true love - true luxury - A Summery Muskoka Wedding Filled With Bountiful Blooms And Natural Beauty

Sep 24, 2026

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A couple’s Muskoka wedding is presented as a sophisticated, stylish celebration that blends traditional Jewish ceremony elements with upscale waterfront charm. From proposals in a newly purchased condo to a June 13, 2015 ceremony at a family cottage in Ontario, the narrative details careful vendor collaboration, botanical floral design, custom stationery, and immersive decor. The event includes a chuppah of custom trees, a cocktail hour by the boathouse, and a tented dinner featuring seasonal catering, distinctive table styling, and live art capture.

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| true love . true luxury . Jason wore a made-to-measure suit from harry rosen. The couple’s wedding rings were purchased at maison birks. 176 photography by 5 i v e 1 5 i f t e e n p h o t o c o m p a n y IL AN AJ A SdOan N A S U MMERY M U SK OK A WEDDING FILLED WITH B OUNTIFULBLOO M S AND NAT UR AL BE A U T Y I lana meyer and jason bear first crossed paths in toronto’s rosedale neighbourhood. ilana had just moved into the area and jason lived across the street from her. the neighbours soon hit it off and started dating. The couple were engaged seven years later, on February 14, 2014. Not only was it Valentine’s Day, but itwas also the closing day of the pair’s newly purchased condo. As they entered the door of their new home, Jason got down on one knee and proposed. The couple were married on June 13, 2015 at Ilana’s family cottage in Port Carling, Ontario. It was important to the couple that their wedding would be a sophisticated and stylish take on a traditional Muskoka wedding. They wanted the celebration to feel upscale yet ultra-inviting. Ilana and Jason first hired floral and event designer Rachel Clingen of rachel a. clingen wedding & event design and her husband David Clingenofeventure inc. Rachel and David introduced the couple to Laura Atendido of laura & co. events, who was commissioned to provide partial planning for the wedding.“We knew putting together a wedding at our cottage would be a huge undertaking and we were determined to put together a team of experienced professionals,” says the couple. Wedding stationery was designed by palettera custom correspondences. The invitation suite featured an illustration of the lakefront ceremony site seared onto a wooden slab. A floral-meets-antler monogram was also featured on the letterpress printed elements (and throughout the wedding decor) . The invitation set was then presented in a handcrafted wooden box that even smelled like Muskoka! [www. wed luxe. com](www. wed luxe. com) 177 true love . true luxury . rachel a. clingen wedding & event design created Ilana’s stunning oversized bouquet tied with a striped, coral and cream ribbon. Bridesmaids wore dresses from twobirds bridesmaids. Bene Pham provided hair and makeup styling. “My bouquet was a showstopper. Rachel designed the most stunning bouquet I’ve ever seen! What I loved most, was the shape and style,” explains Ilana.“It was botanical, romantic, and bursting with colour.” The couple’s son, Cody Michael Bear, was an integral part of the wedding festivities. 178 179 CEREMONY IN BLOOM Ilana and Jason’s traditional Jewish ceremony, officiated by Eva Goldfinger, took place on a stone patio overlooking beautiful Lake Joseph. The couple recited their vows under a gorgeous chuppah created by rachel a. clingen wedding & event design comprised of four, custom-made trees covered with a canopy of lush flowers and foliage.“Rachel wanted to ensure the chuppah complemented the natural setting of Muskoka while still looking luxurious and enchanting,” says Ilana.“It was mesmerizing.” COCKTAIL HOUR The ceremony was followed by a cocktail reception hosted inside the boathouse. muskoka landscapers worked forweeks to prepare the property for the event, including fully covering the boat slips to provide enough space for cocktail hour. Serving staff wore custom aprons decorated with the couple’s monogram and greeted guests to the space with champagne. cravings fine food market & catering created a selection of seasonal passed horsd’oeuvres and a beverage stand with lemonade and fruit-infused water for guests to keep hydrated in the heat. Ilana wore a gown designed by Elizabeth Fillmore from kleinfeld hudson’s bay anda long, tulle Elizabeth Fillmore veil (worn for the ceremony) . She also wore a set of bracelets, gifted to her by her mother. She later changed into a second Elizabeth Fillmore dress for the reception. Artist Sapna Chhittna was on hand to capture the

FAQs

When and where did Ilana and Jason get married?

They married on June 13, 2015 at Ilana’s family cottage in Port Carling, Ontario.

What made the ceremony’s chuppah special?

The chuppah was created as four custom-made trees covered with a canopy of lush flowers and foliage, designed to complement the natural Muskoka setting.

How was the cocktail hour hosted and prepared?

It followed the ceremony with a reception hosted inside the boathouse, with landscaping work done for weeks, including fully covering the boat slips to provide space for cocktail hour.

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