Toronto Island Wedding Vows: Arunima + Conor

On a very hot and sweaty summer day, surrounded by their nearest and dearest in the middle of Kensington Market, Arunima and Conor shared their first look. Quickly after that, we all walked together to catch the Spadina streetcar down to the Harbourfront. From there, we hopped on the Tiki Taxi that carried us across the lake to one of the most beautiful ceremony spots on Toronto Island for the couples intimate ceremony .

Surrounded by their closest family and friends, Arunima and Conor exchanged heartfelt and emotional vows. And once they were pronounced officially wed, guests celebrated by blowing bubbles as they shared one of their first kisses as a married couple. After family portraits and some sweet couple’s photos, we boarded the ferry back to the city, parting ways briefly before the celebration continued at Propeller Coffee Co’s event space. There, even more loved ones joined, and I captured speeches, including video messages from family and friends who could not be there in person.

One of my favourite moments of the evening was when Arunima’s parents broke out into dance, adding a touch of South Asian culture that blended beautifully into their North American wedding ceremony.

Photographing a wedding on Toronto Island has always been a dream of mine, and this day was everything I hoped it would be. It was an absolute pure joy of mine to capture, and I cannot wait to do it again next summer (I’m manifesting). If you are planning your wedding or wedding reception on Toronto Island, you must reach out to me. I would love to tell your story.

Florals - Hill’s Florist
Reception - Propeller Coffee Co.
Photographer - Jessica Laforet

From Kew Gardens to Gio Rana’s: A Beautifully, Simple Wedding Celebration.

I still think about this wedding all the time because it was such an absolute honour to capture. Kirsten and Lucas have been together for over 10 years, building a beautiful life together that  includes their angel of a daughter. When it came time to celebrate their love story, they chose to gather their closest family and friends at Kew Gardens in the Beaches, followed by dinner and drinks at Gio Rana’s, one of their favourite Toronto spots.

Kirsten actually found me through a friend whose intimate at-home wedding I photographed a few years back. Their stories were so similar, and she wanted the same relaxed, authentic approach to her own day. If I had to describe Kirsten in one phrase, it would be easy breezy. That’s exactly how she wanted her wedding day to feel effortless, candid, and full of joy.

Her vision was simple: candid moments of her loved ones celebrating alongside them, with just a handful of posed portraits mixed in. And that’s exactly what unfolded. A heartfelt ceremony under the gazebo in Kew Gardens, surrounded by family and friends close by. Then a short walk along Queen street, to hop on the streetcar to arrive at Gio Rana’s, where they shared dinner and drinks together.

What stays with me most about this day is how beautifully simple it all was. No fuss, no overcomplication - just love, laughter, and community. It’s a reminder that keeping things local and heartfelt can be every bit as meaningful and beautiful as the grandest celebration.

Venue: Gio Rana’s
Ceremony: Toronto Kew Gardens
Officiant: Paul Belyea
Dress: Alexander McQueen
Photographer: Jessica Laforet