Jenny and Jordan said “I do” against the sweeping limestone lines of Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum. A reflecting pool stretched out before the ceremony space, doubling every arch and every guest in perfect symmetry. Two hundred people watched the vows unfold in a moment that felt both monumental and intimate, all captured in stunning detail by Liza Litvinovich. By night, a full lion dance stomped across the reception floor — the kind of moment guests still can’t stop talking about.
Location: Toronto, Canada
Style: Modern, Sophisticated, Editorial
Time of planning: 1 year
Number of guests: ~200
Setting: Museum
Season: Summer
Jenny and Jordan met as interns, then got hired back into the same orientation class. What started as office camaraderie turned into a real friendship, built on shared gym sessions, travel plans, and a mutual love of good food. Somewhere along the way, “work besties” became something more, and a spontaneous weekend trip to Miami sealed it.
The proposal came together during a trip through the South of France. Jordan had planned a side excursion from Cannes to Nice and quietly arranged a photographer to be there. Jenny wasn’t feeling her best that morning and brushed off his hints to dress up. He improvised anyway, and after a long lunch, got down on one knee with the Côte d’Azur behind them. A year of planning later, they were ready to say “I do” in front of everyone who mattered most.
Bridal Fashion
Jenny got ready in a suite full of soft morning light, her gown catching the glow before she’d even put it on. She chose the “Anais” gown by Galia Lahav, a fit-and-flare silhouette built around corded French lace and a corset structure with a sculpted, sheer effect. An optional overskirt gave her a second moment for the ceremony, a fuller, more dramatic shape for the walk down the aisle.
Her hair went into a romantic half-updo with soft framing bangs, done by Saina Safarian, while Jeige Beauty kept the makeup natural and glowing rather than heavy. A classic strand of pearls and matching earrings finished the look, along with white Jimmy Choo heels and a sleek, modern bouquet of white orchids that leaned into the day’s architectural, minimalist mood.
Her bridesmaids wore soft blush satin gowns in mismatched silhouettes, a pale pink echo of the ceremony florals waiting outside.
Groom's Getting Ready
Jordan and his groomsmen got ready together, a lineup of black tuxedos anchoring the room in classic formality. His own look stood apart by design: a bespoke Garrison Bespoke white tuxedo jacket paired with black trousers, a combination he chose for its contrast and its confidence, sharp without trying too hard. Glossy patent leather shoes gave the whole look its finishing shine, and a black bowtie with sleek cufflinks tied the tailoring together.
By the time he stepped out to see Jenny, the nerves had given way to something closer to pure excitement.
First Look & Tea Ceremony
Before the ceremony, Jenny and Jordan carved out a quiet moment for themselves against the museum’s stone facade, its clean lines making the perfect backdrop for their first look. Jordan turned first, then Jenny stepped into view in her gown, and the reaction on his face said everything.
Earlier that morning, the couple had hosted an intimate tea ceremony with close family, a smaller, more private gathering that helped ground them before the main event. Jenny wore a traditional red qipao, embroidered in gold, as she and Jordan greeted their relatives one by one. It set a quiet, personal tone before the crowd and the ceremony that followed. The photographer was there for both moments, moving between the stillness of the first look and the warmth of the tea ceremony without missing a beat.
Ceremony
The ceremony space sat on the museum’s open terrace, framed by the glass pyramid on one side and a stretch of lavender on the other. Two sculptural floral installations flanked the aisle, tall arrangements of blush and ivory roses and hydrangeas by Blush and Bloom that seemed to spill and climb rather than sit still.
A white runway aisle cut straight through the terrace, chairs lined up in clean rows on either side, the whole setup feeling architectural and soft at the same time, brought together by Lexington and Co.
Jenny and Jordan chose to keep the ceremony modern and stripped down, just the two of them at the podium with the officiant, Ceremonies with Choice. That simplicity was intentional. Standing there together, anchored only by each other, let them settle into the moment instead of the size of the crowd watching.
The nerves that had built up beforehand disappeared the second they exchanged vows, replaced by something closer to disbelief at how many people had shown up to see it happen. When they turned to walk back up the aisle as a married couple, the wedding party was waiting, and the hugs started before they’d even reached the end of the runway.
Cocktail Hour
Cocktail hour spread out across the museum’s gravel courtyard, low umbrella-shaded tables scattered under a canopy of trees. It set an easy, unhurried tone before the reception, guests wandering between drinks and conversation while the light started to shift.
The real centerpiece stood on its own wall: a custom escort display built around individually wrapped fortune cookies, one for every guest. The lettering and design came together through All Sorts Press and By Lauren P, and it turned what’s usually a quick stop into something guests actually lingered over. It was, by the couple’s own account, their favorite detail of the whole day.
Jenny and Jordan capped off the hour with a champagne tower, filling glass after glass while their guests gathered around with drinks of their own.
Decor & Reception
The reception sat under a soft, clear-top tent, draped in blush and cream by Eventure, with sheer fabric pulled into loose, oversized rosettes across the ceiling. Long tables ran the length of the tent, dressed in ivory linens with low, textured arrangements of blush roses, hydrangeas, and trailing greenery repeating down the center. Warm candlelight and glass hurricanes filled in the gaps, keeping the whole room glowing rather than lit.
McEwan handled the menu, and dinner gave way to speeches, then to the kind of dance floor energy that only builds as the night goes on. The biggest surprise came courtesy of Wushu Project, whose lion dancers stormed the floor mid-reception, turning heads and pulling nearly every guest up to dance.
Later, the couple cut into a towering berry mille-feuille from Irene’s Celebrity Cakes, dusting it with powdered sugar as the crowd cheered them on. By then, the museum’s glass pyramid had lit up gold behind them, and the party carried on well into the night.
PHOTOGRAPHER Liza Litvinovich | VIDEOGRAPHER Big Ticket | PLANNER Lexington and Co | VENUE Aga Khan Museum | FLORIST Blush and Bloom | CATERING McEwan | DRAPING Eventure | AV Solepower | DJ Gimmemar | OFFICIANT Ceremonies with Choice | BRIDE HAIR Saina Safarian | BRIDE MAKEUP Jeige Beauty | VINYL Event Graffiti | FABRICATION Musram | DECOR Tsemko | DECOR Simply Beautiful | DECOR Table Tales | FURNITURE Detailz | CAKE Irene’s Celebrity Cakes | STATIONERY All Sorts Press | PHOTOBOOTH Hot Shotz | ILLUSTRATOR By Lauren P | LION DANCERS Wushu Project | EVENT CARPET Reznick Event Carpets | CEREMONY MUSICIANS Toronto Wedding Strings | AUDIO GUEST BOOK Hotline Ring
