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Eugene & Hannah |Croatian Cultural Centre| Vancouver Wedding Photographer

Fran — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:20:43 +0000

The weather couldn’t be more perfect for this adorable couple on their special day! I was thrilled when I saw blue skies and sun, sun, sun! Also, knowing my ever fabulous second shooter Tracey Heppner was going to be with me all day!!

I drove out to Richmond where the beautiful bride was getting ready and started giggling as soon as I walked in…Hannah started clapping and laughing when she saw me! What a welcome! The women were all so helpful and I could tell they all really care about Hannah. They ALL helped her get ready and even bought her little gifts that were thoughtful, funny and meaningful.

Eugene and Hannah had a ceremony at Bethany Baptist Church that was very moving. From the whole congregation singing together to her father coming up to preach a bit as well. After the ceremony we are normally so rushed to get formals done but Hannah was an amazing planner (must be because of her teaching background) … but the wedding party stopped at Tim Horton’s/Wendy’s for a very relaxed lunch break. After we had some laughs and grub, we headed to the Olympic Village in False Creek for the formals. The whole wedding party was an absolute hoot to be around and the time just flew by.

Thank you so much for such a wonderful day. You both are two very special people. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness

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Hannah said to her mom “Don’t say anything nice to me!” … she was so worried she was going to start to cry and ruin her makeup .

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When Eugene saw Hannah walking down the aisle … he couldn’t stop crying. I had a huge lump in my throat it was soooooooo sweet!!!

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Hannah painted this cute umbrella that has their names written on it.

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John & Patricia | Hycroft Manor | Vancouver Wedding Photographer

Fran — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:51:56 +0000

This has got to be one of the nicest couples I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. We had so much fun from the moment our day started.

The ceremony was held at the beautiful Hycroft Manor. The minister was one of the best that I’ve seen. He helped make it a very memorable, happy & fun ceremony. Afterwards everyone gathered around to mingle and nibble on finger foods while the bride & groom finished their family shots. Then we were off to Iona Beach with the wedding party. The clouds were dark and gloomy but the photos turned out amazing!! After Iona beach we still had some time left so we headed out to Steveston at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard for some more formals.

The reception was held at the Kirin Restaurant where the bride & groom were introduced with Canucks towels twirling and some hilarious newlywed games.

I was so happy to second shoot this wedding for my friend Kari Heese fromFractured Light Photography. These are my shots from the day … for more photos check out Kari’s blog

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One of the best kisses ever . I love how he dipped her …

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Everyone was freaking out about the dragon flies buzzing around … I can’t believe I captured 2 of them in flight …

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Personalized M&M’s … sooooooooo stinkin’ cool!!!!

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Thank you again for such an amazing day!! xo

Corey & Sarah | Day after Session | Mexico Wedding

Fran — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:55:09 +0000

The day after Corey & Sarah tied the knot at the Barcelo Maya Palace in Mexico … we decided it would be great to sneak out the next day to grab some extra photos. We finished just in time before the skies opened up and dumped on us… you guys are amazing.

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Corey & Sarah | Barcelo Maya Palace ~ Mexico | Destination Wedding

Fran — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:37:04 +0000

When we pulled into the Barcelo Maya Palace in Mexico I felt like a kid walking into a candy store! I have been anxiously awaiting this wedding for quite some time. My good friend Daniela Ciuffa and I arrived a few days before the bride and groom so we had time to enjoy the hotel and look for cool spots to photograph. When the bride and groom arrived from Texas, they were so sweet and a super cute couple! It was nice talking with them before the big day.

We were all told it was going to rain the day of the wedding but thankfully when we woke up there were blue blue skies! That night on the other hand was a torrential downpour with thunder and lightening to boot!

Sarah has got to be one of the most laid back brides I have ever seen … and Corey was all smiles. The two of them together were an absolute joy to watch. They definitely have a very special bond and you could tell just by the way they looked at each other.

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I love alllll of these series with Sarah & her mother Tricia. I had tears in my eyes they were so sweet together.

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How proud is this mother of her daughter?! Totally pulls at the heart strings

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Sarah … you are gorgeous!!!

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This photo cracks me up!! Corey was so excited when the golf cart showed up with his bride … he started waving

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I love it when the ceremony is done by a family member! Corey’s dad did a beautiful job.

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The wedding party decided to stop at one of the bars for a celebratory shot

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Sarah’s wedding ring had their initials intertwined … love it.

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Thank you for sharing your special day with me! You guys are such a lovely couple!!! I wish you many years of happiness and hope that you are enjoying the other resort for your honeymoon as much as Barcelo. Safe trip back to Texas!

Franjo & Andrea | Osoyoos Wedding

Fran — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:38:45 +0000

Ooooohhhh where to begin with this super sweet couple! The day before their wedding is the first time I met Franjo & Andrea and I was blown away how genuine and how truly in love they are! I think Franjo is one of the most sincere men I have ever met and Andrea was such a breath of fresh air! Watching how the two of them interact together will melt anyone’s heart…it was an honor capturing their love. The tenderness and love they showed each other is so rare to see.

It was also such a treat seeing my past bride & groom Joe & Nicole at this wedding. Couldn’t be happier for them expecting their 1st child!

Warning … a bit of a long post.

Warning…super HOT couple! Seriously good looking!

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Huge shout out to Michelle Libby for her help with this wedding

Makeup by Felicia Bromba

Hair by Beauty & Beyond in Osoyoos

Mike & Melissa | Naramata Vineyard Wedding | Penticton Wedding Photographer

Fran — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:38:52 +0000

I had the pleasure last week of shooting this wedding with Michelle Libby from Studio 32 Photography. The day before the wedding Libby and I drove around getting familiar with the area and trying to find a Plan “B” in case it rained. That night it must have been one of the worst thunder storms I have heard in awhile! The morning had a scattering of blue clouds … so with fingers crossed we headed to the vineyard in Naramata where the outdoor wedding was to take place.

With the skies opening up to rain again just before the ceremony, nothing could wipe the smile off the brides face. The whole wedding party was such a fun and lively bunch! It was truly entertaining spending the day with them and traveling to locations in the designated bus that they had hired.

The bride had a yellow theme throughout the vineyard … ranging from lovely yellow and white flowers to over 600 lemons!! Some were in the pool … flower pots … printed on all the paper markers … shaved in vases of water… and she even had hand juicers as her favors. It was so bright and fresh!

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These next photos crack me up … one minute its pouring then it stops when Melissa reached Mike and the minister is saying the ceremony was only going to be 5 minutes in case it started raining again!

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I love capturing the parents emotions during the ceremony.

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Look at the colour of her eyes! Just beautiful!!

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Tons and tons of laughs having them run down the vineyard …

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here comes the rain again … look at the dark chunk of rain making its way back to us …

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then after dinner during the speeches … this is what I captured

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and after a fun first dance … a beautiful sunset and one last photo!

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Lucia-Anna & Bryce | Diamond Alumni Centre | Simon Fraser University

Fran — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:41:40 +0000

Here is another wedding I shot with the lovely Daniela Ciuffa! Simon Fraser University had some pretty cool spots that we found for the formals .

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Kristine & Patrick | Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club Wedding

Fran — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:43:13 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting Kristine & Patrick through my good friend Daniela Ciuffa. She needed a second shooter for the day and I love to do that for a few weddings a season and what better person to do it with … she is so much fun and is a very talented photographer. This couple was sooooo sweet!! I loved how much they laughed and smiled throughout the whole day …

These are the shots that I got throughout the day … starting with the groom …

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this ring bearer cracked me up!!

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Venue: Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

Wedding Cake: Sweet Thea

Hair and Makeup: Pamper Me Pretty

Gosia & Peter | Peace Arch Wedding | Vancouver Wedding Photographer

Fran — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:41:28 +0000

Saturday kicked off the beginning of wedding season for me and I couldn’t have asked for a better couple to start it off with. They are so fun, full of energy and love. Even though we had rain throughout the day, it still turned out beautiful! The ceremony was held at the quaint Christ Church which happens to be the oldest church in Surrey, then we were off to White Rock for formal photos to hide under the pier from the rain, and then to the reception at the cute Peace Arch Provincial Park Hall.

The day was made even more special because my dear friend Tracey Heppner was my second shooter! Head over to her blog to see the amazing shots she took at the wedding. Tracey, thank you so much for all your help!

Gosia & Peter … thank you for a fantastic day … you guys totally rocked this!! xo

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Gosia’s bracelets were awesome! she layered a whole bunch of them …

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then we headed over to shoot the guys a bit …

learning how to tie a tie

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the handsome guys waiting for the ceremony to begin …

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off to White Rock … in the rain …

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Hello beautiful wedding party!! these guys and gals were a ton of fun! We even made up nicknames for everyone

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Polish tradition is that the parents present the newly married couple with vodka shots and bread … this was pretty cool.

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Congratulations again!

Gosia & Peter | Peace Arch Wedding | Sneak Peek

Fran — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:22:48 +0000

Wedding season started for me yesterday and what a treat to kick off the season with such a fun bride and groom! Couldn’t help putting up a sneak peek for your viewing pleasure .

More to come soon…

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Are you even kidding me ??!!?? Look at this bride workin’ it!! Stunning!!!

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