An Elegant Chinese Wedding in Guelph Arboretum | Leyuan & Charlie

Say there is a dream dress you would love to wear on your wedding day, but you also want to respect traditional cultural attire. Who says you can’t have both? Leyuan and Charlie did, and so much fun was had during their elegant Chinese wedding in Guelph Arboretum! Or rather, a pre-wedding you can say 😉

Leyuan always wanted an excuse to feel like a princess. She found a stunning gown online and just had to take the opportunity to run and dance with the light, billowing fabric. With the help of a friend, her partner Charlie, and their beloved dog Cooper, we set out on a journey to the beautiful sunlit green of The Arboretum in Guelph, surrounded by tall trees, lush hedges, and clear skies that shined throughout.

Guelph Arboretum provided the perfect backdrop for this elegant Chinese wedding shoot. During this stylized session, Leyuan and Charlie were able to have the freedom to be themselves without the family pressures on their official day. We ran, we danced, we jumped, we lay, and we laughed, and had a great time. The Arboretum in Guelph has always been a favourite space of mine to shoot portraits, and I always encourage future couples to come explore the beautiful green space with me sometime. 🙂