Together for over seven years Caitlin and Eric are one of those couples who are just meant to be, and are totally comfortable together forever. Celebrating this love they planned a rustic wedding at Skyloft Ski Resort with unique touches that are wholly "them". A.Payetta Photography captured each detail and moment, hopefully inspiring you to do things your own way on your wedding day...
Caitlin and Erik met in August 2005 at Bishop's University, in small town Lennoxville, Quebec (now part of the City of Sherbrooke). They met on the first day of the semester signing up for classes, but it wasn't until the end of second year before they began to date. After Caitlin's 20th birthday party at her family home in Burlington, they started dating and spent the summer together driving back and forth from Burlington and Georgetown. On their first date, Erik taught Caitlin to drive...
Fast forward seven years and Caitlin and Erik are now as inseparable as they ever were.
To propose Erik rented a cottage on the scenic Charlie George Lake, in Harcourt Park, Ontario. Sitting by a bonfire and casually drinking beers and making s’mores Erik got down on one knee and popped the question.
Caitlin and Erik chose the rustic Skyloft Ski Resort for both their chilled ceremony and reception. Caitlin fondly remembers their vows..."When Erik was saying his vows, I burst out laughing. It was such a special moment for me because it was so ‘us’ and just lightened the mood of everyone in the room. People asked me afterwards why I started laughing, and really it was just an emotion response, kind of like crying, but better I think! I was just so happy and so excited, and I will always treasure that part of our wedding!"
Having originally met at university Caitlin and Eric decided to use their college colours as their wedding colour palette - which worked beautifully on the day. Caitlin describes..."The colour scheme was lavender and grey. Erik and I met at Bishop’s University in Sherbrooke, QC, and our school colours are purple and silver, so we felt that this was true to us, but with the lavender and grey a little more elegant for our wedding."
Adding yet more personal touches to their wedding day Caitlin wore the same double-strand pearls that her grandmother wore on her wedding day, and that her cousins have since worn at each of their weddings. Caitlin's talented aunt then also baked an impressive assortment of 30 pies and deserts for everyone to enjoy.
For their honeymoon Caitlin and Eric spent two weeks in sunny Croatia. Caitlin recalls..."We flew the day after our wedding to Zagreb, rented a car and drove the coast all the way south to Dubrovnik, stopping in cities along the way. We were moving at our own pace, and doing Airbnb along the way. It was the best and most memorable vacation we have ever done, together or individually."
Huge congratulations to you both and thanks so much for sharing your wedding day with us all. A big thank you also goes to A.Payetta Photography for sharing their work with us. To see more from A.Payetta Photography visit www.apayettaphotography.com
The Wedding Details
- Venue: Skyloft Ski Resort
- Wedding Dress: Casablanca Michelle My Belle
- Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy
- Shoes: Nine West
- Flowers: Ruffles & Twine, Marissa Jessup
- Groomsmen’s suits: Austin Reed suit, Moore’s Clothing for Men
- Stationery: Vistaprint
- Make Up: Kelly Babcock Makeup Artist
- Hair: Kandi Mercer
- Wedding Bands: Nathan Hennick Jewellery Co.
- Reception Music: Durham DJs
- Photographer: A.Payetta Photography
