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chris & mallory: married

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

chris and mallory are delightful. that’s the best word I can think of to describe them. they are kind, they love their friends and family and they like to laugh. they didn’t even mind when i poked fun at them every once in awhile and certainly weren’t afraid to dish it out either, which always makes for a fun day for me.

it was cold and beautiful and cold (did i say that already?), but we did our best to make quick work of the picture time so they could get back to enjoy the party awaiting them.

bless you in this beautiful journey you’re beginning together!

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fraser river lodge wedding: dennis & kelsea

Thursday, November 15th, 2012

i first met dennis & kelsea at kevin & megan’s wedding back in march. kevin and dennis are both kielstra boys and are the first two out of three to be married in a mere 13 months.

kelsea and dennis are a sweet couple…very private and not much for pda. it was fun to hear the story of how they were set up and how their relationship quietly evolved leading up to their engagement and wedding day.

kelsea executed her classically elegant vision for the day flawlessly. you wouldn’t be able to tell from her ruffly dress and the delicate details that she’s a farm girl through and through, but when she insisted we visit a torn down shed in the pouring rain with the bridal party for pictures, it became clear that she was one tough chick.

Ceremony: Agassiz Christian Reformed Church / Reception: Fraser River Lodge / Decor: Valley Weddings / Flowers: Vaandrager Nursery / Hair: Transformations Hair Design / Make-up: Chantal Arends

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magical backyard wedding: caitlin & skiff

Thursday, September 20th, 2012

she was wearing a floor length fur coat, pin curls and bright red lips. she excitedly told me her plans, from the turquoise house to the fire dancers to the unique identities of each of her 12 bridesmaids. when we were finished, i had four pages of notes and a huge smile on my face. her favorite color was rainbow. need i say more?

they transformed her parents property into a colorfully psychedelic wonderland in the woods…it was amazing. caitlin spent countless hours creating paper flowers, glitter stars, heart garlands, monogrammed popcorn bags and fabric streamers. everything was homegrown: caitlin’s dress was made by skiff’s mom, her brother bartended out of his trailer while the groomsman barbecued cured meat and caitlin’s mom prepared the salads in the kitchen. her brother-in-law was even putting finishing touches on the houses’s paint job and nailing up the last bits of trim when i arrived.

and the guests. were. fabulous. i don’t even know how to describe it, so we’ll say it was fred astaire crossed with rocky horror picture show crossed with dick tracy crossed with hedwig and the angry inch. throw in a little outsiders and betty boop for good measure. and that’s only scratching the surface.

i only had the opportunity to meet skiff the week before the wedding when i did their engagement pictures and he was very kind and reserved and exceptionally nervous in front of the camera. little did i know, all i needed to do was shine a spotlight, surround him with his band and wait for the magic to happen. he’s an incredible musician and performer…he and his boys (washboard and all) closed off the evening with their blend of rockabilly bluegrass while caitlin danced in the moonlight.

your love for one another and those around you is inspiring…it’s beautiful to see a close knit group of friends come together and celebrate in a way that not only honors your commitment to each other but incorporates so many of the things you adore and is so. much. fun. thanks for inviting me, caitlin & skiff!

special thanks to my lovely and talented second shooter, sarah nickerson, and my assistant, sadia. couldn’t have done it without you ladies!

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erik & caitlin: a sweet story

Friday, August 31st, 2012

i had the pleasure of being invited into erik & caitlin’s home to discuss their upcoming wedding and got to snap a few pictures in the process. pretty sure they speak for themselves about who these two are!

erik & caitlin’s engagement from Sharalee Prang on Vimeo.

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film inspired vintage wedding: sam & adriana

Friday, August 24th, 2012

sam is a videographer and adriana a budding photographer, so you can only imagine the creative feast for the eyes their wedding was! the natural beauty of the rustic property decorated by adriana and her team of crafting warriors culminated in a beautifully magical backdrop for what was truly a special day.

sam & adriana’s engagement picture session was my most popular post on this blog to date, so i was a little nervous about trying to “top” that with their wedding. but there’s something about a wedding that evokes so much emotion and draws out so much pure love…looking back on these pictures, i “feel”. which is all i can hope for. i hope you see and feel the day right along with me, even if you weren’t able to be there in person.

recognize the movie poster sam is re-enacting below…?

though sam now makes movies himself, his love for the movies started at a young age where he attempted to smuggle himself along on a date night by hiding in the backseat of the car while his parents were getting ready to leave. so it only made sense that the reception would revolve around the couple’s shared love for the movies, from the “ticket stub” seating chart to the outdoor theatre complete with candy and popcorn, no detail was forgotten. there were so many personal touches as well, including hundreds of bundled love letters on each table that adriana’s grandparents had handwritten to one another dating back over 60 years. it’s amazing to see the legacy of love and faith that both families have left for their children…what an incredible example for them to build their marriage on.

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retro fort langley wedding: mark & beth

Monday, August 13th, 2012

so this may very well be the most outrageously large blog post i ever publish, but you know what? i don’t care. it’s worth it!!

this was one of those days that moved me. not just because it was beautiful, but because i love this couple to bits. obviously, as individuals they are wonderful. but as a couple they are like, triple threat, bomb diggity, bowl you over, knock your socks off incredible duo…they can’t be stopped.

and so, it is with great joy that i share their wedding day with you. beth brilliantly dreamt up a day that fit them to a tee…sweet, personal, delicate, natural, quirky and fun.

i’m always so tempted to tell the story of each picture because there’s just SO MUCH to be said, but i’m going to try and keep quiet and let the images speak for themselves. feel free to make up your own story as you go – i kind of appreciate when someone lets me use my imagination anyway.

the poor little ring bearer got a little confused about who/where his daddy was, which provided us with a few laughs, but may have scarred him for life…

Reception: Fort Langley Community Hall / Caterer: Seasonal Experience (amazing food!!) / DJ: Simon Bridgefoot / Photo booth: Cheddar Booth / Bridal gown seamstress: Dinah Vanderhorst / Bride’s Hair: Tessa Suderman / Bridesmaids’ Jewelry: elephantine & amerrymishap / Flowers: collected from various friends / Tons of DIY projects put together by the bride and her friends and family!

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harrison hot springs wedding: jason & bethany

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

peace.

i think that’s how i would describe this day: peaceful. no mad dashes, no fiascos. just a picture of peace. we were lakeside at greenpoint park in harrison and it was beautiful. everyone was drawn to this wedding, including a couple of tracksuit clad grannies and a multitude of mosquitoes…there was something for everyone 🙂

you may remember jason and bethany from their pie themed engagement shoot. their wedding represented them well and was full of gorgeous blooms, feather details, lace and of course…more pie.

they were still as sweet and relaxed as ever and i loved getting to meet their families and spend time with their friends. you can learn so much about a person by meeting those they surround themselves with and it’s no surprise that these two have become so gracious and kind now that i’ve hung out with the people that raised them.

Bride’s dress: David’s Bridal / Headpieces and Boutineres: Carmen West Creative / Ceremony: Greenpoint Park / Reception: Harrison Memorial Hall

and special thank to my amazing assistant, sadia! she showed up to this wedding even though it was her moving day and her husband’s birthday and she worked so hard. such a lovely girl!

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brandon & emma: engaged

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

back in december, emma contacted me to let me know that she was engaged and would like to book me for the wedding. a couple weeks later, i received an e-mail from a girl named joanne. coincidentally, she had the same last name as emma. she was planning to be engaged and was getting married a week before emma. curious? or maybe not so curious. they’re sisters, of course! and i am so excited that i get to shoot both of their weddings. they have similar personalities, but they continue to tell me that their weddings are going to be completely different…i can’t wait to see what they’ve dreamed up!

i met brandon & emma on the beach and though it had threatened rain, it turned out to be a lovely evening.

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vintage greenhouse wedding: chad & emilie

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

ok. chad & emilie. so i may or may not have been privy to the fact that these two were going to tie the knot this summer slightly before it was official. i may or may not have received a message that said “do you have these dates free? because there might be en event we would like you to attend on one of these dates”. and i may or may not have been absolutely, ridiculously over the top giddy with anticipation knowing that i got to hang out with these two on one of the most important days of their lives.

now enough with the may or may nots. here’s what i know for certain: chad and emilie were meant for each other. so totally perfect fit kind of material here. chad is kind and and intelligent and incredibly gifted and always “stoked” about something. emilie is beautiful and sweet and joyful and even though she’s probably the purist person on earth, has a way of saying normal things in a funny voice that makes them sound kinda dirty (it’s amazing). as individuals they make me smile. as a couple, they make me beam. they both have huge hearts and love to serve. and they are so smitten with each other – it’s just written all over their faces. so you know you don’t even want to get me started on their day…i just need to stop talking and show you the goods.

chad & emilie chose to reserve the wedding party for family, but wanted to include a larger group of friends, so we had them meet us to take a few pictures before the ceremony.

thank you for including me – i honestly loved every moment.

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fairy tale vancouver wedding: nathan & cynthia

Friday, June 15th, 2012

it was a fairy tale kind of day, the kind little girls dream of in second grade. from the tree branch lined aisle to the pops of pink to the lanterns each girl carried. and then they opened the door and as cynthia walked through, everyone took a breath. the handsome prince held back tears. it was just that kind of day.