Aline and Paul

There is nothing like photographing a wedding in Winnipeg, especially in the winter.  The sky was blue, the snow was sparkling, and the windchill............a chilly -40 degrees.  This was going to be fun.....and it was!

It was just after 11am where I met the girls at Aline and Paul's house.  We walked in the door to find the bridesmaids helping each other with their hair and make up, family members sharing stories in the living room, and Aline standing in the doorway, calm as can be.  She looked beautiful and so happy.  The sounds of french laughter filled the room and everyone was bursting with excitement, especially Aline and Paul's adorable daughter, Tessa. Tessa was so excited to help her mommy tie up her dress, and put on her jewelry.

From there we headed off to meet Paul and the groomsmen at Red River Campus.  Aline and Paul's bridal party consisted of family and friends who were all so great to work with.  We had such a great time photographing them in various locations inside the building.

We were all having a wonderful time, sharing in jokes, until I mentioned that our next stop was to head outdoors.  I don't know if we all realized just how cold it was until we took a step outside and a huge, cold gust of wind greeted us in the face.  Wow...pretty chilly, especially for the girls who only had a shawl to cover up.  I have to say though....good job guys, you all did great and I cannot thank everyone enough for being such amazing troopers and smiling through the chattering teeth.

At this time we decided to head out to the ceremony/reception venue, Larter's Golf Course early.
Moments after we arrived we were soon joined by Tessa and other family members.  Tessa looked so adorable dressed in her winter white outfit made especially for her for the wedding by Paul's mother.

As the early evening approached, my assistant, Natasha and I had the pleasure of photographing the ceremony, followed by a hilarious family photo shoot.  The families of Aline and Paul showered the couple  all evening long with hugs, kisses, and jokes.......but nothing was more perfect than when little Tessa jumped up on her parents lap to give her own kisses and to whisper words of "I love you!".

We ended our evening with a delicious dinner followed by great music and dance.
Thank you to all of the friends and family of Aline and Paul's who helped make the wedding truly beautiful.  A special thank you to Aline and Paul, you are both such wonderful and compassionate people but most of all you are amazing and loving parents. It was an honour to capture the special moments of your wedding day.
Enjoy the photos!
Jocelyne

Jen and Logan

February 26, 2011, what a perfect day to get married.....the sun was shining, the snow was sparkling but.........WOW was it cold outside!  That didn't stop this awesome couple from smiling through the chills and making the very best of the entire day.

I met Jen and Logan last year and I fell in love with them instantly.  Besides being the beautiful people that we all know, they are fun, energetic, caring, charismatic, but best of all for me.........they are crazy!! I love it.

We had a wonderful engagement session where they lay in the grass, with just a few mosquitoes, climbed up a tree, and then we ended it by having Jen and Logan submerge themselves, waist-deep in the water........without any complaints.  Jen and Logan are a photographer's dream.

As the months passed and the wedding day came closer I was amazed to see just how much time and effort these two, along with many of their friends and family, put into organizing and designing their wedding.

Jen's creativity along with Logan's strength designed some of the most beautiful centrepieces, presentation box, and decorative accents that I've ever seen.

Despite the cold, and nasty windchill, this fantastic couple smiled through the chattering teeth and shared in the laughter with their amazing wedding party.

Thank you to all of the friends and family for an amazing experience and to Darlene and Terine who captured such beautiful images.

 
Congratulations Jen and Logan and thank you again for your love, grace, and spirit.........you are an amazing couple, craziness and all!

Enjoy the photos!