Ben Lariviere Photography
  • ABOUT
  • PORTFOLIO
  • WEDDINGS
  • BLOG
  • FAMILIES
  • REVIEWS
  • CONNECT

cambridge wedding photographer

Stylish E.V.O. Kitchen Wedding – Cambridge, Ontario

March 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
evo kitchen wedding
EVO Kitchen Cambridge external building
wedding first look at black lace wedding dress

E.V.O. Kitchen Wedding

Alexandra & Aaron’s gorgeous E.V.O. Kitchen Wedding in Cambridge, Ontario was one of the most stylishly decorated weddings I can remember and you’ll see why soon. It was a hot, sunny mid-September afternoon, exactly a week before my son was born. I met up with the couple at the industrial venue for their first look. As I walked through the space for the first time, I was taken by its unique style. Both the first and second floor have an open layout. EVO Kitchen & Bar embraced the industrial history of the building and kept the large factory-style windows intact. The wood floors, metal railings, and exposed beams enhance the rustic feel while the modern light fixtures bar keep the Cambridge Ontario wedding venue feeling fresh and elegant.

Who says a bride can’t wear a black dress? Alexandra made the bold choice of not wearing white on her wedding day – a pleasant surprise to me. Her black, lace wedding dress looked so beautiful on her and completely reflected her personality and style. Her dress looked so different from what I usually see brides wearing, and yet, didn’t lose that “wedding gown” vibe at all.

wedding photography sign at black lace wedding dress
groom casual portrait at EVO Kitchen cambridge

EVO Kitchen’s event space is just up the stairs, on the second floor. Alexandra and Aaron had a (mostly) private moment to see each other for the first time, shake their nerves out, and both mentally and emotionally prepare themselves for the day ahead. It was an awesome start to what was about to be a lovely, romantic, and energetic day ahead.

black lace wedding dress bride cambridge ontario

EVO Cambridge Wedding Ceremony

It was a scorching, humid wedding day in Cambridge Ontario. After an intimate portrait session around downtown Galt, we were happy to cool off in the air conditioning at the historic venue, just as the guests arrived. A blanket of bright, soft light streamed in through the enormous, industrial windows of the nearly 100-year-old building. The second-floor event space is so chic, it barely needs much decoration. Simply candles, lanterns, and floral arrangements dressed the space for the wedding ceremony. Alexandra & Aaron exchanged their “I dos,” as their friends and family were touched to watch the romantic and heartfelt wedding ceremony at EVO Kitchen.

bride and groom walk up stairs at EVO Kitchen cambridge
wedding ceremony details at EVO Kitchen cambridge
father of the bride walks down aisle while groom waits at EVO kitchen cambridge
father of the bride walks down aisle while groom waits at EVO kitchen cambridge
parents smile during wedding ceremony at EVO kitchen cambridge
wedding ceremony at EVO Kitchen cambridge
bride and groom exchange rings during wedding ceremony at EVO Kitchen cambridge
first kiss wedding ceremony at EVO Kitchen cambridge

Gourmet + Style = Wedding Perfection

The wedding day smoothly transitioned right into cocktail hour, complete with beautiful (and delicious) hors d’oeuvres. This is when I started to see how much work Alexandra & Aaron put into carefully decorating their wedding. Maybe it’s just my personal preferences, but I consider their wedding to be one of the most stylish, beautifully-decorated wedding receptions I’ve ever laid my eyes on. Place settings were set up along either side of long harvest tables, the green garlands perfectly complimented the gold charger plate and the maroon of the napkin. Some of the many unique decorative pieces that shaped the extraordinary style of Alexandra & Aaron’s EVO Kitchen wedding included: the typewriter on the gift table, a gourmet donut bar with a sign that read “Donut mind if I do,” and the wedding favour – a bottle opener shaped like an ornate key. I personally connect with all of these wedding details, but especially the donuts because… well… DONUTS.

hors d'oeuvres at EVO Kitchen
card and gift table at wedding reception
wedding reception details at EVO Kitchen cambridge
wedding reception details at EVO Kitchen cambridge
detail photos of wedding place settings
wedding reception details at EVO Kitchen cambridge
wedding reception bar details at EVO kitchen cambridge
wedding reception at EVO Kitchen cambridge
wedding reception at EVO Kitchen cambridge
gourmet donut doughnut dessert table at wedding reception EVO Kitchen cambridge

Wedding Reception in Cambridge, Ontario

For much of the night, the vibe of Alexandra & Aaron’s wedding reception was romantic, yet very low-key and relaxed; much like the newlyweds. After a delicious meal, and a few funny and touching speeches, dancing begun with a couple of formal dances, followed by a very enthusiastic open dancefloor. Why have a wedding cake when you can have a wedding donut? My night wrapped up with the cutting of the wedding donut. By the feeling of the party as I headed home, I have no doubts that the old floorboards of EVO Kitchen & Bar felt the energy of the dancefloor for hours after I left.

Did I have an incredible time photographing these two lovebirds and their gorgeous wedding day? Donut doubt it.

bride and groom kiss during wedding reception at EVO kitchen cambridge
bride smiles during wedding reception at EVO kitchen cambridge
bride and groom's first dance at EVO kitchen cambridge
father daughter dance bride wedding
bar during wedding reception at EVO kitchen cambridge
dancefloor dancing during wedding at EVO kitchen cambridge
donut doughnut wedding cake cutting at EVO Kitchen cambridge

Like Alexandra & Aaron’s, I’d love to tell the story of YOUR wedding day through photographs. For more information on my availability and pricing, please connect with me.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...
Posted in: Wedding Tagged: black wedding dress, cambridge ontario, cambridge ontario wedding photographers, cambridge wedding photographer, donut wedding cake, evo kitchen & bar, evo kitchen cambridge, evo kitchen wedding, gourmet doughnuts, industrial wedding venues, wedding doughnut table

All images and content © 2009-2020 Ben Lariviere, unless otherwise specified. All rights reserved.

Custom WordPress Theme by themehall.com

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
%d bloggers like this: