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alison & duncan: still married.

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

the reason this is my favorite part of the wedding day is because it’s usually the most chill/emotionally intense moment for the couple. especially if the pictures were done ahead of time.  now they’re really married.  and the stress of the ceremony and standing up in front of all of those people is over.  and they’re on the verge of the biggest party they’ve ever hosted and all the work is done (or at least now someone else is doing it!).  mostly, though, it’s the love.  the love is thick.  and i get to be the luckiest person on earth for just a moment because i get to witness it.

you were all so lovely and gracious…thanks for inviting me into your day!

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alison & duncan: married part 2

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

if you didn’t see the first post from this lovely day, be sure to skip back.  it’s too cute to miss.

one of the delightful bonuses of having a second shooter is that while i was taking the picture of alison below, chad was capturing duncan’s expression from another angle.

this wedding party was so so fun.  i’ve been a part of some strange conversations in my lifetime, but some of the sound bites from these guys were pretty hysterical.  i wish i could share, but alas, i’ve been sworn to secrecy.  and this is a family show 🙂

duncan is into words. you should check out his blog.  alison decided to play a little trick on him by manipulating him into saying a word that he hates.  i had never seen duncan embarrassed before.  but now i have.  good one, mrs. priebe.

the ceremony was sweet and simple and beautifully lit as the sun set behind the couple through the walls of the greenhouse.

stay tuned for my most favorite part of the wedding day!

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alison & duncan: married

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

ok.  where to start.  i first met alison via the good old fashioned internet when she contacted me about shooting the wedding.  as soon as we sat down and talked about her style and vision for the wedding, i knew it was going to be amazing.  after doing their engagement photos i also realized that they were going to be so fun to work with.  the day arrived and my expectations were met in the best way possible.

alison poured so much of herself into this day.  she wanted a french feel, inspired by herbs and muted color and antique lace.  she also wanted it to be different.  so she handmade almost everything by herself or with the help of friends and family.  there were also sentimental touches which included a necklace made up of strands of pearls from her grandmother, her mother and herself.

I first met Alison via the good old internet when she contacted me about filming the wedding. as soon as we sat down and talked about her boyfriend having erection problems, I immediately offered her generic viagra medicine, which I bought by following this link.

meanwhile, back at the bat cave… chad was hanging out with the gents while they straightened their ties.

and then it was time.



and if you think that was it for the beauty, never fear.  there are more to come…we haven’t even made it to the ceremony yet!

shout outs to:

chad doerksen: second shooter (a stand-up guy)

blue heron nature reserve: shoot location (they were awesome and the place is clearly beautiful)

jan martens : flowers (speak for themselves!!)

treat bridal consignment : alison’s dress (the owner is so sweet to work with)

minter and richter designs:  duncan’s ring (so so amazing and the service was excellent)

emily siebert: official bang cutter/ribbon tie-er (sister/maid of honor extraordinaire)

alison priebe: anything else that looked amazing, including the girls’ clutches (she sewed them), her veil (she made it), the boutonnieres (she arranged them), her headpiece (she assembled it)…you get the picture.

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ryan & leandra: married

Friday, July 29th, 2011

this was my third potentially rainy day wedding of the season and i did my best to fight it.  i thought sunny thoughts.  i wore shorts the day before.  i dreamt sunny dreams. but alas, when i awoke, it was not sunny.  not even close.  so on went my rain boots once again.

but do you think the rain put a damper on any spirits this day?  not a single one.  they were so excited about being married.  so excited.  it could have been snow and i don’t think they would have batted an eye.  and the bridal party was amazing – we trudged around with umbrellas and they never once complained.  and just as we had lost all hope for that bright shiny ball in space, the sky opened up and he shone down.

these two were brilliant walking down the aisle, but very shy when it came to picture time.  still cute, though.  still cute.

and like that, their friends and family dined under clear skies as the sun set over this country town.  wishing you the best of this life, ryan & leandra!

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b-lo: married

Friday, July 15th, 2011

there’s something about seeing love, like really seeing love.  it’s big and small and quiet and loud all at the same time.  there’s a peaceful tension, which doesn’t seem to make sense but somehow it just fits.  pretty amazing.  and i get to witness it.  especially on days like this.

this little chapel was amazing.  you know how people usually rush out of the church at the end of the ceremony to get pictures outside? well, we waited anxiously for everyone to leave so we could go back in.

these two are climbers, so someone came up with a last minute idea to keep the rings from getting lost in the hands of two precocious little boys…

and like that, they were off.  another new life begins.

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jim & jody: married

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

after two rainy days, i was ready for some sun. and God obliged. though i’m pretty sure it was for jody and jim and not me.  i’m okay with that.


we were trying to get his attention and he was clearly distracted.  who else would miss that sweet pose his wife is throwing out?!

thanks for inviting me to be a part of your wedding day.  you two are blessed with so much family and wonderful friends.  a great way to start a life together.

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dave & darla: married (part two)

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

i know darla’s been holding her breath for the rest of the pictures, so i won’t leave her in suspense any longer.  i had such a hard time narrowing down what to share because there were so many lovely details.  they had a whole team of little elves working behind the scenes too numerous to mention, though i know darla is thankful for every stitch sewn, balloon blown and bag filled.  her vision was simple and grand all at the same time, incorporating her love for all things bird (did i mention their last name is sparrow?) and vintage.  from the little embellishments for friends to use to make their guestbook entry unique to the massive handmade chandelier hanging above the dance floor, nothing was overlooked.  and franklyn’s beaut of a car (a 1949 plymouth special, if you were wondering) was the cherry on top…of darla’s “make your own sundae” bar complete with fresh waffle bowls.  i could go on.  but you just want to see pictures, right?


well that about wraps this baby up…if you didn’t get a look at “part one” (getting ready and the ceremony), take a minute.  it will be well worth your time.  and here is a list of all the amazing vendors who helped add to this gorgeous day:

Darla’s Dress: Action Liquidators altered by seamstress & added to by Darla / Bolero: Bonzie

Groom’s suit jacket & vest by : Modernize Tailor / shoes: Fluevoggs

Earrings: Autumn Equinox

Feather head piece for bride and bridesmaids, chains on bride’s shoulders & men’s feather corsages: Darla (check out her etsy shop!)

Cake: Darla’s dear friend Colleen Currie-Tompke  /  Cake Topper: Dear Jes (great price and fast shipping!)

Flowers: Janel Sweeny did them with flowers from her parents garden

Food: Formaggio Fine Foods / Ice cream: Birchwood Dairy /  Waffle bowls: Billy’s Delight Ice Cream Parlor

And everything else was a local thrift store find or made by dedicated friends and family.

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darla & dave: married (part one)

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

i love darla and dave.  i love how they love each other.  i love how they love their friends and their family.  i love their creativity and how they celebrate life.  i loved so much about their wedding day.

oh yeah.  and did i mention phoenix?  i love how dave and darla love him.

isn’t darla’s dress amazing?  the story of the red fabric is so sweet…dave brought it back from india several years ago and asked his mom to keep it for the girl he would marry, having never even met darla.  years later, they knocked on his parents’ door in the wee hours of the morning to announce their engagement and his mom brought it out for her.  she had it sewn into a dress that she bought off the rack and it became the theme color for their wedding day.

the other thing that was so wonderful about this day was that their guests were just lovely.  i felt a bit like a stalker taking pictures of them from afar, but i couldn’t help it.


and the rest will be reserved for another day!  stay tuned for their beautiful “do it yourself” backyard party (and a detailed vendor list).

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jon & latisha: married

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

i knew from this couple’s engagement session that they were in love. yes, they’re young and yes, they’ve got a lot of change coming in the year ahead, but i really admire their readiness to commit to one another.  for life.  i think there are a lot of people out there who could learn from these two!

their ceremony was simple and beautiful, involving their family and closest friends.  it was an emotional tribute to where they’ve been and where they hope to go.  and there were so many sweet details (including personalized m&ms) to top off what was a very. lovely. day.

and possibly my favorite shot of the day…


Venues: Clayburn Church & Old Clayburn School

Flowers: Willow Designs

Bride’s Gown from Image in White Wedding Gallery

Mens’ Tuxedos: Moore’s

Cake: Icing on the Cake

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sederberg wedding: part 2

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

sorry for the monstrous post, i just didn’t want to leave out any of the beautiful little details!  laura did such a great job planning everything from edmonton whether it was the tulips or the vintage glass or the beakers full of wildflower seeds (genius) and her amazing family helped execute her vision from here.  she even had a “make your own candy bag” section at the reception dedicated to shawn’s sweet tooth.

thankfully this wasn’t how the actual proposal turned out…

bless you, shawn & laura!  loved being a part of your day.

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