Paradise Banquet Hall

This venue offers some great variety when it comes to weddings. I have photographed many weddings at Paradise Banquet Hall and each time they are significantly different. It doesn’t matter the culture, size, theme, or couple. This venue is a chameleon. And even better, it can coordinate multiple weddings at once without conflicts between the events.

Portrait Session

This particular wedding had a very tight timeline after the ceremony. Since no portraits were being done in advance, everything had to be done 30 min before sunset. We completed most of the photos just outside Islington United Church. Family photos, bridal party pictures, and couple portraits were all done around the church grounds. Once the sun finally set, we sorted the remaining photos out at Paradise Banquet Hall after dark.

The gardens at Paradise Banquet Hall light up at night. I absolutely love photographing this venue after dark. The night lights give the photos a beautiful atmosphere. The bridge overlooks a beautiful ravine. Obviously November weddings after dark are bound to be cold so we didn’t stay outside too long. However we were able to include some fun with sparklers and the entire bridal party. We played around with some smoke bomb special effects. The bride also incorporated a white leather jacket to her wedding dress when it started getting cold. White leather jackets need to be the new thing for winter weddings. Forget the fur shawls and capes. The jacket is amazing. Highly recommended for any bride wanting to stay warm and remain stylish.

Engagement Shoot

I photographed this couple’s engagement shoot a few months early. Even then they had lingering storm clouds lurking over their portrait session. They may not have the best weather, but they definitely have the best attitude. And that makes for a great event.

The second shooter for this wedding was Josie Brackett.

Wedding garter
Bride's shoes
Bridal bouquet
Bride's hair and makeup
Bride's hair and makeup
Wedding dress
Bride getting dressed
Bride getting dressed
Bridesmaids and champagne
Bridesmaids
Bridal portrait
Bridal portrait
Bridal portrait
Groom getting dressed
Ring boy
Groom getting dressed
Groom getting dressed
Groom prep
Groom's suit
Groom's suit
Groomsmen all dressed up
Groomsmen all dressed up
Wedding flowers
Wedding flowers
Islington United Church
Ring boy
Bride walking down the isle
Groom's first look
Candle lighting ceremony
Wedding ceremony at Islington United Church
Wedding ceremony at Islington United Church
Wedding ceremony at Islington United Church
Wedding ceremony at Islington United Church
Wedding ceremony at Islington United Church
Wedding rings
Wedding couple's first kiss at Islington United Church
Wedding Recession at Islington United Church
Bride's family at Islington United Church
Groom's family at Islington United Church
Bridal party at Islington United Church
Bridal party at Islington United Church
Groomsmen at Islington United Church
Bridesmaids at Islington United Church
Bridesmaids at Islington United Church
Bridal party at Islington United Church
Formal portraits at Islington United Church
Couple portrait at Islington United Church
Black and white portrait at Islington United Church
Wedding couple kissing at Islington United Church
Wedding couple at Islington United Church
Under the veil at Islington United Church
Wedding couple portrait at Islington United Church
Couple portrait at Islington United Church
Wedding couple Islington United Church
Bride portrait at Islington United Church
Bride portrait Islington United Church
Groom portrait at Islington United Church
Groom portrait Islington United Church
Bridal party at Islington United Church
Wedding cake at Paradise Banquet Hall
Head table at Paradise Banquet Hall
Place setting at Paradise Banquet Hall
Sweetheart table setup at Paradise Banquet Hall
Sparkler exit at Paradise Banquet Hall
Smoke bomb wedding portraits at Paradise Banquet Hall
Night wedding portraits at Paradise Banquet Hall
Black and white wedding portrait at Paradise Banquet Hall
Night wedding portraits at Paradise Banquet Hall
Night wedding portraits at Paradise Banquet Hall
Night wedding portraits at Paradise Banquet Hall
Night portraits at Paradise Banquet Hall
Grand entrance at Paradise Banquet Hall
Dry ice first dance at Paradise Banquet Hall
Dry ice first dance at Paradise Banquet Hall
Dry ice first dance at Paradise Banquet Hall
Bridesmaid speech at Paradise Banquet Hall
Groomsmen speech at Paradise Banquet Hall
Father of the bride speech at Paradise Banquet Hall
Kissing game at Paradise Banquet Hall
Wedding rings
Wedding couple speech at Paradise Banquet Hall
Wedding cake at Paradise Banquet Hall
Flower girl dancing at Paradise Banquet Hall
Bridesmaid dancing at Paradise Banquet Hall
Bride dancing at Paradise Banquet Hall
Reception party fun at Paradise Banquet Hall
Reception party at at Paradise Banquet Hall
Photo Booth fun at Paradise Banquet Hall