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J & S | THEIR STORY

The Couple:

This Glass House Estate Winery wedding was made for these two lovebirds. Just two crazy kids in love. These two love the beach and spending time at their family’s cabin. While they’ve been together for a whirlwind 4 years, they’ve known each other so long they don’t even really remember the first time they met (elementary school at some point Jessica mused to me in the weeks leading up to their wedding). Engaged oceanside in California and growing up close to the beach in White Rock, it was only natural we went to the beach for their engagement session. Reminisce with me back to their e-session – and YES that wind was cold – Jessica was so brave haha!

The Wedding Day:

The day could not have gone more perfectly and I absolutely fell in love with this amazing venue. I could shoot here all season. Jessica opted out of Getting Ready photos to provide more photography time and coverage of portraits. This is something that’s become quite a theme this year with some of my couples and to be honest I really have enjoyed the extra time during the latter part of the day with them that this allows! I always help to customize your timeline with my couples so it’s always something we can consult on if you’re in the planning stages!

Back to their day, while it was – in true Langley fashion – threatening to rain, Jessica was unbothered and absolutely stunning! We came prepared with our handy dandy clear umbrellas that we did not need which is always a win in our books. The threatening rain allowed for gorgeous cloud coverage and a beautiful contrasting backdrop. These two and their tribe were enthusiastic and easy going and we had a blast capturing them. Their reception included my first ever Father/Daughter dance turned FLASH MOB – is this even real life anymore? I have the best clients ever and I feel so thankful.

Glass House Estate Winery Wedding Gallery:

When I asked these two one dream they had together for their future, it was to own their own detached home. Here in the Lower Mainland that is no small feat! Many families aspire to even afford a townhouse (my current goal!), but the market has evened out a bit thankfully! These two are such a power team together and I have no doubt they’ll hit their dream goal very soon. I wish them all the best in this next stage of life and a huge congratulations again!!

Here’s a curated selection of highlights from their Glass House Estate Winery Wedding Gallery… Congrats again you two! 

First Look:

Portraits:

Ceremony:

Reception:

Sunset Bride & Groom Portraits:

Vendor Dream Team:

Venue: Glass House Estate Winery
Catering: Design by Desire
Officiant: Karen Newman
Florist: V&J Plant Shop
Hair/Make-Up: Salon Cordeiro
Dress: Lisa’s Bridal
Band: Side One
Second Photographer/Assistant: Marvin Herrera

This sweet romantic rainy Langley engagement session almost didn’t happen. In fact, even the minute we were scheduled to start, we still weren’t sure if it was worth it to proceed. You see.. it was raining.. And when I say raining, I don’t mean a little bit of drizzle that we here in the Lower Mainland are more than accustomed to. No. I mean it was RAINING and by raining I mean it was pouring. Dumping buckets. Raining cats & dogs. To top it off, it was seemingly the only weekend out of September AND October that had this much rain – during what is typically the rainiest time of year where shoots get rescheduled every weekend, we had all lucked out – until this weekend. Photographers and clients were dropping like flies due to the weather, but with their big engagement party to take place later that day, rescheduling to a different weekend a part from their celebration seemed less than ideal for these two lovebirds and I don’t blame them! We made the call to proceed and scouted out some refuge for them under Golden Ears Bridge for their rainy Langley engagement session. These two were TROOPERS!! My goodness I was so impressed with them and their determination and excitement to stick it out.

I absolutely loved exploring around with them and capturing some fantastic moments. I truly am in love with how how the soft pink details in her outfit contrasted so beautifully against the more harsh industrial feel of our location and couldn’t have had more fun playing in the rain with these two.

Congrats on your engagement and wedding next year!

Rainy Langley Engagement Gallery:

Here’s a curated selection of highlights from their Rainy Langley Engagement Gallery…

All Photos here by Meg Kristina Photography.

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THEIR STORY

I couldn’t love these two and their River Rock Casino Resort Wedding more. Natasha & I met almost two years ago now (hard to believe – time flies when life is good!!) – she was one of the chiropractors at my new day job (YES to those who wonder – I am crazy and work full time both with my photography and also have a day job). Needless to say, as soon as I met Natasha I felt like we hit it off. If it wasn’t her genuine kindness that drew me in, her energy would’ve either way. Natasha is probably one of the most magnetic, passionate, motivated people I know – and if that wasn’t impressive enough she’s also probably the most active person I know too – I’ve seen her do chin ups like they’re no problem haha. There was no doubt in my mind that whatever man stole her heart had to be equally as awesome at life as she was. Little did I know at that time she had already met her match but I soon came to learn more about the mystery man from the US that had stole her heart. They had met in chiropractic school and though they didn’t start dating till later on, there was a magnetic connection between the two of them from the start. You know the kind – where you feel drawn to the person – a kind of connection that can’t be planned or fought. This two were meant to meet and made for each other.

The Wedding Day:

With Natasha hailing from Canada and Ben from America, they knew regardless of where they tied the knot that it would require travel for many of their friends and family who were spread across both Canada and the US. The beautiful River Rock Casino Resort was the perfect solution for them – just a quick hop over to YVR making it accessible to out-of-town loved ones – I really loved their venue choice!

The day of the wedding it was teasing rain – we came prepared with umbrellas galore but the rain stopped seconds before their First Look and didn’t appear again until the last moments of the ceremony and it certainly didn’t damper any spirits that day among these two. From their ocean side First Look and Portraits, to the end of the reception with the chair dance/Hora and their romantic sunset portraits – their day was just the best time.

River Rock Casino Resort Wedding Gallery:

When I asked them what is one dream they have for the future together, they said to stay happy & healthy and explore the world together – well I can’t wait to watch these two conquer the world together!

Here’s a curated selection of highlights from their River Rock Casino Resort Wedding Gallery… Congratulations again you two!

First Look:

Bridal Party:

Bride & Groom Portraits:

Ceremony:

Reception:

Sunset Portraits:

Vendors:

Venue & Catering: River Rock Casino Resort
Florist: Fuzzi Moments
Hair/Make-Up: Mercedes Richard
Dress: Everything But The Groom
Second Photographer/Assistant: Hannah Cummins Photography

And let me tell you about Tracy and Wes! First off, these two are just so sweet together. You see, when Tracy got in touch with me last year, I was immediately eager to hear more about these two and their love story. Right from the start, you can feel their kindness and how down-to-earth they are upon your first meeting with them. Naturally, these two are the perfect balance together and honestly, I loved watching them interact both during our meeting & their first session with me! So when they detailed what their plans were for their Fall 2019 Wedding, I was even more excited to continue getting to know the family these two were creating for their future!

Speaking of their future, I absolutely loved hearing about their plans – you know, family, wedding, dreams of a home, and all the joy that’s to come. As it turns out, they were expecting a little one during our session (which is why, of course, we snuck in a mini-maternity time), and get this – they’ve since welcomed a sweet baby girl that I CANNOT wait to meet during their upcoming wedding here in Langley.

Golden Ears Park has the best ambiance

Their engagement & maternity session was back at one of my favourite go-to’s – Golden Ears Park. Spirea Trail was an obvious choice for these two – the way the light filters through the trees is simply ethereal, there really is no other way to describe it. It feels magical to walk through there some days and the day of our shoot was no different.

Here’s a curated selection of all my favourites from their Spirea Trail Engagement & Maternity Session Gallery…

Spirea Trail Engagement & Maternity Gallery:

All Photos here by Meg Kristina Photography.

Loved this Spirea Trail Engagement & Maternity Gallery in Golden Ears Park?? Follow the link to check out E&B’s super sweet Gold Creek Engagement Session with the fur baby!

Want to Learn More about Wedding & Engagement Pricing & Info? Click here.

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