Kayla & Ivan’s outdoor wedding at Auberge des Galant was pretty awesome!  When we pulled up to the parking lot our jaws dropped at the stunning scenery and rustic feel of the Auberge.

The Auberge des Gallant is more than a wedding venue.  While only an hour away from Ottawa and a short drive to Montreal, it’s the perfect spot for a weekend getaway.   Kayla and Ivan chose to have their outdoor wedding at the Pavilion des Gallant which is a beautiful log building that doubles as the sugar shack nestled in the secluded wooded area of the property.

With dark clouds and forecasted rain on the way,  we couldn’t help but worry about the possibility of it pouring at any second.  Fortunately it held out just enough to have the ceremony outside amongst the turning leaves and a setting sun that peeked out just in time.   Prior to this, we had snuck them out for a first look.  First looks often give us the opportunity to get more variety in photos.  They also give the couple a chance to have a quiet moment together and let the nerves draw out before the ceremony begins.  As a result, we get some pretty amazing and genuine photos.

The only downfall on this day however, is that Kayla’s dress was covered in mud 6inches up.  As she looked down, she smiled and shrugged it off knowing that it was a minor detail.  What mattered to her was that the wedding was about to take place and that they were going to have a blast.  This stood out as a big lesson to us and we share this story with a lot of anxious couples.  Some details are not worth getting worked up over.  Especially the small ones that you have absolutely no control over.

Their day was filled with joy, love and so much excitement!   We’re suckers for intimate weddings and as a result, this one quickly became one of our favorites.  It was incredible how easy Kaila and Ivan were to work with and not only does this make our day much more pleasant, it results in some of the best photos for our couples.  With not a care in the world, they let us do what we wanted and it was pure magic!  Everything from the beautiful backdrop to each of the vendors we had the pleasure of working with made this wedding one of a kind and we can not wait to go back for a little weekend away.

Matt & Kat captured video of the day beautifully.  It was a treat to be able to spend the day with them as well.  If you are looking for a great videography team, we highly recommend them.

If you are looking for a simple out of town outdoor wedding,  make sure to check out Auberge des Gallant, you will truly not be disappointed.

Want more outdoor wedding inspiration like this one?

Check out Sierra & Spencer’s wedding at Strathmere.