A Royal Botanical Gardens Wedding in Burlington, Ontario
Derica and Markus were married at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, one of the most beautiful outdoor wedding venues in Ontario. Their wedding day fell on a warm, balmy summer afternoon, with clear blue skies and not a cloud in sight—perfect conditions for a garden celebration.
High School Sweethearts and a Joyful First Look
From the moment these high school sweethearts saw each other on their wedding day, the energy was pure joy. They spent the day laughing, giggling, joking, and completely soaking in the moment together. Their connection is rooted in fun and humour, and that playful bond was evident in every interaction.
A Dungeons and Dragons–Inspired Wedding Theme
True to who they are as a couple, Dungeons and Dragons played a fun and creative role throughout the wedding day. During the ceremony, they rolled dice to decide who would say their vows first. The centrepieces and bombonieres featured multi-sided dice, and even the kissing game involved guests rolling dice to prompt a kiss. It was a clever and personal way to incorporate a shared passion into their wedding.
Meaningful Personal Details and Handmade Touches
Derica is a talented piano player and teacher, making it especially meaningful that her handmade bouquet and Markus’ boutonniere were crafted from sheet music. The couple also brought in other personal elements from their life together, including “wedding cookies” shaped like their cat, served in place of a traditional wedding cake. These thoughtful details made the celebration feel uniquely theirs.
A Full-Moon Celebration and an Unforgettable Party
The evening unfolded into a lively celebration filled with laughter, dancing, and nonstop energy. Surrounded by their favourite people, Derica and Markus celebrated late into the night, with the party continuing under a glowing full moon. It was an absolute joy to photograph—a wedding that perfectly blended love, laughter, and personality.
Vendors:
Venue – Royal Botanical Gardens
Hair and Makeup – Black Cat Salon https://www.blackcatsalon.ca/
Caterer – Royal Botanical Gardens
Wedding dress – Sixpence Bridal https://www.sixpencebridal.ca/
Groom’s suit – Abitto https://www.abitto.com/
Wedding cookie – Caeleigh’s Creation https://www.facebook.com/caeleighscreations/
DJ – Ryan Browne instagram.com/bluehazelmusic
