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Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho

February 19, 2020

How to Plan Your Unique Wedding Your Way!

It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be stressful! But, just like Laura & Scott’s edgy wedding at the Hotel Ocho, planning a wedding can also be super fun and a true reflection of you! Laura and Scott did an incredible job planning and executing their edgy wedding at the Hotel Ocho. Their wedding was the perfect reflection of their personalities and uniqueness! I’m talking burgundy suits, a surprise tattoo session, and skulls! OH THE SKULLS! I swoon!

We capture many weddings in Toronto and beyond. Despite this, we still get goosebumps when we see all the lovely details and unique elements that couples bring to their special day! Laura & Scott’s wedding was a perfect example of a couple creating a swoon-worthy day that was absolutely theirs!

edgy wedding at hotel ocho couple in alleyway

Don’t Forget – The Day is YOURS!

We understand that there are so many various elements that need to be considered for your wedding. However, sometimes it is important to take a step back and figure out what needs to be a priority in order to make your day a reflection of you as a couple! Whether it’s the playlist, the flowers, the suits, or the rings – any little detail can be part of your whole story.

Laura and Scott are super sweet, urban, and frankly, two of the coolest people we ever met! Their day was a true reflection of this urban edgy coolness. For example their choice of venue, Hotel Ocho, was right downtown and in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Toronto. Practically, it was easy for out-of-town guests because they had the option of booking rooms right in the venue. But for the couple, the location was also a reflection of their urban romance and life together!

The city backdrop was so important to Laura and Scott, that we incorporated it into their first look, bridal party photos, and portraits! The Hotel Ocho is surrounded by urban landscape, alleyways, and traditional Toronto architecture. Therefore it was pretty easy to hang out around the venue and capture Laura and Scott in their natural habitat!

Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho wedding dress from loversland
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho wedding invitation
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho details
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho edgy manicure
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho bride getting ready
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho cool groom
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho first look
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho couples' portrait
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho bridal party
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho alleyway photo of couple
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho couple under umbrella

It’s All in the Details!

Laura and Scott incorporated little decor details that were both unique but also very much an expression of who they are as a couple. For example, instead of wearing a traditional black or grey suit, Scott opted for a funky burgundy combo. Not only was this a unique choice, but it also complemented the couple’s floral arrangements and decor! Laura and Scott’s harvest table centrepieces featured little gold skulls made into succulent vases. As a huge fan of skulls myself, (may have been a pirate in my previous life!) I literally squealed in excitement when I saw them!

Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho cool green and shady flowers
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho edgy details
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho decor
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho wedding cake

The Ceremony & Beyond…

We’ve been known to get chocked up a little bit – especially during the ceremony and speeches. Some of the most beautiful things are said and some of the most genuine tears are shed during this time. It’s hard not to get emotional. What really got us for Laura and Scott’s wedding was Scott’s unique and everlasting declaration of love for Laura! You see lovers, Scott’s ring was no ordinary ring. Nope! Scott tattooed his wedding ring right after the ceremony! Not only were we witnesses to this unique event, but we were also there to immortalize it! Common! How cool is that?

Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho wedding ceremony
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho first kiss
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho tattoo wedding ring
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho tattooed wedding ring
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho party
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho party time
Edgy Wedding at The Hotel Ocho at night

Here are all the amazing vendors that made Laura & Scott’s wedding so unique and amazing:

Hotel Ocho, Weddings by Miranda, Four Fifty Five, Loversland, Medulla Co., The Hair Gypsy, Drop Dead Candles, The Store on Queen, Emma Dark and Weird, Cool Green & Shady, Cocoa Fancy, Reformation, New Tribe Tattoo

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