Hello Hello Hello! Welcome to another edition of my blog posts!
A most stylish couple and some very unique wedding elements! This is how I would describe the wedding of Alice and Derek. Working with vendors from around the world, their elegant 2-day Ghanaian Traditional Wedding and Modern White Wedding came to life in Toronto Canada. The first day was the traditional Ghanaian ceremony day and it was a beautiful showcase bursting with colorful purple details. The couple was very intentional with showcasing their shared Ghanaian culture (with new-age twists!). What I really loved was how they were big on choosing African vendors (or vendors of African Heritage) for almost all the elements of their wedding. Designz by May set the stage with a gorgeous backdrop featuring beautiful purple and white panels and accompanying floral details.
The bride’s makeup was beautifully done by Avaya Noelle and how lucky was the bride to have her friend and renowned celebrity hairstylist Hair by Estylez do her hair in a most fabulous and unique creation.
A Unique Canopy was provided by Designs by May that provided the couple a featured stage in the room.
Dj Fiasco spinned some cool modern and traditional Ghanaian tunes while balancing the audio for the traditional ceremony
The traditional ceremony was a fashion show of African fabrics. I was totally in awe capturing all the beautiful guests and wedding party
The bride wore a dress fit for Royalty.
The wedding (including church ceremony and reception) took place on the second day.
Alice’s white wedding dress was a show stopper and she looked stunning in it! Hollywood has nothing on her! The dress was made by talented Ghanaian designer Sima Brew. Derek on the other hand wore a white suit designed by Maison Hardman. The pair together were just Ghanaian Royalty!
My second shooter Shubila K captured the men’s getting ready whilst I covered the bride’s getting ready! Shubila is a star in her own right and am grateful for all the help and amazing shots she captured.
Right after the getting ready photos the couple had their first look and it was so beautiful am sure I cried some tears somewhere lol. I loved the area we chose to do the first look.
The church ceremony was filled with family and friends witnessing the couple get officially hitched.
After the ceremony we headed to the stunning Vaughan city hall (one of my favourite architectural locations in the G.T.A) and the Vaughan civic library to take the official portraits of the wedding party.
The grand event was the reception. Once again Designs by May outdid herself! Drop dead gorgeous decor and my fav was the unique canopy on the stage specially designed for the bride and groom. I was in awe when I walked in. Literal decor eye candy for a photographer everywhere!
The bride and groom had a unique entrance. Entering separately from two different doors and joining together as they reached the middle! Super cool!
I absolutely loved how the families all showered the bride and groom with love as they danced and the tradition of spraying the couple with money was a delight to watch.
The towering cake was created by Mecairo’s cake company and honestly it was a star centrepiece on its own. I absolutely loved the fireworks show put on during the cake cutting.
Anyway enough of my writing I will let you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed taking them.
VENDORS:
Venue: The Royalton Banquet Hall
Photography: Karimah Gheddai Photography
Second Shooter: Shubila K
Videography: Infinity Films
Decor: Designz by May
Hairstylist: Hair by Estylez
Bride’s MUA: Avaya Noelle
Traditional Kente Dress: House of Oath
Wedding Dresses: Sima Brew
Groom + Groomsmen Suit: Maison Hardman
Bridal Robe: Adwobal
Traditional Robe: Avant La Robe
Bridesmaid Robes: PNJ Events Ghana
Thanksgiving Dresses: Mcbel GH
Tradsmaid Dresses: Mcbel GH
Bridesmaid Dresses: Amoasi Official
Bridal Fans: Mizafaah Florals and My Trends Ghana
Family Hair: Art Hur Hair
Bridesmaid MUAs: Ms Philly 21| Class Makeup | Bella B | The Glam Life Co. | Tracy K
Grooms Traditional Slippers: JJ Professional Shoes
M.C’s: Mr. King 1 and Fortune Ibare Jones
DJ: DJ Fiiasco
CAKE: Mecairo’s Cake Co.
Photobooth Ineffable Views
360 BOOTH: 6ix Photobooths
PHOTO LOCATION: Vaughan City Hall
Reception: The Royalton
THIS WEDDING IS CURRENTLY FEATURED ON THE LATEST ISSUE OF MUNALUCHI BRIDE MAGAZINE! HERE ARE SOME SNIPPETS FROM THE MAGAZINE!
YOU CAN VIEW THE ISSUE ONLINE AND CAN PURCHASE A DIGITAL COPY AS WELL
The Wedding Day!
Here are some highlight images from the wedding day which happened a day after the traditional wedding event!
