What an amazing day! Who wouldn't want to start the first day of June photographing a wedding...it was fabulous. I knew I was going to have fun photographing Danica and Mike when I met them at West Hawk Lake last summer to do their engagement photos. I instantly fell in love with them both. I loved their charisma, the joy they have camping together, and the way they compliment each other perfectly. I have to thank my dear friend, Jen, for introducing me to this fantastic couple!
My assistant, Darlene, and I met Danica and her bridesmaids at the Holiday Inn West at 10:00am. It was a perfect morning considering it had rained all week. Danica's dress hung beautifully alongside her cathedral veil and hot pink shoes. The girls shared in a toast and a few tears of joy as Danica slipped into her gown with the help of her friends.
The ceremony was held at the lush Leo Mol Garden in Assiniboine Park. We arrived early to meet Mike who looked great in his grey suit. He was greeting guests and smiling the biggest smile. Leo Mol was the perfect venue for their ceremony. The tulips were in full bloom and butterflies were in the air.
Danica and Mike had a wonderful ceremony. It was special, unique and designed perfectly to fit their personal style. I loved it. They wrote their own vows with words of love, sincerity and humour, followed by a wine box ceremony.
After the ceremony we were joined by family and friends for photos in the park. It was so much fun to see the joy shared amongst both families, everyone was truly happy for Danica and Mike.
One thing I truly loved about today was...Danica's gorgeous veil. I love veils....I could have photographed Danica and her veil all day. Thank you Danica for your patience-you looked stunning! A special thank you to Darlene and my good friend, Cheryl for helping me make these images possible.
The gardens looked gorgeous today. The rain earlier in the week helped all of the flowers bloom especially the lilac bushes and cherry blossom trees their colours were fresh and vibrant.
We ended our time in the gardens by photographing Danica and Mike's wedding party. What a fun group of friends. The girls wore hot pink dresses of unique individual designs and the perfect compliment to Danica's shoes. Thank you ladies for being so much fun. These gals were troopers, they sat in the grass, jumped in high-heeled shoes and even picked up Mike for a photo opt. Wow!
The guys were equally enthusiastic and full of energy from jumping with a Celtic style to a little air-guitar performance. This group could bring a smile to any one's face. Thank you to you all for sharing this day with Danica and Mike and for being so great to work with.
Our next stop was to the Fort Whyte Centre with Danica and Mike as the wedding party finished with the last minute details for the reception. We had our own little adventure as we visited an old sod house, hung out in a tee pee, went to the lake and saw some buffalo...all from a golf cart. Thank you to Fort Whyte for allowing us to explore your trails.
One of my favourite photo moments was when Mike and Danica posed alongside of "the car"...what a gorgeous car! The wind was perfect for more veil shots.
The reception was held at the Fort Whyte Centre and was decorated in colours of white and pink accented with photographs of Danica and Mike. The dinner was delicious and the speeches were filled with emotion, laughter, and a few tears. It was a great evening and it ended with a soft spring sunset.
To Danica and Mike, thank you again for asking me to photograph your wedding day. I loved every moment of capturing the love you share for each other. You both have found your partner and best friend for life and I wish you many years of laughter together.
Happy Travels as you set out to explore Iceland!
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