The Journal

Notes from the road and the edit.

Ontario venue guides, planner resources, and a Niagara-on-the-Lake wedding videographer’s perspective — plus the United States destinations I’d travel for.

Casa Loma: a wedding venue guide

Casa Loma: a wedding venue guide

A filmmaker's guide to weddings at Casa Loma in Toronto: the Conservatory, the Library, the estate gardens, and what the light does across the day.

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Bride and groom in a golden wildflower field — documentary wedding film

AMO Estate Winery: a wedding venue guide

A guide to weddings at AMO Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake: the pond ceremony, the Cabana patio, the speakeasy Tasting Room and the 100-guest ceiling.

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Bride and groom kissing along a tree-lined garden path — documentary wedding film

Ancaster Mill: a wedding venue guide

A guide to weddings at Ancaster Mill: the Miller's Chapel, the Streamside Chapel, the Falls Room, the 190-guest ceiling and what the packages include.

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Bride's hand and engagement ring resting on the groom's arm — documentary wedding film

Chateau des Charmes: a wedding venue guide

A guide to weddings at Chateau des Charmes in St. Davids: the Vineyard Courtyard tent, the great lawn ceremony, indoor options and Vintage Hotels catering.

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Bride's hand and ring resting on the groom's shoulder — documentary wedding film

Dundurn Castle: a wedding venue guide

A filmmaker's guide to weddings at Dundurn Castle in Hamilton: the Maple Walk, the Cockpit, the Coach House, photography permits and Burlington Bay.

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Wedding rings in a velvet box beside stationery and ribbon — documentary wedding film

Graydon Hall Manor: a wedding venue guide

A guide to weddings at Graydon Hall Manor in Toronto: the 160-foot terrace, the canopy, indoor and outdoor capacities, and what makes the manor private.

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Harding Waterfront Estate: a wedding venue guide

Harding Waterfront Estate: a wedding venue guide

A filmmaker's guide to weddings at Harding Waterfront Estate in Mississauga: the Bell-Gairdner House, the glass pavilion, capacities and lakeside light.

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