A Valentine’s Day Wedding at Gladstone House

Steffi & Jordan February 14, 2026 Gladstone House | Toronto, Ontario

Some weddings just make sense on the date they choose.

Steffi and Jordan got married on February 14th — not in a cheesy, over-the-top way, but in a way that actually felt like them. Intimate. Thoughtful. Romantic without trying too hard.

With 83 of their favourite people gathered at Gladstone House on Queen West, the whole day felt like the most beautifully styled dinner party — just layered with emotion and the kind of energy you can’t manufacture.

The Morning: Quiet Before Everything Changed

The day started slowly.

Steffi got ready surrounded by her bridesmaids — music playing, dresses hanging, that mix of calm and anticipation building in the room. Meanwhile, Jordan was up in the Tower Suite adjusting his cufflinks, laughing with his people, and soaking in those last few moments before seeing her.

We started with the small things — the details, the fabric, the rings, the shoes. The pieces that feel simple in the moment but end up holding so much memory later.

Then came Steffi’s first look with her bridesmaids — the kind of reaction that fills the room instantly. Right after, she shared a quieter moment with her parents. Pride. Disbelief. A little bit of “how is this happening already?” Those are always the ones that hit.

The First Look

They had imagined their first look on the stair landing at Gladstone House — architectural, a little dramatic, tucked away but still open.

We confirmed the spot that day, positioned Jordan first, let everything settle… and then brought Steffi in.

The second he turned around, you could feel the entire tone of the day shift. The nerves softened. The smiles got real. It stopped being a timeline and started being their wedding.

That’s what a first look does. It slows everything down.

After that, their portraits felt easy. Connected. Like they were fully there instead of racing ahead to the next thing.

Ceremony in the Late Afternoon Light

By 4:30, guests were arriving to soft ambient music drifting through the space. Groomsmen and family welcomed everyone in, guiding them toward coat check, hugs happening in every corner.

At 5:00 PM, the ceremony began.

The bridal party walked in to “Malibu” (instrumental), setting the tone. And then Steffi walked down the aisle with her dad to “Simply the Best.”

It was one of those moments where everything goes completely still. Eighty-three people. Total silence. And then that wave of applause that feels like love and relief all at once.

A Valentine’s Day That Actually Felt Like Them

This wedding wasn’t about spectacle. It wasn’t about doing the most.

It was about pacing. Being present. Letting moments land instead of rushing past them.

Gladstone House brought the character — the brick, the mood, the intimacy. Their people brought the energy. And the day unfolded in a way that felt steady and intentional.

Valentine’s Day can feel predictable.

This one didn’t.

It felt grown-up. Warm. A little cinematic.
And completely, entirely theirs.