Sharon and Stevie Morotti’s first date was a walk through a cemetery. Years later, they engraved the words Until We Are Ghosts inside their wedding bands. When it came time to get married, they chose Bean Town Receptions in Plantagenet, Ontario, where woodland, water and open space gave them the country setting they both wanted.

Stevie, a member of Canadian metalcore band Obey The Brave, and Sharon grew up in small towns and share a love of the outdoors. They also enjoy an excuse to dress up so both things influenced their wedding aesthetic.

The ceremony was kept small, with Stevie’s bandmates, family and close friends gathered around them. The couple chose a non-religious service, wrote their own vows, and exchanged rings with the phrase Until We Are Ghosts engraved on the inside. “Writing our own vows was really special, not only for us, but for those who attended as well”, Sharon said. “We had a very small number of guests at the ceremony portion and that made it feel really intimate and special. Our baby was also able to be there. We were so happy to have her there but she was not happy about the heat – and let everyone know it!”

Black ran through the wedding party’s outfits, giving the country setting a bit of edge. Sharon also made her own crown and designed the rest of the décor, which was assembled by the team at Bean Town Receptions. The gluten-free cake was baked by the bride’s grandmother.

As the evening continued and guests enjoyed the dance floor, fire pits and sitting by the pond, a taco bar arrived to much excitement from everyone! After refuelling, Sharon and Stevie headed to a tiny island for a private first dance, with fireworks exploding above them. “It was magical!” Sharon remembered.

“Do it the way you want to do it, and enjoy the ride!” the couple advise. “It’s the first big test for the rest of your life, make it fun and do it together!”