2020 Georgian Bay Wedding Guide 10th Anniversary Issue | Page 106

C
aleigh and Ryan credit an online dating service for bringing
them together. Our first date was in September of 2017
at a pub in Toronto where we connected over our common
love of baseball, draft beer and club sandwiches. When we
first started dating, we would have a couple of dates a week,
but we both knew very early on that we were perfect for each
other. One afternoon, we took a walk on a trail together and
got lost... but left with a feeling that somehow in getting lost
together, we had found something precious and permanent.
Ryan’s initial plan was to propose during our annual visit
to the Christmas Market in Toronto. Unfortunately, the cus-
tom-made ring was not ready quite in time for that. As a re-
sult, Ryan proposed just prior to his family’s annual Christmas
party. Caleigh was still shocked, so the desired effect was
achieved!
When it came to the wedding planning, we were partners
throughout the process which made the journey even more
enjoyable. We began with scoping out a few venues in
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various locations. Georgian Bay holds a special place in our
hearts as we both have family in the area. We fell in love
with Alpine Ski Club. The gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows
allow nature to be center stage of the reception. The views of
the water, the outdoor and indoor space, the incredible bar,
and the endless possibilities of how we could make the space
exactly what we wanted it to be made Alpine an easy choice.
Although we didn’t have an initial ‘theme’ for our wedding.
The colours we chose were “Cabernet” and “Champagne”, so
we often joked that our theme was “We’re getting married…
And we like wine.” Amanda Jerome and Art in Bloem worked
this into a classy theme for the wedding. Fr om the colour of
our flowers, to the wine cork place card holders, our love of
the rich autumn colour and our love of wine was prevalent
in the decor. We wanted a warm, love-filled event with family
and friends with excellent food and drinks. The candlelight,
the exquisite flowers, the table linens and the elegant
centerpieces were crucial in creating the desired mood for
our reception.