Surprise, it’s a wedding!
Amy Krofchick and Brad Shields surprised guests at what was believed to be a 50th birthday party by getting married under a chuppah in a Toronto restaurant in October 2025. Their surprise wedding reflects a growing trend of couples opting for intimate, low-budget ceremonies that prioritize personal values over traditional rituals. Sociologists and officiants note that such weddings help couples avoid planning stress, family drama, and high costs associated with conventional nuptials.
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Open this photo in gallery:Amy Krofchick and Brad Shields’s surprise nuptials in October, 2025, are part of a broader shift among couples rethinking the traditional wedding.515 Photo Co/SuppliedShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIt’s a warm October evening and I’m balancing a glass of pinot grigio in one hand, ricotta crostini in the other, schmoozing with old high-school friends. We’re among 100-plus guests gathered at a Toronto restaurant for a surprise 50th dinner party. The birthday girl, Amy Krofchick, is expected any minute.Suddenly, someone shushes us and tells us to take our seats – she is about to walk in. We turn toward the entrance, excited but silent.“Surprise!” comes a call from the other direction.I turn my head.
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