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      Second Floor Events Wedding: Historic Charm in the Entertainment District

      A bride and a white wedding gown kisses her groom in a gray suit while dancing at their Second Floor Events wedding in Toronto

      Alex & Lindsay’s Wedding

      Hey there, love enthusiasts and future married couples!

      It’s Kotsy here, your go-to photographer with a penchant for capturing love stories with a dash of humor and heaps of authenticity. Today, I’m thrilled to whisk you away to the heart of Toronto for a peek into Alex and Lindsay’s wedding at Second Floor Events. If you’re searching for a venue that screams “I do” with historic elegance, buckle up because you’re about to be wooed.

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      A Guy Thing

      Our day kicked off at Alex’s house in Etobicoke, where the atmosphere was charged with excitement, and a pint of manly flair. The groomsmen gifts? Beef jerky and an ax neatly tucked into an ammo can – talk about gearing up for a wedding!

      Once suited and booted, the brigade made their way to West Deane Park for a photo shoot that was anything but ordinary. Imagine a shot framed to mimic a, well, let’s say a very “natural” moment on the grass. It’s creating fun moments like these that keep me excited about wedding photography year after year.

      Nature’s Photo Studio

      But let’s not let the guys steal all the limelight. Enter Lindsay, radiant and ready to stop hearts with her first look for Alex on a picturesque bridge. Then we ventured into a lush forestry area with their wedding party for more photos in the thick of wilderness. Sometimes the simplest locations are the most beautiful.

      After a quick bride & groom session, it was time for Lindsay and her bridal squad to strike fun poses outside The Carpet Factory. Not only does this Liberty Village landmark offer an array of stunning backdrops; it’s a slice of Toronto’s history. Dating back to 1890, this office complex boasts red brick masonry and wrought-iron details with courtyards that scream elegance and character. You really couldn’t ask for a more beautiful industrial location that is essentially a ghost town on the weekends.

      Off to Say I Do’

      With the bridal session complete, it was onto another magnificent turn of the century space – Second Floor Events. Originally built for the Toronto Lithographing Company, this venue’s original hardwood floors and 8 foot windows offer a canvas for weddings that leave a vintage impression. Alex and Lindsay’s ceremony was short, sweet, and sprinkled with laughter, heartfelt vows, and a touching poem that had everyone in the room captivated.

      As afternoon turned to evening, the ceremony space transformed into a reception haven where speeches and stories had everyone in stitches – especially Lindsay. The highlight? The live band Switchbeat taking the stage, turning the rest of the reception into a concert where every guest knew the lyrics. The parents dance to Rolling Stones “She’s A Rainbow” had me smiling from ear to ear too.

      And as if this day couldn’t get any sweeter, our bride and groom are about to hop on a jet to Paris for their honeymoon. Talk about a perfect beginning to their forever after!

      Capture Your Story With Kotsy

      Inspired? Enchanted? Ready to book Second Floor Events or another striking venue and need a photographer who gets you? Look no further!

      Head over to kotsy.ca to learn more or click the button below to set up a free consultation. Together we can turn your wedding day into a visual story you’ll want to look back on for decades to come.

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      And to Lindsay and Alex, thank you for allowing me to work my magic on your big day! 10 hours couldn’t possibly go by any quicker!

      Here’s to making history in historic buildings!

      Cheers 🥂

      Kotsy

      For more wedding inspo, venue highlights, and all things photography, head over to kotsy.ca/blog. Let’s create magic!

      Vendor Listing:

      Venue/Catering: Second Floor Events

      Cake Artist: Nayab Bakes

      Band: Switchbeat

      Accordion Player: Emilio Leone

      Makeup/Hair: Nicole Ostonal

      Officiant: True Ceremonies

      Wedding Gown: Blu Ivory

      Photo Highlights:

      a groom does up his tie as a man adjusts his collar
      A father adjust the collar on his sons shirt before his wedding
      A row of ammo cans are seen with items like beef jerky and an ax as groomsmen gifts
      Three men getting ready for a wedding by adjusting their boutineers
      A groom wearing a gray suit and green tie stands on his front steps with his hand on the railing looking at the camera with a smile
      A groom standing on the front stairs to his house wearing a gray suit and green tie and his hand on the railing looking off camera
      A side view of group of eight men of a wedding party
      Rear view of a group of eight groomsmen and a groom walking on a sidewalk in a residential neighborhood towards a park
      A shot of a groom and his seven groomsmen posing for a group shot on a pathway at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A group of groomsmen and groom walk towards the camera on a path at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A groom and 7 groomsmen stand all separated from each other by trees at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A groom wearing a green tie and gray suit squats as his seven groomsmen placed their hands on his head at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A groom and his 7 groomsmen stand in a line facing away from the camera and ties over their shoulder mimicking Urinating on the grass at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A bride wearing up white bridal gown tapped on her groom shoulder on a bridge at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A groom reacts to his bride in a white Bridal gown with flower bouquet during a first look on a bridge at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown and a groom wearing a gray suit kiss on a bridge during their first look at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown, holding a flower bouquet and a groom wearing a Gray suit pose for a photo on a bridge during their first look at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A bride and a white bridal Gown holding a flower bouquet lets out a big laugh as she walks down a dirt path with her groom and wedding party at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A bride groom and wedding party complete with flower bouquets white bridal gown and green bridesmaid dresses black groomsmen suits and gray suit on groom pose for a group photo and a triangular pattern at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A groom wearing a white suit and green tie holds his hands up in the air pretending to push a large tree branch up at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A grim wearing a gray suit and green tie and a bride wearing a white bridal gown and holding a flower bouquet pose for a photo at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      Closeup of a groom and a gray suit and green tie looking and smiling at his bride wearing a white bridle gown at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A close up shot of a flower bouquet on lead covered dirt path at West Deane Park in Toronto Canada. Seen in the background is a bride and groom walking away from the camera while holding hands
      A bride holding a flower bouquet and wearing a white bridle of gown poses for a photo on a dirt leaf covered half at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A close up shot of a flower bouquet held by a bride wearing a white bridal gown
      A wide shot of a groom in a gray suit holding his bride in a white bridal gown looking away from the camera at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A real shot of a groom in a gray suit kissing his bride in a white bridal gown and holding a flower bouquet at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A real shot of a groom wearing a gray suit and a bright wearing a white vital gown holding a flower bouquet walking away from the camera on a steel bridge at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A groom wearing a gray suit and green tie holds a phone to take a selfie with his bride wearing a white bridal gown and holding a flower bouquet on a park bench while their wedding party walks behind them on a path at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown holding a flower bouquet caresses her groom's Cheek while sitting on a park bench while their wedding party walks behind them on a path at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A groom wearing a gray suit and a bride wearing a white bridal gown holding flowers dance and joke around with their wedding party wearing green and black at West Deane Park in Toronto, Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown poses with her bridesmaids holding bouquets of flowers in front of a mural outside the carpet factory in front of a colourful mural in Toronto, Canada
      True bridesmaids holding flower bouquets mimic a kiss to a bride wearing a white bridal gown while the other bridesmaids look on outside the carpet factory in Toronto Canada in front of a colorful mural
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown and holding a flower bouquet walks with her bridesmaids wearing green dresses in between buildings at the carpet factory in Toronto Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridle gown holding flour bouquet poses for a group photo in front of a tall smoke stack with her bridesmaids wearing green dresses
      A shot of a bride wearing a white bridal gown holding a flower bouquet walks in front of her bridesmaids in green dresses over a carpet factory logo painted on the ground in Toronto Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown and holding a bouquet of flowers poses with her bridesmaids wearing green dresses in front of a warehouse building at the carpet factory in Toronto Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown and holding a bouquet of flowers poses in the middle of an empty road with the carpet factory and pedestrian bridge in the background in Toronto Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown and holding a bouquet of flowers looks back at the camera well laughing and standing in the middle of a empty road beside the carpet factory with pedestrian bridge in Toronto Canada
      A mirror with the word welcome is seen in front of a marquee sign reading Lindsey and Alex October 1 2022. Photographed at second floor events in Toronto Canada
      A groom wearing a gray suit and green tie walks down the aisle with his mother during his wedding ceremony at second floor events in Toronto Canada
      A ring bearer holding a little suitcase walks down the aisle during a wedding ceremony
      A groom wearing a gray suit and green tie looks off camera smiling with groomsmen behind them during his Second floor events wedding ceremony in Toronto Canada
      A wide shot of a bride and a white bridal gown holding a bouquet of flowers walks down the aisle with her father wearing a black suit during her Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A vertical shot of a bride in a white bridal gown holding a flower bouquet walks down the aisle with her father during her Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A wide shot of a bride wearing a white bridal gown and groom wearing a gray suit stand at the altar with their wedding party during their Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown lets out a big laugh as she holds the hands of her groom at the altar during there Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A groomsmen raises His hand and acknowledgement while he smiles during a Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown is seen smiling at the efficient speaking at the altar during her Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A row of bridesmaids and green dresses holding flower bouquets watch with smiles during a Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      Two elderly woman's look off camera while smiling during a Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      5 groomsmen wearing black suits smile while looking off camera during a Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A groom in a gray suit and green tie smiles while looking at his bride as an officiant speaks into a microphone at the altar during there Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A wide shot of a groom in a gray suit and green tie looking at his bride in a white bridal gown with groomsmen behind him during his Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A woman in a blue dress smiles while looking off camera as she watches a Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A bribe in a white bridal gown is seen holding the hands of her groom at the altar during their Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A bride and a white bridal gown Reads her vows into a microphone across from her groom while standing at the altar during their Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal down sleeves a wedding band on her groom's finger during their Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A woman in a dark green dress reads from a piece of paper in front of a bride and groom during a Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A bright and groom kiss at the altar in front of a room full of people and their wedding party during their Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A bride in a white bridal gown walks back up the aisle holding a flower bouquet with her groom wearing a gray suit at the conclusion of their Second Floor Events wedding ceremony in Toronto, Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown and groom wearing a gray suit enter an empty room during cocktail hour at their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada
      A man wearing a black suit hugs a bride wearing white bridal gown at a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada
      A bride wearing a white bridal gown holding a flower bouquet poses with her groom wearing a gray suit and his grandparents in front of a backdrop at their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada
      Ahi Tuna bites are seen on a serving tray
      A man in a gray suit and green tie smiles to someone off camera during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada
      Close up shot of hors d'oeuvres On a serving tray at a second floor events wedding reception in Toronto Ontario
      And accordion player poses for a photo while holding his accordion during a wedding reception at second floor events in Toronto Canada
      close up shot of a woman in a green dress writing in a guest book during a Second floor events wedding reception In Toronto Canada
      A man wearing a blue dress shirt and black jacket smiles while listening to another man talk during cocktail hour at a second floor events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada
      shot down a long table set up for guests. A woman is seen at the end lighting a candle. Photographed at second floor events in Toronto Canada
      Two long tables are seen set up for a wedding reception at second floor events in Toronto Canada
      A kid is seen with his hair and hands covering his face during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A child is seen smiling for the camera while placing his hand on his father's cheek during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A family group shot in front of a backdrop during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A man in a black suit and green tie speaks into a microphone with his hand in the air during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A white shot of a room full of tables and people watching a man address them during Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A man wearing a black suit and green tie speaks into a microphone in front of a brick wall during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A man in a blue suit and a white dress shirt covers his face while laughing next to another woman laughing during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride wearing a white wedding gown let's out a big laugh next to her groom wearing a gray suit while sitting at their dinner table during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman in a green dress speaks into a microphone in front of a table with white cloth on it during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride wearing a white wedding gown lets out a huge laugh next to her groom while sitting at their dinner table during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      Close up shot of a salad with green lettuce onions and cheese on a white plate
      A man in a black suit and green tie and glasses speaks into a microphone with his hand raised during a wedding reception at second floor events in Toronto Canada
      A man in a black suit black tie and woman in black dress enjoy a laugh at a dinner table during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman in a red dress blonde hair holding a drink and microphone laughs with her eyes closed during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride and groom enjoy a kiss while sat at a dinner table behind a large setup of flower bouquets during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A man in a black suit and green tie enjoys a laugh while holding a microphone during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      Three women in green dresses make a speech during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      Close up shot of a piece of beef mushrooms and green beans on a white plate during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman in a blue dress and white necklace speaks into a microphone while looking off camera Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride wearing a white wedding gown enjoys a hug from behind from her mother during her Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A man in a black suit and black tie speaking into a microphone is seen beyond a row of people sitting at a long table during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride in a white wedding gown is seen at a table with wedding guests while she enjoys a laugh during her Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride and groom enjoy a hug from the groom's parents during Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A man in a black suit holding a mic makes a speech to a room full of people during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride and groom enjoy a dance with their father and mother during Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      Close up of a groom enjoying a dance with his mother during his Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A man in a black suit smiles at the camera as he dances with his daughter in a white wedding gown during Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride in a white wedding gown enjoys a laugh as her groom in a gray suit and green tie speaks into a microphone during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      Three women in green dresses sitting down at a dinner table smile big in reaction to someone speaking off camera at a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A room full of people sitting at tables raise their glass and cheers during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride in a white wedding gown and groom in gray suit cut a three tier wedding cake covered in flowers and white icing during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A close up shot of a pair of hands cutting a three tier wedding cake with a butter knife during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride in a white wedding gown and groom in gray suit feed each other a piece of cake during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      An elderly woman looks down to a woman crouch speaking to her during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride in a white wedding gown and grooming gray suit enjoy a first dance in front of a large crowd of people sat at dinner tables during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A closer shot of a bright wearing a white wedding gown and groom with gray suit enjoying their first dance while gazing into each others eyes during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A really tight shot of a bride and white wedding gown and grooming gray suit looking at each other and smiling during their first dance at Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A wide shot from behind a bride and a white wedding gown dancing with her groom during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride and a white wedding gown and groom in gray shirt and green tie danced with big smiles and a crowd of people during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A groom and a gray suit and green tie is seen with his arms up dancing in front of his bride during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman in a blue sequined dress is seen through a crowd of dancing people singing into a microphone during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      Two women are seen yelling something with arms around their mouths during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A crowd of people dance excitedly at a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman in a green dress and a bride and a white wedding gown dance while holding hands during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman in a green dress dances with her mouth open in excitement during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman in a blue sequin dress is singing into a microphone with a band featuring a guitar player saxophone player and bass guitarist during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A man in a black suit and black bow tie dances with two children in white dress shirts during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A drummer wearing a black shirt and striped tie plays the drums during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      At close up shot of a man in a white dress shirt and woman in black dress smiling at each other while dancing during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A wide shot of a group of people in formal attire dancing during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A close up shot of a man and a woman at different distances with their mouth open dancing During a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman in a green dress and a bride in white wedding gown dance well smiling and holding hands during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A man in a gray suit in green tie smiles big as he dances during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A close up shot of a bouquet of flowers with people dancing in the background out of focus during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A bride wearing a white wedding gown kisses her groom wearing a gray suit on the cheek during their Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman wearing a blue dress and glasses smiles as she dances during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A large group of people dance with their hands in the air during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman in a green dress dances with her hands high in the air in a group of people during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
      A woman in a red dress and two women in green dresses laugh with their mouths wide open during a Second Floor Events wedding reception in Toronto, Canada.
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