Muskoka Lake Wedding at Church of the KETTLES | Lauren and Josh

Written By Kayla Stanistreet

Lauren and Josh had their intimate wedding ceremony at the century-old Church of the Kettles on Muskoka Lake. This quaint church is nestled between cedars and hemlocks, and is only accessible by boat. It also happens to be the same place Lauren's grandparents were married in 1955. They got ready just across the lake from the Kettles, at Lauren’s family cottage. The cottage is steeped in 4 generations of memories and filled with many tokens from her childhood. Lauren and Josh met on the cottage’s dock for an emotional first look. Then everyone hopped in a boat and sailed to the Church of the Kettles where they said their vows in front of a dozen or so loved ones. Their wedding ceremony was beautiful, emotional and heartfelt.

After their ceremony, two of their wedding guests slipped out and surprised the newlyweds with a shower of flower petals as they exited the church. Then they popped bubbly and shared a toast on the dock before boating back across Muskoka Lake to the cottage. Cocktails were held on the deck of their boathouse followed by an intimate dinner at dusk, thoughtfully prepared by The Bohemian Caterer. The party started with dancing and ended with almost everyone jumping into the lake. It was a wedding to remember and I’m so grateful that I got to witness it. Below are some of my favourite moments from their day.

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Bride getting ready on morning of Muskoka Lake wedding.
Bridesmaid looking in mirror and putting on makeup at cottage.
Emotional moment of bride hugging father at summer wedding.
Tender moment of bride crying with wedding party at cottage in the Muskokas.
Bride approaching groom on dock on Muskoka lake for first look.
Bride and groom hugging on dock on Muskoka Lake.
Wedding couple laughing at Muskoka wedding.
Wedding couple walking barefoot along the water.
Bride and groom walking through forest towards cottage.
Groomsmen leaning against Church of the Kettles.
Bride running across dock towards friends on Muskoka Lake.
Flower girls walking down aisle at Church of the Kettles.
Groom watching bride walk down aisle at Church of the Kettles.
Emotional moment of bride walking down aisle with parents at Church of the Kettles.
View of couple getting married through the doors of Church of the Kettles.
Wedding couple laughing during wedding ceremony at Church of the Kettles.
First kiss at wedding ceremony at Church of the Kettles.
Wedding couple being showered with flower petals on the steps at Church of the Kettles.
Groom handing bouquet to bride standing in boat on Muskoka Lake.
Wedding party sailing away on Muskoka Lake on overcast day.
Wedding guests gathering on dock of boathouse on Muskoka Lake.
Candid emotional moment of women hugging at outdoor wedding reception.
Candid moment of wedding guests laughing at Muskoka wedding reception.
Candid moment of men hugging at Muskoka wedding. Photographed by Muskoka Wedding Photographer, Frances Beatty.
Candid moment of guests laughing at Muskoka wedding. Photographed by Muskoka Wedding Photograher, Frances Beatty.
Children playing at Muskoka Wedding.
Detail of dinner table set up on dock at Muskoka Lake wedding.
Detail of place settings at outdoor wedding.
Bride arriving at outdoor wedding reception at cottage.
Guests eating dinner at sunset at cottage wedding in the Muskokas.
Wedding couple standing on dock on Muskoka Lake at sunset.
Candid moment of wedding couple laughing in pine trees.
Wedding couple doing shotski at Muskoka wedding.
First dance on dock in Muskokas.
Wedding couple dancing with flower girls at Muskoka wedding.
Wedding party sitting on edge of dock with feet in Muskoka Lake at dusk.
Man jumping off dock into Muskoka lake at night.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VENDORS WHO COLLABORATED ON THIS WEDDING!

Caterer - The Bohemian Caterer

Floral Designer - Evyrose

Dress Boutique - Park & Fifth

Venue - Church of the Kettles

Kayla Stanistreet

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