First off… I have to apologize for not blogging this wedding sooner. I do not know how I missed blogging it!

 

M + W’s wedding day was a wonderful start to my local 2012 wedding season.

They are both doctors finishing their anaesthesia residency in Calgary and they planned their wedding here in their hometown of Edmonton, where they both fell in love back in high school. They are both kind, caring, easy going and two of these sweetest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and photographing. I was lucky enough to meet and photograph their little puppy Charlie and though he wasn’t able to spend the entire day with mom and dad; he sure was happy when he finally saw them.

There is something to be said about marrying your first love.  The day was everything a wedding should be and so filled with love, laughter, family and even some smooching!

The day started early with the groom and his entourage arriving at the Bride’s parents home. M had to prove himself worthy of such a special bride. He had to reenact his proposal; he had to dirty dance with his best man, there was some leg waxing and some fear factor eating! It was so much fun to witness and a blast to photograph. Next up was a tea ceremony at the bride’s parents home and then another at the groom’s parents home. I love the meaning and symbolism behind these ceremonies and W looked breathtaking in her traditional dress! After the traditional ceremonies it was back to the bride’s home to change into her white dress. W looked so beautiful… so special and we were all at a loss for words! After some lunch and some photos around the house we were off to formal photos. We had some great locations and luckily it wasn’t too cold… though it could have been a bit warmer! Their ceremony and reception were held at the always beautiful Hotel MacDonald. The groom and his best man danced their way down the aisle… best groom’s entrance ever!! The meal was definitely the yummiest wedding food ever … the chef’s definitely did not disappoint! The night ended with some yummy cake made by the bride herself!

Thank you to both sets of families and a fabulous Maid of Honor and Best Man! It was great getting to know you all… Congratulations on your families becoming one!

 

Carol was my always awesome second shooter and I can’t thank her enough for all her hard work and fabulous photos!

W + M I hope you know by now how truly grateful I am that you chose me to capture your special day! Your day was beyond perfect!

 

Enjoy this peek into their day…