WedLuxe Magazine Winter/Spring 2016 Toronto & Eastern Canada | Page 179

CEREMONY IN BLOOM Ilana and Jason’s traditional Jewish ceremony, officiated by Eva Goldfinger, took place on a stone patio overlooking beautiful Lake Joseph. The couple recited their vows under a gorgeous chuppah created by rachel a. clingen wedding & event design comprised of four, custom-made trees covered with a canopy of lush flowers and foliage. “Rachel wanted to ensure the chuppah complemented the natural setting of Muskoka while still looking luxurious and enchanting,” says Ilana. “It was mesmerizing.” COCKTAIL HOUR The ceremony was followed by a cocktail reception hosted inside the boathouse. muskoka landscapers worked for weeks to prepare the property for the event, including fully covering the boat slips to provide enough space for cocktail hour. Serving staff wore custom aprons decorated with the couple’s monogram and greeted guests to the space with champagne. cravings fine food market & catering created a selection of seasonal passed hors d’oeuvres and a beverage stand with lemonade and fruit-infused water for guests to keep hydrated in the heat. Ilana wore a gown designed by Elizabeth Fillmore from kleinfeld hudson’s bay and a long, tulle Elizabeth Fillmore veil (worn for the ceremony). She also wore a set of bracelets, gifted to her by her mother. She later changed into a second Elizabeth Fillmore dress for the reception. Artist Sapna Chhittna was on hand to capture the ceremony live on canvas. A waterfront seafood station featured shucked-to-order oysters from rodney’s oysters. www.wedl u xe.com 179