Fall wedding at the NAC in Ottawa: Marina and Ivan |

Marina and Ivan’s fall wedding at the NAC in Ottawa was one for the books. It was my first time shooting a wedding at the National Arts Centre and it did not disappoint. I mean, you can’t beat that view!

My day started with the girls putting the final touches on before getting the bride into her vintage gown from The Vintage Bride in Toronto. Marina looked incredibly elegant!

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A Harry Potter fan, Marina wanted to have a photo of her ring on top of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

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The bride and groom did their first look at Majors Hill Park on what was one of the most beautiful fall days. I mean, look at this gorgeous backdrop of colours!

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Pollen Nation knocking it out of the park once again with this amazing bouquet.

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Marina and Ivan now live in Toronto so it was important for them to have some of those iconic photos of Ottawa. We scooted across to the Museum of Nature on the Gatineau side for a shot with Parliament in the background!

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The ceremony in the Lantern Room at the NAC was breathtaking. The windows are incredible.

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A few sunset photos on the rooftop terrace of the NAC before the reception started.

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