Small Guest List & Big Flowers For A Backyard Wedding in Mississauga

Candid photo of a couple joyfully saying I do during their intimate backyard wedding in Mississauga, with their dog running through the frame and guests cheering around them

These two were always going to do things their own way.

When the time came to get married, they chose something small, intentional, and completely theirs; a backyard celebration with immediate family and close friends, and not a single thing they didn't actually want there. That spirit set the tone for everything about the day.

Their story is a good one: they met in university, Lauren moved into Chris' student rental, and it was only after she moved out that things clicked because, as they put it, “we realized we missed each other too much.” Lauren's favourite detail from their wedding questionnaire: when she moved in, her mom took one look at Chris and told her she was going to marry him. Lauren's response at the time was "definitely not, mom." And yet… here we are :’)

The day started at Lauren's parents' house, where Chris helped set up outside while Lauren hid upstairs, which meant the first time she saw the backyard fully decorated was when she walked into it. The florals from The Paisley Rose were extraordinary, to say the least! Lauren had put a significant portion of her wedding budget into flowers, and it showed — the floral arch alone was more magical in person than any photo can capture! When we mentioned how beautiful it all looked, she just smiled and said she didn't regret a single stem.

The ceremony was short and sweet and just as emotional as any wedding we've photographed with a guest list ten times the size. They drank, they ate, they danced, and then surprised everyone with an ice cream truck before finishing the evening with Lauren's own homemade desserts and wedding cake. Because when you’re a baker, of course you make your own wedding sweets!

If you're planning something intimate — backyard, micro-wedding, or anything in between — we'd love to be there.

Black and white editorial inspired portrait of a bride wearing a Watters wedding dress from The Modern Bride during an intimate backyard wedding

Close up portrait of a bride with hair by Brittany Silla and makeup by Beyond the Skin Beauty at an intimate backyard wedding

Detail photo of a stunning wedding ceremony floral arch by The Paisley Rose at a backyard micro-wedding in Mississauga

Close up detail of wedding flowers by The Paisley Rose at an intimate backyard wedding

Detail photo of ceremony chairs decorated with bouquets at a backyard micro-wedding in Toronto

Candid photo of a dog running around the pool in a backyard before an intimate wedding ceremony in Toronto

Candid photo of a groom walking with his parents to the ceremony at an intimate backyard wedding in Mississauga

Emotional candid of a groom hugging his bride's parents as they give her away at an intimate backyard wedding

Candid photo of a bride walking with her parents to the ceremony at a backyard elopement in Toronto

Candid photo of a bride feeling emotional during her intimate backyard micro-wedding ceremony in Mississauga

Bride and groom sharing their first kiss during an intimate backyard wedding ceremony in Toronto

Candid photo of guests joyfully celebrating after an intimate backyard elopement ceremony in Mississauga

Candid photo of a bride excitedly cheering at her groom after their backyard wedding ceremony in Mississauga

Candid photo of an excited bride hugging guests after her intimate backyard wedding ceremony

Candid photo of a bride's wedding dress dipping into the pool as guests react around her — she is completely unbothered

Bride and bridesmaids standing under a floral arch by The Paisley Rose at a backyard micro-wedding in Mississauga

Family formal portrait under a stunning floral arch by The Paisley Rose at a backyard micro-wedding in Toronto

Formal family portrait under a floral ceremony arch at an intimate backyard wedding

Formal portrait of a bride and groom with their mini goldendoodle, dog as the focus, at a backyard wedding in Mississauga

Editorial inspired portrait of a groom and his groomsmen at an intimate backyard elopement in Mississauga

Candid photo of a bride and groom sharing their first dance while a child dances beside them at a backyard wedding reception in Toronto

Wide photo of a backyard wedding reception dinner beside the pool at an intimate micro-wedding

Emotional candid of a guest delivering a speech during a backyard wedding dinner in Mississauga

Candid photo of a bride and groom listening to a heartfelt speech during their intimate backyard elopement reception

Candid photo of a child playing on a bride's wedding dress during a backyard reception as the bride embraces the moment unbothered

Candid photo of a bride smiling and emotional while listening to speeches at her intimate backyard wedding reception

Candid documentary photo of guests mingling during an intimate backyard wedding reception in Toronto

Homemade wedding cake made by the bride from Happiness Is Sweet at a backyard micro-wedding

Candid photo of a bride and groom smiling at the camera with ice cream cones in front of their surprise ice cream truck at their backyard wedding in Mississauga

PHOTOGRAPHED ON TRADITIONAL TERRITORY OF THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATION, HAUDENOSAUNEE, HURON-WENDAT, & WYANDOT FIRST NATION

Some heartfelt words from Lauren & Chris:

"I can honestly say that from start to finish the team at Rosewood work tirelessly to make your vision come to life. They truly care about their clients and help ease any anxieties about posing in front of the camera by creating a fun and relaxing shoot experience. I can't recommend their services enough!"