Yoko & Ricky
Hart House, University of Toronto
Most weddings have a moment people talk about afterward. The dress. The first kiss. The speech that made the room cry. Yoko and Ricky's wedding at Hart House had all of those — but the one that stayed with us happened halfway through dinner, when Ricky picked up a guitar.
Hart House is one of those venues that doesn't try to impress you. Built in 1919, it simply exists — stone arches, vaulted corridors, a Great Hall with timber ceilings that have absorbed a century of significant evenings.
The ceremony took place in Hart House's outdoor courtyard — white chairs, a blush floral arch, a string quartet tucked into the corner where two stone walls met. When Yoko read her vows, she looked down at the paper for a moment and smiled, the way people do when the words they've written have become more real than they expected.
The night ended with cake, a first dance under the timber ceiling, and the kind of joy that doesn't need a caption.
“The ORCHID team is amazing! Everyone is talented, professional and very kind. It felt like we were posting and walking with family! The process was seamless from the inquiry, first meeting, everyday communications, photographer meeting, event lead up and the big day! We are so happy that we chose them to be a part of our special day. I hope to be able to work with them again in the future!”
— Erin Li
Wedding Day · 2024
This was a full-day wedding coverage at Hart House, University of Toronto.
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