Wedding
Jordan & Draeton
🗓️ May 02, 2026
Kingston, ON
Bride
Jordan Gardiner
📞 Phone: 613-920-3377
✉️ Email: jordangardiner1@hotmail.com
Instagram: @jordanggardiner
Preferred Contact Method: Text/Call
Groom
Draeton Wannamaker
📞 Phone: 613-438-1789
✉️ Email: draewannamaker@gmail.com
Preferred Contact Method: Text/Call
About Couple
[See Couple's Website]
Couple's Website
https://withjoy.com/jordan-and-draeton
Password: h8djz7
Wedding Type
Traditional/Religious (Christian)
Guest Count
130
Bridal Party Amount
13
(6 Bridesmaids, 6 Groomsmen, 1 Flower Girl)
MAID OF HONOR: Samantha Gardiner
(Bride's Sister)
BEST MAN: Xavyn Wannamaker
(Groom's Brother)
BRIDESMAID: Rachel Wright
(Best Friend)
BRIDESMAID: Leah Teutau
(Best Friend / Groom's Cousin)
BRIDESMAID: Lynn Shu
(Best Friend)
BRIDESMAID: Madelaine Rojas
(Best Friend)
BRIDESMAID: Haley Moore
(Best Friend)
GROOMSMAN: Jett Wannanaker
(Groom's Brother)
GROOMSMAN: Nye Wannamaker
(Groom's Brother)
GROOMSMAN: John Teutau
(Best Friend / Groom's Cousin's Husband)
GROOMSMAN: Gavin Gardiner
(Bride's Nephew)
GROOMSMAN: Kyptin Gardiner
(Bride's Nephew)
FLOWER GIRL: Brooklyn Gardiner
(Bride's Niece)
Guests Info (Friends)
BRIDE'S CLOSE FRIEND: Erika Takahashi (Day-Of Coordinator)
BRIDE'S CLOSE FRIEND: Hannah Heninger
BRIDE'S CLOSE FRIEND: Breanna Treverton
Group of close friends called “Something Blue”
Wedding Color Scheme
Neutrals
(White, Cream, Taupe, Gold, Black, Hints of Greenery)
Unplugged Ceremony
Yes
Wedding Vows Info
Personal
Reception Seating Plan
Yes
On-Site Contact
Erika Takahashi
(Day-Of Coordinator / Bride's Close Friend)
📞 Phone: 403-701-3632
Emergency Contact
Erika Takahashi
(Day-Of Coordinator / Bride's Close Friend)
📞 Phone: 403-701-3632
📌 Locations
General Wedding Venue Location
Great Hall at Fort Henry
4 Fort Henry Dr, Kingston, ON
(Indoors / Outdoors)
Website:
www.forthenry.com/to-do/lets-get-married
Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZrvdB4pCrDva3Z2X6
Free parking out front.
Bridal suite is indoors.
“Not very big, but they have a barn door”
Ceremony is at the patio behind the back of the venue, overlooking Lake Ontario.
Wedding party/family portraits to take place at the Green hill at the top of the Fort
Can take car (free of charge) to this lookout
Couple's portraits to take place by the stone wall close to the hill
Reception will be indoors, a big open space
Head table at front for the 14 wedding party members
12 circular guest tables, 10 seats each
Wedding Schedule:
🗓️ Saturday
May 02, 2026
(Time Zone: EDT)
🕒 1:15 PM
Videographer Arrival
(Great Hall at Fort Henry, 4 Fort Henry Dr, Kingston, ON)
Bride will be in the bridal suite.
Groom will be getting ready off-site and arriving soon.
🕒 2:00 PM
Bride's Preparation
(Dressing Up)
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors - Bridal Suite)
Bride's Mother will help the Bride getting into her dress
Gifts/Cards are expected to be exchanged.
Card readings do not need to be recorded
🕒 2:10 PM
First Look with Bridesmaids
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors - Hallway)
Bridesmaids will be waiting facing the small hallway outside the bridal suite room to have their first look at the Bride in her wedding dress.
🕒 2:15 PM
First Look with Bride's Father
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors - Hallway)
Father-Daughter reveal (after bridesmaids) to see the Bride in her wedding dress for the first time.
🕒 2:25 PM
Groom's Preparation
(Dressing Up)
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors/Outdoors)
Quick Mock-dressing with Groom's Father helping Groom with his tuxedo (ex. collar, tie, etc)
Open to indoors or outdoors setting
🕒 2:30 PM
Guest Arrival
(Ceremony)
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Outdoors - Ceremony)
Guests will have 30 minutes to arrive and be seated.
🕒 2:31 PM
Venue Highlighting (Ceremony)
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Outdoors - Ceremony)
🕒 2:40 PM
Video Set up Camera & Audio (Ceremony)
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Outdoors - Ceremony)
🕒 2:45 PM
Photographer Arrival
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Outdoors - Ceremony)
Contact Erika Takahashi (On-Site Contact/Day-Of Coordinator), upon arrival
🕒 3:00 PM
Ceremony Starts
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Outdoors - Ceremony)
Lav microphone will be attached to Groom and Officiant before the ceremony
Unplugged Ceremony
Aisle Walking (SONG: Come Kiss Me - Sunset West)
1 - Draeton (Groom) with Toria Wannamaker (Mother of the Groom)
2 - Samantha Gardiner (Maid of Honour) and Xavyn Wannamaker (Best Man)
3 - Rachel Wright (Bridesmaid) and Jett Wannamaker (Groomsman)
4 - Lynn Shu (Bridesmaid) and Nye Wannamaker (Groomsman)
5 - Madelaine Rojas (Bridesmaid) and Gavin Gardiner (Groomsman)
6 - Haley Moore (Bridesmaid) and Kyptin Gardiner (Groomsman)
7 - Leah Teutau (Bridesmaid) and John Teutau (Groomsman)
8 - Brooklyn Gardiner (Flower Girl) walks solo
9 - Jordan Gardiner (Bride) with Robert Gardiner (Father of the Bride)
("The aisle starts from around the Great Hall, leading to the patio out back")
Words shared by Officiant
Personal Vows
Handheld Microphone and speaker may be used.
Marriage License Signing (after vows, before recessionals)
Witnesses: Maid of Honour and Best Man
First Kiss
Recessionals
Approx. 30 minutes Run Time
No Venue Restrictions for Videographer/Photographer
🕒 3:29 PM
Ceremony Ends
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Outdoors - Ceremony)
Lav microphones will be detached from Groom and Officiant.
🕒 3:30 PM
Cocktail Hour Begins
(Fort Henry - Outdoors - Patio)
Cocktail tables will be set up and the venue will have a guest book table, bar, and photobooth.
People will float between the patio and the Great Hall space.
🕒 3:31 PM
Drone Footage Capturing
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Outdoors)
🕒 3:32 PM
Family & Bridal Party Portraits
(Fort Henry - Outdoors - Green Hill)
Wedding party and family portraits will take place at the Green hill overlooking the lake at the highest point of the Fort
The Fort Henry attendant will escort everyone this location
GROUPINGS
Group 1: Something Blue Girls (Bride with 3 Friends)
Group 2: Bridal Party (6 Members + Bride)
Group 3-8: Bride With Each Bridesmaid Individually
Group 9: Bride with Flower Girl
Group 10: Wedding Party Altogether (Bride, Groom, Bridesmaid, Groomsmen, & Flower Girl)
Group 11: Wedding Party (Without Flower Girl)
Group 12: Groom's Party (6 Members + Groom)
Group 13-18: Groom With Each Groomsman Individually
Group 19: Bride & Groom with Niece and 2 Nephews (Flower Girl & 2 Groomsmen)
Group 20: Bride & Groom with Bride's Family (Parents, Sister, Nephews, Niece, Grandma)
Group 21: Bride with Grandma
Group 22: Bride & Groom with Bride's Immediate Family (Parents & Sister)
Group 23: Bride with Bride's Parents
Group 24: Bride & Groom with Both Sets of Parents
Group 25: Bride & Groom with Both Sets of Immediate Family (Parents & Siblings)
Group 26: Bride & Group with Both Sets of Families (Grandparents Included this Time)
Group 27: Bride & Groom with Groom's Whole Family (Parents, Brothers, Grandfather)
Group 28: Bride & Groom with Groom's Immediate Family (Parents & Brothers)
Group 29: Groom with Groom's Parents
Group 30: Bride & Groom with Whole Family (Both Bride's & Groom's Families)
Enough time to complete??? (UNKNOWN - TBD)
🕒 4:15 PM
Couple's Portraits
(Fort Henry - Outdoors - Stone Wall)
Romantic portraits will be captured/filmed at the stone wall close to the hill.
🕒 4:40 PM
Video Camera & Audio Setup (Reception)
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
🕒 5:00 PM
Photographer Departure
🕒 5:01 PM
Reception Starts
(Grand Entrance)
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
The Bride and Groom will be announced (by MC) to enter through the patio doors
No bridal party entrances
Only Videographer permitted at the reception.
🕒 5:02 PM
Couple's First Dance
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
Groom is surprising the bride with their first dance song. The Bride will hear it for the first time during the first dance
Standard slow dance - no choreography
🕒 5:05 PM
Thank You Speech & Blessing
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
The Bride and Groom will be thanking their guests and blessing the food before dinner.
🕒 5:15 PM
Dinner Time
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
There is a seating plan
🕒 6:45 PM
Slideshow Presentation
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
There will be a short slideshow after dinner (less than 5 minutes)
🕒 7:00 PM
Reception Speeches / Toasts
(Round 1)
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
There will be 2 speeches to start (5 min each approx.)
1st - Samantha Gardiner - MAID OF HONOR
2nd - Xavyn Wannamaker - BEST MAN
🕒 7:15 PM
Cake Cutting
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
🕒 7:30 PM
Reception Speeches / Toasts
(Round 2)
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
Parents of the Bride and Groom speeches start (5 min each approx.)
1st - PARENTS OF THE BRIDE
2nd - PARENTS OF THE GROOM
🕒 7:45 PM
Father-Daughter Dance
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
Father-Daughter dance song will also be a surprise for the Bride.
🕒 7:50 PM
Bouquet Toss
(Great Hall at Fort Henry - Indoors)
🕒 8:00 PM
Videographer Departure
Dancefloor opens at this time, with photobooth still active.
Couple will take sunset photos later at 8:30pm by the arbour on the patio.
🎉Vendor List
Wedding Planner
N/A
Day-Of Coordinator
Erika Takahashi
📞 Phone: 403-701-3632
✉️ Email: erikataki@gmail.com
Officiant
Rolf Schubert
DJ
N/A
MC / Reception Host
Erika Takahashi
(Day-Of Coordinator / Bride's Close Friend)
Hair Dresser
Rachel Wright
(Bridesmaid)
Make Up Artist
Leah Teutau
(Bridesmaid)
Nail Technician
Lynn Shu
(Bridesmaid)
Catering
Bytown Catering
Instagram: @bytowncatering
Website: https://bytowncatering.com
📞 Phone: 613-745-6389
Cake
Toria Wannamaker
(Groom's Mother)
Photobooth
Rolf Schubert
Bartender
Bytown Catering
Instagram: @bytowncatering
Website: https://bytowncatering.com
📞 Phone: 613-745-6389
Wedding Rings
Charm Diamonds
Website: https://charmdiamondcentres.com
Dress / Bridal Boutique
Emma's Bridal
Instagram: @emmasbridalb
Website: https://emmasbridalboutique.ca
Bridesmaids Dresses
Azazie
Instagram: @azazieofficial
Website: www.azazie.ca
🎥 Videography
🔷 Dress Code
- No Style Preference -
Black Attire
Videographer
Noah
📞 Phone: 613-915-3048
🕛 Start Time: 2:00 PM
🕛 End Time: 8:00 PM
Coverage Total: 6 Hours
📷 Photography
🔷 Dress Code
- No Style Preference -
Black Attire
⭐ Photography Style
Traditional / Portrait (posed and formal)
Candid / Photojournalistic (spontaneous moments)
Editorial / Artistic (stylized story-telling)
Playful (lighthearted and fun)
🖼️✂️ Final Look of Photos (Editing)
Bright / Airy
Black and White (only a handful)
Photographer
Ben
📞 Phone: 613-217-2801
🕛 Start Time: 3:00 PM
🕛 End Time: 5:00 PM
Coverage Total: 2 Hours
✂️ Video Editing Notes:
“We trust your judgement!”
🗣️ Dialogue Preferences
Wedding Vows
Toasts / Speeches
🎵 Music Selection
Come Kiss Me - Sunset West
(Drae's Song Pick - Contact Directly) - TBD
Perfect for Me - Bradley Marshall
📝 Important Notes:
Capture Highlighting
Just really those candid sweet moments between us, us and our parents, and our wedding parties.
"We trust your judgement!” (regarding photo shots and poses)
Sensitive Information
The bride's good side is her left side!
Other Notes
Bride and Groom will need a lot of guidance and direction
“open to everything and not offended by people coming up and positioning us in the best ways or to give feedback”
Bride & Groom both have both parents and one grandparent each attending (Bride's Grandmother and Groom's Grandfather).
Jewellery might be passed down from Bride's family to Bride
📃 Service Package:
Photo & Video Package
1 Wedding Videographer (6 hrs.)
1 Wedding Photographer (2 hrs.)
Drone Footage
100 Photos Delivered
Online Gallery
8.5 minute Wedding Feature
1 Instagram Video
Digital Download & Viewing
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