Mike and I have been invited to four weddings this summer. They are all of people who we really care about and I am sure they will all be nice. But this one, definitely is going to be the most different one: Kevin- a long time friend of Mike- and Christie decided to do a weekend-long outdoors wedding.
We had to drive about 2 and half hours north of Toronto to a place called Minden, Ontario.
We had to drive about 2 and half hours north of Toronto to a place called Minden, Ontario. It's an area known for it's beautiful lakes, close to the famous Muskoka area.
On the way up there you can already see the different lifestyle from the big city.
Check out this magazine for sale at a small gas station.
Well, we drove to a place called Kinark Outdoor Centre.
It's an educational camp for kids - mostly autistic - and their parents, open year round.
It's a beautiful and very well kept place but there were no other guests - besides the wedding people- this weekend.
This is our cabin for the night.
Mike and I stayed in the "Porcupine Cave."
Cute name isn't it?
There are lots of snakes and frogs around.
This one was dead, but I could not resist to take a picture since it's so rare to see these creatures in Canada (at least in the cities)!
The lakefront is absolutely beautiful.
On the way up there you can already see the different lifestyle from the big city.Check out this magazine for sale at a small gas station.
Well, we drove to a place called Kinark Outdoor Centre.It's an educational camp for kids - mostly autistic - and their parents, open year round.
It's a beautiful and very well kept place but there were no other guests - besides the wedding people- this weekend.
This is our cabin for the night.
Mike and I stayed in the "Porcupine Cave."Cute name isn't it?
There are lots of snakes and frogs around.This one was dead, but I could not resist to take a picture since it's so rare to see these creatures in Canada (at least in the cities)!
The Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC) brings together quality facilities, leading programmers and a diverse range of activity opportunities to provide people-focused outdoor experiences throughout the calendar year.
The KOC has a rich history in residential camping and therapeutic programming and has grown to become the site of choice for more than 150 groups annually.
The KOC is situated on a scenic 250-hectare site in the Canadian Shield just 2 and a half hours north of Toronto.
The KOC features a secluded lake with a sand beach, hiking and ski trails, sports fields, a full service dining lodge, recreation/conference hall, four-season sleeping cabins for 100 and an array of natural features are to be found on the property.
The KOC has a rich history in residential camping and therapeutic programming and has grown to become the site of choice for more than 150 groups annually.
The KOC is situated on a scenic 250-hectare site in the Canadian Shield just 2 and a half hours north of Toronto.
The KOC features a secluded lake with a sand beach, hiking and ski trails, sports fields, a full service dining lodge, recreation/conference hall, four-season sleeping cabins for 100 and an array of natural features are to be found on the property.
The lakefront is absolutely beautiful. The weather wasn't the best, but it was still nice and calm to sit admiring the water.
This is very Canadian: lakes, canoes, paddles, outdoors stuff.
Ahhhhhh!
This is me (in case you are wondering.) 
This is the sign showing all the cabins. 
Our cabin - outside.
Our cabin - inside.
Mike inside of our cabin "getting ready" for the wedding ceremony.
"Los Tres Amigos" (Pat, Eamonn and Mike) dressed up, walking in the woods to the ceremony.
Here comes the bride!
This is very Canadian: lakes, canoes, paddles, outdoors stuff.
Ahhhhhh!
This is me (in case you are wondering.) YES, I did straighten my hair and YES, I am a brunette now.
I guess it's good to change sometimes!
This is the sign showing all the cabins. Again, cute names!
Pick one for the night!
Our cabin - outside.
Our cabin - inside.It's basically a room with bunk beds and mattresses.
We were luck because at this camp they have heaters and washrooms inside the cabins...
But showers are shared, in another building.
Mike inside of our cabin "getting ready" for the wedding ceremony.
"Los Tres Amigos" (Pat, Eamonn and Mike) dressed up, walking in the woods to the ceremony.
Here comes the bride!Absolutely gorgeous!
As you can see, Christie and Kevin were extremely happy.
As you can see, Christie and Kevin were extremely happy.There was a great vibe in the air!
After the outdoors ceremony, there was a wonderful West Indies Island dinner, followed by a great party.
This was the view from the wedding ceremony.
Us in one of the rare photos together! :)
I had to post a photo of these guys because they were so cute and lots of fun. 
The next day the guests were treated again with a huge brunch. 
Despite of the heavy rain and chilly weather, Mike thinks it' s a waste to come all the way here and not swim. Here he is in the water, like a little fish.
Little fish Mike.
This is a very traditional Muskoka chair.
After the outdoors ceremony, there was a wonderful West Indies Island dinner, followed by a great party.
This was the view from the wedding ceremony.
Us in one of the rare photos together! :)
I had to post a photo of these guys because they were so cute and lots of fun. Mike and I hung out a lot with the twins
and their family. Good times!
These are the groom's shoes. Awesome!!!
These are the groom's shoes. Awesome!!!
The next day the guests were treated again with a huge brunch. Too bad the weather kind of pushed most of us out of there earlier, because it would've been nice to hang out more by the lake.
Bellow (from left to right): Pat, newly-wed Kevin, Eamonn and Mike.
Despite of the heavy rain and chilly weather, Mike thinks it' s a waste to come all the way here and not swim. Here he is in the water, like a little fish.
Little fish Mike.
This is a very traditional Muskoka chair. You can find chairs like this one at any cottage in Ontario.
I LOVE this following picture!!!
I LOVE this following picture!!!It represents the great weekend we just had: very Canadian, beautiful like a wild flower and although the weather sucked, we still had a big smile on our faces!
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