Real Weddings 2013: a Distillery District wedding with karaoke, temporary tattoos and a pickle bar
By Michelle Reddick | Photography by Tara McMullen
Location: Balzac’s in the Distillery District | Guests: 85 | Date: April 13, 2013 | Budget: $28,000
Environmental educator Lindsay Bunce, 34, and resource conservation manager Reid Bodley, 31, met on a dance floor in 2010 when each was taking an out-of-town friend out for drinks. They still argue about who approached whom, but either way, the relationship soon became serious. The following Thanksgiving, Reid insisted that they attend a wine appreciation night at now-shuttered Parkdale restaurant Café Taste. Lindsay, who had spent the day researching for her master’s, went reluctantly, wondering why anyone would hold an event on a holiday Monday. She realized something was up when Reid led her to the café’s back patio, which he had decorated with cards printed with romantic text messages from their courtship. The only card in red ink read, “Will you marry me?” The couple worked hard to make their wedding a thoroughly fun party, throwing over many traditional elements like a cake and garter toss in favour of karaoke, Mad Libs and a temporary tattoo station. Lindsay also used the occasion to prove she, too, can orchestrate a romantic moment. She surprised Reid with a piñata filled with some of his favourite things: cigars, patterned socks, booze and candy.
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230313 The couple spent the night before the wedding at the Drake Hotel, where they also took a few pre-wedding photos (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-03-e1377799237706-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-03.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-03/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-03 0 0
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230312 Lindsay’s vintage reproduction dress is from Cabaret Vintage on Queen West (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-02-e1377799223302-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-02.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-02/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-02 0 0
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230314 Reid wore jacket and vest from J.Crew with comfortable dark jeans. Reid and Lindsay’s fathers also both wore dark denim jeans, since the couple didn’t want people to have to buy clothes they’d never wear again (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-04-e1377799252146-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-04.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-04/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-04 0 0
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230315 They took pictures at all their favourite Kensington Market haunts, including Sanagan’s Meat Locker, Ronnie’s Local 069 and The Grilled Cheese (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-05-e1377799267695-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-05.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-05/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-05 0 0
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230316 The couple incorporated nods to their hometowns into the wedding. Reid’s buffalo tie was for Lindsay’s hometown of Cold Lake, Alberta, while the maple syrup-glazed trout and mini tourtières were for Reid’s Quebecois roots (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-06-e1377799280993-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-06.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-06/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-06 0 0
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230319 Balzac’s has plenty of historic drama, which meant the couple didn’t have to do much to get it ready for a party. The small space also forced them to stick to their goal of a small guest list, says Lindsay: “It was nice to have a small wedding. We got to say hi to everyone” (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-09-e1377799320809-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-09.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-09/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-09 0 0
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230318 The couple ordered bulk flowers from a Roncesvalles shop and put them in vases themselves (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-08-e1377799307678-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-08.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-08/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-08 0 0
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230320 The food was laid out upstairs, while the main level had stations for temporary tattoos, Lotería (a.k.a Mexican bingo) and karaoke (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-10-e1377799332514-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-10.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-10/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-10 0 0
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230317 The back of the RSVP cards was a blank canvas for guests to write and draw messages for Lindsay and Reid. They also had Mad Libs-style cards at the wedding inviting guests to leave their advice (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-07-e1377799292651-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-07.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-07/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-07 0 0
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230322 The food included trout, mini tourtières, lamb lollipops, a grilled cheese bar and a pickling station. Says Reid, ‘There was pickled asparagus, onions, beets, you name it. So fun!” (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-12-e1377799364340-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-12.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-12/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-12 0 0
(Image: Tara McMullen Photography)
230324 Lindsay surprised Reid with a piñata filled with cigars, candy, funky socks and little bottles of booze (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-14-e1377799393690-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-14.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-14/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-14 0 0
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230321 Lindsay and Reid incorporated an anchor motif into the decor and invitations as a symbol of what they are to each other (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-11-e1377799350263-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-11.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-11/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-11 0 0
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230311 The couple didn’t announce their first dance. When the song—Otis Redding’s “That’s How Strong My Love Is”—came on, they just went to the dance floor and danced instead of making a big ceremony out of the moment (Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-01-e1377799208766-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-01.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-01/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-01 0 0
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230323 <strong>Bride’s attire</strong>: reproduction dress from Cabaret Vintage; Mignonne Handmade veil via Etsy; Miss L-Fire shoes <br /><br />
<strong>Groom’s attire:</strong> J.Crew jacket and vest; jeans from The Future of Frances Watson; CivicTrust tie; John Fluevog shoes<br /><br />
<strong>Makeup:</strong> done by a friend<br /><br />
<strong>Flowers</strong>: DIY; ordered bulk flowers from Sweet Peas on Roncesvalles<br /><br />
<strong>Catering: </strong>Little Tomato Catering<br /><br />
<strong>Cake:</strong> Little Tomato Catering desserts<br /><br />
<strong>Music</strong>: DJ Matt Blair<br /><br />
<strong>Invitations</strong>: Sarah Graves Design<br /><br />
<strong>Photography</strong>: Tara McMullen Photography<br />
(Image: Tara McMullen Photography) Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay Real Weddings 2013: Reid and Lindsay https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-13-e1377799378124-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-13.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-real-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay/slide/real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-13/ real-toronto-weddings-2013-reid-and-lindsay-13 0 0
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Beautiful Wedding! Love this romantic wedding of Reid and Lindsay with their gorgeous wedding stationary, especially the wedding invitations and red ink cards. So elegant! Thanks Michelle for sharing these lovely features. I am also having similar style invitations for my wedding.
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