Great video! I really liked the way it keeps jumping from the preparations to the wedding.
Beautiful pictures and video, totally feels like we were right there with you guys!
Congratulations!
Aaaaand now I’m crying at my desk at work – thaaanks. Absolutely incredible video and stunning photos. What an amazing day!
A stunning and beautiful couple inside and out a reflection of their great families and friends, what a fantastic celebration. It was an honor to be included in their special day which you so eloquently captured here
The most beautiful day and celebration for such a wonderful couple! These photos and video will be treasured for years to come!
Amazing photos! What a beautiful couple! Congratulations. Glad the rain didn’t dampen spirits!
What a great video and pictures! It brought tears to my eyes just like at the wedding. What a super day with a super couple and family.
Amazing video and beautiful pictures!
What a wonderful video and beautiful pictures! Congratulations to the happy couple!
So beautiful! Congratulations to the happy couple!!
What a beautiful video! I definitely did not have dry eyes, you did a wonderful job capturing all that love!
Fantastic video very well done. Congratulations again you two, the wedding was amazing and everyone had a blast! Enjoy Hawaii while we hold down the fort back home.
See you soon!
The video is amazing. What a keepsake. Congratulations
Such a beautiful collection of photos and an amazing video of a wonderful day we will never forget.
Congratulations Michael and Kendall – you both look so happy!
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU! Your pictures are fabulous! You both looked amazing!
Lovely couple, gorgeous photos and fantastic video. Everyone looks amazing. We are honoured that you choose us to be a part of your special day.
Congratulations! Kendall & Mike.
Picture’s and Video are stunning! The video truly captures the love you two share for each other. Congrats!
Beautiful Pictures
What an awesome video and a great set of photos to remember a special day.
Congratulations Kendall & Mike! This video and these pictures are magnificent. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your special day. Xo
What a beautiful day! So honoured to be a part of it. The pictures and video are wonderful memories.
Melanie & Paul, your work is fantastic. Thank you so much for being there to capture Kendall & Mike’s special day, you were a fantastic part of it. Congratulations to the newlyweds!!!!
Fantastic photos, video, and family 🙂
Wow. These are stunning. Congratulations Kendall and Mike!
So pretty ! Those stair pictures are stunning!
Amazing photography. To say nothing of the gorgeous bride and groom and their unforgettable day which is now recorded for all to remember.
Congratulations you two!!! These are stunning pictures and it looks like you had a fantastic wedding! So happy for the both of you 🙂 🙂
You guys look fab, great photos 🙂
Stunning photos! Congratulations Kendall and Michael!
Beautiful Pictures of a beautiful day in your lives! Congratulations to you both!
Congratulations! Beautiful photos!! 🙂
Wow…great job capturing such a wonderful couple on their special day!
LOVE these photos! You both look so happy:) Congrats!
Congratulations Kendall and Mike. You make such a stunning young couple. Your smiles show just how much you two love each other. I wish you many years of happiness.
Congratulations! You guys look beautiful!
Amazing pictures capturing a very special day. Congratulations Mike and Kendall!
Thank you so much for sharing these! We’re so happy that you had such a wonderful day 🙂
Love the shot with the spiral stairs. Very nice. Congrats!!
What beautiful pictures!!! you wouldn’t have known it was pouring !!! Gorgeous!
The pictures are amazing…I love the uniqueness of the pics of the spiral stairs and silhouette in front of the stained glass windows!
Such a great video and pictures 🙂 So very happy for the two of you! Congratulations to an amazing couple! Xo
Very beautiful pictures. Congratulations.
Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple both inside and out!! Congratulations!!
What beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple! Congratulations!
Beautiful photos! Congrats again Kendall and Mike! The venue was beautiful and we were so happy to celebrate with you!
So happy to celebrate this beautiful wedding! Such incredible photos Mike and Kendall will treasure forever!
Congrats guys! Amazing photos!
So much fun!! Great poutine!
Stunning memories! May all your dreams come true, from this day till forever!
Your wedding video is absolutely amazing! It was put together so nicely with the speeches that u couldn’t help but get emotional. The pictures turned out beautifully as well! Congratulations once again ❤️
Most beautiful bride and handsome groom – you two look “amazing”!!! The photos are so perfect they should be displayed in a bridal magazine.
Gorgeous pictures! Congratulations!!!
Absolutely gorgeous photos and wonderful video. Great job and congrats Mike and Kendall!