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Amanda & Will’s September Wedding at AllSaints Event Space | Ottawa Wedding Photographer

  • Writer: PEGGY Skof
    PEGGY Skof
  • Mar 8
  • 2 min read

Amanda and Will were married on a warm September day in Ottawa, with their ceremony held at the beautiful AllSaints Event Space. The day began earlier that morning at an AirB&B near the venue, where she got ready with her bridal party in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.


Women in elegant dresses smile and chat at a countertop with glasses. The scene has a joyful, party-like atmosphere indoors.
Hands toasting with a can and glass in a festive setting. Blurred background with smiling people and flowers, conveying a joyful mood.
Colorful bouquets with orange and purple flowers lie on a wooden shelf. A decorative arrangement of circular mirrors adorns the wall.
Four women in elegant dresses laugh together outdoors. Background has greenery and stone wall. Dresses in red, green, white, and orange.
A variety of women's shoes, including heels and sandals, are arranged on a textured surface. The image is in black and white.
A bride's hand gently touches her veil in a black-and-white image. Soft light illuminates the intricate lace pattern, creating a serene mood.
Bride with flowing veil dances in dark forest setting, wearing a long dress. The scene is black and white, creating a dreamy atmosphere.

One of the most memorable moments of the day happened there before anyone left for the ceremony. Amanda shared a first look with her dad, and as soon as he turned around and saw her in her dress, the emotion on his face said everything. It was one of those moments that completely caught me off guard and honestly brought me to tears behind the camera.


Bride in white dress approaches her father in suit with colorful tie, standing on wooden deck for their first look. Trees in background create a serene atmosphere.
A bride in a white dress and veil stands outdoors with a man in a suit, on a wooden deck with fallen leaves and trees in the background.
A bride in a white dress and veil embraces an older man in a suit, smiling warmly in a garden setting with wooden fencing and foliage.
A father embraces his daughter in a heartfelt hug, surrounded by a dark background. The bride wears a veil and dress adorned with delicate details.
Bride in white dress and veil descends steps with an older man in a suit, in front of a brick house. Door wreath, address 88 visible.
Bride in white dress and veil walks with an older man in a suit, smiling. They hold hands on a leafy street. He carries a bag.

Man holding bags approaches white car with woman inside, parked on a tree-lined street. Black and white photo with a formal vibe.

Later that afternoon, everyone gathered at AllSaints Event Space. It’s such a unique space for a wedding, with its soaring wood beams, stained glass windows, and warm light filling the room as guests take their seats.

When Amanda walked down the aisle with her father, the room was full of people who clearly loved them, and you could feel the anticipation as she made her way toward Will.


Bride walking down the aisle in a sun-drenched church with guests looking on.
Bride in white dress and veil smiles, holding flowers, surrounded by people in dimly lit indoor setting with warm tones.
A couple embraces at a wedding, facing a group of bridal party members on stage. The setting is a dimly lit, formal venue with floral decor.
Bride and groom exchange vows in a church ceremony, surrounded by bridal party. Stained glass windows in the background set a formal mood.
Elderly couple at an event, seated with attentive expressions. Woman wipes tears; man looks ahead. People in the background, dim lighting.
Bride and groom exchange vows in a church with stained glass windows. The officiant stands between them, surrounded by groomsmen.
Bride and groom kiss in a decorated church aisle with stained glass windows. Guests in colorful outfits clap and take photos, creating a joyful scene.

Although my editing style has evolved a bit since this wedding in 2023, my intention behind photographing a wedding day has always stayed the same. I want the photos to feel like the day felt. The quiet moments, the nerves, the laughter, and the connection between people who care about each other.


Bride in white hugging a woman, smiling warmly. A man in a suit looks on. Urban street background, sunny day. Joyful mood.
A bride and groom smiling joyfully in a wedding setting, surrounded by guests. The bride wears a veil and off-shoulder dress.
Bride in a flowing white dress with sheer puff sleeves and floral details stands on a textured ground, surrounded by people in dark attire.
Bride smiling in white dress with veil, holding bouquet. Groom in dark suit stands behind, hands clasped. Outdoor setting, joyous mood.
Man in brown suit and sunglasses stands by a car with an open door, pointing and smiling. Sunlit urban setting with white building.
A couple embraces lovingly by a lake, surrounded by fallen leaves. The woman holds a bouquet. Tall buildings are in the background. Black and white.
A couple in formal attire shares a tender embrace and leans in for a kiss. Romantic setting with blurred background, conveying love.
A couple embraces romantically outdoors; the man in a dark suit and the woman in a white off-shoulder dress, with blurred greenery behind.
Bride in a white dress smiles over her shoulder with a man in a black suit beside her. They're outdoors on a leafy path near water at sunset.
Guests at a wedding listen to a man giving a speech. The couple, seated, smile amid a floral arrangement, creating a joyful ambiance. Black and white.
A bride in a white dress and a groom in a suit sit at a table, with the bride visibly emotional. A person reads from papers nearby. Warm lighting.
People at a formal event raising glasses in a celebratory toast. The setting is an elegant hall with arched windows. Black and white mood.

A couple dances in a dimly lit hall with string lights. Guests watch from tables, creating a festive atmosphere. Black and white photo.

Amanda and Will’s wedding was such a meaningful day, and photographing moments like these is one of the reasons I love documenting weddings in Ottawa.


I’m so grateful I was able to document this day for them.


If you're planning a wedding at AllSaints Event Space or anywhere in the Ottawa area and are looking for a photographer who focuses on genuine moments and storytelling, I would love to hear about your plans.


You can also learn more about my approach to photographing weddings here,

 
 
 

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