This couple drove to their luxe barn wedding in the “something blue”

blue vintage car rental

Kelsey and Brandon met in 2018 at a dinner party hosted by mutual friends. They sat next to each other during a post-dinner game of charades and had an instant connection. Brandon can vividly recall being sad when Kelsey had to leave the party with her friends, but Kelsey was excited when she received a Facebook message the next day asking if she’d like to go for drinks and to play pool. Since then, they've enjoyed countless activities together, such as skating the Ottawa canal, going for bike rides and runs, playing golf and floor hockey, and hitting up any karaoke bar they come across. Their wedding took place at the stunning Stonefields Estate in Carleton Place, Ontario, coincidentally on the same date that two sets of grandparents had gotten married! Captured on camera by Enas Photography, Kelsey and Brandon's day is the perfect example of how to host an elegant "something blue" wedding.

blue and white wedding invitations

Hollywood wave wedding hair white strappy sandals

rhinestone floral hair comb

Bridal style: Willowby by Watters

Bride Kelsey looked absolutely gorgeous in her A-line, Abigail wedding dress, which is part of the Willowby by Watters collection.

floral applique wedding dress

Bouquets with blue

The bouquets from AM Floral Studio consisted mainly of white roses, green & silver dollar eucalyptus, white astilbe, and soft-blue baby delphiniums to compliment the dusty-blue bridesmaid dresses. Tied to Kelsey’s bouquet was a picture of her late Father, as well as a wedding bell charm that he gave to Kelsey’s Mother during their engagement in 1979.

vintage blue car rental

blue bouquet ribbon

stone house wedding ceremony

blue bridesmaid dresses

blue and white bouquet

Emphasizing (not overhauling) the venue

The ceremony was performed outside in front of a beautiful stone house, with white benches and lanterns lining the aisle. There was plenty of shade provided by large, mature trees, and a perfect gentle breeze kept everyone cool on the hot August day. Kelsey looked timeless as her brother Jamie drove her to the ceremony in his teal ‘66 Mustang.

til death jacket for bride

Making the most of candids

Polaroid cameras were provided to add a fun touch to the guest book. Guests were able to take candid pictures and add them to the book, along with writing a fun message. There was also a table showing the wedding photos of the Bride and Groom’s Parents and Grandparents.

barn wedding

hairpiece for bride barn wedding reception

Reception: Stonefields Estate barn

The reception took place in a breathtaking wooden barn, with a beautiful outdoor seating area available during cocktail hour and after dinner. The venue and staff were exceptional; everything ran without a hitch, and the food was incredible. The guest tables were decorated with three votive candles and three white roses, each in their own individual bud vase. Green satin napkins lined the white tablecloths, complimenting the white roses with green stems.

choreographed first dance

Choreographing the first dance

Music was an important part of the day with Kelsey and Brandon performing a choreographed first dance to an acoustic rendition of James Bay’s “Wild Love,” Kelsey singing “Cheek to Cheek,” and live music throughout the day by Lucas Haneman Express (who had been family friends for many years!).

white rose wedding cake