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Nicole + Duane

Windermere House Wedding, Muskoka

Just a few short weeks before their intimate Muskoka wedding we received an email from Nicole and Duane to ask if by chance we were still available on July 2, 2015 to film and photograph their wedding story. I don’t think we’ve ever captured a Thursday wedding before, but being that the July 1st holiday (Canada Day) fell on a Wednesday this year, this was in fact the perfect day for their wedding celebration. What makes this so unique is that Nik and Duane live in Sydney, Australia which meant that planning out the details of their wedding would all have to happen online and via skype. I must admit I was smitten from our very first skype call… who doesn’t love an Aussie accent, right? And they were both, so visibly, head over heels for one another and so excited for their wedding, that we knew this was going to be something very special. Indeed, it was an exceptionally beautiful day at Windermere House on July 2nd and although Nik’s family and many of their closest friends from Australia were not able to attend in person they did have a small group of Duane’s family and a few mutual friends who were able to join them. Nicole’s dearest friend Margie flew all the way from Australia and Duane’s youngest daughter India stood by Nik’s side and gave the most amazing toast at the luncheon reception. The combined simplicity and elegance of their wedding details as well as having Duane’s long-time friend Cary marry them, and Tobin Spring play beautiful acoustic music all afternoon, truly made this a memorable day for all. We are elated to share this highlight of their wedding story so that all of their friends and family can share in this celebration with Nik & Duane and experience the beauty of Muskoka (one of our very favourite places).

Much love to this very special couple… thank you for choosing us to capture all of your precious wedding memories as this was truly an incredible destination wedding in Muskoka!

Cinematography & Photography by: Love Madly
Musicians: Tobin Spring
Venue: Windermere House
Location: Muskoka
Your Script engraving: UberKate
Rings: Belle Epoque Jewelers (Los Angeles) and Nicholas Haywood Jewellery (Sydney)
Personalised cuff links: UberKate
Flowers: succulent place names (succulents) and vintage accessories: Seasons in the Country 
Hair: Monica Hastings of Elements Salon & Color Studio
Makeup: Melanie McKenna, Muskoka Makeup Artistry
Dress: Still White
Cake: Cakes by Design

Our first Muskoka wedding back in 2010 left us with an indescribable feeling deep in our hearts. You could say we fell 'madly' in love with the region and all it has to offer as a majestic backdrop for memorable weddings stories. Over the past 14 years we've been back to this area many times and captured weddings at several resorts, clubs and private estates. It's definitely a popular destination for so many reasons and we are always so happy to return.

If you have any questions regarding your upcoming wedding in Muskoka, or are contemplating having a wedding in the region, we'd be happy to provide names of venues and vendors that we love. We've also started an instagram account called @muskokaweddings where you will find inspiration and details about vendors and venues as well.

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