Manoir Davis – Wedding in the Laurentians
Katherine and Jeanne's wedding at Davis Manor took place last January. I couldn't have asked for a better first wedding of the season to kick off 2025. Everything went perfectly: from the beginning of the preparations to the dancing in the evening. And all this in a cool and relaxed atmosphere, but a little frenetic due to the excitement of everyone present! Convinced in advance that I was going to have a great time with the couple and their guests, I was really looking forward to meeting them in person. We had had two meetings via Zoom and we really hit it off. So I was anticipating the day and I was sure that everything was going to be impeccable, even before I arrived!
The goal of the day was to have a great time, in the presence of everyone. I didn't really want Jeanne and her daughters to take care of me and my camera haha. It was a question of having photos taken on the spot and full of emotion. There are always "classic" photos to take, but the lovers and I didn't want it to be too "posed", all day long.
First Look at Davis Manor
I was really looking forward to visiting the Davis Manor for the first time. It has been open for three years and is perfect for intimate weddings. The Manor becomes more and more sought after each year as word gets around that it is a beautiful venue for various celebrations. The brides booked it for 4 full days of celebration. With 6 bedrooms and a large room that can hold multiple beds, the Manor is perfect for the number of guests they had. I had seen some pictures online and I have to admit that I fell in love with the majestic and beautiful main staircase. Built in 1910, the staircase is a masterpiece. With the huge window at the top, we decided to do our first look there.
After the touching first look where the brides saw each other for the first time (even I was a little emotional), we went outside, in the snow. I can never express my love for winter weddings enough. I hate snow hahaha, I only like it when I take pictures of people in front of it or in it lol! Plus, we were really lucky with the weather. Because the day before the wedding (which was a Friday), it felt like -24 with the wind! On the day itself, we were able to enjoy a nice little -6 degrees, without wind! And the next day, Saturday, the mercury was back at -26 Celsius with the wind! It's like they chose to get married on a Friday because they had a feeling of what would be ideal, temperature-wise. The girls were able to take off their coats, a good part of the couple session outside. What bliss!
We had a lot of fun outside. Miguel, my boyfriend and assistant, held the coats for the girls when they were warm enough to take them off. I will always remember him running with the 2 bouquets and the coats in his arms, to go and close the front door behind the brides haha! I was laughing my head off. It was something to see! I took a picture of it but it is not good enough to post. The girls, not wanting static pictures, had a lot of ideas to move and have fun. I have to say that I think they are perfect together, making each other laugh and knowing what to do to get the other one moving and make her giggle.
The indoor ceremony at Davis Manor
The ceremony took place inside the Davis Manor, in the main room that would later serve as the reception. Celebrated by a good friend of the couple, the ceremony was brief but touching, beautiful and in the image of the brides. I was happy to see that there was still a lot of outside light entering the Manor even though it was 4pm. I was able to take the photos without flash, for a warm and cozy atmosphere.
The magnificent decoration of the ceremony and reception, as well as the brides' bouquets are the work of Isodora de Be Host Events. I saw her at work during the day and I have to say that Isodora creates magic in a short time. After the ceremony, the room was converted into a reception area. She created a cozy, warm and chic atmosphere while highlighting the Davis Manor.
An intimate reception at Davis Manor
Once the room was transformed and cocktail hour had passed, the wonderful MC Robert Applyrs from The Applyrs Xperience and Dj Kamistry were waiting for the brides and guests to continue the party. Robert is dynamic, funny and super nice. He is an approachable guy who likes to have fun with the guests. He does not hesitate, for example, to dance with them. Let's just say that this pair of friends knows how to get a room up! There were a few games and speeches before the end of dinner. We took advantage of the time when the tables were cleared to go outside with everyone and take pictures with sparklers. It was really a beautiful moment. There were a few dances before the brides presented their choreography (prepared in secret). The dance floor filled up, so it was time for me to leave and return to Montreal. In the car, I realized that my boyfriend and I were lucky to have such beautiful days. The brides had given us a special place among their loved ones!
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