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August 14, 2010

Ida + Rob . married!

While most of the world was at work, a dinosaur and a lovely other dinosaur were married in the heart of the market in the presence of a handful of their closest friends and family. Originally their ceremony and lunch to follow were supposed to be at the Courtyard restaurant, but a fire forced a relocation to Foundation – not a bad plan B by any stretch of the imagination.

I met up with Ida and Rob early on a Friday morning for photos. We made our way through the courtyards in the market and up by majors hill park for a bit before making our way to Foundation for a lovely ceremony under the glass canopy, and an outstanding lunch in the restuarant. All in all, a great way to spend a gorgeous Friday downtown.

Thanks for a great morning and afternoon Ida & Rob and congrats again! Here are a few faves from the day, and their engagement session here in case you missed it.

wedding Tags: byward market, foundation, major's hill park, summer, wedding

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August 13, 2010

Amen + Trevor . married! (part 2)

While they exchanged vows in Ottawa (Part 1 here), the celebration would be had a little while later at the Glencairn golf club just outside Toronto in Milton. I met up with Amen and Trevor just before the festivities would get under way. We were chauffeured by golf cart to a beautiful spot on the course and Amen and Trevor were free to enjoy the rest of the evening, highlighted by kind words from parents, and some beautiful song and dance from friends and other family.

Thanks for a great evening Amen and Trevor, and congrats again! Here are a few faves:

wedding Tags: Glencairn, summer, Toronto, wedding

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August 7, 2010

Crys + Mike . married!

If they ask, I always tell couples to pick spots that are meaningful for them. So when they listed Goodlife as one of their photo locations and told me how they met in spin class – how could I say no?

Crys and Mike were married on a bright, hot and sunny July afternoon. I started the day with the guys at home, and then off to the Westin with the girls. We walked over to the Notre Dame Basilica for the ceremony, where in a brilliant act of foresight, Crys and Mike had programs that doubled as fans. Afterward, while we were taking the group shot in front of the church, the darkest of dark clouds threatened to rain on our parade but it happened to just miss us.

After lunch at the Black Thorn Cafe, Crys, Mike and I went around the market for photos, to MAC at the Rideau Centre for a quick make up adjustment, to Goodlife Fitness for a quick spin, and then back out downtown to hit the locks, Parliament and then to the NAC for a beautiful reception under the rooftop tent.

Thanks Crys and Mike for an amazing day – here are a few faves, and their engagement session here in case you missed it.

wedding Tags: byward market, National Arts Centre NAC, parliament hill, rideau canal locks, summer, Westin

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July 20, 2010

Ida + Rob . engaged!

I met up with Ida and Rob on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Arboretum. Always a popular place for photos, I wanted to look for something fresh. Luckily Ida and Rob were willing to let me explore a bit and we found a few out-of-the-way places and some new angles on old favourites. After that we headed to Hogs Back to spend a bit of time by the falls. Our last stop was Mooney’s Bay where they were still dismantling from the HOPE volleyball tournament. That meant a short stay there, but a good one.

Thanks for a great evening, and especially for letting me explore a bit — here are a few faves:

engagement Tags: arboretum, hogs back falls, mooney's bay, ottawa, summer

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July 18, 2010

Laura + Joel . married!

They agreed not to get each other gifts.

But from the minute she opened the box Joel had sent for her and opened the locket inside, I’m not sure Laura stopped smiling the rest of the day and well into the night.

Laura and Joel were married on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Trinity United in their hometown of Smiths Falls. Laura and Joel’s childhood homes just happen to be a stones throw away from each other, which made it extra-easy for me to spend some time with both the guys and the girls. I started the day with Joel and arrived just as he was putting on the finishing touches, when I got to Laura’s, she was all ready to go – there was just one more small box to open.

A short rickshaw ride would whisk them away from the ceremony and then it was off to Perth for photos at Stewart Park (where we had some time to kill while another wedding ceremony was taking place). Dinner and lots of dance were at Code’s Mill. Thanks for an an awesome day Laura and Joel, and congrats again! Here are just a few faves from the day.