Backyardigans

Decanter Toasts

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

We are 6 months out! So exciting. We've added a couple of evenings of shenanigans before the wedding, if you're in town please come and join us. Please send any allergies as we're building our menu and don't forget to RSVP. Can't wait to celebrate with you.

Our Wedding

Swallows have long symbolized the kind of love we believe in, loyal, free-spirited, and full of hope. They are known to choose one partner for life, returning to the same nest year after year. It’s a beautiful reminder that real love isn’t just about finding each other, it’s about choosing each other, again and again. They travel incredible distances, crossing borders and oceans, yet they always find their way back home. Just like love, their journey is full of motion and meaning, rooted in trust, driven by instinct, and guided by something deeper. Swallows also bring with them the promise of good luck, safe returns, and the changing of seasons. To us, they represent everything a shared life can be: a home built together, the thrill of discovery, the strength of commitment, and the belief that no matter where life takes you, the heart always knows where to land. As we prepare to get married, surrounded by the people we hold dear, we carry this symbolism with us. It is our quiet wish for the years ahead, that we may always return to each other with the same devotion, joy, and wide-open hearts.

Our Love

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

Sandbanks is a national park with large Sand Dunes, worth checking out

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Cute town 20 minutes from Wellington, good Farmers market and food at the Royal Hotel and cocktails at Russ &amp; Co.

Picton Town Hall Farmers' Market

Beside great food, this resort also offer a beautiful Spa for the day.

Wander the Resort

Relax by the pool or have a private Cabana for the day, also renting out bikes for the day

The Lakeside Prince Edward County

Old army base, now offering food/drinks and in the Summer offering concerts as well

Base31

Great beach for going for a walk after a big night out

North Beach Provincial Park

Ride and Pour, biking tours exploring the County and some of the 45 wineries

Closson Road Cycles

Lavender farm close to Closson Chase winery

Prince Edward County Lavender

Things to Do

Reg no

Getting Here 

For our out of town guests, Prince Edward County is about 2 hours from Toronto. You can either rent a car or take VIA rail to the county. <a href="https://www.viarail.ca/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.viarail.ca/en</a> From Union Station to Belleville Station. If you are coming in from Pearson Airport you need to take the UP express from the airport to Union Station, it’s a 20 minute train ride and we don’t suggest taking an uber or taxi as traffic in Toronto is unpredictable and often bad. If you are training in we will pick you up or you can arrange a taxi.

Where to Stay 

We highly recommend booking your accommodation as soon as possible as the county is a tourist destination and things book up long in advance. There are plenty of places on Airbnb. We live in Wellington Ontario. Anything in the town of Wellington is walkable. The wedding is in Bloomfield and we will have shuttles. There are some hotels:<a href="https://www.thedrake.ca/drakedevonshire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thedrake.ca/drakedevonshire/</a><a href="https://thelakesidemotel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thelakesidemotel.com/</a> If you have a vehicle there is:<a href="https://theeddie.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theeddie.ca/</a><a href="https://www.wandertheresort.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wandertheresort.com/</a>There are lots of other Airbnbs. Note that Picton is a 25 minute drive and Bloomfield is 15 minutes drive.

Travel & Accommodation 

Our Fav Wineries 

<a href="https://normanhardie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://normanhardie.com/</a><a href="https://www.rosehallrun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.rosehallrun.com/</a><a href="https://www.clossonchase.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.clossonchase.com/</a><a href="https://hubbscreekvineyard.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hubbscreekvineyard.ca/</a><a href="https://huffestates.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://huffestates.com/</a>

Breweries 

<a href="https://slakebrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://slakebrewing.com/</a><a href="https://parsonsbrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://parsonsbrewing.com/</a><a href="https://amfbeer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amfbeer.com/</a><a href="https://matronfinebeer.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://matronfinebeer.ca/</a>

Distilleries 

<a href="https://barebonesdistillery.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://barebonesdistillery.ca/</a>

Outdoor cocktail bar 

<a href="https://oldsalt.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oldsalt.ca/</a>

Wineries to visit

These are our recommendations, there are other spots. This time of year is busy so if you want to try a spot we suggest reservations where they take them.

Wellington 

Mexican<a href="https://www.lacondesarestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lacondesarestaurant.com/</a>Winebar<a href="https://decanterpec.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://decanterpec.ca/</a>Lake side<a href="https://www.thedrake.ca/drakedevonshire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thedrake.ca/drakedevonshire/</a><a href="https://thelakesidemotel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thelakesidemotel.com/</a><a href="https://www.wandertheresort.com/gather" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wandertheresort.com/gather</a> (Drive or taxi)Cocktails<a href="https://www.barduchess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.barduchess.com/</a>Brewery (pizza burgers)<a href="https://midtownbrewingcompany.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://midtownbrewingcompany.com/</a>Coffee <a href="https://www.risepec.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.risepec.com/</a>

Bloomfield 

Local &amp; seasonal<a href="https://bloomfieldpublichouse.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bloomfieldpublichouse.ca/</a>Steakhouse<a href="https://flameandsmith.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://flameandsmith.com/</a>Coffee <a href="https://www.instagram.com/citizen_frances/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/citizen_frances/?hl=en</a>

Picton 

Pasta<a href="https://www.pastaonesta.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pastaonesta.ca/</a>International<a href="https://www.theroyalhotel.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theroyalhotel.ca/</a>Tapas<a href="https://www.wearetheia.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearetheia.ca/</a>Spanish<a href="https://www.bocadorestaurant.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bocadorestaurant.ca/</a>Fine Dining<a href="https://www.hartleystavern.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hartleystavern.com/</a>Coffee <a href="https://www.lilyscafe.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lilyscafe.ca/</a>

Restaurants

We’re lucky to have everything we need. your love and presence are truly the best gifts we could ask for. If you’d like to celebrate another way, we’ve created a honeymoon fund for our road trip through Northern Italy and the South of France. It’s the start of married life, written in cobblestone streets, shared adventures, and discovering the world with your favourite person. Truly no pressure, just a way to be part of the journey.

Wedding Gifts 

Countdown is on! (Information Needed)We are less than two months away from our special day and are so excited to see you. Couple of housekeeping things we need from you:Any allergy / dietary restrictions.If you have not responded to the other events.If you will be driving to the wedding venue or taking the bus.We strongly suggest this as alternative transit is incredibly limited. The bus will leave at 4pm from Wellington Park (right in Wellington) to bloomfield (10 min). More info to come.For out of country visitors please make sure you have an <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Electronic Travel Authorization </a> get ASAP. For out-of-towners please let us know when you'll be getting in. Feel free to text to email us directly if easier. Reminder to check out our site for things to do in the County while you're here. Counting down the moments! Love JW &amp; C

Claire & Jan Willem