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Let me introduce you to two beautiful people with two beautiful children: Joanne and Sye.  Joanne contacted me this summer about having some formal portraits done on their wedding day.  She planned a simple ceremony with a small group of friends and family followed by a small reception.  Nothing extravagant.  Simply perfect.

Having talked to Joanne the day before, I could tell by her voice how excited she was to have some photos taken of her and Sye and of their family.  I’m  always so happy and honoured to be chosen to capture such special, intimate moments between a couple.

I hope you enjoy these memories!!

Oh my, I couldn’t get enough of their girls

Now for some mommy and daddy time

I love everything about this photo…

Definitely my favourite wall in Guelph!

These two are such lovely people!

Here’s to many years of happiness for you two and your family!

**UPDATE: Thanks to all who commented for canned goods to the food bank!  80 cans were donated and they were very grateful **

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Now onto Clair & Kiran – I had the great opportunity to spend my birthday with these two fabulous people.  I love when I meet such AMAZING couples.  Like I always say : that’s why I LOVE my job!!

Here’s a sneak peak from their wedding last weekend… (as you can see I had a hard time just choosing a few

ENJOY!……. more to come after Australia/Jamaica!

It feels like forever since I’ve blogged.  My trip to Australia and Jamaica are coming up really quickly and I’m swamped trying to get everything done!

But…. finally here’s Carmelita & Jose’s wedding photos.  When I first met this couple and heard their story, I knew it was going to be a unique and special day!  It was my first traditional filipino wedding and it was beautiful.

All day long, Jose’s friends kept on saying “Jo is sooo happy!”  To make a long story short… 4 years ago Jo’s wife passed away and ever since “has been going through a really dark time” until he met Carmelita.  As you can see from these photos – the “dark” times are over

new love. new happiness. new family.

my competition…

I think Jose thought the priest told him to shake Carmelita’s hand!!  These two are so cute!!

Halfway down the aisle, someone yelled out “Jo kiss your bride!”

Carmelita looking as classy as it gets

This is the very happy Jose

He made sure I got PLENTY of photos of his car.  He was so proud of it!!  It was quite a fine ride!

probably my favourite shot…

You’re definitely as young as you feel.  They sure partied like they were young

a special traditional Philipino dance by Jo’s cousin visiting from the U.S.

first dance

love this photo

Beautiful people – inside and out.  Honestly… I don’t know if I’ve ever met someone as kind and as compassionate as Natalie.  Always making sure everyone is taking care of and having a good time… Their wedding was an amazing celebration for their new life together but they also went out of their way to honour their parents for having set a great example of love.

Oh and how can I forget… you should know that Natalie’s one of the “weather-girls” (at least that’s what I’ve always called them! lol) for the weather network and Philip works for the Guelph Storm!  So you can imagine all the weather-like comments and jokes that were being said all day long… haha.

classy. honourable. relaxed.

proud mom

STUNNING!

I love this… Natalie’s Julia Roberts smile

…sisterly love…

Philip

Rob & Natalja gambling with the cards on the table!!! Natalja Robertsdottir did all the ladies’ makeup that day!  (I’ve never met anyone as passionate about makeup)!  But… unfortunately for us, Natalja’s a little busy these days doing makeup for MS2 Productions.

I know there’s lots of love and happiness coming your way… happy marriage

Our next wedding took us to RED DEER, ALBERTA for Rhonda and Jordan’s wedding.  These two are NOT hard to love  Wonderful people and friends.  Justin has known Jordan for many years, and I met Jordan in first year of college (oh my goodness – that was 7 years ago…………….).
As for Rhonda… we were both VERY interested to meet the woman who was going to marry our friend.

As soon as I met her, I approved — not that Jordan needed MY approval but…. it’s always nice to know you’re friend is marrying a wonderful person!!

I was so honoured when they asked me to photograph their wedding.  I knew I could help them get some GREAT shots.  And that’s exactly what happened…… we got some good ones!!

silly. beautiful. memorable.

and here are the ladies… looking fierce!

this is janelle (jordan’s sister) “awwing” about her first personalized pen (she’s a writer)

something very important to the two of them…

JORDAN!!

almost as soon as we left the ceremony… we re-entered and had a short reception.

this is JJ (jordan’s brother) sharing his speech and making EVERYONE laugh

this is nicole… TOTALLY NOT prepared for a speech – and then there’s a typical look from Jordan encouraging her on!

the next few are some of my favourites… on our way to their “planned” location, we stumbled on this industrial looking underpass

LOVE this one!

the silliest group of people I’ve ever worked with…. I took this shot at least 15 times and barely came out with a decent one!!! (at least we had fun haha!)

HOT

I was loving the lighting at this point

Jord and Rhonda… love you guys!!