Julia & Blair's Wedding :: February 24th, 2007

Julia & Blair got married this past Saturday at the gorgeous Inn at Christie's Mill in Port Severn. It was a special wedding for me to photograph as I have been quite close with Julia and her entire family for a number of years. Julia is a great person - she is honest, driven, caring and always tells you what is on her mind. I have the utmost respect for her because of this. When Julia first started dating Blair it was evident that the sparkle in her eyes shone a little brighter; he was the one for her. When they first got engaged I was honoured that they wanted me to be the one to photograph their day and I was looking forward to the wedding ever since then.

I arrived in the early afternoon to meet Julia and her maid of honours, Abby & Amanda, to photograph their "getting ready". Abby & Amanda have been best friends with Julia since high school and they are a hilarious bunch! Once the ladies were ready we met Blair and his best man, Rob, for some posed wedding party photos. After the ceremony we did all the family portraits before I rounded up the wedding party again for some quick photographs outside in the snow. We just had to get some images outside since we were in Muskoka and it was February!

Christie's Mill is a beautiful location for a wedding. When you walk in, there is a feeling of warmth and of home. Their ceremony was held in the main foyer in front of a large fireplace and the reception was in a room with high wooden ceilings and a view of the sunsetting on the frozen lake. It was a perfect winter wedding!

Congratulations Julia & Blair! I love you both and I thank you for inviting me to be a part of your day!

Amanda helped Julia with her make-up.

A little bubbly before it all officially began!


Julia & Blair's room at the Inn was huge! The bathroom alone was basically the size of my apartment. I love the dueling mirrors/maids of honour.

Julia's little cousin was the flower girl for the wedding. Her dress was made by her Grandma and her jewellery (Julia's as well!) was made by her mom, Cheryl.

A sweet moment before the ceremony with little cousin and her grandparents.

The Poyntz family.



The Schmitt clan.

You know he is a good man when he willingly holds the bouquet!


Julia's cousin Gordon of the Gordon Hyland Trio played during the cocktail hour.

Julia's Oma, Ilona, holds a special place in my heart!

Julia & Blair had five candles lit at the reception to represent special family members that have passed away.

The beautiful sunset over the lake.

Julia's brother surprised her by travelling all the way from Laos for the wedding.