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Kristina & Yousif – September 2011 [Old Mill Inn]

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

Kristina & Yousif standing at the alter

Kristina & Yousif’s beautiful wedding took place at The Old Mill Inn & Spa in Toronto.

From the minute I arrived at The Old Mill, it became clear to me that it’s quite literally a wedding factory. Before I got to the front door, I had already passed two other brides. But despite the fact that 5 or 6 weddings were happening at the venue that day, it never felt crowded or impersonal. Pretty incredible.

Kristina's wedding dress hanging in the window

Kristina and her bridesmaids were busy getting ready in a room at the inn, as I wandered around the maze-like hallways of the historic Old Mill.

Kristina having her makeup done.

Just a few hours later, we headed to the chapel for a very short and sweet ceremony.

Kristina & Yousif's wedding ceremony

The Old Mill wedding chapel is very charming, but incredibly dark. This was one of the most challenging ceremonies I’ve photographed, since the available light was so limited. Though difficult, it created very dramatic images.

Kristina & Yousif's ceremony

After the ceremony, I took the wedding party around the Old Mill’s gorgeous grounds for some fun photos.

Kristina & Yousif sitting on a benchYousif matched his socks to Kristina's red shoes.The wedding party pulling Kristina & Yousif away from each other.

The wedding party was a lot of fun to work with. Everybody was so friendly and weloming through the whole photo shoot.

Kristina & Yousif with their wedding partyKristina & Yousif kissing in front of a fountain

Kristina & Yousif were very playful while I shot them. They were always joking around and laughing, which made them so easy to work with.

Kristina & Yousif shooting a canonYousif walking with his ball & chain.Kristina & Yousif in love

I had the newlyweds pose to mimic their cake topper.

Kristina & Yousif posing like their cake topperKristina & Yousif laughingKristina & Yousif with their wedding party in front of a fountain

After photos, the wedding party was announced at the reception, in the Humber Room.

The Humber Room and Kristina & Yousif's champagne glasses

Kristina & Yousif had their base-less champagne glasses engraved. It was a very cool detail.

Kristina & Yousif laughing at Yousif's brother's speech Kristina & Yousif's first dance

The couple requested that we take a group shot with all of their guests. Luckily, they only had about 60 guests, so everybody fit on the staircase outside of the banquet hall.

Group shot of the wedding guests.

After that, the party really began.

Cheers!Kristina & Yousif dancing the night away

I had an amazing time shooting Kristina & Yousif’s wedding and I wish all the best for the happy couple.

Kristina & Yousif with "mr & mrs" sign

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