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CHANDRA + JEFF - Part 2 - Canadian Memorial Church + Riverside Banquet Hall

September 28, 2010 – 4:59 pm

Again, I don’t know where to start with these two. Their day was definitely a huge reflection of who they are - Joyous and loving - and a really big party. Day 2 just really needs to be described as soooooooooooooooooooooooo much fun and a lot crazy (in a very good way). Chandra is an incredibly talented graphic designer and her sense of style shone through. I just loved all the details and touches she put on the day from a childhood heirloom to crazy socks to fun props and more. Of course I also loved all the turquoise/teal accents too. Enjoy a few of my favourite shots from the day.

Just loved the dresses, and the bridesmaids dresses had pockets

the little pin was from when Jeff was a kid. Jeff’s mom gave it to Chandra and she knew exactly what to do with it - loved it.

And of course every bride deserves a gift from her soon to be hubby

Jeff was definately ready to get married

MARRIED!!!

Off to the Olympic village for photos - LOVE THIS PLACE!

L-O-V-E-D the socks the guys had.

Just gorgeous ladies.

Oh, love the couple, love the light, love the love - WORK IT!

Chandra brought these fun props - so cute!

Just stunning! the colour, the orchids - THE BRIDE!!!!

Jeff has such an infectious smile - what a guy!

loved the turquoise orchids and details at the reception.

All receptions are meant to be a party but this one really really was! The wedding party did an amazing line and bollywood dance when they entered the reception.

What did I say about JOY?!!!! I think they had a good time.

Oh how I love slideshows - the reactions are priceless.

Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance…. Just feel the love!

PPPPPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRTTTTTTYYYYY!!!!

By Jenn | Posted in Wedding | Tagged lolipops, olympic village, Turquoise, turquoise bridesmaid dresses, turquoise details | Comments (1)

CHANDRA + JEFF - Part 1 - The Indian Wedding: Richmond Oval + Riverside Banquet Hall

September 9, 2010 – 4:30 pm

So let me share a recipe for a great wedding (or in this case 2 days of weddings). Start with two AHHH-MAZING PEOPLE and add beautiful traditional Indian dress, throw in a dash of amazing sunshine, killer light, stunning architecture, loving family and friends, a beautiful traditional ceremony and the ability to rock the photo session and you’re in for only half of this amazing wedding.

I really don’t know what to say about these two (in fact I keep re-writing this post, deleting it and re-writing it). It’s not because I don’t have anything to say, in fact it’s the exact opposite - I have too much that I want to say. I feel so lucky to have been a part of their wedding and just am soooooooo sooooooo happy for them.

I don’t know how to describe how awesome it was to watch someone you’ve known since elementary school marry his best friend. I think the surreal-ness of it all really kept hitting me. That and the feeling that we really are all grown up now (or at least are supposed to be).

So I’m not even going to try and describe it… I’m just going to share some images from their beautiful Indian ceremony and photo session. Here’s to an amazing Day 1 (and did I mention the LIGHT - Oh, having a moment again about the light - love it).

By Jenn | Posted in Portrait, Wedding | Tagged Hindu Wedding, Indian Wedding, Indian Wedding Dress, Richmond Oval Wedding Pictures, Riverside Banquet Hall, Riverside Banquet Hall Wedding | Comments (1)

MEAGAN & ETIENNE - Ontario Lakeside Wedding / TRASH THE DRESS / DAY AFTER SESSION - PART 2

September 1, 2010 – 11:01 am

Two days after Meagan & Etienne’s wonderful wedding, we topped it with a “Day After Session” (or some may know more commonly as “Trash The Dress”). I don’t like to call it a “Trash The Dress” Session so much because I am in no way trying to ruin the dress. I view these sessions as an amazing time to go around and take photos without the time constraints of the wedding day and withought having to worry if the dress get’s dirty. After the session the bride will have it cleaned and everything is good to go. Yes, there are some brides, Meagan included who choose to get their dress wet, either by being in the ocean or in a lake or something. But honestly, You wouldn’t have even known her dress got wet and it barely got dirty. It’s great when a bride says, “HEY, you’re only going to wear it once so why not put it on again and get some amazing shots?!” Well that’s what we did.

We went all around the lake where Meagan’s Family has a cabin. It was a pretty special time because the lake is at the lowest level it has ever been in at least 40 years. So the shoreline was the largest they’d ever seen it and basically we took a majority of the photos in places that would normally be under water. For the last half of the session we went to a few special places but I don’t want to spoil the surprise.

All I can say is that I honestly don’t think I’ve ever loved an entire set of images so much

There were so many amazing elements to this shoot: The location was just amazing, the light was killer, the clouds were breathtaking, the wind was perfect the whole time (personal wind machine much) and the bride and groom were fearless and working it! All adds up to one perfect shoot.

To start, This has to be MY FAVOURITE SHOT OF A BRIDE EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER!!! It’s going to be made into a big big canvas! JUST STUNNING!!! LLLLLLOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEE!!!

This is a real shot people! She is actually driving the boat here and did for everywhere we went. The only thing we set up was that she took off her sweater so you could see the dress.