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“She was a storm, not the kind you run from.. the kind you chase.” – R.H. Sin

Misty & Cole – I’ve been (not so) patiently waiting for their special day since Misty contacted me last spring & told me over coffee all about their plans for their summer wedding at Manning Park Resort.

After their inevitable meeting years ago at friend’s party, these two have been inseparable almost ever since.
We met last fall for their engagement pictures at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby (you can check out their dreamy golden hour session by clicking HERE) and if I wasn’t already excited enough for their wedding, seeing the way these two interact together sealed the deal!

Fast forward to June this year.. On the way to the wedding from Chilliwack, it was becoming apparent that the rainclouds would dictate the day and it was so unexpectedly worth it. Between the rain, the breaks of sunshine, & the snow (yes – I said snow!), it could not have captured more perfectly the unique strong emotional connection that Misty + Cole have formed. Driving towards the summit of the mountain for Couple’s Portraits (my favourite!!!) the snow began to fall, cleansing that which once was there to prepare for the new life that these two would commit to together on this day.

This beautiful couple can weather anything that life throws at them & their wedding day was proof of their connection! Through rain, mountain winds, & snow, they never complained and never stopped looking towards each other. No matter the storm brewing outside, these two soaked in each & every moment and I have no doubt that together they can handle anything life throws at them.

Congratulations Misty + Cole – thank you for having me be a part of your day!

(You know the day is off to a good start when this little guy welcomes you to Manning Park!)

A little glimpse of behind the scenes of the shot from my second shooter below (don’t you love Misty’s leather jacket?!):

 

Vendors:

Venue, Caterer & Wedding Planner: Manning Park Resort

Florist: Anne’s Secret Garden

Officiant: Graham Hansen

Cake: Reddy Made Cakes

Hair & Make-Up: Jessica Temple – Chantel Funk Design Inc

 

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Teri + Mick were married underneath the bandstand overlooking beautiful Harrison Lake just two short weekends ago. These two are so special together and it’s undeniable that they truly are meant for one another. After meeting in high school over 25 years ago, they went their separate ways in life only to find their way back to each other just 5 short years ago (you can read more about their story + check out their engagement session here)

When Mick proposed to Teri almost two years ago in June 2014 in one of the hot springs at Harrison Resort & Spa Hotel, their fate was sealed. It was inevitable that they return to this spot to commit the rest of their lives together on their wedding day. Seeing their family + friends rally around this couple to express their undivided love & support of these two was so significant. From the excitement in the air the minute I walked in the Bridal Suite that Saturday morning, the tears of happiness + love that Mick thought he got away with no one seeing, to the most joyful radiant bride I’ve ever seen – it was such a gorgeous day that we’ll all be remembering for a long time to come.

A huge congratulations to these two for standing the test of time and finding their way to each other.

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“Oh the Places You’ll Go, Today is YOUR Day!

Your Mountain is Waiting, So Get on Your Way!” 

– Dr. Seuss

May Long Weekend this year wasn’t just another long weekend that we all look forward to for that extra day off – no, this year it held extra importance! Kelowna Secondary School’s prom was held at the Delta Grand Okanagan on Friday – having spent the majority of my growing up years in Kelowna, I’m always bound to know some of the grads but this year was my gorgeous sister Miki’s turn to walk the promenade with her graduation class with the Okanagan Lake as a backdrop.
It was so good to be back home and to (finally!) get Miki in front of my camera lens for a short-but-sweet mini portrait session.
I am so immensely proud of you Miki – congratulations beautiful. I can’t wait to see where you’ll go in this life..

a little behind-the-scenes shot from Myles – have to make sure the dress is on point 😉

“Baby get your feet wet. Dive in head first, let it take you under..”

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Maria + her fiancée Brad at Buntzen Lake for their engagement session! Maria and I had met up for coffee a couple of weeks beforehand to talk about their upcoming Manning Park wedding and after hearing their story + how they fell in love, I was so excited to meet the one who had swept her off her feet!

As Maria + Brad walked down the path towards me at Buntzen Lake, it was clear how captivatedly in love these two were with each other. From the way she held his hand, to the way Brad gazed down at her – there was no doubting the love they share for one another. They blew me away with how calm + collected they were in front of the camera and I was (a little too) excited to see how fearless these two were to with going along with my crazy requests + ideas! Having couples that place their trust in my creativity + vision for their session is such a privilege and as a result we walked away with some really fun + amazing shots (I can’t wait to share the rest with you two!)!!  I feel so fortunate to have these guys as one of my newest 2016 Meg Kristina couples.

I am so excited to photograph their mountain-top ceremony this July. You two make such a beautiful couple!

 

Somedays I really can’t choose between colour or black & white – which one do you like the most??

“Baby get your feet wet..”

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