A Quirky Cocktail Party Wedding in Brampton, Ontario

Wedding date: July 16, 2011

Wedding theme: Turquoise Cocktail Party

Guests: 50

Budget: $5,500

Best moment: “Stopping at the side of the road, to walk hand in hand, down a dirt road to take photographs,” says Amanda.

Favourite detail: “The cake—a perfect combination of the my minimalist style, and my love of ribbon with the groom’s great love of Star Trek,” explains Amanda.

Wedding song: “Never My Love” by The Association. “Both Derek and I enjoy the retro feel and psychedelic folk rock sound of this song,” says Amanda. “I grew up listening to this type of music and introduced it to Derek. We both also love the song’s message of eternal love.”

Honeymoon: Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa