Summer Wedding at Mill Run Golf Club

Melanie and Derek had a perfect summer day for their wedding at Mill Run Golf Club. With a colour palette of white, sage green and pink they were able to bring their wedding vision to life!

COUPLE: Melanie & Derek

DATE: July 27, 2024

GUEST#: 100

CEREMONY LOCATION: Mill Run Golf Club

RECEPTION LOCATION: Ajax Convention Centre “We knew we wanted something central and a place where no one had to drive after the reception as all of our family are from out of town.” – M

PHOTOGRAPHER: Erin Slater Photography

TELL US YOUR STORY: “Navigating the dating world in our 40s was unfamiliar territory for both of us. After long-term relationships, stepping back into the realm of first dates and online profiles felt daunting. I had been on a few coffee dates, each leaving me more disheartened than the last. It was exhausting trying to make connections that never quite felt right.

I was moments away from deleting the app when, just as I was about to give up, Derek’s profile appeared on my screen. Something about his smile and the warmth in his photos stopped me. His bio was thoughtful, lighthearted, and completely genuine. I hesitated for a moment, then thought, One last try. If this doesn’t work, I’m done.

To my surprise, our conversations were effortless. We spent a week exchanging messages, discovering shared interests, similar values, and an undeniable connection. His humor matched mine, and our late-night chats stretched longer than I ever expected. It was clear we had something special, so we decided to meet in person.

The moment I saw him, everything changed. Love at first sight may sound like a cliché, but that’s exactly what it was. There was an immediate, undeniable chemistry—one that felt like coming home. Our first date stretched for hours, filled with laughter, deep conversation, and that rare feeling of meeting someone who just gets you. From that day forward, there was no looking back.

Derek and I share an uncanny number of similarities, from our sense of humor to our outlook on life. He understands me in a way I never expected, and every day since has only strengthened our bond. He is my best friend, my greatest love, and without a doubt, my person. What began as a simple swipe on a dating app turned into the most beautiful love story I could have ever imagined—one that led us to this moment, standing side by side, ready to begin forever.” – M

BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “RSVP’s. This was difficult as the timeline was coming up to finalize our list for dinner. We tackled it by sending out reminders of the deadline needed.” – M

BEST MEMORY: “Walking down the aisle with my dad (every girls dream no matter what age you are) and looking at my future husband.” – M

ADVICE FROM ONE COUPLE TO ANOTHER: “Take your time, plan ahead and stay within your budget. It will all work out.” – M