As with many other couples who planned their wedding in 2020, Yan and Tim had to make the difficult decision between scaling-down and carrying on or postponing. After a bit of back and forth, they chose to continue with their planned wedding date making various adjustments to comply with the ever-changing COVID-19 requirements.
Tim’s parents’ beautifully landscaped backyard garden in Richmond Hill became the new venue and they downsized the number of guests to 20 of their closest family members. Following the brief and intimate ceremony, the bride and groom and their parents gave speeches that were both humorous and emotional.
The wedding portraits were taken at the gorgeous Richmond Green Park which features many photogenic backdrops including a waterfall, pond, heritage buildings and rustic gazebos. With no wedding party accompanying us, we spent our time focused on just the two of them allowing us to relax and explore the grounds while taking beautiful portraits.
Upon return to the house, Yan and Tim changed into their traditional Chinese outfits for the tea ceremony which concluded the event.
Even though the day went quite differently than Yan and Tim had originally imagined, it was perfect in its intimacy, sentimentality and tradition which made for a wonderful wedding.
VENDORS
Officiant – Robert Anning
Wedding Dress – With Love Bridal Boutique
Groom’s Suit – Indochino
Flowers – Happy Petals Shop
Wedding Arch – Vintage Bash
