Kaleigh & Brendan's Classy Gothic, Rockstar Chic Wedding

What can I possibly say about this wedding that the photos below won’t tell in a much clearer way. To put it simply- it was absolutely nothing short of amazing. Another way to say it; this is certainly the most photos I have ever included in a single blog post. Brittany Frid and her team pulled together a wedding that was truly the first of its kind. “We like to wear black and go to concerts” I understand is the description that led to this show-stopping, classy gothic, rockstar chic wedding. The details for Kaleigh and Brendan’s day were perfectly crafted, from the signing of the “guest book”records to the glorious candelabras down to finest details (see: guitar pick escort cards and the dimension of the menu which match a 45 record). In twelve years of photographing weddings, I have never seen a wedding designed this uniquely or creatively and executed so precisely.
Kaliegh & Brendan’s wedding was full of creativity and beauty, but it was also full of love. You could see it in their faces and you could also feel it in the air. We started out at The Westin and then for their first look we made our way to the location of one of their first dates at the Heart & Crown Pub. It was then to the chapel for these two- or should I say the cathedral. The Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica to be more precise. We ended back at Venue TwentyTwo in The Westin for the party. I could go on, but let’s be honest, you came here for the photos so I won’t keep you any longer. Here is a wedding full of creativity, emotion, motion, and film feels. Feast your eyes and rock on!

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Reception Venue: Venue TwentyTwo • Ceremony Venue: Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica • Planner / Coordinator / Florist / Designer / Decorator: Brittany Frid / Frid Events • Hair & Makeup: Salon Fiorella • Band: Blood Roses • Bridal Gown: Sash and Bustle • Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Revelry • First Look Location: Heart & Crown • Photographer: Joey Rudd Photography

© Joey Rudd Photography www.joeyrudd.ca Ottawa Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Cynthia & Marco's Wedding at Venue TwentyTwo

Beautiful from start to finish.

Cynthia & Marco tied the knot at the Westin in Ottawa last month with a reception following with a breathtaking view from Venue TwentyTwo. With a killer team behind them and surrounded by their closest friends and family, Cynthia and Marco threw a fantastic party!

You could tell that they cared about the little details that made their day so special and with the help of their coordinator Shannon from Let Shan Plan these details became a reality. Shannon says that her favourite decor piece was the circle archway which added such a whimsical feel to the ceremony space. (you’ll see in the photos below that it did, indeed, rock the ceremony space). “I loved being able to turn Cynthia’s vision of an elegant and timeless wedding into reality on the day of her wedding. I like to think that part of my job is to take on any day of stress from the couple by ensuring that everything runs smoothly. It was a pleasure working with Cynthia and Marco and I am so honoured to have been a small part of their magical day.”

Now there were many things about Cynthia and Marco’s wedding that were amazing, but one thing that knocked socks off (or knocked them on in the case of her gift to her father- too much of a Dad joke?) was the fact that there was not just one grand reveal, but several (even more when you consider that she hadn’t seen Marco’s outfit either). Cynthia’s dress was such a special part of her wedding day and she wore it was such confidence and style. Kate from La Maison Bridal Boutique, where Cynthia got her dress, shares this tip:
”Wear what makes you feel like your best self, because no matter what traditional styling tips say everyone looks best when they are confident in what they are wearing.”

It was a fun day, full of laughter and love: the party that everyone needed following two years of Covid. Even the rain didn’t dampen their spirits. In an email before the wedding regarding the probability of rain, Cynthia responded optimistically, “There is a 100% chance of good luck coming our way on Saturday!” So I suppose you could say, “a fun day full of laughter, love, and lots of good luck!”

Venue/Caterer: Venue TwentyTwo at The Westin

Coordinator/Wedding Planner: Let Shan Plan

DJ/Band: Ceremony - Matthew Winkler; Cocktail Hour/ Reception - DJ David DEEZ

Bridal Gown: La Maison Bridal Boutique

Men's Suits: Mario Uomo

Hair Stylist: Hair by Carm

Makeup Artist: Makeup by Nicole Nicastro

Officiant: Jim Emerson, Ottawa Wedding Officiants

Florist: Bouquets by Callie

Grace & Joel's Wedding at TwentyTwo at the Westin

Overlooking Ottawa’s downtown, Grace & Joel were married at Venue TwentyTwo. This was one of the first weddings of the year after a delayed start thanks to the pandemic. It was so wonderful to be able to celebrate with these two and their lovely families. Grace wore a traditional dress for their tea ceremony and switched for the ceremony. The Westin was the perfect venue for their wedding and offered great options for photos after the ceremony as well as at the end of the reception later in the night.

Coordinator: Heirloom Events, Marianne McLeish / Florist: Gathering Event Co / Bridal Gown: La Maison Bridal Boutique / Men's Suits: Moore's, Indochino / Hair Stylist: Topknot Hairstyling, Kirsty / Makeup Artist: Klava Zykova