A Dark and Sophisticated Glam Wedding in Wakefield, Quebec

It took months for Maxime to plan how he would pop the query to Yara. “He labored onerous on getting every part proper, from the right vintage-style customized engagement ring, to essentially the most romantic proposal—and I have to say, he succeeded,” Yara shares with a smile. The shock began off with Maxime taking Yara to her favorite lodge in Montreal, the St-James. In the midst of dinner, he whisked her off to a non-public room, which was crammed with roses. “He even employed a photographer to seize the second,” Yara remembers. “He had ready a speech, however he was so nervous he might barely speak—which was simply so candy.”

Glamorous, darkish and complicated have been the important thing phrases for the couple’s marriage ceremony, with pops of merlot and plum and deep, darkish florals with varied textures and motion. “We needed a really romantic vibe, however nonetheless needed it to be edgy and distinctive,” Yara says.

Strolling down the aisle was a favorite second for the bride and groom. “I keep in mind each of us simply being so nervous the entire day and working round to complete up the preparations, however then as quickly as I began strolling down the aisle with the violinist enjoying and regarded up and noticed Maxime ready for me with tears in his eyes, I abruptly felt so secure and relived,” Yara explains. “It made all of it value it.”

The bride had two attire—one for the ceremony, and one for the reception. “I ordered a easy design for my primary robe, however then had it personalized,” Yara says. “I stunned Maxime with my second robe—we had our first dance, and determined to type of do a reenactment of the stroll down the aisle. He was ready below the pergola exterior, and all our visitors had sparklers of their arms. It was magical!”

Yara Allam and Maxime Kadri, June 24th, 2019, Wakefield, Quebec.

Images courtesy of Lauren McCormick.

Distributors
Venue: Le Belvedere
Marriage ceremony planner: Karolina Fernandes of Diamonds Vacation spot Weddings
Bridal robe: La Maison Bridal
Bridesmaid robes: Salon de La Mode
Groom’s tux and groomsmen apparel: Moores
Hair: Andrée-Ann Brassard
Make-up: Taryn Miller
Flowers: Pollen Nation Floral Studio
Cake: Arnie Sweets
Stationery: VistaPrint
Favours: Etsy
Band: Aces Parade
Music: Dynamix Professional