Wedding Day

St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica London, ON

Ceremony

Bellamere Winery And Event Centre

Reception

Our Wedding

The Story in Brief

Gill and Vaughan met at Western University in 2016 (approximately one million years ago) during Gill's orientation week where Vaughan was her O-Week leader. He had recently shaved his eyebrows to raise entirely too little money for charity, hadn't showered in days, and was on crutches and T3s; obviously it was love at first sight. They started dating shortly thereafter. Continuing to date throughout school and beyond, Vaughan and Gill have shared both milestones and adventures by each other's side, such as finishing Engineering school, spending summers working in such far flung places as Waterloo and Ghana, getting Master's degrees, having a Guelph era, getting jobs, and buying their first home together. They look forward to continuing to travel the world together.

Photo Timeline

Proposal Story

Vaughan asked Gill if she wanted to check out a fancy restaurant at 6 pm on July 13th, 2025. Before setting out, they took three polaroid photos together to commemorate the moment on Vaughan's insistence, and then headed out for their date. Rather than going to The Springs, he had her take a detour to Western Campus at the top of UC Hill, very close to where they had first met almost 9 years prior. Waiting for them there was a setup: Vaughan had gone through all of the photos from when they were dating and had created a collage spelling V + G, with accompanying flowers and gifts.

In one bag was a book with more photos showing all of the milestones of their dating, from the first photo they ever took together in their pre-dating days (seen above), through school, graduation, grad school, their various moves and living situations, and their travels from around the world. On the final page, there was an almost blank page with the description: "This is the last photo Vaughan and Gill took together while they were dating.". Vaughan then had Gill pull out the polaroid photos they had taken before setting out and place them in the book, before reaching into the other bag to present her with the ring. She said yes.

Our Story

Engagement Photos

Contact Information

We will be sending out physical wedding invitations once we have more event details finalized. To help us with getting these invitations to you, could you please use the following google form to provide your contact information: <a href="https://forms.gle/6Q9grsHhLtLBMoXF9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/6Q9grsHhLtLBMoXF9</a> Thank you!

Guest Contact Details

R.S.V.P. Form

To confirm your attendance, please do so at the following link no later than April 7, 2026. Link: <a href="https://forms.gle/5qMC5xLyjshUNNJC6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/5qMC5xLyjshUNNJC6</a>

Wedding Party

Booking link: <a href="https://hotel.reservations.hardrock.com/?adult=1&amp;arrive=2026-06-06&amp;chain=13924&amp;child=0&amp;currency=CAD&amp;depart=2026-06-07&amp;group=0606VAUG&amp;hotel=47244&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=CAD&amp;rooms=1&amp;segment=noMealPlanAssigned" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario - Reservations - Room Availability</a> Group Code: 0606VAUG * Must book by April 7, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario

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Delta Hotels London Armouries

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario

Hotels

We've built in some extra time into our day so that we can take photos and enjoy the full cocktail hour with our guests. This would be a perfect opportunity to check into any hotels if you're staying overnight, or to explore the city. We have included some things to check out in between events or to make the most of your time in London.

Things to Do

Cafes

Bella Mia Matcha - 605 Richmond StBlack Walnut Bakery Cafe - 724 Richmond StLocomotive Espresso - 408 Pall Mall StReset Social Cafe - 503 Talbot StVariety Cafe - 466 Dufferin Ave

Pubs & Breweries

Anderson Craft Ales - 1030 Elias StLondon Brewing Co-Op - 521 Burbrook PlMilos' Craft Beer Emporium - 420 Talbot StPowerhouse Brewing Company - 100 Kellogg LnStorm Stayed Brewing Co. - 169 Wharncliffe Rd SSupply &amp; Demand Beer &amp; Pizza - 420 Talbot StToboggan Brewing Company - 585 Richmond St

Restaurants

Brunch:The Bag Lady Variety - 474 Pall Mall StCampus Hi-Fi - 736 Richmond StCapadoccia Breakfast &amp; Cafe - 1006 Gainsborough RdEarly Bird - 355 Talbot St Lunch/Dinner:ANNDining - 140 Ann StBasha - 1600 Hyde Park RdThe Bungalow (Our neighbourhood local!) - 910 Waterloo StChe Restobar - 225 Dundas StCintro on Wellington (OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, advanced reservations required)- 731 Wellington StFive87 Bistro - 587 Oxford St EGarlic's - 481 Richmond StPlaza Sushi - 519 Richmond StThe Tasting Room - 483 Richmond StYasmine's - 1737 Richmond St

Outdoor Places

Gibbons ParkIvey Park and the Forks of the ThamesKomoka Provincial ParkMedway Valley Heritage ForestSifton BogSpringbank ParkVictoria ParkThe Wortley Village Green

Shopping

100 Kellogg Lane Entertainment ComplexAngelo's Italian Bakery &amp; MarketCottage Pottery StudioCovent Garden MarketRichmond RowWestern Fair MarketWortley Village

Things to do in London

Fun and frequently asked questions will be answered here as they come in (if it would be beneficial for people to know). Don't hesitate to ask!

Questions: Q: Have formal invitations been sent out yet?A: Yes! Most invitations will be sent via Canada Post. Please keep a close watch on your mail box. Q: Should I book a hotel stay for the date yet?A: Once you have RSVP'd to confirm your attendance, feel free to book your hotel stay (for guests who wish to stay over night). We have arranged hotel blocks and discounts at three hotel options in the city. Please see the 'Hotels' tab for more information. Q: Is there a registry for wedding gifts?A: No, there is no official wedding registry. We kindly ask that there be no boxed gifts. If you would like to give, a cash gift would be greatly appreciated to help us start our married life. Q: What is the dress code for the wedding?A: We are planning on having this as a formal event and hope our guests will have fun with getting dressed up!

Gillian & Vaughan