Ceremony + Reception Location: Family’s Backyard, in Penticton BC, Dress: Vera Wang, Bridesmaids Dresses: Bill Levkoff, Hairstylist: Grit Becker, Makeup: Julie Surrige, Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Indochino, Flowers: Carls Flowers, Cake and Desserts: Jen Moss, Food: Memphis Mikes BBQ, Guest Favors: Summerland Sweets, Wine: Elephant Island, Guitarist: Michael Musclow, Decorations: DIY by Bride + Groom, friends and family, Huppa made by Paul Pratsides @ JP Timbers, Wedding Planner: Bride + Becky Loeve
Alexis + Dave: Okanagan Backyard Wedding
Dude… so much awesome is happening in this blog post I can hardly stand it! Fantastic photos of an amazing wedding – I love the feeling you conveyed and the way you set the scene! :)
these are seriously off the charts good!! wow mike your story telling is beyond beautiful :)
michael, this is probably my favourite wedding i’ve seen of yours! my absolute favourite is the portrait of the bride and groom where they’re each in separate rooms. love!
Wow. My first time on your site and I’m blow away by your work! I love your eye and storytelling. There is a beautiful abstract quality to your work – yet it’s so cohesive and beautiful. EPIC! So well done!
great details! you really found the light in those last few photos! great job
Mike! You did it again! This wedding must have been such a blast :)
OMG – I lve everything about this wedding – you and the B&G must be thrilled!
hi Wow
my good friend chris wright was at this wedding n posted ur link …..amazing! what he doesnt know is tho ive lived in scotland for ten yrs im engaged n we’re planning an okanagan wedding ourselves as my mum lives in penticton n used to live in naramata. can u email me ur contact details. thx and again WOW! … some of theses photos made me well up …. the speaing of a 1000 words alright cheers
WOW – amazing framing/composition and vision of light in your photos. love them!
Awesome work Michael! Love your compositions especially with the preparation shots :)
Wow. That’s some top notch photography right there. What an amazing wedding, love the yellow! And blown away by your work.
love your composition skills, well story telling, great set !!
Great work, love the picture of them sat on the sofa. Top job all round
I just love how playful you are with light. These are breathtaking and my favorite one of yours to date. Well done, sir.
I’ve been waiting for you to post these pics. Beyond amazing is all I can say! This couple did such a great job making their wedding unique. I loved all of the little DIY details. I’m feeling pretty lucky to have booked you for my wedding right about now!
The whole wedding looks stunning but I love the shots by the lake, great work.
Those prep shots are gorgeous! Great work!
Wow. It was one awesome image after the other. Love the pooch!
Michael! These photos of our wedding are so amazing! You were amazing to work with on the day, both Dave and I had so much fun with you. Thanx for everything now it’s just a matter of narrowing it down to one photo for the large print……..I don’t expect it to be an easy decision :) Thanx again so much for your wonderful work. We will be sure to hire you again when it’s baby time :)
A very beautiful and yet understated wedding.
A nice set! Your style reminds me of Jonas Peterson – simple, unpretentious.
Beautiful photos Mike. My fav is the photo of bride and groom in separate rooms! Genius!
[...] I did it again. After being at home for so long, I packed up my hair equipment and went to Penticton, together with my fiance Michael Wachniak to work for a wedding. Oh, and we took our son Olivor with us: a little family work-trip. The Wedding Ceremony and Reception was to take place at the bride’s mother’s backyard, which has an amazing view looking over Lake Okanagan. For Alexis’ hairstyle I created a simple yet classic Chignon placed on the side with milkbraided accents that together complemented the bride’s dress. She was wearing an absolutely stunning dress from Vera Wang and she looked so beautiful! The bridesmaids had requested large volume hairstyles with lots of height and curls, so I created three different looks (as shown in the photos below). Click here to view more of Alexis + Dave’s Wedding images by Michael Wachniak. [...]
[...] am SO excited to share this! Alexis and Dave’s Okanagan Wedding has been featured in the Spring 2012 issue of “Engaged To Be Married” Magazine! I could [...]
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