Trent & Brent - June 15, 2009

I was very privileged to be asked to photograph Trent and Brent's wedding which was a small, intimate gathering of close friends and relatives.  Trent's family traveled from the States to be with him and support him on his wedding day.

We met the guys in their apartment just before the ceremony and we got a few quick touching up shots.

Then it was a short walk through the West End to the Coast Plaza Hotel with some casual photo ops along the way....

I love this one Susannah took as they were walking....

The ceremony site was outside on the Hotel Garden patio and was lovely.  Luckily the sun stayed out for us...

Then we popped across to the Rose Garden in Stanley Park for family photos.  Here's the whole gang.

The guests then went back to the Hotel while we wandered around the Park, stopping at various points along the way.  Here are a few of my favs.....

I could have photographed these two all day!

Congratulations Trent and Brent and best wishes for your future together.

Marvin & Tasha - June 6, 2009

Marvin and Tasha were married at Cecil Green at UBC.  Tasha was running a wee bit late but took some time out in the bridal room for last minute touch ups and a few quick photos....

And to pause and take a couple of slow breaths....

Meanwhile, Marvin was waiting patiently....

The ceremony got started and just as it did, the blanket of clouds lifted and the sun came out.  Here are a couple of cuties in the procession....

And here's Tasha making her entrance with her Dad......

After the marriage ceremony there was a tea ceremony....

And then some photos in the grounds of Cecil Green....

Next we hopped next door to the Museum of Anthropology for a few shots with the totem poles....

Before heading to the beach.  This next shot is one of my favourite bridal shots EVER!

Then it was off to the Radisson Hotel for an action packed banquet and reception.   There was lots of table toasting....

Marvin lip-synched a love serenade to Tasha which was just hilarious.....

And made a speech in Chinese which had everyone, including his grandmother busting up....

It was really fun evening and a great time was had by all.  We ended our night just as the DJ opened the floor.  Here's our last photo of the night.....

Congratulations Marvin and Tasha and all the best!  Enjoy the Cook Islands and Indonesia and all the yummy food!

Melanie & Matti - May 23, 09

Melanie and Matti had a beautiful day for their wedding.  We met up with them at Park & Tilford in North Van.

Here's Melanie looking radiant....

Melanie's lovely sisters were her bridesmaids....

I had the girls on one side of the park while Susannah was with Matti and his groomsmen on the other side....

We arranged for Melanie to come up behind Matti for their "first look" before the ceremony....

We did a few more quick shots around the gardens.  This area was just gorgeous....

Then it was time to head to the ceremony site, with a quick stop at the railway tracks along the way....

I love this one.....

The ceremony was held at the Eagle Harbour Yacht Club in West Vancouver out on the deck.....

After the ceremony we did a few more shots around the Club, on the beach and lastly on the dock.....here's one of my favourites of Melanie..... 

And a closer one of the two of them....

Then it was back to the Club to enjoy the reception - what a great location!

Congratulations Melanie and Matti and all the best for the future!

Annu & Steve - May 3, 09

Annu & Steve were married at the beautiful Swan-e-set Resort and Country Club.

Rain was forecast but Sunday was amazingly clear so the ceremony was held outside as planned.

I started the day with Annu at her apartment although she waited until she got to Swan-e-set to put her dress on.  This is one of my favourite lacing the dress shots - I just love all the hands and the henna.

Here's beautiful Annu....

Annu's Dad handing her to Steve - Steve's got such an intense look....

This one is right after the ceremony - their first moment together as husband and wife....

Awesome greens!

I loved the light in this one....

The scenery on the driveway at Swan-e-set is stunning and Annu is too...

My favourite intimate shot....

Before the reception they changed clothes.  We got a chance later in the evening to take a few quick shots....

And here's the first dance...

I had a hard time choosing what to post here as I had so many favourites.  

Annu and Steve, we had a great time working with you and wish you all the best in your future together.