WedLuxe Magazine Winter/Spring 2016 Toronto & Eastern Canada | Page 191

/ RE SOURCE to see more, visit WEDLUXE.COM CAPTIVATING CAKE Christina Wong of truffle cake & pastry created the couple’s sleek and contemporary, 3-ft tall wedding cake. The black and granite-coloured cake featured chevron detailing and the couple’s custom monogram. The cake was displayed on a spectacular floral swing designed by r5 event design. ROOFTOP PARTY After dinner, the celebration continued on the rooftop patio of the thompson toronto which boasts sweeping views of the city skyline. The stairs to the roof were lined with candles for the occasion. Canadian actress Lani Billard (Ready or Not) from j-stixx live played bongo drums to get the party started. Next up was the lively Bahamas-based junkanoo band—a nod to the coupl e’s favourite family vacation spot! “The band surprised the guests at 11:00 P.M. and paraded around the rooftop playing various instruments and dressed in authentic Bahamian costumes,” recalls Matthew. A DJ from impact entertainment played later on into the wee hours of the morning. A same-day edit film that included archived footage of the jet-setting couple on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft was produced by sd entertainment inc. and screened during dessert. From start to finish, Matthew and Jesse couldn’t have been happier with their wedding day. “As over the top and luxurious as the wedding was, at the end of the day it was a celebration of love, family, and friendship,” the newlyweds note. The couple plan to travel to Asia on their honeymoon next year. Guests could indulge their sweet tooth with caramel apples from the golden apple confectionery. ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER Krista Fox Photography Krista Fox is a widely published and well-traveled visual storyteller. Fueled by her desire to wander from the beaten path, she photographs weddings from the heart, drawing inspiration from nature, fashion, light and love. Drinks were served at a custommade ice bar from ice culture. K R I S TA F O X . C O M | 416.824.7659 www.wedl u xe.com 191