Vanessa & Roise

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A first look in the autumn leaves and an aisle with Dad: a chapel wedding at The Old Mill Toronto

Vanessa and Roise in front of the Tudor buildings at The Old Mill Toronto on an autumn morning — The Old Mill · Toronto

The Old Mill Toronto · October 18, 2025

Vanessa and Roise were married on October 18, 2025, at The Old Mill Toronto: a first look on the grounds in the autumn leaves, a morning ceremony in the chapel with her dad walking her down the aisle, then lunch, games and dancing.

Date: October 18, 2025
Venue: The Old Mill Toronto
First look: On the Old Mill grounds, in the autumn leaves
Ceremony: A morning ceremony in the chapel
Reception: Lunch, games, cake and dancing
Coverage: Documentary wedding photography with editorial portraits

01 · Early morning

Getting ready

The dress hangs in the window, the rings sit on the lace, and the room fills with family in green and blue. Down the hall, Roise works on his bow tie.

The wedding dress hanging in the window light

The dress hanging under a chandelier as family looks on

Candid photo of Vanessa laughing while her hair is styled

Family in green and blue getting ready together

Down the hall.

Roise checking his look in a gilded mirror

A family member helping Vanessa with her necklace

Vanessa in the mirror with family beside her

A last touch of lipstick, in black and white

Vanessa ready in her dress by the window

02 · Morning

The first look

Roise waits on the path with his back turned. A few steps, one turn, and a lot of smiling.

Vanessa smiling down at her white calla lily bouquet

Candid photo of Vanessa and Roise laughing together on the Old Mill grounds

Vanessa and Roise by a stone wall and leaded window

Vanessa and Roise close together with the bouquet

03 · Morning

Autumn at The Old Mill

Stone walls, Tudor windows, the covered bridge and leaves just starting to turn.

Vanessa and Roise in front of the Tudor building, in black and white

Vanessa and Roise holding hands by the railing

Vanessa and Roise on the outdoor staircase at The Old Mill

Vanessa and Roise smiling together, in black and white

Vanessa and Roise under the autumn trees

Vanessa and Roise cheek to cheek, in black and white

Vanessa and Roise in a stone doorway at The Old Mill

Vanessa reaching for Roise in the stone doorway, in black and white

Roise kissing Vanessa's hand by the old wooden door

Vanessa and Roise below the covered bridge at The Old Mill, in black and white

Vanessa and Roise under the veil, in black and white

04 · Late morning

The chapel

Stained glass, chandeliers and dark wooden pews. The ring bearers go first, then Vanessa comes down the aisle with her dad.

Vanessa laughing with an armful of bouquets before the ceremony

Vanessa and her bridesmaids on the staircase, her train spread out below

Orange, red and yellow flowers in the chapel

The flower girl walking in, in black and white

The chapel at The Old Mill with stained glass and chandeliers

Guests smiling in the pews, in black and white

The ring bearers and flower girl coming down the aisle

Vanessa walking down the chapel aisle with her dad

Vanessa reaching the front of the chapel, in black and white

Vanessa and Roise holding hands in front of the officiant

Vanessa and Roise facing each other below the stained glass

Then the laughing starts.

Candid photo of Roise and the officiant laughing during the ceremony

Vanessa and Roise married, with the officiant beside them

Vanessa and Roise walking back up the aisle as guests cheer

Vanessa with her bridesmaids in shades of green

05 · Midday

Lunch, games and dancing

A first dance, speeches, the shoe game and plenty of candid laughing at the tables. The cupcakes go fast.

The reception room filling up with guests

Pink, orange and red flowers on the tables

The wedding cake waiting on its table, in black and white

The head table and the room during lunch

Roise spinning Vanessa during their first dance

Vanessa and Roise close together during the first dance

A round table set with flowers and place cards

Guests crowding in for a photo with Vanessa, in black and white

A speech from the floor with the couple at the head table

Candid photo of guests laughing at the tables, in black and white

Vanessa holding up a paddle during the shoe game

A guest holding up face paddles of the couple

Vanessa and Roise in a long hug, in black and white

Vanessa and Roise with family in the reception room

One last walk down the stairs.

Vanessa and Roise laughing as they show their rings

Vanessa and Roise walking down the staircase together

Vanessa & Roise · October 18, 2025

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Venue: The Old Mill Toronto
Photography: Jo Anto Photography

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