Intimate Wedding at Rouge

A charming historic home meets modern elegance for this intimate wedding at Rouge.

Kayla and Jayden’s intimate wedding at Rouge

Rouge is easily one of my favourite restaurant wedding venues in the city. A charming historic home turned restaurant, with incredible farm to table food and a picturesque garden. Kayla and Jayden’s intimate wedding at Rouge this past summer was the perfect blend of timeless and modern elegance.

Kayla and her bridesmaids got ready in the upstairs bridal suite. Shortly after, Jayden and his groomsmen arrived for portraits before the ceremony.

Ceremony in The Garden

As you entered the garden, you were greeted by a beautiful ceremony set up in front of the larger trees on the property. A welcome sign and custom matchbooks were some of the personal touches included in the day. Kayla and Jayden opted not to have a first look before the ceremony. As the processional began, Jayden was the first to walk down the aisle with his mom. Kayla was escorted down the aisle by her dad and step-dad. One of my favourite moments was during the recessional when Jayden kissed Kayla’s hand instead of opting for a dip. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore an aisle dip kiss, but there’s something so romantic and classic about a kiss on the hand.

Wedding Party

Kayla and Jayden had eight of their closest friends standing up with them. Following the ceremony, the wedding party kicked off portraits with some celebratory drinks before jumping into the formalities of their portraits. And another hand kiss (I can’t get enough!!)

Portraits in the garden

One of the other things I love about Rouge is the fact that it happens to be one of those venues where you don’t have to go off site. The gardens on the property offer a stunning picturesque backdrop not only for your ceremony, but for your portraits as well. The photos of Kayla and Jayden standing together under Kayla’s veil as the light comes through the trees are so ethereal and dreamy. They will forever be my one of my favourites.