Kim & Ross were married 1 year ago at the Idlewyld Inn & Spa and we were happy to make them a custom hourly package which suited their smaller Idlewyld Wedding Photography. We helped guide them into doing photographs before the ceremony at Ivey Park which is close to their venue. As they didn’t have a first look as they got ready together at home, we suggested having a moment together reading each other a love letter the other had written. This made for some very sweet, emotional moments. We even had a practice first dance on the dock with the Thames as the backdrop. We then headed to the Idlewyld and they greeted their guests, had their intimate ceremony followed by family photos and I left after they did their first dance and thank you speech at the beginning of their reception.
- We choose Woodgate Photography because the photos on your website seemed to reflect the warmth and personality of the couples and families and that really appealed to us. We liked the natural feel of the photos. Once we had a chance to talk with Erin, we were drawn in by her genuine interest in us as a couple and her desire to shape her services to be able to capture exactly what we want on our wedding day. Erin had some great suggestions for us to consider and respectful of our decisions as a couple.
- We met online. Kim was attracted by Ross’ photo of him cycling (she likes a guy with interests outside of work, lol). Ross was in the parking lot of the Argyle Walmart when he got her message. A few messages and phone calls back and forth and the rest is history 🙂
- We met in person for the first time at Crossings Pub. Ross looked just as handsome to Kim as he did in his photo (which can be rare with online dating), and he was very warm, engaging and polite. Ross says he thought Kim’s smile was more radiant than the picture on her profile and that she was even more beautiful in person. Conversation flowed easily and dinner stretched out until the trivia people took over the pub!
- Ross proposed on the first anniversary of our first date (Feb 18). He had booked a lovely getaway at Elora Mill Inn, and we stopped on our way up to hike in the Elora Gorge. The weather was freezing but the scenery was beautiful. We stopped at an area where we could look out over the gorge, and that is where Ross proposed. It was beautiful. Some people go for really flashy proposals, but this was simple, heartfelt and perfect for us.
- Lots of great memories in a few short years! Kim – What comes to mind are some of the great little get aways we have had together exploring new places. I particularly remember the very low key “tourist attractions” around Barry’s Bay. The waterfront was beautiful, and we had some great laughs together discovering the Polish Canadian museum and eating out during a fierce storm where the restaurant lost power. Ross – On our engagement weekend, there was a sledge hockey tournament in Elora that Kim really wanted to attend. I had never been to a sledge hockey game. Kim thought demand for seats would be high, so we went really early and hung out in the arena with hot dogs for dinner until it started. Turns out the stands were maybe half full at best, lol.
- Kim – Ross feels like “home” to me. He makes me feel so safe to just be myself. He is open minded, and generous. He is accepting of my quirks and accepting of others. He is easy going and respectful. This past year has been interesting as we have had to spend so much time together. I have been able to see his “work personality” and understand more why he is so good at his job. There is no one else I would rather spend my pandemic with. Ross – I love Kim’s warm smile and big heart to help people. I love how she makes me feel safe, and loved. I like that she is willing to try different adventures together, and I just want to spend the rest of my life with her.
- We hope that they feel like an important part of the wedding as they are an important part of our lives! We want them to be able to celebrate our love with us and we also want to respect that they are all adults now, and so our “blended family” may mean something a little different to each of them. We want to be accepting of how they choose to develop their relationships within our new family.
- We have a “family wall”!! Right now it has a collage of photos of our children and grandchildren. Our wedding photos will definitely join that collection!
