Real Weddings 2013: a chic wedding at Canoe with a few Korean touches
Real Weddings 2013: a chic wedding at Canoe with a few Korean touches
Location: Metropolitan United Church and Canoe | Guests: 120 | Date: October 20, 2012
Despite having several friends in common, management consultant Glenn Parkinson and executive recruiter Suzi Chang didn’t get to know each other until a group trip to Argentina for New Year’s three years ago. During a 14-hour delay at Pearson, they joked and laughed. After the New Year’s Eve countdown in Buenos Aires, they shared their first kiss. And, on a day trip to the Iguazu Falls, they realized they were getting serious. A year later, Glenn began conspiring with a jeweller friend in New York to create the perfect engagement ring. The finished product, which he presented to Suzi on a last-minute trip to Langdon Hall, was inlaid with stones the colour of the Argentinian flag. (The night after the proposal, Glenn surprised Suzi again by throwing a party for their families at Le Select.) The couple wanted a simple, fun wedding that would show their love for Toronto in general, and the financial district in particular. After a ceremony at Metropolitan United, the 120 guests headed up to Canoe Restaurant for a traditional Korean tea ceremony and a sit-down dinner. The party was everything they wanted: raucous speeches, gorgeous views of Toronto and—thanks to a friend who performed “Gangnam Style” in their honour—lots of laughter.
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- The invitations featured a map of old Toronto as a sign of how much Suzi and Glenn, who are from Windsor and Waterloo, respectively, love their adopted hometown
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- The wedding party posed for photos in the financial district before heading into the TD Tower for the reception at Canoe
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- The bridesmaids’ dresses and maid of honour’s gown are from White Toronto in Yorkville
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- Suzi’s gown is by Vera Wang
- (Image: Johnny Lam Photography)
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea married the couple at their home church, Metropolitan United on Queen East
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- The room at Canoe where the Korean tea ceremony was held is normally used for pre-dinner cocktails. Suzi and Glenn instead served cocktails in the hallways so friends would feel comfortable moving in and out of the lengthy ceremony
- (Image: Johnny Lam Photography)
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- During the ceremony, elders blessed the couple and threw chestnuts at them in an ancient progeny-predicting ritual
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- Glenn also had to piggy-back Suzi as proof that he is able to support her
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- The couple had no trouble picking their cake: they walked into Bobbette and Belle and immediately pointed at this one
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- The dinner was catered by Canoe, which helped keep simplify the planning process
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- An actor friend of the couple’s impersonated Psy—who was just becoming a household name at the time—during the reception
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- The two, who say they’re not an obvious match, were surprised to discover just how easily they fit together—his dry wit complimented by her easy laugh
- (Image: Johnny Lam Photography)
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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- <strong>Bride’s dress:</strong> Vera Wang<br /><br /> <strong>Groom’s attire:</strong> Armani, bought at Harry Rosen<br /><br /> <strong>Bridesmaids’ dresses:</strong> Amsale, bought at White<br /><br /> <strong>Jewellery: </strong>Zameer Kassam Fine Jewelry<br /><br /> <strong>Flowers:</strong> Wild Thyme<br /><br /> <strong>Catering:</strong> Canoe<br /><br /> <strong>Cake:</strong> Bobbette and Belle<br /><br /> <strong>Music:</strong> Rhythm Force<br /><br /> <strong>Invitations:</strong> Paper and Poste<br /><br /> <strong>Photography:</strong> Johnny Lam Photo<br />
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- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
- Real Weddings 2013: Suzi and Glenn
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 The couple wanted a simple, fun wedding that would show their love for Toronto in general, and the financial district in particular. After a ceremony at Metropolitan United, the 120 guests headed up to Canoe Restaurant for a traditional Korean tea ceremony and a sit-down dinner. The party was everything they wanted: raucous speeches, gorgeous views of Toronto and—thanks to a friend who performed “Gangnam Style” in their honour—lots of laughter.
See the wedding album »
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