ERIN ESTATE BOHO WEDDING: A Tale of Love and Bohemian Charm
From the moment I met Mona, there was an instant connection. She shared with me that "boho wedding" was her go-to phrase for Google searches when hunting for wedding inspiration. We both chuckled at the coincidence; it felt like a match made in bohemian heaven. Mona has this innate warmth that makes you feel like you've been friends for years, a trait that draws people to her effortlessly.
Arriving at Erin Estate, I found Mona and Shawn getting ready on-site, each taking over a floor of the beautifully textured house, adorned with bohemian velvets and rich wooden charm. This interior perfectly complemented the wild, woodsy outdoor space they had chosen for their boho wedding day.
Mona's bohemian style was impeccable, from her unique ring to the wildflowers that matched her free-spirited attire - a skirt and shirt combination that was both elegant and unconventional. She was truly a bohemian beauty set against the woodland backdrop.
A Forest Ceremony Blending Cultures
The ceremony was held across a charming wooden bridge in the forest, where a beautifully modified Sofreh Aghd awaited, blending Canadian traditions with Persian rituals. The sugar rubbing and honey exchange, quintessential to Persian weddings, were highlights, with the ceremony conducted in both English and Farsi, making it accessible and special for all guests. It was intimate, laid-back, and a true reflection of Mona and Shawn's personalities.
Cocktail Hour with a Personal Touch
The lawn of Erin Estates became the stage for cocktail hour, featuring a vintage seating area and handmade lawn games, all under the entertainment of a live band. Mona even surprised Shawn with a song, adding a personal touch to the festivities.
The Tented Reception
The reception unfolded under a white tent, continuing the boho woodland theme with harvest tables set with black-on-black plates and napkins, vintage brass candle-holders, and uniquely styled table numbers. The bride and groom's chairs were adorned with custom macrame, and the cake table was a scene straight out of a fairy tale when we moved it to the forest for photos.
A Night of Celebration
This wedding was a dreamlike woodland vision, intimate and reflective of Shawn and Mona's carefree spirits. The reception was all about fun, where Shawn's high energy led the dance floor, blending two cultures over music, laughter, and heartfelt speeches. It was a night where two worlds came together, celebrating the union of Mona and Shawn in a way that was unforgettable.
To Mona and Shawn, here's to a lifetime of love, laughter, and bohemian adventures. May your life together be as magical as your wedding day.
xx, April
Photography @olivestudiocanada | Venue @erinestateweddings |dress @abigailofgardenia from @dreamityourselfmontreal | suit @surmesur | hair + makeup @theartofmakeupandhair | planner + stylist @marvelleevents | cake @therollingpinto | flowers @juniper.floral | photobooth @longweekendbus | music @brentmillerlive @djtakin
Mona and Shawn's bohemian paper stationery sits on a silver antique plate, on top of an ornate carpe Mona's antique gold ring with circular diamond sits on top of Shawn's silver wedding band Mona's colourful and wild bouquet sits on top of a red velvet chair in the Erin Estate 4 floral wristbands sit on a silver tray Mona sits on a wooden 4 post bed in her bridal robe with her 2 bridesmaids and 1 flower girl Mona sits backwards on a chair whuile wearing her white silk robe Mona gets her wedding dress on with her bridesmaids and mother through the archway of a bridal suit Mona looks into an ornate gold mirror after getting her wedding dress on Shawn gets ready in a moody lit basement with his friends Shawn's wedding day shoes, bowtie and belt are arranged neatly on textured wood Shawn sits on a chair while putting on his shoes Shawn and his friends sit snuggly together to show off their shoes and colourful socks Shawn waits to see Mona for their first look Mona approaches Shawn from behind in a thick forest around the Erin Estate
