Rochelle and Jermaine's Joyous Fall Wedding at Ancaster Mills

Hello Hello Hello! Welcome to another blog post!

Today I get to feature the gorgeous wedding of Rochelle and Jermaine! The pops of color were mesmerizing. The ceremony was emotional and the wedding party was just fabulous!

One of the reasons I love being a wedding photographer is being privileged to see some of the most beautiful locations and venues. Ancaster Mill in Hamilton is a breathtaking wedding venue that perfectly blends historic charm with natural beauty, making it such an ideal location for a fall wedding. I loved shooting here!

Nestled along a picturesque waterfall and surrounded by lush forests, this venue offers a romantic and intimate setting that comes alive with vibrant autumn colors. I loved this venue so much I am going to list why I feel it is the perfect place for an intimate wedding.

Why Ancaster Mill is Perfect for a Fall Wedding

1. On-Site Chapel for a Seamless Ceremony
   The venue features a charming on-site chapel, The Mill Chapel, which offers a warm and intimate atmosphere for exchanging vows. Its large windows frame the surrounding trees, creating a naturally stunning backdrop as the fall foliage transforms into rich shades of red, orange, and gold.

2. Stunning Outdoor Photo Locations
   Ancaster Mill’s scenic grounds provide a variety of breathtaking spots for wedding photos. The cascading waterfall, stone pathways, and wooden bridges offer a fairytale-like setting, while the fall leaves create a dreamy golden glow. Whether capturing intimate moments by the water or in the forested surroundings, the venue’s natural beauty enhances every shot.

3. Cozy and Elegant Reception Spaces
   The venue’s rustic yet elegant event spaces, featuring exposed wooden beams, large windows, and fireplaces, create a warm and inviting ambiance—perfect for the crisp autumn air. Guests can enjoy the beauty of the season from the indoor spaces while still feeling connected to nature.

4. Seasonal Cuisine & Exceptional Service
   Ancaster Mill is known for its exceptional farm-to-table dining experience. In the fall, couples can incorporate seasonal flavors into their wedding menu, featuring locally sourced ingredients that highlight the harvest season. I found the staff here to be exceptional from the on-site coordinator (best coordinator ever btw! I forgot her name but she was amazing. So much so I was trying to convince her to open her own wedding planning company) to the serving staff. I was highly impressed.

5. A Picturesque Fall Atmosphere
   The combination of the historic mill, stunning fall foliage, and the cozy, intimate setting makes Ancaster Mill a magical venue for an autumn wedding. The warm tones of the season, the natural textures of the landscape, and the charming chapel all come together to create an unforgettable and picturesque celebration.

Vendors for this wedding:

Venue and Catering: Ancaster Mills

Decor: Presence Events

Photo: Karimah Gheddai Photography - Special thanks to Muneeba for shooting alongside myself on this day

Video: Timeless Tree

Hair: Hairbydri

Bride’s Makeup: Toya Wint

Wedding Dress: Bridal Desires

Bridesmaids’ Makeup: Philly Savy and Toya Wint 

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

M.C: CMJ Entertainment

DJ: Dr Mr. Al

Groom’s Suit: Malcom Xclusive

Groomsmen Suits: Andrew's Formals

Telephone Booth: The loveline Co.

Cake and Cake Toppers: Cake was made by both sides of the family; cake toppers were produced by Funko but designed by the bride and groom

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Post Wedding Photos!

One thing I love doing with my clients is post wedding photos! I love the relaxed and fun atmosphere of taking portraits after the wedding day. Here are a few taken of the lovely couple at a studio called Monet Studios (which has the nicest owner by the way) and at Richmond Green in Richmond Hill!

Thank you for joining me on another blog post on my website! I truly cherish being able to showcase these photos because they are truly some of my life’s best work. Until next time wishing you all the beautiful days!

-Karimah

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Akira and Tolbert's Summer Breeze and Blue Tones Wedding at the Deer Creek Golf Club

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

Welcome to another edition of my blog post! This time I am featuring the beautiful wedding of Akira and Tolbert.

If you follow my blog posts you will probably remember their engagement shoot which was published in black Bride Magazine. You can see that HERE!

In contrast to the bleak winter days we are currently having in the GTA, it was a beautiful but super hot summer day during this wedding. Though at times the shade offered lovely coverage and the summer breeze passing by offered one of the nicest feelings complementing the gorgeous wedding.

The decor was absolutely fabulous! With stunning shades of blue and hints of purple. Luxe Soiree and Zuhoor Designs really made the ceremony and reception spaces shine bringing the couple’s vision to life!

The heartfelt ceremony was stunning and I especially loved the moments when the wedding party walked down the aisle. The grounds at deer creek golf club are iconic and it made for such a beautiful backdrop.

When it came to the reception wow did everyone bring out their enthusiasm and dancing shoes! The couple and their friends also entertained the crowd with a choreographed dance mix that featured Afrobeats and Caribbean music (an homage to the couple’s Ghanaian, Nigerian and Grenadian roots), and let me tell you it was so good that it went viral on instagram! Dj KingBizzy kept the tunes spinning all night till guests had their dancing fill. Overall a beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple!

Vendors:

Photography: Karimah Gheddai Photography

Planning and Coordination: Events by Joycelyn

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Deer Creek Golf Club

Makeup: Eminent Allure

Hair: Debs Touch

Florals: Zuhoor Designs

Decor: Luxe Soiree

Groom’s Suit: Malcolm Exclusive

Cake: Fruitilicious

Film: Grake Shots

DJ: DJ KingBizzy

M.C: Emceebone

Second shooter for Karimah Gheddai Photography: Michael Gozum and Rania El Nady

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-Until next time, wishing you a lovely day wherever you are!

-Karimah

Hiwot and Michael's Stylish Multicultural Wedding at the Paramount Event Space and the Aga Khan Museum

Hello Hello Hello! Welcome to another blog post on my website! Today I get to share the wedding of one of my favourite wedding clients!

THIS WEDDING IS CURRENTLY FEATURED ON EVENTSOURCE.CA!

Hiwot and Michael met at their workplace in Toronto. They were connected via a mutual friend, and were inseparable from there. Hiwot is of Ethiopian Heritage and Michael of Tamil heritage, so this two-day wedding celebration was definitely unique! The first day was the main event (traditional western style wedding) and the second day, the Ethiopian traditional event known as the Melse.

The wedding brought together many elements of the couple’s cultural backgrounds. The event was a beautiful showcase of personalized and sophisticated timeless details. These details could be seen throughout the day. Details like the cute engraved ring box, and the bridal veil which featured the couple’s names and wedding date in Geez script. An homage to the bride’s Ethiopian heritage.

The bride wore a gorgeous dress from David’s Bridal with lots of lace details including the unique lace straps. She had her hair styled by Hair by Hanani who gave her long tresses loose curls. For the makeup, BBM beauty gave Hiwot a soft glam look that really highlighted her beautiful features. Michael wore a custom made suit by CE Clothier and looked dashing. The inside of the jacket featured the couple’s wedding date sewn in.  The bridal party wore dresses that were a beautiful shade of light teal and the groomsmen matched their outfits with ties in the same colour whilst rocking light gray suits.

The catholic ceremony was the first event of the day. It happened at the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary church. It was a beautiful and meaningful celebration of the couple’s love. A sari presentation from the groom’s side in between the ceremony signified the blending of their two cultures and truly made for a multicultural experience

After the ceremony we headed to the architecturally stunning Aga Khan Museum to do the couple’s wedding portraits along with photos of the wedding party.

The reception happened at the gorgeous Paramount event space in Vaughan. For the decor of the reception hall, Sam of Dream Wedding Decor created a splendid head table with lots of candles, silk flowers and a glass table with gold edges. To match, there were also beautiful secondary tablescapes for the guests that utilized a mix of tall and low centerpieces. Lighting by the venue gave the room a unique ambiance. With beautiful circular designs projected on to the walls of the room

One of the most memorable moments of the wedding was when the couple had their Grand entrance and it was followed by Ethiopian music then some Tamil music. The dance floor was filled with guests of all ages, who joined in the celebration and added to the joyful energy of the event. It truly was lovely to see all the families and guests enjoying the music and different styles of dancing!

Some of the other neat features at the reception included the couple having their own custom drinks that guests could order, and a cool late night wood fired oven pizza station. The pizzas were absolutely delicious.

Day two was a more intimate event. The Melse is a beautiful but more laid back celebration of the couple. We started off the day by doing the couple’s portraits in their traditional Ethiopian outfitsThen we headed over to the event space where the couple had a grand entrance and were welcomed by their family and friends all lined up and holding giant palm leaves as is typical of the Ethiopian culture when it comes to wedding entrances.The Melse featured delicious Ethiopian food that was a hit with everyone, lots of dancing and a traditional coffee ceremony.

It was an honor for myself and all the dedicated vendors to be a part of such a special day, and I personally will always cherish the memories of their multicultural wedding.

VENDORS:

Reception: Location and Catering: Paramount Event Space

Photography: Karimah Gheddai Photography (KGP)

Second Shooter for KGP: Michael Gozum

Planner: Weddings with Nia

Wedding Cake: Cakes by Nams

Hiwot’s Dress: Davids Bridal

Hairtylist: Hair by Hanani

Bride’s Makeup: BBM Beauty

Invitation Card: Stephita Invitations

M.C: Zaki Zeeko

Bride’s Custom Veil: Pia Eva

Melse Location: Baba’s Banquet Hall

Well that brings me to the end of this blogpost. As always thank you for stopping by my page! Hope to see you back here again or better yet that we get to work together some day!

-Karimah