Octavia and Simon's destination wedding in Old Montreal

We love to feature some of last year's weddings. Here is another great couple with another amazing story!

Finding itself in the middle of a rainy summer, this beautiful August afternoon welcomed guests that had traveled from across the sea to celebrate Octavia and Simon’s wedding day. This UK groom and Montreal, Canadian, bride where radiant and excited, and most importantly, having the time of their lives on one of the most important days of their lives. The couple knew what they wanted at their wedding, and where they wanted to have it. Seeing as Octavia (Tavia) had moved from Montreal to the UK to be with Simon, the couple chose to have their wedding in Montreal. Loving Montreal made their decision that much easier, knowing that no mater where the ceremony took place it would be romantic and perfect!

“Why are you whispering” Simon tells one of the guests, “this isn’t a church!”

Simon and Octavia were wed at Suite 701, a chic restaurant and bar in Old Montreal. WIth the help of their wedding planner, Maddy K Weddings + Events Atelier, the bar was completely transformed into a simple yet elegant wedding venue. The isle was covered in a fuchsia carpet accented by crystals and white roses. Guests enjoyed the music of the quartet playing the couples favorite songs. Although their theme was black and white, inspired by the damask print on their bedroom wallpaper, adding touches of fuchsia added the summer element to their wedding. Following the reception, guests were invited to Suite 701’s rooftop patio. The view was amazing and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. It was the perfect compliment to any wedding reception.

“I’ve been told by those who live here that this is the most gorgeous wedding they’ve seen,” Octativa told Maddy K at the reception “even the british are complementing the wedding and they’re aren’t ones to give compliments!” The damask theme was also present at the wedding reception in Old Montreal at Version Restaurant. Guests enjoyed the private patio accented with fuchsia pillows. There was dinner, drinks, and dancing; surely everyone was having an excellent time. The couple thank their guests for coming to this wonderful event, but not before Simon had one last surprise for his queen. Simon presented Tavia with a Tiffany's bag with 2 gifts. They were pendents in two different colours, he couldn’t decide which one to get her, so he got her both!

“This wedding is completely you, but we know you didn’t plan it... but it captures you perfectly, you know?” Said one of the guest to Tavia at the reception. The entire evening was flawless, but yet, planning this wedding from over 2550 miles away proved to be very difficult. Tavia is still raving about Maddy K and her team. From vendor recommendations to the co-ordination and budget, Maddy K ensured the couple had exactly what they wanted. “We would have no hesitation is recommending Maddy. If any couple was looking for their day to be as memorable and perfect as they have always imagined, Maddy would make this happen.... Even if our circumstances were different and we lived in Montreal, we would have still used Maddy. I would recommend her to anyone.”

A Lavish Honeymoon Across the coast of California

Their dream wedding didn’t stop at the reception. With the help of Maddy K Honeymoons, the couple honeymooned in the most lavish way. Coming form the UK, a typical all inclusive honeymoon was not in the cards for this fabulous couple. Since they had already travelled half way across the globe, why not keep heading west. The couple had their very own Luxury Road Trip planned by Maddy K Honeymoons. The idea was to drive up the coast of California in a convertible and stay at the most fabulous and exclusive resorts on the way. Their trip began in San Francisco then they headed to Napa Valley, Yosemite Park, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica and San Diego. “All the places were perfect and included beautiful views, relaxing spas, and to even underwater music! It was exactly what we wanted and everything we had hoped our honeymoon would be!” We wish Tavia and Simon nothing but the best!!! Cheers!

Decor, design, stationary, wedding planning and honeymoon planning was done by Maddy K Photography by Patrizia Castiglione from Magnolia

Flowers by Les Fleurs Kenzo, Octavia's Mother!

Wedding Ceremony: Suite 701 in Place D'armes Hotel

Wedding Reception: Restaurant Version in Old Montreal