Saturday July 16, 2016
To think, it all began with a date to Starbucks........
I loved listening to how Monica referred to her first date with Nick in her calendar as "Starbucks." They took me on a trip down memory lane when we got together last summer to do their engagement photos and I was reminded of it during their speech a year later at their wedding reception. I'd like to thank the wonderful, Robertson Family for introducing me to this extraordinary and humorous couple.
I knew when I met Monica and Nick that I was going to enjoy every minute of their wedding day. From their adorable laughter, their genuine love for one another but also for their charisma and positive nature. I don't know if Monica ever stops smiling? From the moment she walked through the door of her sister's home that morning wearing her nephew's flip flops giggling....... I was smiling too!
Monica, with the help of her mom, sister and bridesmaids stepped into her gorgeous wedding dress and filled the room with love. She looked radiant as happy tears streamed down her cheeks. Laughter bounced across the walls of the room and her smile was contagious. A true beauty.
Monica and Nick were married in the early afternoon among family and friends at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Parish. After plenty of hugs, kisses and bubbles we headed to the historic St. Boniface Cathedral, one of my FAVOURITE places for wedding photography.
Nick looked so handsome in his tuxedo and he couldn't take his eyes off Monica, it was perfect!
I have to admit that I "laughed out loud" when Nick's groomsmen were around. Nick turned into this fabulous jokester and this group were hilariously out of control. We loved every moment......thanks guys for bringing out a little bit of craziness!
Thank you to the amazing wedding party. What a wonderful group of family and friends. You were all great to work with but your friendships and your stories made our day even better. It's so great for the wedding couple to spend their day with such a awesome group of people!
Monica and Nick love detail..........which I love too. Thank you to all of the young people who did such a great job carrying rings, flowers and who can forget the signs........great job!
Monica's Ladies..........beautiful, talented, intelligent........and they drink beer faster than some of the guys! Thank you for giving Monica a day to just sit back and let others spoil her.......an amazing group of gorgeous ladies.
I have loved photographing weddings for over 15 years and I tell all of my clients the same thing, every couple is so different. Monica and Nick.........you did it again! I have enjoyed every moment of our photographic journey and I can not thank you both enough for this wonderful day. I had a great time working with you both and capturing your very special day. Your thoughtful planning and attention to detail was well worth the wait because your wedding day was flawless. I wish you both many years of laughter, travelling and tons of dates together to Starbucks!
The evening ended with a beautiful reception at the Inn at the Forks. I can't thank my amazing friend and colleague, Jill (LuxeImagesbyJill.com) for her outstanding imagery and for photographing alongside me today, always a great day working with you.
One more person that I must thank is......Mr. Rolf Zurrin. OMG, such a wonderful man and full of smiles, I can see where Monica gets it from. You are a true gem and we will never forget your class, elegance and sheer outrageous fun.
Our first selfie!!!
My Favourite Photo!
Congratulations Monica and Nick!
