An Iconic Wedding Venue in Montreal

Sheena and Vincent celebrated their love with a destination wedding in the heart of Montreal. With family and friends travelling from all over the USA and Quebec, they wanted to ensure their day was culturally inclusive, blending their Filipino-American and French-Canadian roots. Their wedding day was also featured on Loverly which can be seen here.


As a Montreal wedding photographer, my priority is always your actual experience over everything else; I’m not there to make you perform, but to document the day as it unfolds. My approach is a mix of documentary storytelling and a blend of editorial imagery. I’m there to keep things calm and grounded when the nerves are high, but also right there in the middle of the dance floor to capture that high-energy, once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere. Whether I’m shooting 35mm film or digital, I’m focused on candid human connection and the special moments that only gain more value with time. I want you to look back at your wedding photos and remember exactly how it felt to be in the heart of the city with your people, without the day ever feeling like a photo shoot.


With one of Montreal's top wedding planners, Mylène Mayer, the wedding day was absolutely beautiful from start to end. We got ready at Hotel Gault in the Old Port of Montreal, which has that classic European architecture that makes that area so unique. From there, we captured beautiful portraits in Old Montreal before heading to the ceremony at St. Viator Catholic Church- for a very meaningful, multi-lingual wedding ceremony.


The cocktail hour and wedding reception were at Le Cathcart, in downtown Montreal. the cocktail hour was held outside at Le Cathcart's terrace, with a champagne tower, an overflow of cocktails and delicious appetizers made by Montreal's Traiteur Brera caterer, everyone was having a fantastic time!


For so many out of town guests, this venue was a really unique and iconic spot to celebrate and party at! With its impressive glass rooftop, you feel like you're in a high-rise building, when you're actually just below ground-level! As you'll see in the photos below, because of the venues unique design, the reception and dance floor feel so romantic.


From the intentional design to the impressive energy their guests brought to their wedding day, it was truly one for the books! The floral design was created by Atelier Carmel- a master florist in Montreal who is know for curating the most beautiful local and seasonal flowers. From the custom dance floor by KV Print Bar, to their rentals from Celebrations Group and their multi-tiered wedding cake by Au Pays de Delices, all the details were perfectly intentional and came together so beautifully.


Planning a modern, light-filled wedding at Le Cathcart or downtown Montreal? Let’s document it with honesty. Inquire for your date using the button below, by emailing me at alizadworkind@gmail.com or via my contact page.


Aliza Dworkind

Candid, Editorial and Film Wedding Photographer

Montreal, Quebec

A candid black and white moment showing two wedding guests emotional together captured by Montreal wedding photographer, Aliza Dworkind.
Editorial black and white photo of the groom in a tuxedo sitting by a large window captured by Montreal wedding photographer, Aliza Dworkind
Bride and grooms puppy with fluffy fur lies on concrete floor in black and white photograph at their wedding. Captured by Aliza Dworkind.
Editorial photo of bride with her bridesmaids during the wedding morning. Captured by Montreal wedding photographer, Aliza Dworkind.
A smiling person wearing a cream silk robe laughs while drinking champagne. Captured by Montreal wedding photographer, Aliza Dworkind.
Bride pours her best friends champagne on wedding morning at Hotel Gault. Captured by Montreal wedding photographer, Aliza Dworkind.
A person in black clothing plays with a fluffy cat near a bright window on a gray couch.
A pair of black formal shoes placed on a beige modern chair by a window with white curtains.
Two men in suits share an emotional greeting or handshake during what appears to be a formal event.
Two people in formal attire help adjust a bow tie against a dark stone wall background.
Groom in black tuxedo laughs while standing against rustic stone wall during wedding.
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The bride and her father walk out of Hotel Gault. Dad holds the door open. Candid capture by Montreal wedding photographer, Aliza Dworkind.
Bride and groom pose by a vintage white car outside Hotel Gault in elegant wedding attire. Captured by wedding photographer, Aliza Dworkind.
Black and white photo series showing newlyweds kissing with their pet dog in a formal setting. Captured by Aliza Dworkind in Montreal.
A vintage wedding photo in black and white showing a couple posing with a classic Rolls Royce outside the Hotel Gault. captured by Aliza
A bride in white wedding dress plays with her fluffy white dog at the hotel. Captured by Montreal wedding photographer, Aliza Dworkind.
Wedding party in formal attire walks together outdoors on a tree-lined path in Old Montreal. By wedding photographer, Aliza Dworkind.
Aliza Dworkind captures the wedding party in champagne-colored bridesmaids dresses and white bridal gown walking together outdoors.
Wedding party portrait in Old Montreal. Stone steps, bride in white gown with groomsmen in black tuxedos and bridesmaids in champagne gowns.
Elegant Catholic church wedding ceremony with guests seated in wooden pews beneath arched ceilings and stained glass windows.
Le Cathcart wedding venue sign on glass facade surrounded by lush green and burgundy plants in in downtown Montreal.
Wedding guests in formal attire socializing at Le Cathcart's terrace during cocktail hour in downtown Montreal
Black and white photo of champagne tower being filled at a wedding reception. Captured by Montreal wedding photographer, Aliza Dworkind.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand outside the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel in black and white. Captured by Montreal wedding photographer.
Groom pours champagne tower as bride watches in surprise as it spills at Le Cathcart in Montreal captured by Aliza Dworkind
Candid photo of a grandma with short gray hair and glasses raising a pink cocktail glass outdoors at Le Cathcart Wedding Venue.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos laughing and playfully lifting a man in a floral shirt at a wedding.
Cheerful middle-aged man in white shirt with suspenders laughing outdoors while holding a glass of beer. Candid wedding photography Montreal
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand into Le Cathcart wedding venue with skyscrapers in front of them, captured in black and white.

Room Reveal at Le Cathcart

During the cocktail hour, we snuck into the reception for a room reveal and private first dance! Sheena and Vincent were very excited to see all the planning and dreams actually come to life, before their guests arrived. I loved getting to capture this intimate moment, the calm before a night full of celebrations!

Elegant wedding reception room reveal with couple observing long white-tablecloth dining table with floral centerpieces at Le Cathcart.
Elegant wedding reception table with white linens, floral centerpieces, and light wood chairs in the modern Le Cathcart wedding venue Mtl.
Elegant wedding reception with white drape backdrop, long tables, wooden chairs, floral centerpieces, and checkered dance floor. Le Cathcart
Elegant black and white photo of a long banquet table set with candles, flowers, and glassware for a formal event.
Elegant wedding reception with white tablecloths, florals, and string lights under a glass ceiling at Le Cathcart wedding venue Montreal.
Elegant wedding reception table with white floral centerpieces, gold candle holders, and fine dining settings on white linen.
Bride and groom share a joyful first dance on a checkered floor in a modern wedding reception venue Le Cathcart in downtown Montreal.
Bride and groom share a joyful first dance on a checkered floor at an elegant indoor wedding reception. Captured by Aliza Dworkind.
Aliza Dworkind candidly captures as groom dips bride in a romantic wedding dance pose surrounded by elegant white wedding reception.

The Reception

It was one for the books as you can see in the photos- the most emotional speeches, an epic line dancing moment and a night full of laughter and dancing with their favourite people!

Black and white photo of bride and groom cutting wedding cake, groom wearing suspenders and bow tie.
Bride and groom raise glasses in a joyful toast with wedding party at the reception table.
Black and white photo of a mother and son sharing a dance at a wedding reception with string lights above.
Elegant wedding reception with guests seated under string lights, captured by Aliza Dworkind at Le Cathcart, a modern Montreal wedding venue
Bride and groom share a warm embrace during their wedding reception in an elegant venue.
Bride and groom share a joyful first dance at their wedding, captured by Aliza Dworkind at Le Cathcart, a modern Montreal wedding venue
Bride and groom share their first dance on a checkered floor while wedding guests watch in the background.
A joyful woman in a satin slip dress dances with arm raised at a warmly lit wedding reception.
Smiling bride and groom cut tiered white floral wedding cake together at elegant reception.
Two joyful guests hugging and smiling on the wedding dance floor surrounded by warm string lights. Captured by Aliza Dworkind at Le Cathcart
Guests seated at elegantly set tables during a formal wedding reception dinner in a decorated banquet hall.
Laughing groom in black tuxedo and bow tie socializing with guests, captured by Aliza Dworkind at Le Cathcart, a modern wedding venue.
Smiling elderly woman with short gray hair, glasses, and pearl necklace wearing a white blazer at a wedding reception.
Two women sharing an emotional embrace at a wedding reception table in a candid black and white photo.
Joyful couple holding cocktails and laughing together at a lively wedding reception party.

Le Cathcart Wedding Venue

I hope you enjoyed this blog featuring Sheena and Vincent's Montreal wedding at Le Cathcart! Below you will find more blogs from wedding days at other Montreal venues!