Some wedding days just stick with you, not because of the details (though there were plenty of those!) but because of the people and the love that filled the air. Danielle & Tom’s wedding wasn’t just a day, it was a whole weekend of celebration on their beautiful country property in Gobles, Ontario.


What made it even more special? Danielle had always dreamed of an evening ceremony, so they planned a two-day wedding. Friday night was reserved for their intimate ceremony and dinner, while Saturday was their big celebration with all their friends and family.


A First Look Full of Emotion


Before the ceremony, Danielle stepped out onto their back porch and made her way down to Tom for their first look. The moment was quiet and private, but so powerful. They read personal vows to one another, and honestly, there wasn’t a dry eye in sight. Those kinds of moments are why I love what I do.

Bride tapping groom on the shoulder who faces away from her for a first look at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Groom sees his bride for the first time during a first look at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
A joyful first look moment between a couple in a lush green outdoor setting at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
An emotional wedding moment shared between a bride and groom at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
A heartfelt embrace captured during a first look at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Bride and groom embraces emotionally during outdoor first look surrounded by greenery at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Sweet first look moment captured between bride and groom at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
First look photo sequence showing couple's reaction at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Emotional outdoor first look scene with ceremony space in the background at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Bride grabs her vows from the grooms shirt pocket in front of a forest setting at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.

An Evening Ceremony Under the Trees


Friday evening, Danielle & Tom held their ceremony in the back corner of their property where a trail leads into the bush. Surrounded by tall, mature trees, the spot felt private and peaceful, exactly what Danielle had always hoped for.


The ceremony was filled with emotion, not just from Danielle & Tom, but from their kids too. There were so many happy tears, and you could feel how much this moment meant to everyone standing there with them.

White folding chairs set up for an outdoor wedding ceremony in a wooded area at backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
White wedding arch with flowing curtains and green accents stands in a wooded outdoor setting near Woodstock, Ontario.
White fabric draped wooden arch set up for an outdoor forest wedding ceremony at backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Rustic wooden tables with white legs set up on grass in a forest clearing at backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
String lights hung between trees create a magical woodland atmosphere at backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Bride walks down the aisle with her dad surrounded by guests in their outdoor ceremony at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Panoramic view of an outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in white chairs at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Wedding party members in coordinating teal, purple, and pink dresses stand in a row at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Wedding ceremony taking place under white draped arch in forest setting at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Wedding ceremony moments captured in forest setting with white draped arch backdrop at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.

Creating Space for Connection


After the ceremony, the family gathered at one of the prettiest photo spots I’ve seen; a bench surrounded by logs, each topped with mason jars glowing with candles. As the sun went down, it became even more stunning. We did so many family photos here, and it was the perfect backdrop to capture not just portraits, but connection.


Danielle & Tom love candid, natural moments (posed smiles aren’t really their thing), so we spent time wandering their property, letting them just be. Whether it was walking hand in hand or laughing together, their personalities and love shone through in every frame.

Couple walking through a wooded area during an outdoor wedding at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Couple walking hand in hand through a serene forest setting at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Romantic wedding moment against rustic woodpile backdrop in forest setting at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Bride and groom snuggle close together against rustic woodpile in forest setting at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Handmade paper flower bouquet in cream colors with delicate green accents at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Close-up of vintage paper flower wedding bouquet with white and cream tones at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.
Paper flower bouquet made from book pages with green foliage accents displayed in multiple angles near Woodstock, Ontario.
Close-up view of hands holding a delicate paper flower bouquet with vintage book page petals near Woodstock, Ontario.
Bride in a white strapless dress in front of stacked firewood holding a white paper flower bouquet at their backyard wedding near Woodstock.
A bridal in a strapless white gown with paper flower bouquet near stacked firewood at their backyard wedding near Woodstock, Ontario.

A Celebration That Felt Like Them


What I loved most about Danielle & Tom’s wedding was how true it felt to who they are. Every part of the weekend reflected their love of the outdoors, their family, and their deep connection to each other. Two days of celebrating didn’t feel like too much, it felt exactly right.


Danielle & Tom, thank you for inviting me into such a meaningful, emotional, joy-filled wedding. It was a dream to document your story.

Vendors


Wedding Planner: Aly Douglas, Every Little Thing

Makeup & Hair: Knotty Beauty Co. – Santina, Jess

DJ: Brendon Walkom DJ

Dress Designer/Shop: Tansy’s Bridal

Caterer: Paninos

Cake Designer: The Cocoa Bomb

Decorator: All Celebrations