OUR STORY
GROOM
Jonathan MacDonald
BRIDE
Laura Cheesewright
June 2014
Laura and Jon started wheeling in 2014 at Halloween party. Despite Jon's arguably cancellable halloween outfit, Laura thought he was very cute. After a few months of slightly sus behaviour which could be defined as 'ghosting,' Jon found himself with prom fast approaching and dateless. So purchased a teddy bear, a balloon (that flew away) and cupcake (that he forgot to give and ate himself) and popped the question.
September 2014
Despite Jon's claim this was “just a prom date”, not long later (probably a little hastily) they said "I love you" and agreed to tackle the first of many bouts of long distance as Jon headed to Western. The year featured lots of visits back and forth, with Laura frequently showing up at Western with at least 2 of her friends. When Laura graduated Appleby, they went of their first big trip together to Europe where they ate a lot of gelato and pizza, Laura crashed a segway, and they some how ended up in Magaluf (not a romantic destination).
And the most important event in Year 1 of dating… the arrival of Hudson the best dog.
June 2015
Prom round 2 was a hit and featured a boat cruise around the Toronto harbour (shout out Clare for saving prom 2015). Perhaps this might be more than just prom dates.
September 2015
Laura joined Jon at Western where they enjoyed 2 years in the same place with lots of Weldon library dates, too many Jack's dollar beers, sleepovers at 76 St. George and Luxe, weekend getaways to Bayfield, and lots of new friends and adventures.
September 2017
Long distance recommenced as Jon set off on a new adventure, heading to London to study law at Queen Mary.
3 years of trans-atlantic trips ensured (and many an attempt at surpising each other). Jon took his first trip north of the wall to face his greatest challenge in their relationship yet - trying to keep up with Laura's cousins in the pub (he did not keep up). Depsite the challenge of being apart, the chapter including lots of facetimes, scottish eggs at Borough market, exploring London, datenights at the Portobello hotel, and plenty of time in Bayfield and Muskoka during Jon's summer breaks.
November 2019
Jon even treked out to Thailand to meet Laura when she was travelling with friends after graduating from Western. Jon may remain the sweatiest person to have ever entered the country.
September 2020
After a brief hiatus (don't worry we figured it out - obviously, you're on our wedding website), Covid brought Laura and Jon back togehter (silver lining). They spent lots of time out West, exploring the mountains, skiing, driving around in a camper van and playing an absurd amount of Dutch Blitz.
April 2021
Another major milestone and because this is as good as an excuse as any to resurface puppy pictures, in Spring 2021 little Arnie (the other best dog) came into the scene. DOUBLE DOGS!
September 2021
Now one might think these two love birds had done their fair share of long distance, but Laura (apologies again Jon, blame Ri) decided to move to London for an adventure with her best friend. And so another block of trans-atlantic travel commenced with lots of memorable trips around the UK - up to Yorkshire, the Cotswolds, Scotland for the Kindrochit Quadrathlon, St Andrews for the British Open, and plenty of rainy hikes and pub dinners in the Lake District.
August 2023
After a incredible trip to Norway to wrap up this chapter of Laura's euro adventures, Jon helped pack up her things, say goodbye to her Clapham South flat, and move back to Toronto.
March 2024
Finally after 10 years together, Laura and Jon moved into their first place in Little Portugal in Toronto together (roomies woohoo!).
June 2025
And that brings us to the summer just gone where Jon and Laura got engaged in one of their favourite places - The Langdale Valley in the Lake District. It was a perfect trip full of very rainy hikes, cozy games of cards, pints and sausauge and mash, and lots of very joyful facetimes to our nearest and dearest. AND to round out the best week ever, we celebrated at Glastonbury.
