Tracey & Bruce’s Wedding, March 18, 2018
These two love birds seem to be the ideal match made in heaven. What started off as a pretty normal wedding day for myself and Ben, photographing the bride and groom independently, ended up as a spectacular wedding amongst my fellow South Africans who were as inviting and inclusive as ever. This was a group of people who were so warm, authentic, caring, and passionate as I ever could have imagined. This wedding was definitely one of a kind for many reasons, some of which I will list here, and others, you would’ve had to have been there. We started off the day at the Westin Prince Hotel in Toronto, Bruce getting dressed in his room with the boys and Tracey dressing down the hall with the girls. As per usual, the girls drinking champagne whilst doing hair and make-up while the boys might as well have been smoking cigars and drinking whiskey, or in this case, eating biltong. We all headed down to a ‘reveal‘ in the foyer which was basically a crying love-fest but well worth it. From there, we were off to the York Mills Gallery II for group photos and an “don’t worry, all in good time” signing of the Ketubah. The one thing I love about Jewish weddings is the traditional Horah. Of course every religion has their wedding customs but this one has to be, by far, the most fun. Forget about breaking plates and tea ceremonies, we’re talking about sitting the bride and groom on two chairs and elevating (read: throwing) those chairs up into the rafters, bride and groom holding on for dear life. Perhaps it’s the feeling of weightlessness on the descent which enhances the butterflies in the stomach, I don’t really know, but it just looks like a lot of fun. After the horah is all said and done, we’re sitting down for heartfelt speeches and delicious food. This whole event was tied together beautifully by Libby Eydelman, music provided for by the DJ kings and fantastic drummer Michael Lupescu. The best part of the night had to be the father daughter dance which due to some unforeseen circumstance, took place about 10 minutes before everyone left but made for a very special and long lasting dance. Not a dry eye in the house by this point, by the way. Guys, this one was special, you two were made for each other. Mazel tov.
The Story of Tracey & Bruce’s Wedding: Selected Photos HERE
All Photos HERE
•Photographers: Jonni Super
•Videography: Mitch Belman
•Pre-wedding Photo Venue: Westin Prince
•Ceremony Venue: YMG 2
•Reception Venue: YMG 2
•Her Rings: Stan Shevil Diamonds
•Her Dress: Bridal Fashion Fraire
•Designer: Connie and all her talented ladies at BFF for their incredible beadwork and reconstruction of my dress!
•Her Shoes: Kelly and Kate DSW
•Veil: Bridal Fashion Fraire
•The Bridesmaids Dresses: Amandalinas Superior Bridal (Bill Levkoff , Morilee)
•His Suit: Andrews
•Groomsmen’s Tuxes: Andrews
•Hair Stylist: Bruna Meta
•Makeup Artist: Olena make up art and beauty
•Floral Design: DT floral and design
•Event Planner: Upon Occasion, Libby Eydelman
•Stationery + Paper goods: Designed by Bride and Groom
•Cocktail Hour Band: DJ Kings
•Disc Jockey: Danny, DJ Kings. Michael Lupescu, drummer
•Lighting: Sole power
•First Dance song: Can’t take my eyes off you
•Father + Daughter Dance Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
•Caterer: Catertrendz
•Dessert: E and R Sweetery
•Advice for Future Couples: Make it your day, don’t do what others tell you that you need to do – just follow your heart
