It’s Official!
William and Catherine tied the knot on June 27, 2020 in what turned out to be an absolute magical day. Despite COVID, despite the weather and despite the low turnout due to the ongoing restrictions, they were able to pull it off.
We look forward to celebrating with you when we can. In the meantime, you can read all about our wedding day that was.
– Catherine & William
Catherine & William look forward to inviting you to their wedding celebration at a date and location still to be confirmed.
“And so, together, they built a life they love.”
Our wedding was and our marriage is a testament and a promise — a testament to the love we have grown and a promise for the life we will build. Having you join us to celebrate this is a blessing, and our lives are richer for all those who will share the day. Let us together build lives we love.
– Catherine & William
Our Wedding
A fancy dress, bridesmaids, cake, flowers and dancing are all wonderful traditions, but what will make our day truly magical is sharing the ultimate expression of our love with our friends and family.
The Stonefields Venue
When searching for a wedding venue, we wanted somewhere close to Catherine’s family who mostly reside in the Laurentians, Montreal, Ottawa area. After considering a venue close to Lachute, we choose Stonefields for its beautiful environment.
This centuries old estate is breathtaking in its beauty. From the sweeping fields to the old stone farmhouse, rustic barns and country gardens, Stonefields offers everything we need for our special day. Our reception is being held in the centrepiece of the property, the Stonefields Loft. It is a beautifully restored barn that blends European charm with modern elegance.
Located in Beckwith, Ontario, the estate is a twenty-minute drive from Ottawa.
Our Very Own Love Story
We thought you might like to hear our journey of how we got here.
Once upon a time, a young girl was born and raised in La Belle Province, in a town called Lachute in the lower Laurentians outside of Montreal.
Five years earlier, upon a time, a young boy was born and raised in Don Mills, north of Toronto.
With the exception of attending the Montreal Expos together, we were not destined to meet officially
until several decades later….
OUR FIRST DATE!
We met on a Tuesday evening (thanks to the Internet) and by Saturday night we were on our first date attending a hockey game. — Don’t ask us who won 😉
OUR FIRST VALENTINE’S DAY
We enjoyed our time together while being snowed in at our lovely Bridesmaid (plus Co-Officiate and dear friend) Liana Bagworth’s lovely condo in Collingwood. Thank you Ms. Liana!!
OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS TOGETHER
Once again we enjoyed ourselves at Liana’s condo but this time with Rebecca (Liam’s youngest daughter – also known as Becky) joining us. Liam and I transformed Liana’s place into Christmas wonderland in under an hour flat! Everything from a fully decorated tree with gifts underneath it to stockings hung by the fire and scented pine candles lit to fill the air with aroma of Christmas.
OUR FIRST VACATION TOGETHER
We spent a lovely week in Mayan Riviera at the adults only 😉 Secrets Resort where later we met up with dear friends of Liam’s, Luis Serrano and Emmalay Rattana Serrano, in Cancun, Mexico.
MOVING IN DAY
The whirlwind begins! Liam and I both sold our respective homes (mine in Toronto and his in Barrie) and we bought this home together in Barrie. Becky took possession of the basement apartment and shortly thereafter her bestie, Rachael Bebb, also joined the family by becoming Becky’s roomie.
ARIZONA
Our second far away trip together and what a wonderful time we both had. So wonderful in fact, we’ve decided to buy property there once we are ready to retire and become snowbirds. Half the year spent in Lachute, Quebec and the other half in Chandler, Arizona. Not bad….
DAY BEFORE THE ENGAGEMENT
As we enjoyed a cold but lovely day at Ste. Anne’s Spa, unbenounced to Catherine, we would be leaving as an engaged couple.
ENGAGEMENT NIGHT
What can we say? Catherine knew this already, but it was reaffirmed this special night that Liam is a true romantic! Upon returning from New Year’s Eve dinner, he kissed her outside of the bedroom door, wishing the two of them a wonderful New Year and opened it up to a room filled with red rose petals and a ring sitting on the middle of the bed, surrounded by a heart of roses. Soon thereafter, he was on his knee proposing, and the rest is history, as they say. The first person to hear the news was our lovely Maid of Honour, Karen McOuat, who Catherine has known since they were kids.
Photo Gallery
We look forward to sharing our actual wedding photos once the big day arrives.
Watch this space shortly after we return from our honeymoon.
“From very early on in our relationship we both felt a very strong connection to each other. We found so many similarities in our childhood and in our lives that it felt so natural to be together. Our lives have changed so much in the last couple of years and we both are very excited on what the future holds.”
“I had a wish list a mile long. When I met Liam, I discovered he fulfilled all of my needs by the kind of man that he is. It’s been a magical ride together that continues to keep us both on our toes and smiles on our faces and love in our hearts. Each day promising to be even more special than the one before. Adding Hillary and Rebecca to the mix makes it all the more special.”
Together Forever
Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse — millions of tiny moments that create your love story.
The Fine Details
If you have any questions or concerns not addressed below, please let us know when you RSVP. We will be happy to address them.
We sincerely hope you can join us to celebrate our renewal of vows once it’s safe to re-unite. We are considering Saturday, June 26, 2021 as a possible date.
You will be able to RSVP here once we send out formal invitations.