Shay and Garner have brought us together here for an occasion of great joy and a cause for great celebration.

For anyone who knows Shay, you know that she can be very hard on herself because she's constantly striving for perfection, and I often told her that perfection is unrealistic. But today, I do stand corrected because right now, you two have experienced the most perfect day.

For my bride on our wedding day, Shay bear, today our lives changed forever. Today, we become husband and wife, and it truly feels surreal. From high school sweethearts until now, I've always felt like I'm the luckiest man. Today, you've become not just my wife, but you've become my forever. Ten years ago, you wrote a hundred reasons why you loved me, and to this day, it's still the cutest thing you've ever done. I've returned the favour as it's only right, you read all the silly, dumb, fun, and stupid ways that I love you. I hope today is what you dreamt of when you were a little girl.

To my groom, I cannot believe the morning of our wedding is finally here. These past ten and a half years have been incredible. I'm so excited to start this next chapter with you. You're my best friend, my protector, and now about to be my husband. You mean everything to me, and I'm so happy and excited to become your wife, even though we both know I've acted like one for a number of years. Since I was a little girl, I dreamed of this day. I'm so grateful that I get to go through life with you forever. I promise I'll do everything I can to make our marriage the most beautiful journey with one another. No matter how good or bad times get, I promise you, stick by you and get through it. I can't wait to start this new chapter with you and one day watch you become the father of our bearded baby, love you so much. See you at the altar, your bride, Shay. That took a lot not to cry for that one, that was impressive.

Garner, you've made us very proud to be your parents. Your happy personality and attitude towards family, friends, and life draw people to you. You've filled our lives with love, laughs, and are a very strong, kind, smart young man that we all adore.

Shay, my best friend, my lover, my partner in crime, my everything. In this moment, how on earth do I put in the words I feel about you when my feelings for you are out of this world? If it isn't your big brown eyes, long brown hair, or contagious smile, it's your thoughtfulness, compassion, and ability to put your loved ones first that makes me love who you are. You are my better half and my very best friend. I will love you, honour you, respect you, and cherish you in sickness and health, through sorrow and success, for all the days of my life. I am forever yours and the luckiest man to call you mine. I love you.

On this day, I give you my hand, but my heart has always been yours. You made me believe in a love that has made me happier than I could have imagined. I used to think that I needed a love that would complete me, but you showed me that I was already whole. You know me better than anyone else, and somehow you're standing here taking me as your wife. You're my best friend, my greatest challenge, and my greatest adventure, and now you're about to be my husband. I love you, Garn, for the boy you were, the man you've become, and all the versions of you that I can't wait to meet. I found my home in you, and I promise to come home forever.

It gives me immense pleasure to now pronounce you husband and wife!

He’s the Canadian Wolf of Wall Street; she's also a professional bulldog trainer and can be seen with her makeup always looking “slay”. It's the bride and groom!!!

I was lucky enough to have found love when I was seventeen, and here we are ten and a half years later, husband and wife. Garn, you came into my life and completely changed it. I don't know what I did to deserve you, but I'll spend every day and do everything in my power to show you how much I love you. I can't wait for this next chapter in our life to be written.

Vendors that Made the Day Happen

Videography: Parallel Weddings (https://www.parallelweddings.ca)

Venue: Braestone Farm (https://www.braestone.ca/)

Venue: Up Country Venues (https://upcountryvenues.ca)

Hair Stylist: Sparkle Hair (https://www.shopsparklehair.com/)

Florist: The Blooming Crate (https://thebloomingcrate.com/)

Make-up Artist: Syd the Mua (https://sydthemua.godaddysites.com/)

Dress: Sophia Tolli (https://www.instagram.com/sophiatolli/)