On the ferry ride over I remember thinking to myself “Jeez, I come up to Rockwater so often, we may as well MOVE there!”…and seriously, if it wasn’t for my insane love for the White Rock area where I live, I would definitely consider it. Every time I blog about a wedding at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort I mention how much I love it there, so really why should this one be any different? :) I love it there.

Now, onto Carla and Kevin & Co. :) These guys…well, what can I say about these guys? I can write about how much they are in love with each other, and how great they were to work with…but really, it won’t do any lick of justice to how amazing they truly truly are. I covered their day for only a few hours, (it was an intimate wedding of just over 20 people), and in those few hours there were SO many beautiful moments…the kind that we all would live and die for. One of the most vivid and memorable moments of the entire day was after the ceremony, I was standing behind Carla and Kevin at the receiving line, shooting all the hugs and congratulations, and I looked off-camera and noticed just out of frame was Carla’s dad, who was next in line. He had a little twinkle in his eye and I remember anticipating a tear or two but as I composed the shot I didn’t realize that some of those tears would be my own! I kept as composed as I could (pun-intended) but when he got to Carla I was a mess! I remember after the moment passed they looked up at me and were wiping their eyes as I was wiping my own. I remember someone saying “Hey, you just met them a few hours ago, you’re not supposed to be doing that!”. Something magical happened next…after seeing what was happening and feeling that energy in the air, some people waiting in LINE started even hugging each other and getting teary eyed! It was such a great moment to be laughing and feeling connected with this amazing group of people..they truly are the perfect definition of Family.

Every. Single. One of them.

From the bottom of my heart, Thank You.

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Alana and Ante had an amazing wedding! I had the privelage of having two other photographers working with me for the day: the amazingly talented Nick Beaulieu and Kyla Kennedy! The three of us had an absolute blast. Kyla and I started with the ladies at the Hilton in Metrotown, where we met up with my lovely fiance Grit who had already been there 4 hours styling everyone’s hair! She did an amazing job as always, but thats besides the point. Nick was hanging with the guys at Alana and Ante’s new house (congrats again guys!).

The ceremony was filled with laughter and tears, and to top it off the light shining through the stained glass behind Alana and Ante was absolutely incredible!

After the ceremony we left for Deer Lake Park for our photosession. There was some amazing light and locations, and yet again I climbed another tree for a few photos … I won’t go into that much, but hey, if you love something, work it into your daily schedule, right? Photographers: If you need a different angle, climb! :)

As the sun was coming down, it was just about time to head to Nikkei Place for the reception. The speeches were hilarious and heartwarming, the dinner was perfect, and the dancing was out of control! :) About halfway through the reception I was feeling more of a guest to the wedding than the photographer! Everyone was so great and we had an absolute ball. Thank you guys so much for letting me be a part of your big day!

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Natalie’s veil was passed down her family from generation to generation.. Its older than Canada and it still looks FLAWLESS!

Derek, you TOTALLY rock the GQ look!

One of these next two photos are going to grace my studio walls for the rest of eternity. 16×20″ Metallic Print? Without a question!
Trouble is, which one?

Can’t resist a sunset photo at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort!

Loved the detail and care put into the decorating at the reception!

Ah, the shoe game. Natalie seems pretty sure of herself on this one! I love the expression :)

One of Natalie’s friends sang a song for the two of them, it was so fantastic!

I had such an amazing time with you guys on your wedding day! I am SO jealous you guys went to Ireland for your honeymoon and I can’t wait to see some pics! Thank you so much for being the caring, loving, funny people that you are, I wish you all the best in your many years together!

LOVE this dress shot! :)

Joanna’s Mom seeing her for the first time in her dress!

Favorite! (one of them) :)

Hello Ladies! ;)

Richard and the other Gents! (and Best….Lady) ;)

FAVORITE (another one of them) ;)

Pretty dapper, DUUUDE ;)

(below) I keep coming back to this photo and getting a whole new feeling for it every time! There’s just something about it that is so powerful and yet has such an ‘old time’ feel to it. Love it! :)

Hi, so um ya… Tyra called, she wants her FIERCE back.

Note:  I have to give props to my my amazing 2nd photographer Nick Beaulieu. The next 4 shots were all done by him. I absolutely love these dance photos! Good on ya, Nick! :)

I really could have gone on forever posting individual photos (and I kind of have, its getting late lol) so instead I am posting their slideshow up as well. Yellow themed wedding? The slideshow song: “Yellow”. Naturally. :)

Funny story.

This was actually our 2nd attempt at Renee and Nick’s engagement session! The first was a few weeks earlier on top of a mountain and it would have been absolutely epic had we not broken Nick’s jeep. It was so awesome off-roading up until then though! :)

This time we decided to meet down at the White Rock Pier just before sunset. They looked SO good and we had an absolute riot together! I can’t wait for their wedding in July!

Nick brought his guitar. This dude can rock! :)

And of course, the slideshow!

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