Michelle + Tim ~ Wedding

All the way around the world to find love.
That's how Michelle and Tim found each other. Sometimes, love is not right in front of us and we spend longer looking than others. In their case, it was certainly worth the wait.
During her speech at the reception, Michelle reminded everyone just as she had before that No, Tim did not buy her from the internet!. That statement speaks volumes about Michelle. Her personality, her charm, her quick wit. She is hilarious, honest, and never holds back. I love that about her. Yet she is so sweet and caring and everything you would want in a friend. Tim is kind, gentle and has his own wit about him too. He also supports Michelle's love of COACH handbags which certainly puts him on my "Fabulous Husband List"! I truly believe that Tim and Michelle were made for each other by every means of the term.

Their families travelled from China and all over to be with them on their big day here in New Brunswick. It was so nice to experience a ceremony that tied in both of their cultures, and even with a little language barrier, everyone mingled so well and the mood was so full of love and fun the whole day.


We began the day at Nakai Spa in Saint John. I just LOVE their decor. So modern and chic. The girls were relaxed and excited and a great mood was set for the entire day.

Michelle hugs her hair stylist for a job well done.


Michelle and her girls did a practice run of the ceremony right in the hotel room. So cute. During the girl's prep time back at the hotel, Marc ended up running to Walmart to get some emergency BOUNCE sheets to fix some serious bridesmaid dress static cling! :)
{Thanks Marc! I don't know what I'd do without you :)}


Michelle... Gorgeous.



The ceremony and reception were both held at Riverside Country Club, in Rothesay. I love the staff there, so friendly and great to deal with.




Some bridal party fun. What a gorgeous group!

Michelle had two outfits for the day. A traditional white bridal gown and a stunning Asian dress. Both were so beautiful.



Next, we were Off to the Renforth Warf to shoot some portraits with just Michelle and Tim.


Michelle was so proud to show me what she had come up with for her "Something Blue", she almost couldn't wait until we got back to the hotel to show me earlier that morning. It certainly was adorable and very creative!



Back to Riverside for the reception. The details were in traditional Chinese colors, Red & Yellow. I loved the Wisdom tree. Such a wonderful idea and to have handwritten scriptures from each of their guests. Some funny, some serious, but all written with a personal touch. After dinner was served Michelle and Tim invited the entire kitchen staff out for an applause. What a grand gesture which I am sure was very appreciated and speaks volumes about the type of people Michelle and Tim are.



Michelle changed back into her white gown for the first dance. A beautiful day ended with a beautiful moment.


Marc and I met some wonderful people from around the world and shared in a gorgeous day of two people that deserve nothing less than the best in each other.

Michelle + Tim ~ Wedding

Congratulations to Michelle + Tim who were married this past weekend. Just a few teasers for now :)

Randi + Josh ~ Wedding

It was a perfect day. Perfect weather, perfect skies, lots of love in the air and Marc and I were destined for a beautiful backyard wedding in Norton.

Randi's wedding attire came from Lochhart's Bridal in Sussex.


To start the day we arrived at Solutions Hair Design in Sussex (the salon Randi works at) for some getting ready shots with the girls.


After the salon, we drove to Randi and Josh's family home in Norton where the wedding was being held. As I said during their engagement blog post... The location is Amazing! Rolling hills, perfect pastures, private treed pathways, old weathered barns, a vine covered swing set, the pool ... and the list goes on. Just beautiful! I love the fact that it is so personal to them as well. They recently renovated their new home on the same property as Randi's mother's house. What a lucky bunch to live in such picturesque views together.

Beautiful.



The whole Wedding setup was done with not one detail spared. Wendi at Spurs in Saint John came to the table just a few short weeks before the big day while Randi and her mother Theresa happened to be in her store looking for some last minute details. Regardless of a time crunch, between her and Randi's mother Theresa, they made it happen. Wendi even weaved cherry blossoms into the vine covered swing set and covered the swings with pink fabric and matching ribbon.
Up until the last minute, Brad was putting the finishing touches on the custom walkway over the pool leading to the gazebo, also built especially for the wedding. Every detail had a personal touch. Everything was pink and sparkled. Crystals dangling in the wind over the ceremony gazebo. Pink and white floral feather arrangements and martini glasses lined the tables inside the reception tent. The center of the head table had a gorgeous silver candelabra. Lanterns were hung from the trees around the yard.






Love.




The "Ready Jane" PINK portable washrooms were quite the thing! Seriously. They had blue flush water, hand washing stations, and even a mini-makeup mirror on the door! I never thought I would refer to such a thing as being cute… but they certainly were!


It is certainly worth every moment planning to see it all come together on a day like this. Randi and Josh, I hope it was all you wanted and more :)

A mother, a friend, a beautiful woman.

As I sat down this evening ready to work on some client galleries, I noticed Jess's heartbreaking news that her mother Brenda had passed away suddenly yesterday. I was at a loss for words and so sad for Jessica, Tim and their wonderful family that I had the privilege of spending their wedding day with last year.

I remember the day clearly. It down poured when I arrived at the Naish house for bridal prep session but everyone was in good spirits in anticipation of the day ahead. Jess's mother hand made her wedding dress as a gift to her. It was so beautiful and you could tell that love was delicately sewn with every loop of her thread. She was proud but modest about her creation for her daughter. I remember Jess telling me before the wedding that she would really love some images of her and her mother, as she usually hid from the camera. I am glad they have these and I am sure they will be cherished forever.
"we don't have many photos of her as she always hid from the camera, and the photos you took of her at our wedding last year really capture her happiness and beauty."


Jessica, My heart goes out to you and your family. I feel so lucky to have met your mother and to have been part of your wedding day.

It is moments like this that remind me of how fragile life is and to appreciate those important to me every day. As much as it is easy to get wrapped up in the romance, the fashion and beautiful images taken on my clients' wedding day, I know that each photograph I take will be an eternal memory of that person someday. To remember their beauty, their life, the moments shared. What an honor. Hug the people you love and appreciate them for as long as they live.