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Our Love Story It started, like so many love stories these days, online on a dating app made just for queer women. Caitlin and Ciara started talking, and within a few weeks, they couldn’t wait any longer to meet in person. Their first date was magic from the start, hours of conversation that flew by so fast neither of them wanted it to end. It probably would have gone on even longer if Caitlin hadn’t had to dash off to a hockey game! But that wasn’t an ending at all, it was just the beginning of a conversation the two of them have never stopped having since. From that very first date, Caitlin and Ciara have been inseparable. Looking back, it was serendipitous, two people who were always meant to find each other, on one app, on one ordinary day that turned into the start of everything. Along the way, their little family kept growing. There was Riley the dog, then Ziggy and Jasper the cats, and in the fall of last year, they welcomed a puppy named Theo, who completed the zoo. Last Christmas, Caitlin gave Ciara the gift of a trip to Alberta; Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Jasper. Not long after, Caitlin and Ciara designed their rings together at a local jeweler in Wortley Village, the place they call home. The moment the ring was ready, Caitlin couldn’t wait another second. There was no big production, no grand surprise, just the two of them, at home, in the life they’d already built together. Caitlin got down on one knee right there, and asked Ciara to spend forever with her. Calm, certain, and overflowing with love, Ciara said yes. By the time they set off for the Rockies, they were officially engaged, so they decided to capture the moment at Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, BC. Surrounded by the mountains they’d already fallen in love with, their engagement photos turned out to be nothing short of incredible. They loved those mountains so much that they each got a small mountain tattoo to mark the trip, a permanent reminder of the place where it all came together. Last July, they moved into their first home together, and it’s been theirs to grow into ever since. On September 8th, 2026, Caitlin and Ciara will elope, just the two of them. Then on September 12th, they’ll open up their backyard, the same one they’ve been lovingly transforming with this celebration in mind, to friends and family for a reception to celebrate their love. Low-key is who they’ve always been, and there’s nowhere that feels more like them than their own backyard, surrounded by Riley and Theo, in the home where their next chapter is already taking root. Investing in that home, and in the family they’ve built within it, feels like exactly the right way to begin this new chapter together. More than anything, Caitlin and Ciara can’t wait to have all their favorite people in one place, celebrating with them. Because at the end of the day, they’re not planning a wedding, they’re planning a marriage. And that’s the part they’re most excited for.

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Our dress code is simple: wear color. This is a semi-formal celebration, joyful and full of life. We want that energy reflected in what you wear. Leave the black and the neutrals at home. Florals, bold prints, bright solids, your favorite color you never get to wear, we want it all. Come dressed in whatever makes you feel happy, confident, and like the best version of yourself. The more color, the better.

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Other local hotel options below:

Featuring a tranquil natural environment, complete with indoor ponds and streams, located moments from hospitals and Highway 401, this family-friendly hotel has all the amenities needed for an enjoyable stay. The Best Western Lamplighter Inn provides guests of all ages with a variety of thoughtful amenities and services. Guests can relax near the indoor waterfall and fish ponds or enjoy an energizing workout in the modern fitness center. The hotel also showcases an indoor swimming pool with a water slide, along with a game room. Located close to area highways, the Lamplighter Inn provides easy access to London International Airport as well as nearby golf courses and parks. The hotel also provides guests with free shuttle service to a number of nearby hospitals.

Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre

Featuring an indoor swimming pool and free WiFi, this The DoubleTree by Hilton London is located in downtown London and connected to the London Convention Center. Guests can also enjoy the onsite Starbucks. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, desk and coffee maker. Guests will find a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. Select rooms feature views of the forest city. Guests at Doubletree by Hilton London can dine at Blake's, the on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room service is also available. This hotel features a 24-hour fitness center. Additional facilities include a spacious meeting and banquet space. Doubletree by Hilton London is less than 15 minutes' walk from many area attractions, including Victoria Park, The Grand Theater and Budweiser Gardens.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario

Set in London city center, close to public transportation and the London Convention Center, this hotel offers comfortable guest rooms. Delta London Armories features nonsmoking rooms with a variety of modern amenities and everyday necessities. Each room includes an LCD TV, free WiFi, pillow-top mattress and smart-desk. Guests at the Delta London Armories can go for a swim in the indoor pool or relax in the sauna. adults workout in the fitness center. The Armories Grille serves continental cuisine in an elegant atmosphere for breakfast and dinner. The Cantata Lounge offers large selection of draft beers and malt whiskeys. We are currently renovation our lobby therefore Front Desk has been relocated. Entrance to the hotel is now through the doors on Waterloo Street.

Caitlin & Ciara

Caitlin & Ciara

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