
Evan &Jennifer
2026
Saturday August 15th
4pm - 12:30am
Ivy Ridge
7511 9th Line,
Thornton, ON
Welcome to the Whipp Westerby Wedding!

You're Invited!
As we embark on this beautiful journey together, we invite you to join us in celebrating our love and commitment.

Ceremony Details
Our ceremony will begin at 4pm at Ivy Ridge
Please arrive between 3:30pm - 3:45pm
(directions & accommodation details are below)
to park and catch a golf cart to the ceremony.
The ceremony will be followed by cocktails and appetizers on the terrace, including an open bar.
We kindly ask that the ceremony be phone-free so everyone can be fully present.

Reception Details
After cocktails on the terrace, please enjoy a full dinner accompanied by speeches and toasts. Wine and beer will be served with dinner.
Following dinner, join us for a bonfire and dancing, with an open bar, dessert, and late-night snacks.
Guests are welcome (and encouraged!) to take photos during the reception. We would love to see your moments, please tag us and use #WesterbyWedding when posting.
Schedule
3:30 - 3:45pm - Arrival
Arrive at Ivy Ridge
Park Your Vehicle
Catch a Golf Cart to the Ceremony
4pm - 4:30pm - Woodland Ceremony
Guests are Seated for Ceremony
Wedding Party Walks
Here Comes the Bride
Vows
The Kiss!
4:30pm - 6pm- Cocktails & Apps
Guests head to the Terrace for Cocktails & Appetizers
The Bride, Groom, Wedding Party
& Family Take Photos.
Open Bar!
6:30pm - Dinner
Guests are Seated for Dinner
3 Course Meal
Speeches
Wine & Beer Service During Dinner
After 8pm - Dances & Dessert
Sparklers
First Dance
Father Daughter Dance
In-Law Dance
Cut the Cake
Party & Pick-Up
Dance the Night Away
Bonfire & Open Bar
Late Night Snacks
12:30pm You don't have to go home but you can't stay here.
Shuttle Times
TBA
Our Love Story
Evan and Jenn first met while attending Gravenhurst High School together. As the future husband and wife didn’t spend much time together back then, they had no idea that the love of their lives was just down the hall.
In 2011, Jenn and Evan both traveled to Costa Rica on a school trip, where Jenn will happily tell anyone who listens that Evan saved her life in the rapids. Even then, the future lovebirds had no idea what fate had in store. Soon after, they went their separate ways: Evan headed off to college to study architecture, while Jenn went to university to get her Master's of Education.
After living away from Muskoka for over ten years, fate stepped in once again, and both Jenn and Evan independently decided to move back home in the very same year. Once reunited in Muskoka, they quickly reconnected, and the rest is history.



Venue Address
Ivy Ridge Weddings & Events
7511 9th Line, Thornton, ON L0L 2N0
Travel
By Car
Drive to the venue, park your vehicle, and then catch a golf cart to the ceremony!
Overnight parking is available for all guests at Ivy Ridge.
Please pick up your vehicle by 11am on Sunday August 16th or risk being towed.
By Shuttle
A shuttle from Ivy Ridge will be available.
Times & Destinations TBA

Accommodations
Information about accommodations is coming soon!
Meet the Wedding Party

Ring Bearer | Nephew
George Westerby
Georgie Porgie is Evan's nephew, son of his brother Geoff and SIL Tori. He loves cars, snowmobile rides, singing in his microphone, and reading books (curtesy of his personal librarian: Aunt Jenn). Fun Fact: Evan was the one of the 1st people to babysit George! Evan has learned so much from his time with George and has truly enjoyed watching his brother become a father. That said, Evan can't wait for George to get big enough to help him prank Geoff.
Ring Bearer | Nephew
Jack Whipp
Jack-o-Bean is Jenn's nephew, son of her brother Justin and SIL Sara... and her best little buddy. He loves frogs and wolves and anything that drives! Auntie Jenny and Jack spend their time reading books bear crawling across the backyard, searching for chipmunks, doing crafts and singing songs. All that changed when 'Uncle Ewan' came on the scene. Now Uncle Ewan is Jack's bestie. He catches frogs for Jack, takes him under waterfalls, lets him push him into the pool, and is the best at teasing and practical jokes.

Important Notes
While we wish we could host everyone, we have made the decision to have a child-free wedding with the exception of our two ring bearers and newborns. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and hope to be able to celebrate with family of every age at other events such as the Bridal Shower and the Engagement Party.
To help ensure everyone’s comfort, we kindly ask that our wedding be scent-free. Please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, or strongly scented products. Thank you so much for helping us create a welcoming space for all.
Attire
Dress your best for our formal celebration and don’t be afraid of colour. Think bright dresses, colourful suits, and bold ties, we can’t wait to see your vibrant style.
This will be an August indoor-outdoor wedding, with most spaces open to the elements, so please dress comfortably for the weather.
Check Out Our Wedding Colours!


Gifts
We are lucky to already have a fully stocked home, so if you wish to give a gift, a contribution toward our celebration or a sentimental keepsake would mean so much to us.




































