Kai

Such an expressive baby!



















We ended the session with some family photos..



I couldn't resist including a nose-picking image :)

Lauren & Jeff!!

What a great couple to start off the season with.. These two were AWESOME!!

Our wedding photos!!

Our wedding took place at the Melia Cabo Real resort in Los Cabos, Mexico who did an incredible job in setting up the ceremony and reception sites. I loved what Christina Robson (778-772-8880) did for my hair and make-up!

Our talented photographers, Hollie from Frozen Moment and Mandy from Leap Photographic captured a ton of amazing photos!









We decided to do a 'first look' (seeing each other before the ceremony) so that we could enjoy the cocktail hour with our guests..




You never really know until the day of the wedding, but I was sooo pleased with how our colours went together!!















My maid of honour became ill the day before we were to leave for Mexico and was told she couldn't fly.. Two days later she was given the clear to fly and arrived just in time for the ceremony to surprise us






















The reception ended with a trail of sparklers!

Married!!

I can honestly say that our wedding day was one of the most incredible days of my life.  The entire day went better than either of us could possibly have imagined, from the morning with our friends and then our 'first look', to our almost surreal ceremony (which included whales swimming just offshore!) to some really touching and hilarious speeches.. It's hard to put into words what I felt about that day, and really the entire week, which we spent with all our closest family members and friends.

We haven't seen the professional photos yet, but the second I get them I will be making a massive post!  In the meantime I leave you with our vows:

You Have Chosen To Exchange Your Wedding Vows In Beautiful Baja Mexico.  

We Stand Between The Sea Of Cortez And The Pacific,   

Surrounded By The Spirits Of The Sun And Sea, 

And In The Presence Of Friends And Family Who Are Here To Surround You With Their Love. 

This Ceremony Is A Declaration Of Your Love And Union With Each Other.

This Marriage Should Provide Spiritual Growth And Discovery For Both Of You, 

Expanding Your Capacity For Love, Intimacy, And Joy, And The Intentions You Will Jointly Pledge Today Should Act As A Guide For The Future:

To Explore The World Together

To Always Be Truthful And Love Fearlessly

To Live Your Dreams

To Meet In Unconditional Love

To Be A Happy Family 

Love is patient, love is kind

It does not evny, it does not boast, it is not proud

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. 

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always preserves.

Love never fails.

Marriage is not always 50-50.  You need to realize that there will be a balance in compromise.  There will be times when one will need to carry the other, and give more than the other.

“May your days together be good and long upon the earth.  Now you will feel no rain . . for each of you will be shelter for each other.  Now you will feel no cold . . . .for each of you will be warmth for the other.  Now there is no more loneliness.  Now you are two persons but there is only one life before you” 

May Infinite Happiness Accompany You During The New Life You Are Beginning Together.

counting down the days...

I can't believe that in less than a week we're going to be MARRIED!! We're back in town for about a week to tend to any last-minute wedding details (I just finished the seating charts this evening!), as well as a ton of client meetings and other errands that need to be done after a month of being out of town.. I'm actually pretty pleased with how much we managed to get done before we left for Brasil because most of what's left to do for the wedding are just small details and anything that doesn't get done won't be the end of the world.. I also want to cram in as many pilates sessions as I can the next few days to look great for the wedding :)

Brasil #2

Okay, I know I´ve been bad about posting and I apologize! What little time I spend on the computer I´m generally responding to various client emails so I haven´t had a chance to blog but I promise to be a better blogger in February/March :)

Here are a few more images from the trip...

Brasil

Here's just a few photos from the point and shoot camera of our trip so far..

We started in Salvador...

 

  

  

This is the town we're in now.. the first time I came here was about five years ago and the friend I was travelling with and I had only intended to stay for one night.. The day we arrived we wound up making some local friends and had such an incredible time that I stayed 3 weeks (and I only left because after 8 months of travelling it was about time to be heading home) and he stayed 3 months..  Now is my third time back and it's still one of my favourite places in Brasil, it's starting to get a bit more tourism here, there's a total of 8 bed-and-breakfasts here now instead of the 2 that were here the first time we came, but it still has the same laid back feel it always did.. our days here have mostly consisted of going to the beach and chilling out in hammocks for some much needed R&R.. now that it's almost the weekend I'm looking forward to some dancing at night!

  

  

Happy New Year!!

It's been an incredible year.. We worked with so many awesome couples who we've had a ton of fun with. It's always kinda sad when it's time for them to pick up their final albums, knowing that our work for them is done (well, until they start having babies, of course :P But I know we will keep in touch with many of them..

We're about halfway booked up for 2009 and already have some amazing weddings to look forward to - I can't wait!!

Maybe in 2009 we will combine our love for travel with our love for photographing weddings, here are a few places we would love to photograph weddings this year!:

1. in a European Castle
2. in a Tuscan winery
3. on the beaches of Mexico
4. on the top of a mountain, arriving by helicopter, hot air balloon or any other interesting flying device :)

Although really, anywhere will do :)

Happy New Year!