{"id":1095,"date":"2020-12-08T20:38:24","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T20:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/?p=1095"},"modified":"2026-01-08T17:56:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:56:03","slug":"rainy-day-elopement-millcroft-inn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/?p=1095","title":{"rendered":"Rainy Day Elopement at Millcroft Inn &#038; Spa for Chantal + Chris | Danica Oliva Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Millcroft Inn Rainy Elopement for Chantal &amp; Chris\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-wTBSrQgdSI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script> const searchread_695fedf1e12d6b378ff3da47 = `Rainy Wedding Day at Millcroft Inn\nWedding\nDecember 8, 2020\nWhen Chantal and Chris reached out, I felt grateful. They wanted to plan an intimate elopement at the Millcroft Inn and Spa with their dog by their side. It was a special request that showed how much they valued the simple joys in life.\n\nThis year has been a time for reflection. Many couples and creatives have thought about what a wedding means to them. For Chantal and Chris, it was clear: their favorite people, their loving pup, and their commitment to one another mattered most. There was no need for extravagance or stress. They focused on being present in the moment.\n\nThey invited just two close friends to share in their joy. We all gathered at the Millcroft Inn and Spa, a lovely dog-friendly venue in Ontario. The day started with soft rain and mist in the air. It was the type of romance that can only be felt, not planned. We embraced the weather and the magic it brought to their day.\n\nDancing in the rain doesn\u2019t cover it all. The quiet, meaningful moments we shared were just as special as the laughter and the stillness that fell between the raindrops. Every moment felt intentional and filled with love. This is the beauty of elopements\u2014they allow the day to unfold as it should.\n\nCapturing moments like this is an honor. Love stands at the center, guiding everything else. I am thankful to Chantal and Chris for trusting me with their special day. I also appreciate my second shooter, Suzy Queen, who came along to help document this personal celebration.\n\nTheir day was a blend of photo and video, telling a complete story of their rainy, romantic, and dog-friendly elopement at the Millcroft Inn and Spa. It is a day I will always cherish.\nVenue: Millcroft Inn and Spa\nFor a successful event at Millcroft Inn and Spa, consider incorporating personalized welcome packages for your guests. Tailoring these packages with local treats or branded items can enhance the experience and create lasting memories. Additionally, take advantage of the serene natural surroundings by scheduling outdoor activities or relaxation sessions, allowing attendees to unwind and connect with nature. Located at 55 John St, Alton, ON L7K 0C4, the venue's picturesque setting is perfect for fostering a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.\nVendors\nPhotographe\nDANICA OLIVA\n\nVenue\nMILLCROFT INN AND SPA`;<\/script><template data-pt-type='blog' data-pt-slideshowid='695fedf1e12d6b378ff3da47' ><\/template><script src='https:\/\/danicaolivaphotographyvideography.pic-time.com\/-chantalchris\/slideswebcomponentembed.js\/695fedf1e12d6b378ff3da47?features=lightbox,pinterest&#038;filtertags=' type='text\/javascript' data-pt-scriptslideshowid='695fedf1e12d6b378ff3da47'><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Photographer &amp; Videographer: <\/strong>Danica Oliva Photography &amp; Videography<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.danicaolivaphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.danicaolivaphotography.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> The Millcroft Inn and Spa<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vintage-hotels.com\/millcroft-inn\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.vintage-hotels.com\/millcroft-inn\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bridal Dress: <\/strong>Abigail of Gardenia <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.abigailofgardenia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.abigailofgardenia.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Florals: <\/strong>Cedar and Stone <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cedarandstone.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.cedarandstone.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Makeup &amp; Hair: <\/strong>Mercedes Lee Beauty <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mercedesleebeauty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/mercedesleebeauty.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Makeup &amp; Hair:<\/strong> Lina Xu<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/makeupbeauty_linaxu\/\" target=\"_blank\">@makeupbeauty_linaxu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cake Designer: <\/strong>Crumb and Berry <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.crumbandberry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.crumbandberry.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Officiant: <\/strong>Cheri Cowan <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chercoservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.chercoservices.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rainy Day Elopement at Millcroft Inn &#038; Spa for Chantal + Chris and their pup!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1342,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[52,51,18,16],"class_list":["post-1095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weddings","tag-intimate-caledon-wedding","tag-millcroft-inn-wedding","tag-toronto-intimate-wedding","tag-toronto-wedding-photographer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1095"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1095\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danicaolivaphotography.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}