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Granville Island Wedding | Vancouver Wedding Photographer

The first thing Christina & Michael made sure I knew about them was that they hated having their pictures taken…..they threw out words like awkward, painful & grimace…yikes!    I had to make sure that they remembered their wedding as fun and wonderful…..not as the day they had to pose for their dreaded pictures.  When they looked back at their wedding day pictures, I wanted them to see how all their love for each other and what an amazing day they had.   Their special day took place at Bridges at Granville Island, which was such a great choice.  We started out at the Granville Island Hotel where Christina and her bridesmaids got ready.  From there we headed out on foot to meet the boys and get the wedding party pictures knocked off.    I love that they brought their dog Howie in for the pictures – handsome little devil. I shot the day with an amazing photographer, Beth from Little Chickadees Photography.  She was totally on point and helped make the day go smoothly…not to mention the beautiful pictures she took.  She also helped get everyone relaxed and laughing….which is so valuable; I cannot even imagine the day without her.  The weather, oh, the weather….the day called for rain, but it looked like it might hold off long enough for us to get the wedding party pictures done……It did, but just barely.  By the time we had to head to Bridges, it was torrential rain.  The brides’ father had to wield two umbrellas to stay covered.  It was nuts!  Magically after their nuptials the sun came out – we could not believe it. The sun just completed a wonderful day that we were so blessed to be a part of.  Thanks so much Christina & Michael, I look forward to meeting your 2nd baby (after Howie of course ;))

 

Sunlight Florist did an amazing job with the wedding bouquet
Sunlight Florist did an amazing job with the wedding bouquet
yummmm and gorgeous all at once
yummmm and gorgeous all at once
Gorgeous Christina
Gorgeous Christina
A gorgeous shot by Beth of the rings
A gorgeous shot by Beth of the rings
Handsome Howie
Handsome Howie
The awesome groomsmen's socks
The awesome groomsmen’s socks
I'm not sure I want to know what the joke was
I’m not sure I want to know what the joke was
A moment for a group selfie...does that even make sense?
A moment for a group selfie…does that even make sense?
How cute are these little cakes?
How cute are these little cakes?
I do, you do, we do <3
I do, you do, we do <3
A bit emotional during their nuptials
A bit emotional during their nuptials
A gorgeous spot in Granville Island
A gorgeous spot in Granville Island
I loved their fist dance...they even took dance lessons
I loved their fist dance…they even took dance lessons
Gorgeous bride & groom
Gorgeous bride & groom
Love these moment between Christina & her mom
Love these moment between Christina & her mom
Christina has the best smile
Christina has the best smile
The best family - seriously so fun
The best family – seriously so fun
The best wedding dog ever
The best wedding dog ever
Love in Granville Island
Love in Granville Island
Here let me help you with that
Here let me help you with that
Nothing was stopping them from enjoying their wedding day
Nothing was stopping them from enjoying their wedding day
Her gorgeous smile again....just for the groom
Her gorgeous smile again….just for the groom
A kiss after they said their vows & ventured outside
A kiss after they said their vows & ventured outside
We found the perfect spot for these coffee lovers to sneak a kiss on the wedding day at Granville Island
We found the perfect spot for these coffee lovers to sneak a kiss on the wedding day at Granville Island
Gorgeous moment between Michael & Christina
Gorgeous moment between Michael & Christina
Wedding Day speeches are the best
Wedding Day speeches are the best
Wedding Day speeches are always moving
Wedding Day speeches are always moving
lol!
lol!
A new take on a new life together
A new take on a new life together
Beautiful girls in their bridesmaids' dresses
Beautiful girls in their bridesmaids’ dresses
One of my favourites
One of my favourites
Its pouring out there
Its pouring out there
Dad saves the day!  Granville Island in torrential rain
Dad saves the day! Granville Island in torrential rain
and then the sun came out!
and then the sun came out!

 

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Summer Weddings|Whonnock lake|Maple Ridge Wedding Photographer

When I met up with Cristie and Devan to discuss their upcoming nuptials at Whonnack Lake, I knew their wedding was going to be beautiful.  Cristie has an amazing eye for the little details that make a celebration perfect.  They picked Whonnock Lake as their venue and it totally suited them.  A gorgeous backdrop of a gorgeous lake and stunning greenery around them as they exchanged their vows.  I loved photographing everything about this wedding.  The ceremony was very moving; the groom’s letter to the bride had everyone in tears…..including them 🙂  The father of the bride even had to run up tissues at one point.  The said their vows, put on their rings and were ready to celebrate!  Man & Wife and Happily Ever After.  I was so grateful to be included on their special day, especially at an amazing spot like Whonnock Lake.

Jam?!  Yes they made jam..with love......yummmm!
Jam?! Yes they made jam..with love……yummmm!

 

Mr <3 Mrs  - love this.
Mr
Just Married...it says it all
Just Married…it says it all
Love this frame of the first dance.
Love this frame of the first dance.
mmmmm s'mmores
mmmmm s’mmores

 

The whole wedding party!  What a fun & crazy crew.  They really made Crisite & Devans' day special.
The whole wedding party! What a fun & crazy crew. They really made Crisite & Devans’ day special.
Serioulsy - could they be any sweeter....bride & groom moments after they say their vows
Serioulsy – could they be any sweeter….bride & groom moments after they say their vows
I love the gorgeous pearls that Cristie wore on her wedding day.
I love the gorgeous pearls that Cristie wore on her wedding day.
Crisite is beautiful all the time, but she really had a beautiful glow on her wedding day.
Crisite is beautiful all the time, but she really had a beautiful glow on her wedding day.
I love that the bride, Cristie took a moment to write in her journal being heading to Whonnock Lake to get married.
I love that the bride, Cristie took a moment to write in her journal being heading to Whonnock Lake to get married.
The cutest flower girl ever....though I might be a bit biased
The cutest flower girl ever….though I might be a bit biased
I love the smile on Cristie's face as she says her vows.
I love the smile on Cristie’s face as she says her vows.
A gorgeous background for the wedding at Whonnnock Lake in Maple Ridge
A gorgeous background for the wedding at Whonnnock Lake in Maple Ridge
These gorgeous girls were so beautiful at Cristie's wedding.
These gorgeous girls were so beautiful at Cristie’s wedding.