This wedding was a blast!

James & Theresa were so relaxed and easy going all day. The bridal party was up for anything. And the family was so much fun.

We started out the day at the prep locations. Theresa was relaxed but anxious once she had the dress on. I really loved the custom hanger she had made for her dress! It was wire shaped to spell Mrs Gallello hehe – too cute! We also had the CUTEST flower girls ever – they were so beautiful in their white dresses and fancy shoes!

They were married at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Surrey – beautiful parish. Although James and the groomsmen weren’t too fond of standing in the direct sunlight with their black suits on – the poor guys were all dabbing sweat from their heads throughout the ceremony. Theresa’s mom was showing tears of joy the moment she stepped on to the aisle – her first child to get married and her only daughter.

After the ceremony, we all headed to the local baseball fields – yes a bride in a white dress on a baseball field! James & Theresa play on a softball team and they were playing in a tournament the day of the wedding, so we went to pay them a visit between games. We took over the diamond and dugout for a bit while one of the teammates offered up shoe polishing services to the bridal party

Once we had our fill of the baseball diamond we headed to a few other locations on our way to the party. We had so much fun with this bridal party – they were all such great participants and totally up for anything!

The party continued at the Roma Hall in Queensborough – I love this location (and not because it’s 4 blocks from my house hehe). The food is always stellar and the decor is beautiful. Theresa & James went with a beach theme – seashells and turquoise were used throughout the decor and it looked beautiful!

We had so much fun with this wedding!

James & Theresa – thank you for allowing us to capture this special day for you! We hope you had as much fun as we did

Enjoy the photographs!!

It was a nice quaint wedding at the Newlands Golf Course with their closest friends and family. The ceremony was beautiful.

After the ceremony we stayed on the grounds to sneak in some bridal portraits of the newlywed couple. Their daughter had other plans for us though. She wouldn’t go without mom & dad! We did portraits in intervals with her right next to them, just outside of the camera frame. We were able to get a few quick portraits but we felt bad for their daughter so we called it quits and decided to reschedule another day for their portraits.

The bride & groom, along with their guests, celebrated their wedding in the restaurant at Newlands. They all shared in a great meal & stories.

Although the day was short for me, I felt very honored to be able to capture this special day for Greg & Sheena.

I can’t wait for our rescheduled bridal session!

Enjoy this sneak peek

Vicky & Chad are both amazing people but they are an extraordinary couple! They are high school sweethearts – that is so rare these days and speaks volumes about how amazing they both are. When you get to spend a day with their families you quickly see why they are so amazing – their families are so incredible. Their parents are supportive, loving, sincere and so incredibly caring, it’s no wonder why Vicky and Chad are such fantastic individuals.

Vicky and the ladies were preparing at her soon-to-be in-laws breathtaking home! I walked into the solarium, where all the make up and hair was being done, and I think my jaw dropped to the floor hehe. It was amazing – you’ll see in the photographs below Vicky was relaxed and just enjoying  every moment, even though she said she had butterflies, she was still very calm.

Once all the ladies were looking fabulous, we all headed over to the Historic Stewart Farmhouse in Surrey for Vicky & Chad’s first look. This location is one of my favorites for weddings! It offers so much to my clients and I never get tired of it and today was no exception. It was the perfect location for their first look on the veranda of the historic house. The first look was so lovely – I love when we decide to go this route! When Chad turned and saw Vicky for the first time, he lit up! All he could say was “Wow, you look so gorgeous hun” and was he ever right. Vicky is a gorgeous woman and her dress was so well suited to her personality and style. Chad looked pretty handsome too

We all had such a fantastic time at the farmhouse! The bridal party was hilarious and up for anything – even climbing a tree…haha. I wonder what else we could have gotten them to do We were all having such a blast at the farmhouse that we nearly lost track of time and showed up late for there ceremony! We just couldn’t stop taking photographs of these good looking people

The ceremony and reception followed at the Northview Golf Course in Surrey. The ceremony was held at the upper garden while the reception followed inside the clubhouse with breathtaking views of the golf course & mountains.

The reception was beautiful. The speeches were so special they brought tears to my eyes. The love these families have for their children and passed family member is so great there are no words to describe it. They welcomed each other’s families together, officially, and toasted to the many years of happiness to come.

Vicky & Chad, thank you thank you thank you! Your hospitality and sincere thoughtfulness was amazing, even during your special day when we should be catering to you. I really, truly, am thankful for being able to capture this amazing day for you & your families. I look forward to the many years of friendship we have ahead of us. And most importantly, I am so excited for you both, in this new chapter in your lives together!

May love guide you through the rest of your day’s together!

Classic, glamorous, dramatic – Chris & Amber’s wedding was a fantastic day! Everything was so well organized and coordinated. Every detail was thought of. Their décor was amazing!

I started the day at Amber & Chris’s beautiful historic home, where the ladies were all getting ready. While the ladies got ready I made use of the beautiful features of the house to do some detail shots – LOVED all the architectural accents in the home. The ladies all looked beautiful and Amber was glowing as soon as she put on her dress.

When Amber stepped into the aisle & Chris saw her for the first time – it was pure joy & love in his expression, such a beautiful moment! The ceremony was so touching. The church is extremely beautiful and the lighting was fantastic!

We continued the day with lots of fun & laughter at a few different spots in the New Westminster area. We hit up the Rose Garden in Queens Park for some great scenic photographs. My favorite location was the courthouses in New Westminster – amazing location hidden away from the hustle & bustle. They were so much fun to photograph! The bridal party was a blast and super relaxed.

The Metro Hall – the BEST hidden gem for reception venues in the city! No joke – this venue is A-MAZING!! It’s so chic & glamorous inside that minimal décor needs to be done. Amber & Chris picked a perfect spot to tie in their wedding décor – red, black & a touch of white – glamorous! The reception was a blast; speeches were so heartfelt and sincere. I didn’t know these people but after their speeches I felt like I was part the group. The catering was one of the most delicious dinners I’ve had at a wedding. The Butler Did It Catering is an amazing team of chefs & servers – impeccable service! Oh, and the food was delicious too The cake was provided by C for Cake (a friend of Amber & Chris’); so yummy!

As the evening progressed into the night the dancing started and the party really got started!

Amber & Chris – your wedding was an amazing day! I hope you had as much fun as we did. Thank you again for allowing us to capture this monumental day for you.
Enjoy your sneak peek!