Paige Clarke

An unconventional ceremony, alfresco dining beneath the willows, and a celebration that felt effortlessly their own. Some weddings have a way of reminding us what it's all about. This summer, C & N brought fewer than 40 of their closest family and friends together for an intimate wedding at Fairview 1855, our private estate wedding venue in Niagara, Ontario. What unfolded was a beautifully personal celebration filled with creativity, thoughtful details, and an unmistakable sense of ease. A...

Fairview 1855 proudly partners with Tufts & Toile, led by Jennifer Kennedy-Maksymiw, a planning team deeply familiar with Fairview and trusted to bring each wedding to life with ease and precision. This summer we had the opportunity to interview her, and see a glimpse into her world of planning, budgets, and design for intimate and intentional weddings. Couples often begin planning with a budget in mind, but not always a clear understanding of what different investment levels can create. How...

What is a Wedding Weekend? The wedding weekend is something that has evolved through travel, destination weddings, accommodations, and the pain points couples experience from the more common "wedding factory" model that is slowly going out of fashion. In essence, the couple has full use of a wedding venue's facilities or estate for an entire weekend, rather than just a single day. Some venues offer a single-night stay, while others may only have enough accommodations for the couple...