Carly + Neil Portrait Session - Mission Marsh
I had the pleasure of photographing Carly and Neil’s wedding in Marathon, back in June. It was such a special day. It ended up being a bit rainy, so we decided to make a plan to extend the wedding for a bit, next time they were passing through Thunder Bay.
I had the pleasure of photographing Carly and Neil’s wedding in Marathon, back in June. It was such a special day. It ended up being a bit rainy, so we decided to make a plan to extend the wedding for a bit, next time they were passing through Thunder Bay.
That day finally came and we took advantage of some great weather out at Mission Marsh. Here are the highlights from the session!
Carly + Neil Wedding - Marathon, Ontario
Anytime I get to travel out of town for a wedding, it almost feels like a mini vacation. Carly and Neil’s wedding in Marathon last month was a perfect example. My wife Anne came with me and we both made the almost 4 hour drive to Marathon the day before the wedding.
Anytime I get to travel out of town for a wedding, it almost feels like a mini vacation. Carly and Neil’s wedding in Marathon last month was a perfect example. My wife Anne came with me and we both made the almost 4 hour drive to Marathon the day before the wedding.
Even though we didn’t really do all that much, other than eat and relax, it felt nice to get away for a weekend. The day of the wedding started with some getting ready photos with the Carly, Neil and their family. It was very laid back, which made for some nice genuine moments.
The weather wasn’t the greatest all day, but that didn’t stop us from going to the boat launch where Carly and Neil said their vows in private. I think it took all of 10 minutes, but they ended up being some of my favourite photos of the day.
From there, we stopped by the local hockey arena and did some photos in front of the giant mural on the wall. They both looked so nice against the colourful backdrop.
Once we were done there, we made our way to shooting range, where the ceremony and reception was taking place. It was a beautiful property right on the lake. Even though the rain was coming down off and on most of the night, everyone still had a great time catching up with friends and family. The official ceremony took place inside the cabin with all 80+ guests.
The rest of the night was just as laid back as the rest of the day. I couldn’t have asked for a better out of town wedding to be a part of. :)
Sean + Carly Wedding
When I first met with Sean and Carly earlier in the year to discuss their wedding, one of their main concerns was what to do if it rains the day of the wedding. Well, low and behold, it did indeed rain. When I first arrived at the simply stunning location which was located on Carly’s family farm, everything was set up for the outdoor ceremony. The rain soon followed and the backup plan was to hold the ceremony in the outdoor tent they had set up. After a little bit of waiting, the rain eventually passed and it turned it a very hot and sunny day.
When I first met with Sean and Carly earlier in the year to discuss their wedding, one of their main concerns was what to do if it rains the day of the wedding. Well, low and behold, it did indeed rain. When I first arrived at the simply stunning location which was located on Carly’s family farm, everything was set up for the outdoor ceremony. The rain soon followed and the backup plan was to hold the ceremony in the outdoor tent they had set up. After a little bit of waiting, the rain eventually passed and it turned it a very hot and sunny day.
As I mentioned before the location was just wonderful. As everyone slowly arrived and braved the quick sun shower, there was plenty of space to mingle and wait for the ceremony to begin. They had a nice little outdoor bar setup on the side of one of the barns, and guests were also able to take shelter in the outdoor tent. Guests were soon told to make their way to the seating area. Half of them sat in the chairs and the rest stood, gathered in behind. With the sun beating down, the 3 piece band played music and Sean and the guys made their way to the aisle. Shortly after that, the girls and eventually Carly and her dad walked through the crowed of anxiously awaiting guests.
All in all the ceremony took about 40 minutes and it was quite nice. There were even some laughs as Sean stumbled a couple times on his words which is completely understandable given the circumstances…there were a lot of people watching his every move. After the ceremony was done the entire wedding party took a brief respite inside the house, then it was time for the family portraits.
It was all very casual and we just went with the flow. We did some group shots first, with a few photos of just Carly and Sean mixed in. We also took advantage of a lot of the different areas of the property including the long road leading in, some of the hold barns and of course, the great green backdrops. My favourite photos of the day were when the ladies were posing with the fur scarves around their next. The photos were just so natural and fun.
Soon after the portraits were done, the wedding party took a short break and mingled with the guests. Then the receiving line started which actually took about an hour or so. By the time it was done the food was all ready. As the chef and the servers prepared the table, the wedding party made their entrance into the tent and Sean and Carly immediately started into their first dance. After that, the speeches would follow from the best man and maid of honour and then it was time to eat.
All the food was fantastic but the highlight for me were the two roasted pigs. It was definitely a sight to see. After dinner, my night was over and I left shortly after. I’m sure the rest of the night was a blast for everyone there. Sean and Carly were such a great couple to photograph and I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding to be a part of!
