Kortright Centre for Conservation

The first time I photographed at Kortright Centre for Conservation, I underestimated the sheer size of this site. I was lost in the woods, with a bride, in high heels, and a wedding gown finding the photo op locations. This time around I pre-scouted the area. Something I haven’t done in years. So I downloaded a map and showed up two hours early on the wedding day. Honestly, two hours wasn’t enough. However, I was able to locate the key sites I wanted to capture and sorted out a semicoherent route to hit them all within my time frame. The session luckily did go over a lot smoother.

When I get a referral couple, I generally know from the first email. “Hey, I was looking for a photographer. My friend so and so recommended you.” This was not the case. I didn’t realize this was a referral wedding until the final itinerary came in. Where the maid of honour’s name seemed familiar. Turned out it was a previous bride with her new husband’s last name. A pleasant surprise for sure. Always happy to see familiar faces.

Ceremony

The traditional Jewish Ceremony for this wedding was in the Kortright Centre for Conservation Glass House. It’s an indoor space with all the aesthetic beauty of an outdoor wedding. The decor was beautiful. Custom vows were sweet and personal. However, the flower girl stole the show. Not every day you see a full-grown male adult dressed as a flower girl.

Reception

The reception was in the Main Hall of the Kortright Centre for Conservation. Its unique layout provided the backdrop for both the evening party and morning prep. A little tight for sure but it’s expected with a large Jewish family. But hey, we’re all family now so no issues getting close. Especially when it came to the hora and group dances throughout the night and firepit marshmallows as the late-night snack.

Bridal gown at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Bride's jewelry
Bride's shoes
Bride's wedding details
Bridal bouquet
Bridesmaids getting hair and makeup done
Hair and makeup
Bride with her maid of honour
Bride getting dressed
Mom fixing bride's veil
Bride's letter reading at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Groom getting dressed
Dad fixing groom's tie
Groom getting dressed
Groom's solo portrait
Groom's portrait
Mom fixing the groom
Groom family portrait
Groom's letter reading
Wedding couple's first look
Wedding couple's first look
Wedding couple's first look
Wedding couple at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Tall trees at at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding couple
Traditional portrait at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding couple kissing at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Happy bride
Bride dancing at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Bride's portrait
Groom's profile
Groom's portrait
A wedding couple walking at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding couple looking back at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding couple portrait session at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding couple portrait at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Under the veil portrait
Walk in the woods at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding portraits hug at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Groom's family at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding couple and family at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Bride's parents at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Bridesmaids at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Reception table settings at Jewish Wedding
Sweetheart table at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Centrepieces at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding Cake at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Guest book at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Cards box at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Receiving table at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Party favours at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
This way to the wedding
Officiant signing Ketubah at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Ketubah ceremony at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Family Ketubah signing at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Ketubah signing at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Candle ceremony setup at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Chuppah setup at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Flower girl at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Groom's first look at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Walking down the isle at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Bride's family at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Groom's family at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Bride and groom ceremony at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding chuppah at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Ceremony venue at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding ceremony at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Wedding officiant at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Mother of the groom at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Sister reading holy scripture at Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Ceremony reading at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Chuppah at Kortright Centre for Conservation at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Candle lighting at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Candle lighting at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Ring exchange at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Ceremonial wine at Jewish Wedding Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
First kiss of Jewish Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Breaking the glass during Jewish Ceremony at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Food and drinks
Cocktail hour
Wedding receiving table
Cocktail hour coverage
Wedding reception grand entrance
Wedding couple dancing with family
Reception party
Bride dancing with maid of honour
Jewish hora
Wedding cake at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Best man at Kortright Centre for Conservation
Parents of the groom
Parents of the bride
Maid of honours
Couple's wedding speech
Father daughter dance
Mother son dance
Live band performing at reception