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    Home » Other Fun Stuff » Lifestyle

    July 7, 2021 314 Comments

    My Vegan Wedding in pictures!

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    I'm married! On June 19th, 2021, Adam and I tied the knot. Woo-hoo! I literally couldn't be happier or feel luckier. It was such a special day so I wanted to share a little of it with you. ❤️

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our original guest list of 120 was whittled down to just 13 of us (Adam and I included). So here is what my micro-wedding during a pandemic looked like.

    And before we get started, a HUGE thank you goes to the amazing Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams who took all of these gorgeous photos! I highly recommend checking out Brittany's website and working with her if you are looking for a photographer in the GTA.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    The Venue

    I grew up on a 100-acre tree and flower farm (I know, I'm lucky), so it was an easy choice to get married there.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    In June, there is a several-acre field of peony flowers that come into bloom, and I've always dreamed of getting married during the bloom, so of course, that's what we did! Rows of gorgeous flowers!

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    Leading to the peony field is this amazing row of birch trees, so this became my aisle to walk down.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    A traditional arbor didn't feel right to me, so instead, I had this humongous white picture frame made!

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    Not only was it a beautiful place to stand while getting married, but I just loved how it framed the beauty of the field. What a work of art! P.S. isn't Adam so cute!?

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    We were surrounded by natural beauty, and thankfully a clear sunny day (the weather forecast had threatened thunderstorms)!

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    After the ceremony, the reception and dinner were held in a building on the farm that my parents call 'The Gallery'. This wood and stone building is a mix of modern and old that I just love. With big open doors and flowing white curtains and a ton of sparkly lights, the space was so unique and gorgeous.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    The walls and table were covered in peonies that were picked from the field, and we hung a ton of string lights over the dinner table for a romantic feeling.

    The Food

    Of course, one of the most important parts of the day for me was the food!! Only 3 out of the 13 people attending are fully vegan (Adam, my new mother-in-law Susan, and of course myself). My mom did go vegan for the month before the wedding so bonus points for that too! It was important that the food was spectacular and that everyone would enjoy it whether they were vegan or not.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    During the reception, we put out these huge charcuterie boards with vegan cheese and vegan meats from Fair/Square. I highly recommend ordering from Fair/Square or visiting their new shop. They have so many amazing vegan cheeses that everyone was blown away by. I've also ordered gift baskets from them in the past and their customer service is exceptional.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    One of my favorite ideas that we had during the dinner was to switch up the seating arrangement halfway through. Since we were dining for so long, this allowed everyone to change it up and chat with different people.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    No, we didn't eat rocks, haha! This was the table setting before dinner began.

    When it came time for dinner, since there were only 13 of us, we wanted to do something a bit special and a bit different. So we hired Chef Ivan Castro from La Bartola to create us an epic 7-course vegan meal! (Yes, 7 courses!!)

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    Chef Ivan Castro designed us a unique menu inspired by the farm. Each course was incredibly interesting and super tasty!

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    There were also a lot of fun surprises throughout the meal. The guests were wowed when each person was presented with a smoke-filled dome which, when opened, revealed a little tree with smoked berries on it that you could pick to top of your salad. How fun is that!? It's very fun. There were several little magical surprises like this throughout the night that just made it all the more special.

    I included the full menu above for your viewing pleasure!

    And if seven courses weren't enough for you, I had more food afterward. The party went into the wee hours of the night, so at about midnight we pulled out a huge bowl of individual-sized kettle chips, pretzels, and an assortment of vegan cookies and bars from Sweets From the Earth. I also bought a fancy popcorn machine to make movie theater-style popcorn.

    The following day, the celebrations continued with an epic vegan brunch put on by Susan (my new mother-in-law!) and vegan caesar cocktails and mimosas made by my new brother-in-law, Ben! For a mid-day snack, we had Sol Cuisine crispy chick'n bites, and then for dinner: an amazing spread of vegan pizzas made by my dear friends Peter and Eleanor.

    Over the whole weekend, the food was just an endless stream of vegan deliciousness- my kinda weekend!!!

    The Wedding Attire

    I had no idea that getting a wedding dress would be so difficult. Getting a wedding dress during the pandemic was a crazy messy process. I first tried doing curbside pickup wedding dress try on's, but I found this super not fun and not productive so I turned to online shopping.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    Many of my Instagram friends recommended I try BHLDN, and so I looked there. I have pretty big hips, but a very small waist, so almost nothing fits me off the rack. I was worried about getting alterations, so I decided to order bridal separates hoping that this would fit me better.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    I ended up loving the skirt from BHLDN - (special thanks to my aunt Nancy for making it fit me) but the top I ordered was terrible and not at all what I expected. There were hefty import duties ordering from BHLDN to Canada, so instead of trying something else from BHLDN, I decided to turn to Etsy to see what I could find.

    I ended up buying this lace top from the amazing Etsy shop White Studio Bridal. Jule from White Studio Bridal was incredibly helpful. I was able to send her my exact measurements and she made the custom lace piece just for me and it fit beautifully. If I could re-do the wedding dress I would work strickly with White Studio Bridal as the shopping experience was so fantastic. Thank you, Jule!

    For the shoes, as I was getting married in a bumpy field, heels were a no-no. So I sported a brand new pair of all-white Converse (my fave). I later changed into a pair of vegan heels from the Etsy shop Roni Kantor Shoes for the dinner and reception.

    My faux pearl earrings were also found on Etsy, and the hairpiece is from BHLDN.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    For Adam's suit, it's actually pretty difficult to find a suit that isn't made of wool (especially when all you have is online shopping). But after a bunch of research, Adam ordered this stunning vegan three-piece suit from RW & Co. The shirt is from H&M, he wore shoes he already owned, and his vegan tie (not silk), tie clip, and pocket square are from Jaan J.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    And for the rings, Adam worked with Midwinter Co. to design my engagement ring and wedding band. Isn't it cool how my wedding band fits around my ring like that? The rings are made with ethically sourced gold and diamonds, and I'm obsessed with the beautiful and unique celestial diamond that looks like the moon! Adam went the classic route and chose a simple gold wedding band, also from Midwinter Co.

    Photo by Brittany Williams @brittanymwilliams

    And that's it! We're married. What a wonderful and special day! It was literally the best day of my life so far... and I feel like it's just beginning!

    Back to recipe posts next week, but in the meantime...

    Bon Appetegan!

    From the now married Sam Turnbull.

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    1. Kaitlyn says

      December 31, 2022 at 5:10 pm

      I just found this post. What a wonderful celebration. Best wishes to the newlyweds.

      Reply
    2. Mariana says

      February 24, 2022 at 9:28 pm

      I was Pinteresting tonite…and I came across this most beautiful sharing!You are so adorable and as a bride even more so! Love all the photos, what memories! And yes, your Mr. is very FINE! So very happy for you both…even if these well wishes are late! Love your cookbook and you!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 28, 2022 at 9:49 am

        Thank you so much Mariana 🙂

        Reply
    3. Linda Rosenthal says

      August 31, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      Congratulations to you both. What a beautiful day for you two and your families and friends. So happy for you. Did Chickpea get to attend?

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 01, 2021 at 5:15 pm

        Thank you so much, Linda! Yes, Chickpea was there but she is terrified of most people so we kept her in her room for most of the event unfortuenalty. But she was happier that way!

        Reply
    4. Linda says

      August 07, 2021 at 3:49 pm

      Wow, what a magical looking day! I've really been enjoying your recipes over the years, Sam, and wish you all the love and happiness in the world - congratulations from Newfoundland! x Linda

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 19, 2021 at 10:27 am

        Thank you so much Linda!

        Reply
    5. Tshepo says

      August 03, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      Congratulations Sam, from Tshepo and Hadassah in South Africa.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 05, 2021 at 2:55 pm

        Thank you so much, Tshepo!

        Reply
    6. Laura says

      August 01, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      That looks so perfectly fabulous! (A peony field!!? Are you kidding me???) It ALL looks perfect. Sooo glad you shared.
      Congratulations!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 02, 2021 at 10:30 am

        Thank you so much, Laura!

        Reply
    7. Karen says

      July 17, 2021 at 11:20 am

      Congratulations to you both! What lovely wedding, everything looked perfect! Wishing you & Adam a lifetime of joy! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 20, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        Thank you so much Karen!

        Reply
    8. Laura says

      July 17, 2021 at 8:04 am

      Congratulations!!! Your pictures make me feel like I was there too. So happy for you. Everything was so beautiful, including you. Thank you for sharing this with us.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 20, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        Thank you so much, Laura!

        Reply
    9. Nina says

      July 14, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      Whoops typo error ‘Ed Sheeran’

      Reply
    10. Nina says

      July 14, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      wow Ed Sheehan ‘Perfect’ song seems very appropriate. Greetings & Congratulations from the UK - remember…. not just for your wedding day but throughout life that often less is more x

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 20, 2021 at 3:37 pm

        Haha thank you Nina!

        Reply
    11. Sue says

      July 12, 2021 at 11:09 am

      Thank you for sharing your beautiful day with everyone. It looked magical and you looked stunning. Must happiness to the both of you. ❤

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 20, 2021 at 3:35 pm

        Aww thank you Sue!

        Reply
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