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A historic building with brick facade and black arched windows, set against a clear blue sky. People are walking near the entrance.

Here’s some photos from an Intimate traditional Jewish Wedding that I photographed at Sassafraz in Yorkville in downtown Toronto.

Outdoor urban setting with leafless trees adorned with large red spherical decorations.
Restaurant entrance with yellow doors and round windows, flanked by potted plants and green awnings above. Chairs visible through window.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace dress sitting indoors, looking upward with a thoughtful expression, bouquet in foreground.
Black and white photo of a wedding ceremony with a bride sitting beside two people, one woman writing in a book and a man in a suit smiling.
Black and white photo of a group of people in conversation, with a woman seated at a table, papers in hand, and another woman standing nearby. The background features a wall of plants and large windows.
Black and white photo of a group of people in formal attire gathered around a table indoors, with large windows overhead.
Person signing a document at a table with a smartphone nearby
Black and white photo of people gathered around a table signing documents, likely a wedding contract or agreement, with a leafy background.
Jewish wedding ceremony with groom lifting bride's veil, black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands, with intricate lace detail on the bride's dress sleeves, a glass of champagne, and flowers in the background.
Black and white photo of a social gathering with people mingling in a room, a woman playing a grand piano in the foreground, and a server carrying drinks.
Black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo holding hands with an elderly couple at a formal event, surrounded by seated attendees.
Bride walking down aisle with parents in a wedding ceremony setting, black and white photo
Black and white wedding ceremony under chuppah with bride, groom, and guests.
Bride and groom in a Jewish wedding ceremony, with bride adjusting groom's tallit.
Jewish wedding ceremony with bride and groom under a tallit.
A wedding ceremony with a couple in close embrace. The bride is wearing a lace dress and a veil, and the groom is wearing a suit with a tallit, a Jewish prayer shawl. The image is in black and white.
Black and white photo of a couple in a wedding ceremony. The bride is placing a ring on the groom's finger. The groom wears a yarmulke and tallit. A framed artwork is visible in the background.
A couple walks down the aisle during a wedding ceremony, with guests applauding. The bride wears a long-sleeved gown, and the groom wears a suit and a traditional Jewish prayer shawl. The event is set indoors with a decorative arch and lanterns.
Bride and groom walking arm in arm in a reception room, black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom greeting an elderly man wearing a yarmulke.
Bride in lace dress and veil hugging a woman in glasses at a wedding, with other guests in the background.
Bride in lace dress laughing with groom and guests in black and white photograph
Bride and groom shaking hands with a man in a suit during a wedding event.
Bride and elderly man embracing at wedding ceremony; groom and guests in background.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands in wedding attire, standing indoors beside a welcome sign.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom cutting a wedding cake. The groom is wearing a kippah and tuxedo, and the bride is in a white lace dress.
Black and white wedding reception speech with bride, groom, and elderly man speaking.
Black and white photo of a social gathering with people talking at a bar.
Two people having a conversation at an event, both dressed formally, with a seating chart visible in the background.
Black and white photo of a man speaking into a microphone at a formal event, surrounded by seated guests.
Formal gathering with guests toasting at a banquet table, decorated with floral centerpieces in a well-lit room.