Portrait of the bride and groom at sunset on board the Empire Sandy
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Empire Sandy Wedding | Natalie and Ian

I had been looking forward to sharing photos of Natalie and Ian’s Empire Sandy wedding on the blog from last summer. Why, you ask? First, I don’t often get to photograph a nautical themed wedding on a tall ship. Second, Natalie and Ian were such a pleasure to work with. And with both of them having unique sense of styles,  they created a unique wedding that reflected their personality. It definitely was a breath of fresh air. Finally, seeing two people find their soul mates and committing themselves to be together was a special thing to witness. I don’t exactly remember their exact words but I remember how their personal vows to each other had touched me.

I also have to point out that the crew aboard Empire Sandy were fantastic. They’ve all been friendly and helpful to the guests and to my team. Rain delayed Natalie and Ian’s wedding ceremony twice but the crew worked hard to dry up the area really fast for the guests to seat comfortably. The food they served was great as well. No complaints about that. The only thing you’ll have to keep in mind though is that your guests should arrive on time. The ship won’t go back to the harbour to pick up latecomers once they’ve sailed. And once you’re on the ship, you can’t leave before they’re back at the harbour unless you’re willing to jump to a water taxi.

If you do decide to have your wedding aboard the Empire Sandy, you’ll definitely give your guests an awesome wedding experience. The Empire Sandy toured along Lake Ontario throughout the whole time. Your guests will have the best view of the Toronto skyline at night. And the bragging rights of sailing aboard a historical tall ship that is Empire Sandy.

Here are a few images from Natalie and Ian’s Empire Sandy wedding!

view of Lake Ontario from the Westin Hotel in TorontoCustom designe'd wedding dress with navy blue crinolinenautical themed wedding with bridesmaids wearing sandals with anchor motifBride getting ready at a suite at The Westin Hotel in TorontoBride putting her thumbs up after finishing her makeup for her weddingThe bride wears the groom's grandfather's wedding ring as pendant on her wedding day.Bride writes her vows in her suite at The Westin Hotel in Toronto.a detailed closeup of the bride writing her vows.Bride's shoes and nautical tattoosBride and her sister, the maid of honour walking to the portThe bride in front of The Empire Sandy tall ship in Toronto.Bride boards the Empire SandyBride and her bridesmaids wait in the ship before the wedding ceremony.The groom's Joker converse shoesGroom gets ready for his Empire Sandy wedding in TorontoGroom and his groomsmen toastGroom and his groomsmen at Queen's QuayGroom holds his mother's and aunt's hands before his wedding aboard the Empire SandyThe groom shares a quiet moment with his mother and aunt.View of rain clouds and the Toronto skylineGuest holding an umbrella aboard the Empire Sandy waits the rain out before the wedding ceremony can begin.The bride and her bridesmaids perform a rain dance aboard the Empire Sandy.Groom hugs his mom before his wedding ceremony aboard the Empire SandyThe bride, her father, and her bridesmaids prepare to walk down the aisle on board the tall ship Empire SandyGroom cries as he watches his bride walk down the aisle.Bride reacts to seeing her groom tear up at their Empire Sandy wedding.The Empire Sandy offers a unique wedding venue for unique couples who are not afraid to venture out of the norm.Wedding guests witness a wedding ceremony on board the Empire Sandy in Toronto.Groom's aunt becomes really emotional listening to the bride and groom's vows aboard the Empire Sandy tall ship.The tying of the knot ceremonybride and groom ties the knot.Bride and groom's first kiss on board the Empire Sandy.A unique nautical themed wedding ceremony in Toronto aboard the Empire Sandy.Portrait of the bride and groom on board the Empire SandyPortrait of the bride and groom at sunset on board the Empire SandyBride and groom steer the Empire SandyBride and groom learns how to steer the Empire Sandy tall ship.Bride and groom walks to their dining hall inside The Empire SandyWedding dinner aboard the Empire SandyBride and groom cuts their cake at their Empire Sandy wedding in TorontoRingbearer watches as the groom cuts their cake on their nautical themed wedding on the Empire Sandy tall ship based in Toronto.Bride and groom's first danceBride embraces her fathergroom embraces his motherGroup hug with the wedding partyToronto skyline at night on board the Empire Sandy tall shipWedding guest wears a viking helmet on the dance floorGroom having fun on his weddin greceptiondance party aboard the Empire Sandy in Torontobride dancing with her bridesmaidsBride and groom portrait at night with the Toronto skyline in the background.

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