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Thursday, January 12th, 2012
miraculously, it was a mild winter afternoon with a slight breeze and even a bit of sun as the clouds parted to reveal it setting. shawn & hannah were so laid back and clearly excited that they were finally going to be married. we got to start the day out by doing pictures, which can i just say i love? when you see the pure giddiness and anticipation of the bride and the way she grabbed her groom like she was never going to let him go…it’s so so worth it. at one point, shawn (who is notorious for not liking his picture taken) said, “this is actually fun. i thought this part was supposed to suck”. which from a groom, i will take as a huge compliment. i may also consider making it my new tagline. “the sharalee prang photography experience. it doesn’t suck”.
it was so encouraging to see some of the men in the family in reflection and prayer before the ceremony…
…um, or not.
thank you shawn and hannah for inviting me into your wedding day. it was so sweet and romantic – you two are a great match!
Tags: fort langley, langley wedding photographer, murrayville hall, the bridge community church langley, white and black, winter wedding
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jeff & stephanie: married
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
what do peacock feathers, moustaches, vintage pearls and a rolls royce have in common? i’m so glad you asked. why, jeff & stephanie’s wedding, of course. it was a blustery november day, but nothing was going to dampen the spirits of these two. they trudged through mud and rain in the frigid cold because they were going to get married and the weather was not going to have a say in when, where or how it happened. and it happened beautifully.
there were certainly bumps along the way (i.e. a bridesmaid dress fiasco days before the wedding which had the mother-of-the-bride stuck behind a sewing machine and did i mention the reception ended up with the couple making a trip to the emergency room…?), but i’m sure everyone would agree it turned out to be a great day.
the ceremony was held in a gorgeous catholic church in aldergrove and even though movember was in full force amongst the groomsmen, everyone looked quite dapper.
there were so many pretty details from the bird adorned branches to the lights to the personalized wine bottles. their family and friends were quite the team, coming together to make everything perfect.
jeff & stephanie: i know not everything went as planned, but i feel like the picture above kind of sums it up. the two of you, walking into life surrounded by friends and family, embracing your circumstances with smiles on your faces. you two have an amazing future ahead.
Tags: abbotsford wedding photographer, blue wedding shoes, legacy centre, peacock feathers, rolls royce, rotary stadium, st. ann's catholic church, vancouver wedding photographer
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wes & janie: married
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
what a great day. i didn’t tell the bride and groom, but i was fully expecting it to pour rain on their wedding day. so when we woke to sun, not just overcast/dark skies but sun…i was more than a little surprised and delighted.
this couple was so lovely. and at every turn, i met someone else who was there to cheer them on. people that were so happy to see their friends in love. what a great day.
every wedding should have a 4 foot 10 british mother-of-the-bride. those brits are the life of the party!
Tags: abbotsford wedding photographer, arnold community church, bride and groom on a motorcycle, bride getting ready, canucks cookies, cranberries, harley davidson, red and white wedding, vancouver wedding photographer, white roses, yarrow community hall
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christian & seana: married
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
i know these guys have been waiting EONS to see their pictures, so i won’t fill this page with words. i will just say that this couple is wonderful. so sweet and generous and loving. from the moment i met them, i felt comfortable and it seems that’s how they make everyone feel (except those scared off by christian’s loud voice :). thank you for inviting me into your lives with open arms!
talk about a comedy of errors…these guys were all employing those napkin folding skills they learned in junior high to try and figure out how to get their pocket squares to look the same.
ceremony: burnaby mountain
reception: burnaby lake rowing club
second shooter: photography by jacqueline
Tags: burnaby mountain, burnaby rowing club, conservation area, rocky point park, totem poles, vancouver wedding photographer
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joanne & theo: married!!!
Monday, September 19th, 2011
first of all, i just have to say what an honor it was to even be considered, let alone invited to photograph theo and joanne on their wedding day.
reason #1: they are dear friends of ours.
reason #2: they are both artists (joanne is actually an amazing photographer and has taken tons of beautiful pictures of my family).
reason #3 (and probably the most important): they are hot. super hot. they were already hot on their own, but together, the hotness quotient went up significantly. and there’s something about a betrothed couple that makes them even hotter to the rest of the world, so let’s just say that the hotness ante was through the roof.
all that to say, i was kind of blown away when they wanted me. and the extra bonus was that i actually got to enjoy the ceremony and reception…they had another photographer come for that!! so i got what i consider one of the most fun parts of the day: the bride getting ready and the pictures of the couple.
speaking of hot, check out this super hot mama: joanne’s best friend karla. she is an incredible musician (she wrote a song for joanne and theo’s ceremony) and has a beautifully generous heart. love his woman.
and so, i left joanne waiting in the gazebo and went to meet her groom.
these pictures of theo are some of my favorites of a groom. he was so relaxed…we chatted about his morning while he fixed his cufflinks. and there didn’t seem to be any nerves. which is rare. and i think a really good sign that he knew this was right. that SHE was right. and i love that.
it was so gorgeous outside, but we snuck in the back door of hemingway’s book store for a little change of pace and a little respite from the heat (i’ll let you guess which section we landed in :).
and like that they were off. to be wed! theo & joanne: i wish you so much more than happiness. at the risk of sounding like whitney houston, i wish you joy. and love. and life. FULL life. thank you again.
Tags: abbotsford wedding photographer, bride getting ready, downtown abbotsford, first look, friesen property, hemingways books, mt lehman, vancouver wedding photographer
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ubc heritage house wedding
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
it was so sweet hearing this couple’s vision for their wedding day. obviously it was a celebration of their own love, but they really wanted it to be a celebration of their friends and family…a party for the people who are most important to them. so they pulled out all the stops. they were so cute as they described every little detail and how they would all be surprises for their guests.
this bride is a grandmother (i’m sure you’re as shocked by that as i am…you can pick yourself up off the floor now) and we had her adorably rambunctious grandsons with us while she was getting ready.
what’s so special about the guy in shorts, you may ask? i was in the hotel earlier that afternoon when the bride received the call that her stepdad who had come in from out of town had forgotten to pack his pants. when her driver showed up to drive her to the ceremony, she looked at him and asked “what size are you?”. you see where i’m going with this. so what’s so special about the guy in shorts? he probably just got the biggest tip of his life.
some of the big surprises the couple had planned included an espresso stand, a gelato cart, an elaborate choreographed dance, live music from an outstanding jazz band…and the list goes on. it was quite the affair.
drumroll for the people who pulled it all together:
The band: Musical Occasions
The venue: Cecil Green Park House
Caterer: Wescadia Catering
Wedding Cake: Cakes by Meg
Gelato Cart: Bella Gelateria
Espresso Cart: Coffee Vango
Wedding Planner: Brandi from Lisa Gregory Special Events
Hair & Make-up: The OC Spa & Maryam Collahi
Tags: cecil green house, orchid bouquet, ubc campus, vancouver wedding photographer, white orchids
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mandy & trevor: married part 2
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
once again, we had to take advantage of this beautiful church, so though the sun was shining, we went back inside!
mandy has been meticulously planning all of the details of her wedding for years. it was fun to see it all realized and so sweet to watch her delight in all of the things she had dreamt up and created. she made all of the cookie favors as well as the meringues on the candy table (which were to die for) herself!
here’s to many more years together!
thanks to the ramada conference centre and st. thomas anglican church for hosting this lovely affair!
the cake was by christine’s creative cakes & mandy’s dress was from champagne & lace.
Tags: abbotsford wedding photographer, green and white bouquets, hydrangea centrepieces, old clayburn village, ramada inn catering, wedding reception, white candy bar
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mandy & trevor: married
Monday, September 5th, 2011
well, i know mandy has been desperate to see these, so i thought i would try to ease her pain with at least one instalment on this lovely long weekend.
trevor left a gift and a note for mandy to open the morning of the wedding. surefire way to get some emotion flowing…as if there wasn’t enough already!
normally i don’t include very many ceremony pictures, but this couple was so in love with this beautiful church and wanted every detail documented…you can see why.
i hope that gives you a little glimpse into the day. no worries, mandy & trevor. there are more glimpses to be had.
Tags: bride getting ready, chilliwack wedding photographer, st. thomas united church, stained glass windows
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laura & dwayne: the reception
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
details galore. laura worked so hard to put this day together that i just had to share them all!
the best dressed man, in my opinion (besides dwayne of course) was laura’s grandpa. he should definitely be in the movies.
i was so delighted that you chose me to capture your day, laura and dwayne. thank you for including me!
saar bank farm: reception site
lori’s catering: the food (highly recommended by the couple)
laura & friends: photo booth, centrepieces, wedding favors (personalized bookmarks) and more…
Tags: abbotsford wedding photographer, barn reception, homemade photo booth, homemade photo booth props, lower mainland reception, rose bridal bouquet, saar bank farm, white hydrangeas
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laura & dwayne: married
Monday, August 29th, 2011
i gotta tell you – i was praying for sun. if i ever really really prayed for sun, it was for these two. they got engaged in the rain. we did their engagement pictures in the (pouring) rain. and that morning of the wedding, it sure looked like rain again. but clearly i wasn’t the only one praying because the rain never came! it was a perfectly warm, overcast day..ideal for afternoon pictures and even better for guys in long-sleeved shirts.
so i know i say this about all different parts of the wedding day, but i love hanging out with the girls while they’re getting ready. something about a house full of all that estrogen brings me back to my youth growing up with all girls. add a white dress and you have the recipe for such delightful chaos 🙂
laura is a graphic designer and a budding photographer. she used all of her skills and unique ideas to make the wedding fit her and dwayne to a tee. starting with the invitations:
now i know it always seems like on these “first look” pictures the bride and groom are somewhere wonderfully secluded having this lovely moment, just the two of them. and sometimes that’s the case, but as in this circumstance, they were anything but alone. at least the girls kept their distance…and their giggling to a minimum 🙂
i worked with the lovely jacqueline for the first time and her shots complimented mine perfectly, from some of the fine details to those sweet ones of laura peeking out of the barn window to see her groom 🙂
shout outs to:
saar bank farm: hosted ceremony & reception
san patrick from bryan’s bride: laura’s dress
granny & grumpa’s antiques: they loaned laura several of the “props” for the wedding
rw & co: bridesmaids dresses
laura who dreamt up the vision and her friends and family who helped her execute it (including her mom who put together all of the beautiful flowers).
more of the details and reception to come!
Tags: abbotsford wedding photographer, horses, pictures on a farm, red barn, saar bank farms, sumas flats
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