Reflections by Jocelyne: Andrea and Kieran

I knew the moment that I met Andrea that she was a bride that I wanted to photograph! Andrea is not only beautiful but she has a charisma and energy about her that makes you just want to be her friend! I couldn't help but laugh with her at our final meeting because I could feel her excitement as we talked about her upcoming wedding to Kieran and now the day had arrived.

I was to meet Andrea and her bridesmaids at 12:15pm at the brand new Southwood Golf and Country Club. I was very excited as this was my first time at this venue and Andrea had been raving about it for months. I wanted to arrive early to see the grounds, ceremony site, and other possible photo opportunities. As I drove in front of the building, there stood Andrea wearing cut-off jean shorts, her long blonde hair blowing in the wind, wearing the cutest hot pink shoes, and waving "hi!" I thought I had just walked into a music video or something. First of all she was beaming but she looked radiant and she didn't even have her make up done yet.

Within the hour, the girls arrived and Andrea was dressed and ready to go. Everyone looked gorgeous!

The girls decided to walk next door to the Monastery Ruins in their high-heeled shoes and sheer brown dresses. All you could hear was the sound of the heels digging into the ground and tons of laughter.

The girls were so wonderful to work with, not only were they all beautiful but you could see the love that they felt towards Andrea. From her best friend, to her sister, to her cousins, each one was a cherished piece of Andrea's day-especially her sweet little niece who's admiration for her auntie was adorable!

Soon after our "girls only" photo shoot we were surprised to see a pack of handsome men strolling down the hill, yes.............Kieran and his entourage had arrived..........and they were early! It was a wonderful surprise as I usually like to be ready to capture the moment when the groom first lays eyes on his bride, but this moment was endless. Kieran walked down the hill with the most perfect smile a girl could ask for. He looked fantastic dressed in his tuxedo but it was the way he looked at Andrea that took our breath away.

Kieran and his groomsmen were so much fun to photograph because one minute they were silent and serious and then the next they were rolling with laughter. Most of their jokes were pointed towards Kieran as they teased him about having to smile, but it was so great to see the strong friendship that they each shared.

I want to thank the entire wedding party for being so much fun and for being such a dream to work with.

I couldn't believe how fast the time flew by and that it was time for us to make the walk back to the country club for the ceremony to begin. I must say that Chantal and the rest of the staff at the Southwood Golf and Country Club did such an amazing job setting up both the ceremony and reception sites. Truly Spectacular!

It was a perfect setting for a wedding-a picturesque river view, blue skies, and the friends and families of Andrea and Kieran.

After the ceremony, guests were treated with drinks on the patio and the finest candy bar that I have seen so far. The reception was decorated with a theme of elegance and fun, from flowers, to lights and the wonderful music being played in the distance from "Top Dog Entertainment".