Gigi and Izzy never lost sight of what truly mattered on their wedding day. The couple, who said “I do” at Izzy’s family cottage in Muskoka, Ontario, in August 2022, wanted a meaningful ceremony that celebrated queer love, honoured the advocacy of those who came before them, and paid homage to the ancestral land beneath their feet. Describing themselves as “spiritual but not religious,” their entire day reflected the deep love and respect they have for each other, their loved ones and their stunning natural surroundings.
Double the beauty:
Gigi chose a gorgeous lace wedding dress from Grace Loves Lace while Izzy went with a custom crepe dress from Lea-Ann Belter with lace detailing at the neckline to tie the two looks together.
Next-level nosh:
Dinner was served family-style, featuring mostly Middle Eastern dishes – all gluten-free – from Noushe Catering, a nod to Gigi’s Lebanese roots. “We love eating and sharing meals, and their family-style approach to food was ideal,” says the couple. The good eats continued the next day, with Noushe also catering a delicious brunch.
Labour of love:
It took two summers of landscaping to achieve the amphitheatre feel the couple envisioned for their wedding. The grounds – lovingly cleared, mostly by Izzy’s father – are now affectionately referred to as ‘Bridal Path.’
Jazz it up:
Sound played a major role throughout the day, from a jazz band led by Denielle Bassels during cocktail hour to a saxophonist guiding Izzy and her parents through the woods for the ceremony. The couple walked down the aisle to Adele’s ultra romantic “Make You Feel My Love” – a perfect choice for such a monumental moment.
Vendor team
Photography: Sarah Monika | Wedding Coordinator: All Things Love Events | Flowers: The Little Shed Flower Co. | Hair & Makeup: Presley Foskett | Catering: Noushe Inc. | Dresses: Grace Loves Lace, Lea-Ann Belter | Favours: Prairie Pressed | Officiant: Woven Threads | Cake Artist: Jessica Martineau | Band & DJ: Denielle Bassels
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