After having captured over 300+ beautiful weddings and having been together for 13+ years as high school sweet hearts, it was finally time for the owners of VidMedia to tie the knot!
Below are just a few teasers from the full gallery! Enjoy :)

Take a deep dive into our wedding blog to get an idea of what our day looked like: the prep, the details, the decor, our guests and beautiful barn venue with the most magical string lights!
Monika, the girls, and fur baby Luna started their morning at Home2 Suites by Hilton in Milton, Ontario. As it was a 5:00 am wake up call, the coffee and mimosas were flowing and the preparations were going!
PRO tip: Grab a hotel the night before your big day so you can spend some quality time with your bridal party and have the chance to set up any decorations such as balloons and streamers, which will make your photos THAT much better.
To spice up your wedding prep photos, make sure you have your details laid out and organized for your photographer/videographer (perfume, shoes, jewellery, garter, save the date/wedding cards, rings, etc!) The last thing you need is to forget something like your jewellery at home!
If you have a dog, cat, hamster, etc, why not include them in your day? After all, they are family and you won't regret it when looking back at your wedding photos/film years down the road and seeing those precious memories of your furry friend!
Learning from experience, we decided to book a hotel only 7 minutes away from our wedding venue (Country Heritage Park) to save travel time, stress and potential hiccups when travelling from prep location to ceremony.
Alex + the boys got ready at Monika's mom's house, not too far from the wedding venue. Each of the groomsmen were gifted a pair of socks that matched their personalities, a custom flask, sunglasses and a tie, all of which they were able to wear and utilize that day.
Don't be afraid of including someone special in your prep, such as your father in law! We guarantee you that they would love a photo with you. In this case, Monika's dad was included in the morning prep and got the chance to experience some fun and laughter. The prep for the boys is almost always very easy going - inclusive of keeping things light-hearted, a few brews or shots, and typically much less "getting ready" time compared to the girls!
Getting ready tips for the groom: - Tell your groomsmen to arrive early for photography/video
- Leave time in your schedule for the unexpected
- Prepare gifts or notes for your groomsmen - Have all of your details laid out for your photographer/videographer such as: cufflinks, suit, tie, shoes, socks, belt, glasses, etc.
- A well lit room/ outdoors works best for prep photos
Are you team outdoor ceremony or indoor ceremony? Priest or officiant? Whatever your preference is, make sure you focus on what's important to YOU and do what feels best for you and your significant other. No, you do not need to please your aunt or mother-in-law - it's your wedding! Monika and Alex went for a rustic barn vibe ceremony, located at Country Heritage Park, just steps away from their wedding venue. There was a flowered arch, lots of DIY wedding signs and beautiful white roses + bows placed at each chair within the centre aisle.
By choosing to have a later ceremony, you avoid the awkward gap for guests between ceremony and the reception, in which guests end up waiting for hours on end until they are able to join back in for cocktail hour. It is also super convenient when choosing to have your ceremony and reception all in one location: less travelling time to and from locations for your bridal party and guests.
The Pros of First Look Wedding Photos:
Couples should consider the first look for more than just the practicality of timing. It’s a great decision for couples who want to spend some quiet time together before the ceremony.
You can get many of the photos taken before the ceremony: This gives couples some time to connect with one another and take a deep breath as well as those capture some cute photos before officially tying the knot!
It gives you and your partner a few moments together: A first look definitely does not spoil the ceremony. You’ll be overwhelmed with emotion no matter what, so if you want to see your partner, don’t skip it.
You can capture an emotional moment on camera: A wedding is an intimate, emotional experience, and a first look means you can be captured together during that down time as a couple. Yes, walking down the aisle is emotional, too, but you’re not together in those photographs.
You get to spend more time together on the day you put so much time planning: Your wedding day passes by in the blink of an eye, so why not spend that extra time together?
Wedding Party Photos:
The wedding party photos are some of the most challenging images a photographer will have to shoot during a wedding. In a wedding, it’s not uncommon to have ten minutes to wrangle semi-sober adults into some semblance of order.
Oh! And keep it fun, and make sure everyone is smiling, and catch everyone’s eyes open, and show off the flowers, and watch the bride’s train, and… well, there’s a ton of stuff to remember in a wedding, and you now have 30 seconds to actually take the bridal party shot.
During the bridal party photos is no time to blend in and be a fly on the wall. You have to take charge! You need to find a balance between being a playful photographer and one who can reign in the party when time is of the essence. A mix of candid and posed photos is what we are known for and the Vidmedia team has mastered that art.
Having an outdoor ceremony especially in the warmer months can be really beautiful. However; along with the beauty comes the potential for things to go wrong. Below are some tips we have when planning an outdoor ceremony:
1) Have a plan in place for all types of weather: When booking months to years in advance, one thing remains unsure - mother nature. Ensure your venue has a back-up spot for your ceremony in the event of rain, storms, etc.
2) Make sure you have access to electricity: if you want to music playing while you and your party are walking down the aisle, make sure your DJ has everything they need in order to set up shop!
3) Use the natural surroundings to set the vibe: Probably one of the major reasons why you're choosing an outdoor wedding set up is because you're inspired by the natural elements of your venue. Maybe you're setting up in a garden or an outdoor area with lots of green space. Incorporate the natural scenery into your decor. Add comfortable seating and play with the greenery as a backdrop for photos. Hang decorations from tree branches or include some DIY decorations throughout the ceremony location.
4) Refreshments: If at all possible - champagne flutes, lemonade or water provided for your guests in hot temperatures is key! Also try to arrange for cocktail hour to happen immediately following the ceremony so your guests can hydrate and gain some liquid courage!