Andrea made a shy, quiet bride, but her soulful eyes and radiant smile speak of her happiness marrying Jason.  She looked stunning in her Essence of Australia gown from Bridals by Al-mor, her hair and makeup absolute perfection by Richardson Hair Design (my favourite updo of the 2017 wedding season!) and 2BU Artistry .  Her florals by Floral Reef Design provided a wonderful balance of classic style and pop of colour.  Andrea and Jason's day was coordinated and executed by Custom Events - who patiently caters to both clients and vendors alike to ensure a smooth, stress-free day.

Andrea & Jason's first-looks were private and very emotional.  Jason could not restrain his tears seeing his bride-to-be for the first time - and then again as she walked down the aisle to make their union official and their little family complete.  What these two may lack in loud words, they make up for in quiet devotion and love to each other and for their little boys.

Thank-you, Andrea & Jason, for your trust in photographing your intimate moments.  I wish you and your little family a lifetime of happiness!  xox

Andrea + Derrick are proof that you can successfully pull off planning a wedding from afar, in 3 provinces actually! 

They booked me from Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories and then continued to plan their backyard wedding in Winchester, Ontario from Calgary, Alberta.  Couples - don't let geography stop you:  With a little patience, trust and technology, anything is possible.  We forged a connection over email, phone and Skype so that working together on wedding day - the first time we actually met in person - was seamless. 

You can tell from their photos that Andrea + Derrick were excited but relaxed - even calmly dealing with unexpected downpours that made for dramatic skies in their photography and humorous memories.   They rolled along with laughter and happiness.  In fact, Andrea's only concern was her origami cranes that she had painstakingly made for her Asian - Canadian ceremony - but they held up to the weather well,  a fitting and lasting tribute to her family and cultural traditions.

Congratulations, Andrea + Derrick.  It was my honour to have your trust as we stepped through the planning of your wedding day!  xox

Revealed:  Devon and Beatrice's first-looks and some teasers from their wedding day while their album is prepared! 

First looks always allow a couple to spend more time with each other on wedding day - away from hosting responsibilities and duties that inevitably pull the couple apart on a day when they should be together. Couples are able to relax with each other and calm the nerves before officially walking down the aisle.  They're also able to more freely join their guests after their ceremony without having their guests wait long periods of time while photos are being taken.  The final decision ultimately rests with the couple, but I'm a fan of first-looks - and, my couples, on the other side, tell me they are thankful for having gone that route. 

Adam and Jessie hadn't planned on getting married this year - they had their sights set on 2018 - but winning ITM's Pop-Up Wedding Celebration at this year's Love Is Proud wedding show moved their date up to the 2017 radar.  Their intimate ceremony, held under the gazebo at Walter Baker Park, was complimentary of ITM Events and Julie Keon, Marriage Officiant -- and spoke perfectly to their personal histories, relationship, goals and commitment to each other.  We met later at Stewart Park for couples' creatives and rounded off the afternoon with their elegant reception at Code's Mill in Perth.  Congratulations, Adam and Jessie:  I honestly can't help but smile when I remember your dry sense of humour, the sound of the two of you laughing together and the thought of you both racing around town like madmen in a racy red convertible to make your photos with me.  Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!  xox

Donna and Norm traveled many separate roads in their lifetime until they finally crossed paths later on in life.  There's no denying their souls compliment each other - their first-looks say it all.  They work hard, laugh hard and dance hard together.  Both are avid square dancers; it was no surprise to anyone that Donna would choose to have her dress shortened to accommodate a blue petticoat that would peak out and twirl throughout the day's and evening's dancing.  Donna and Norm's yard was transformed into a ceremony and reception site - complete with a DIY arbor and hard wood reception dance floor -- that would comfortably house and entertain their siblings, children, grandchildren, friends and extended family.  Their day was sunshine and smiles all-round.

Congratulations, Donna and Norm in finding each other.  "Being someone's first love is great, but being their last love is beyond perfect." ~ Unknown

The Hills didn't have to travel very far for wonderful family photos.  A small patch of green and great light in their sideyard made for an excellent photo location that was easily accessible and comfortable for all.  The takeaway?  Don't fret about "location" - it's all in the connection you share with your loved ones and trusting me to capture it.  Thank-you, Hill Family, for sharing your moments with me over the years.  xox