Wedding Photographer | Steve and Alana at Edgewater Manor | Stoney Creek, ON

Some times things start out as a business venture and then, out of the blue, you’re caught up in the magic of the moment. I had the pleasure of meeting Steve and Alana through the owner of Edgewater Manor in Stoney Creek.
 Lakefront with Bride and Groom - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ONGorgeous Lakefront Wedding Venue - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON
Love Conquers All
Steve and Alana’s wedding is an example of love conquering all. They are a couple emphatically in love, but we met for pure business reasons only. The Trajkovski Family who owns and runs The Historic Edgewater Manor in Stoney Creek contacted me to capture the magic of their establishment for use in their marketing campaign both online and in print. The goal was to highlight the uniqueness of Edgewater Manor from a journalistic perspective. I was given free- range to photograph as much as I wanted and whatever I wanted during the wedding. Steve and Alana had their own photographer and while I was focusing on the restaurant, I couldn’t help but take photos of the beautiful couple as well. Their love is all encompassing and drew my attention.
Wedding Venue Dinner Set-Up - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ONCake Set-Up at Venue - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Outdoor Venue - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Edgewater Manor Restaurant - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Outdoor Venue Ceremony Set-Up - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Summer Outdoor Ceremony - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON
Enjoying the Weather
Steve and Alana’s wedding was a beautiful affair held outdoors. Edgewater Manor overlooks Lake Ontario which means the grounds are a lush green and the water is an amazing backdrop for images. The weather cooperated all day and well into the night. The couple’s first dance was held outside on the stone walkway with the Toronto skyline in the background. It was a truly romantic first dance that started the party off. Once Steve and Alana’s guests were in full-on party mode, dancing and having fun in the reception hall, I stole the couple away for some photos in the gorgeous hallways of Edgewater Manor.
 Wedding Party and Mothers - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Bride Entering Outdoor Ceremony - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Outdoor Ceremony - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ONOutdoor Ceremony from Inside Venue - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, Bride and Groom coming down the aisle - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON
Making History
The uniqueness behind Edgewater Manor goes far beyond the landscape and the building itself. In 1920 the building was constructed but, the main sweeping marble staircase was rescued from the Toronto Dominion building and dates as far back as the 1800’s. The interior of the building had renovations to keep it clean and fresh, however the integrity of the historical aspects of the building have been brilliantly maintained. To top it off, if you hold your wedding at Edgewater, you can always brag that you were married at a place that Al Capone frequented!
 Bride and Groom Outside Venue - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ONBride and Groom Sunset at the Lake - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Gorgeous Details of Bride's Gown - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ONBride and Groom Outdoor Photo Session - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON
Fine Dining
The food. What can I say? Edgewater Manor operates as a fine dining restaurant on a daily basis. Reservations are required and the dining experience is unparalleled in the area. Usually wedding dinners are catered by the venue or ordered in. Dinner options are limited to whatever choices the bride and groom have preselected. However, Edgewater is boldly different in this way. Dinner options are open to the choice of your guests. The venue operates as per usual and guests are able to order from a menu. This unique quality gives your guests an experience they will always remember.
Panoramic View of Inside Venue - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Bride and Groom at Head Table - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Bride's Hair Details - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Outside Venue, Looking In - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON
Room to Room
Older architectural buildings like this former castle-turned fine dining restaurant are known for their many rooms. This building was constructed well before the “open concept” was popular and the owners of Edgewater Manor have used the rooms to their advantage. During Steve and Alana’s wedding, guests were escorted from room to room. The cake-cutting was held in one room, while the cocktail party was in another, and so on. Their guests didn’t have to see the staff clean-up after them or prep before they arrived. Everything was seamless and executed to perfection!
 Receiving Line - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Cake Cutting - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON
I had such a great time taking photojournalistic-type photos during Steve and Alana’s wedding and I loved getting to know them as a couple as well!

First Dance Under the Stars - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON Bride and Groom Evening Photo Session - Wedding Photography by DA Photography - Edgewater Manor - Stoney Creek, ON

 

Photos taken by Dragi Andovski, published ©2015 DA Photography
Wedding Ceremony and Reception Location: EdgeWater Manor, Stoney Creek ON
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