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This shoot was a lot of fun, as you can see in the photo’s the weather was actually pretty decent at the start, but by the time we were finishing up it was snowing like crazy, and that was AWESOME! Alysa and Jordan were all kinds of fun and up for anything. Engagement shoots are so fun, and relaxed, its almost like a date for our couples.
Looking forward to spending more time with Alysa and Jordan later this summer!
Enjoy!
Sara and Chris got married out at Anderson’s Hitch’n Post in Grosse Isle Manitoba.
Let me tell ya, it was COLD that day, the wind was freezing! We managed to get all our outdoor photo’s done in well under an hour.
The day with these two and their family and friends was all kinds of fun. Lots and lots of good laughs during speeches, a fantastic meal (always love the food out at the Hitch’n Post), and delicious desserts!
After the formalities of the night we headed out for a few last fun shots outside.
Enjoy!
Corey
Im not too sure where to even start with these two… but here goes. Im going to start with knocking on their door at the Inn at the Forks. The room was full of everyone in the wedding party, Claire and her girls in the bedroom getting ready, and John and the guys hanging out in the other half of the hotel room. John was sitting comfortably in his robe watching some obscure movies i’d never heard of, and Claire and the girls were hanging out laughing and having a great time in their room.
Once all the hair and makeup was done, and after John slipped out of the robe and into his wedding suit we headed out to do their first look. They did their first look in the same spot Amanda and I did ours.
After that, we headed outdoors for some fun photo’s with every one, and then off to The Common at the Forks for a quick bite to eat. With tummy’s filled up we made our way over to Fort Gibraltar for a few more photo’s before the ceremony.
Claire and John did things their way for the wedding, and that included entering the ceremony walking down the aisle together. Totally loved that.
The rest of the evening was amazing, like bringing a guy to tears kind of amazing. How’d that happen you ask? Well having the entire room full of guests singing a song to them is what did it.
I left this wedding feeling so refreshed, and happy, and just feeling great about doing what I do and why I do it.
Enjoy the photo’s below, I enjoyed the heck taking them and editing them.
Corey :)
Venue: Fort Gibraltar
Florist: Academy Florist
Hair: Freshair Boutique
Makeup: Two Chicks and a bag of makeup
Dessert Table: Jenna Rae Cakes
I can’t say enough good things about these two! Josee and Bryce were married in Mariapolis, Manitoba about 2.5 hours away. Everyone knows I don’t go outside the perimeter for just anyone, but I was so excited for this day and it didn’t disappoint.
Rolling hills, hilarious bridal party, a super awesome bus driver who had no fear, cows, cow poop, sing along s and a huge party to top it off!
Josee and Bryce are so sweet and welcomed me into their circle of friends and family for the day. Thanks so much and enjoy!
- Michelle
Like I’ve mentioned previously Fort Garry Hotel is always fantastic!
Fun Fact: These two were both in different wedding parties for weddings I’d shot in the past.
Tiffany and Scott opted not to see each other until she was walking down the aisle. After their super sweet ceremony we headed over to Upper Fort Garry Park behind the Manitoba Club. Something that you rarely see is a wedding party with more males than females, in this case it was WAY more groomsmen!!
These two spared no expense with their reception decor! They even did a blindfolded reveal of the room before all the guests arrived.
Check it all out below!
Venue: Fort Garry Hotel
Videographer: Haven't decided yet
Hairstylist: Christine Budzak
Makeup Artist: Ashley tiopo
Florist: Lily stone garden
Cake: Sweet impressions
Wedding Planner: Ann+Co
Fall in Clear Lake is pretty much my favorite. The town is so much quieter, but the scenery is absolutely beautiful, So a fall wedding in Clear Lake is hitting the jack pot for me!
Alyssa and Andrew live in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, but are originally from Manitoba. They and some family traveled from all over to meet in the small lake town for their celebrations.
They had a very small, intimate gathering at The Lake House
The Lake House is a small boutique type hotel that also has some of the best coffee and ice cream the town has to offer, and a cozy lounge space with a wood burning fireplace.
Everyone sat around one big table, and shared an amazing meal, followed by home made pies.
Caitlin and I showed up to Andrew's cabin first. Got to get to know him a little, and meet his Dad and step mom. We snapped some pics and chatted with him while he got ready, then headed over to see how the Bride was making out.
She was stunning. We did some detail and getting ready shots, and headed out for their first look as Bride and Groom.
Alyssa and Andrew had actually gotten married a few weeks ahead of their celebrations, on a hike, in Yellowknife, with just some of their closest friends as witnesses
This meant that the day of their Clear Lake wedding, the only business they had to attend to was getting their photos taken!
We spent a few hours wandering Clear Lake, finding some gorgeous light, and laughing. A lot of laughing. And shaking trees in the woods to try and make more leaves fall, only to fail, and then have the wind blow and have all the leaves fall perfectly in frame. I'm pretty Sure Caitlin and I screamed from the excitement.
After dinner, we were able to sneak the newly weds out again for some sun set magic on the beach, only to be side tracked by trying to throw rocks as far as we could into the water, and then trying to run fast enough to catch a peak at a beaver swimming under the boardwalk.
It was a great, laid back, fun day. I'm glad I can re live it again as I sort through some of their photos to share, and write out my thoughts.
Having couples choose us to shoot their weddings is always an honor, but to spend the entire day having fun with them, and then leaving feeling like you've made new friends - is the best, and a driving force to keep us doing what we do, and keep us loving it more and more.
-Amanda
Amanda and I managed to get out together for a shoot! (Thanks Mom for watching the kiddos!) We drove out to Lac Lu and met up with Cheyenne and Brett at Lac Lu Landing. Brett brought his boat along (I am always down with that!) oh, and they brought the cutest little puppy along (Jagger).
With the boat in the water we headed out to a few different spots. At one point we pulled up to a cliff, and left Amanda and Jagger in the boat. Brett just so happens to have a remote control for his boat so he sent it out away from the cliff side so Amanda could take some shots of the two of them from out on the lake.
We wrapped up the shoot with some more photo’s at their cabin to add that little special extra touch.
After all was said and done Amanda and I had out own little date night at Lake of the Woods Brew Co. Surprise surprise on the way out we spotted Cheyenne and Brett there too.
Can’t wait for more good times with these two and Jagger.
I always enjoy weddings at the Fort Garry Hotel, and this one was no exception!
It was a perfect fall morning driving out to Stephanie and Dereks house to start the day with Stephanie and her bridesmaids getting ready. There was a lot of good laughs being had that morning, the best was from Dereks letter to Stephanie written on a shoebox lid (Its whats written that counts right!)
We did their first look outside their home in front of all of their family and wedding party. It was a real sweet moment, first looks are some of my fav moments.
We made our way down to the Exchange district, and Waterfront Drive for photo’s. Followed up with their ceremony at St. Lukes Anglican Church. What a fantastic church that is!
We finished up the formal part of the photo’s with a drive down Wellington Crescent. Which may have included a stop at a random mansion for some photos. Don’t worry, a few bridesmaids asked for permission first.
Then it was off to get the party started at The Fort Garry Hotel. Its always such a pleasure shooting there. The decor was beautiful, the flowers were stunning, and the evening was perfect!
Florist - Macyk’s Florist
Cake: Chocolate Zen Bakery
Venue: Fort Garry Hotel
Hair: Gracehill
Makeup: Rachel Tadeuszow
Dress: Martina Liana from Bliss Bridal Boutique
Videographer: Mindscape Studios
Wedding Planner: Soiree Event Planning
On my way to meet up with Nicole and Anthony the sky was looking pretty dark with rain on the way. As we pulled up to the spot where we were going to start shooting the rain eased up a bit for us, and a couple minutes later it stopped. It worked out perfect!
Sometimes you’ve just gotta go for it, and rain or shine its going to work out. We’re going to have fun and make some good memories while we’re at it. Glad these two were up for it as the colors were just beautiful after the rain!
Enjoy!
Classic Winnipeg. The weather threatened to snow all day, yet we only received a bit of rain on Mackenzie & Brendan's wedding day at Whitetail Meadow. Though it was cold, Mackenzie & Brendan toughed it out and we were able to capture some really beautiful moments! I somehow even convinced them to go out after dark for some night time portraits!
Poutine bar, all night dancing and sparklers completed this perfect day - thank you so much for having me! Special thanks to Caitlin for helping me out by second shooting.
- Michelle
Venue: White Tail Meadow
Videographer: Prairie Film Co
Hairstylist: The Artist Groupe
Makeup Artist: The Artist Groupe
Florist: Stone House Creative
Cake: All Seasons Catering
