Adele + Andrew . married!

As so many new students descended on downtown Ottawa to move into new residences, Adele and Andrew were getting ready to be married. Sure it rained, but it wouldn’t be enough to wipe the smiles off of either of their faces.

I started the day with the guys at Adele and Andrew’s house, then off to the Westin to catch Adele and the girls getting ready. I got to Greyhawk to watch the guys put the finishing touches on the ceremony site, but as the school buses carrying many of Andrew and Adele’s guests rolled in, a collection of ominous-looking clouds followed (or maybe it was just one big one). As the ceremony time rolled around, it started raining.

Hard.

We thought we might wait it out, but by the time the rain had subsided, the original ceremony location had turned into a small pond. So the staff at Greyhawk sprung into action to get everything arranged inside for the no-less-touching ceremony. Finally, the rain had gone away but left us a pretty dramatic sky – long enough for us to get out and do some photos on the course, which left the rest of the night for drinks, dinner, dancing, some… interesting diary revelations, and even a couple of human pyramids!

Congrats again Adele and Andrew, and thanks again for a great day. Here are a few favourites, some more on facebook, and their winter engagement session here.

Sarah + Andreas . married!

It should’ve been a sweep. The Oscar was for Best Brother, but it should definitely have been for best picture, best actor, actress, and almost certainly best screenplay.

Sarah and Andreas were married on a beautiful, sunny day in late August. I arrived at City View United church just as Sarah arrived to be walked down the aisle. After the ceremony, it was off to the Arboretum for photos, and to pay a visit to a very special tree Sarah and her family had planted some years ago. A pleasant and scenic drive in a vintage Chevy took us to the Hilton Lac Leamy where dinner, dance, and an exclusive screening of what’s sure to be one of the most memorable movies (documentary?) of the year!

Thanks for a fantastic day Sarah and Andreas, and congrats again! Here are a few faves from the day, and a handful more on my facebook page.

Jen + Olavs . married!

How cool is this? In 2009 I photographed Leanne & Scott’s wedding; in 2010 I photographed Leigh & Shawn’s wedding; and now, in 2011, I got to be a part of Jen & Olavs’, who were at both. I can’t even say how sincerely flattered and fortunate I feel to have taken part in these friends occasions three years in a row. And if I had given any thought at all to getting photos of myself at weddings, I totally would’ve taken a picture with the 6 of them! (maybe next year?)

But enough about me…

From where I was standing, Jen simply couldn’t wait to say ‘I do’

Jen and Olavs were married on a bright, beautiful (and hot!) summer day on a hill in front of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. I started the day off at Jen’s parents’ place for the preparation, then off to the museum for the ceremony. We went over to the Rockcliffe Park Pavilion for photos, then back to the Museum – home to one of the most unique wedding reception venues anywhere! Dinner, dancing, and some beautiful speeches were had in front of the backdrop of Canadian aircraft, past and present. It’d be all to easy to make a pun about love soaring to new heights or something about wind beneath their wings, but maybe I’ll just leave that one up in the air.

Here are a few faves from the day, a few more on my facebook page, and their engagement shoot here in case you missed it. Congrats again Jen & Olavs – thanks for an amazing day!

Meagan + Ryan . married!

Meagan and Ryan were married on a hot summer evening at St. Michael’s. I started the day with Ryan and the guys, for a preparatory game of euchre, then off to the Mahogany Salon and Spa in Carleton Place to spend some time with Meagan and the girls while they were getting ready. After the ceremony, we spent a bit of time downtown near Major’s Hill Park, then quickly off to Lago for the evening.

Here are a few faves from the day, a few more on my facebook page, and their engagement shoot here in case you missed it. Congrats again Meagan and Ryan!

Christine + Alex . married!

“Okay, now I’m getting excited”

When I met up with Christine, she was literally shaking with nervousness. But the closer she got to seeing Alex, the more the nervousness turned into excitement.

Christine and Alex were married on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon at Orchardview. I spent some time with Christine and the girls while they were getting ready, and then down to meet Alex and the guys just before the ceremony under the gazebo got underway. We walked around the grounds for photos as guests enjoyed cocktails under the tent, and then inside for dinner and dance, including some wonderful speeches, and a few choice words of… advice;)

Here are a few faves from the day, a handful more on my facebook page, and their engagement shoot here if you missed it.

Congrats again Christine and Alex, and thanks for a great day!