Rogers Centre

Cubs Vs. Blue Jays Baseball Game

Rehearsal Dinner - Family Only

Dominion Pub and Kitchen

Welcome Party

The Globe and Mail Centre

Wedding Celebration

Our Wedding

The Meeting

Hilary and Dan first met in 2016 during the Remote Year program. Hilary was a participant in the yearlong remote work experience, while Dan was working for the company as an admissions consultant. Over the course of a year, we casually got to know each other while traveling around Europe and South America with 70 other amazing human beings. When the program wrapped up in July 2017, we decided to go our separate ways. Despite the distance that separated us, we stayed in touch.

The Dating

A few months after Remote Year ended, we decided to meet up in Dublin, Ireland to explore more of Europe together. We traveled to Oktoberfest in Munich and spent time with friends in London, England. It was then that it become clear we were both interested in continuing to grow our relationship. The first year was packed with travel and adventures in Toronto, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, Mexico City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Vancouver, Chicago, Beaver Island, Florida, and Jamaica, with multiple trips to our hometowns in between. When we were apart, we spent hours on WhatsApp and FaceTime. At the beginning of 2019, we decided it was time to slow down on travel. We spent the winter in Toronto. Then, we headed to Montreal, Quebec for the summer followed by another adventure to Turkey, Malta, and France. In Fall 2019, Dan rented an apartment in Hamilton, Ontario, and Hilary began visiting him frequently for short and long-term stays. Then COVID-19 happened.

The Marriage

Hilary was visiting Dan in Hamilton when we learned COVID-19 had made its way to North America. Hilary decided to stick it out in Canada. The U.S./Canada border shut down, and if Hilary were to have left Canada, she wouldn't be allowed to return and the couple would be separated with no end of the border closure in sight. In July 2020, Hilary's Canadian tourist visa was set to expire, so she returned to Indiana. Despite the border closure, Dan was able to enter the U.S. via flight during August 2020. It was during that trip to Elkhart that we decided to get married. We were married during a very intimate backyard ceremony at Hilary's parents home with only Jack and Angie (Hilary's parents), Nate and Claire (Hilary's siblings), and Hank and Buster (the dogs) present. Getting married opened many doors for us. Immediately Hilary was exempt from border closure mandates and was able to return to Canada with Dan. We were also able to begin down the long Canadian and American immigration road we have ahead- the first step being Hilary applying for Canadian Permanent Resident. Dan was planning to propose to Hilary in Winter 2020, so we just sped things up a little. :)

The Now

Today we are living in Hamilton, Ontario with our awesome little frenchie Buster! We bought our first house during June 2021. Hilary officially became a permanent resident of Canada in December 2022, so we're hanging out in Canada for the foreseeable future. Eh? ;)

Photo Gallery

Below are photos of our adventure over the past 4 years. Can we guess where we are in each pic?!

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Travel

Event

Travel & Event Q + A

Hotel Room Blocks

PARKING: Valet parking is the only on-site option for $59 per night with in and out options. For self-parking option we recommend the garage located at 79 Wellington Street West (TD Centre).&nbsp;On the weekend, this parking garage has a flat rate of $20, or $10 per 12hr window (6a-6p &amp; 6p-6a). No in &amp; out privileges.&nbsp;On levels 1, 3 &amp; 5, there is an elevator that will take you directly into the hotel on the Main Mezzanine level. From there you can easily navigate to the main bank of elevators. The room block is fully booked. If you have a room reservation that requires modification, please contact the hotel directly.

Fairmont Royal York

The room block is no longer available. If you have an existing reservation that requires modification or want to make a reservation outside the block, please contact the hotel directly.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

Airports

This is the main airport in Toronto. You can get to your downtown accommodations via ride share (Uber, Lyft), taxi, or the UP Express (Terminal 1). The UP Express is the ideal transportation method as it will take you directly from the airport to Union Station, right across the street from the Fairmont Hotel.

Toronto Pearson International Airport

Smaller airport located right downtown Toronto. Public buses, ride share (Uber/Lyft), and taxis available for transport to your accommodations . There is a complimentary shuttle bus that runs between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Fairmont Royal York every 15 minutes.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.portstoronto.com/airport/passenger-information/to-from.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a>&nbsp;for more information.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Toronto is roughly 7 hours from northern Indiana and 8.5 hours from Indianapolis. We suggest using Google Maps to determine if driving may be quicker or easier than flying for you.

Driving to Toronto

Hotel & Travel

Sights to See

A castle right in the middle of Toronto complete with traditional decor &amp; beautiful gardens.

Casa Loma

Head to the top of the CN Tower to get panoramic views of the city.

CN Tower

Snap a pic with the 3D Toronto Sign located at 100 Queen St W.

3D Toronto Sign

Sip on a pint of cold beer in the iconic Steam Whistle Brewery.

Steam Whistle Brewery Biergärten and Taproom

Grab lunch at one of the best food markets in the world, St. Lawrence Market.

St. Lawrence Market

Hit up one of the city’s many impressive museums: Art Gallery of Ontario, Bata Shoe Museum, Hockey Hall of Fame, Royal Ontario Museum, or the Ripley’s Aquarium. Catch the Toronto Hop-on Hop-off bus to discover all the city has to offer

Neighborhoods to Explore

Check out one of Toronto’s most fun and vibrant areas full of vintage shops and unique restaurants, bars, and cafes.

Kensington Market 

Wander through Victorian-era buildings on pedestrian-only cobblestone streets filled with shops, restaurants, and art galleries. A great neighborhood to grab dinner!

Distillery District Shops & Galleries

Touted as the second coolest neighborhoods in the world, start at Queen &amp; Bathurst and head West to find vibrant boutiques &amp; shops, bars, cafes, and more.

West Queen West

Shopping

Located in the downtown core, Eaton Centre is a multi-level shopping centre full of staple stores and international retailers.

CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Visit high-end boutiques, innovative flagship stores, and “first to Canada” shops at Yorkdale Mall.

Yorkdale Shopping Centre

Check out PATH, Toronto’s underground pedestrian walkway for a mix of shops &amp; services. Easily accessible from inside of the Fairmont hotel!

PATH

Adventure Outside the City

Escape the city via ferry to visit the Toronto Island and ride bikes, hang out by the beach, and have a picnic.

Toronto Island

Have more time on your hands? Rent a car or take a bus 2 hours to see the iconic Niagara Falls! Make sure to pay attention to traffic patterns. Entering &amp; exiting downtown Toronto during rush hour traffic can add 1+ hour to your trip.

Niagara Falls Canada

Drive 1 hour to visit Hilary and Dan's home city of Hamilton! Have lunch &amp; shop on James Street North or hit up one of the many hiking trails to see one of the city's 100+ waterfalls.

Hamilton Day Trip

The Niagara Peninsula&nbsp;is one of the most acclaimed grape-growing and winemaking regions in Ontario. Take a tour and enjoy an afternoon at one of the many wineries in the area!

Hilary & Dan

Hilary & Dan

Travel & Event Q + A

Travel

Do I need a passport to travel to Canada?

What are the COVID-19 requirements to enter/exit Canada?

Do I need to be vaccinated to enter Canada?

Event

Are children allowed at wedding festivities?

What is the dress code?