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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Jennifer and Howard - August 10, 2009

Where to start with Jen and Howard? Up from the US with family and friends from the UK, US and Vancouver, Jen and Howard had chosen the Sooke Harbour House as the location for their wedding. This place is simply beautiful, with an amazing edible landscape of over 200 edible herbs, flowers, greens and vegetables.  Not to mention the beach views.

We traveled across to the Island on Sunday for Monday's wedding and stayed at the Sooke Harbour Resort and Marina, conveniently just down the road.

In the morning we met up with Jen and Howard (separately) at the Sooke Harbour House.  I hung out with the girls while Susannah was with Howard and his best man. 

Here's a couple of detail shots from the morning. Jen had one of my favourite pairs of shoes EVER! They were so silky soft to the touch...

Here's her beautiful dress.....

The first part of the ceremony was the signing of the Ketubah...

Next Howard had to present the Ketubah to Jen and look under her veil...

Then came the marriage ceremony. You wouldn't know it from the photo but it was pouring rain. Jen and Howard decided to go ahead with their outdoor ceremony and totally made the most of each moment.  

Afterwards we went down to the beach for some photos.  We borrowed yellow raincoats and boots to help keep us dry.....

These guys love to laugh. This is one of my favourite shots....

Back to the reception.  Heather, Alex and Miles from Good Taste Events in Seattle had done a fabulous job of decorating the marquee tent...

Our couple entered and then mad dancing ensued....

Here's their fabulous "Little House on the Prairie" cake complete with farm animals!

Ring and cup....

And our last shot of the two as our night ended....

All the best Jennifer and Howard - thanks so much for going with the flow!