Inside James Sheriff and Laurence Trottier's Quebec City Wedding

A cross-cultural 'histoire d'amour'
When James Sheriff asked Laurence Trottier to trade a rock for some wheat on the popular online game Settlers of Catan, he didn’t realize he had just met his future wife. The two, who decided to put down their devices and meet in person, first set eyes on each other in 2015 at Toronto’s Tequila Bookworm. They had planned to meet for a drink but ended up spending the entire evening together.


ABOVE: The bride’s Sottero Midgley dress is from Avenue 22 Bridal. Laurence says "it felt like a t-shirt over a ballgown.”



On a trip to Vancouver Island - where James’ oldest friend Dan had moved to set up his own farm - the couple went hiking with Dan and his wife and son. Upon arriving at the famous Kinsol Trestle, a century-old wooden railway bridge that crosses the Koksilah River and one of the highest in the world, Laurence turned around after peering over the bridge to find James on one knee. Dan, a great photographer, was on hand to capture the moment. “I had no makeup on, and certainly wasn’t dressed for the occasion,” recalls Laurence. “All I thought was, ‘Oh God, the photos!'” Despite not being camera-ready for her surprise engagement pictures, she was overjoyed and the couple began planning their wedding.
ABOVE: The streets of Quebec City, and the event venue itself, were a stunning backdrop for the formal event.
ABOVE: The groom chose a Lanvin tux from Toronto’s Nicholas boutique, and wore it with Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. James stands beside his mother, Kathy Anderson.
The ceremony ended up being bilingual, and post-dinner speeches were delivered in both French and English. Friends and family spoke about how even though language barriers and cultural dissimilarities presented some initial stress for the couple, it ended up making their bond even stronger. In fact, both James and Laurence were touched at just how warm and welcoming both families were and how it made their union even more joyous.
James & Laurence's Favourite Gifts
Ichendorf Ghost Optic Tealight Candleholder
Ceccaldi Ram's Horn Carbon Steel Chef's Knife