Sandra and Ben

Saturday February 14, 2015

Happy Valentine's Day!  What an amazing day.  I always look forward to the very first wedding of the year as I feel refreshed and the creative juices are alive.  Not only did I have my wonderful colleague and friend, Cheryl (cherylstrussphotography.com) helping me today but it was also Valentine's Day.  The day designated for "love" and the fact that you can get away with wearing giant heart earrings all day and no one will say a thing.  I love it!

The day started out with a windchill warning of -45 degrees.....WOW!  It was going to be a chilly one but I wasn't worried as Sandra and Ben were up for anything.

We met Sandra at 11:00am at the Best Western Plus hotel.  We were greeted by her smiling her adorable smile as her bridesmaids helped her get ready.  It was a very special day for Sandra as her beautiful children were part of her wedding party and so happy to share in this wonderful day.

I met Ben in the lobby shortly after.  Ben and his guys are awesome!  I know it was cold but they never complained as I had them enjoy and salute to the icy air as they dreamed of having a snowmobile close by to share in the chills.

Sandra and Ben were married in a joyous ceremony surrounded by friends and family.  The couple shared in many laughs as multiple iPhone's snapped away.

After the ceremony we headed to the Assiniboine Park's Conservatory where we enjoyed the smell of flowers and the warm air.....awwwwww SPRING!

I had so much fun capturing the love of this day.

A special Thank YOU to the wedding party and especially to Sandra and Ben for "getting outside!"  I loved the fact that Sandra had a plush black blanket to keep her warm.  Despite the crazy windchill you all smiled through frosty eyelashes and frozen toes.  It was perfect!

The evening ended with a fabulous reception at the Best Western Plus.  The room was romantically decorated with colours of pink and black while lit by candles everywhere.  The wedding cake and cupcakes were made by Curvaceous Cupcakes and looked stunning!

Both Cheryl and I couldn't believe the energy in the room from the family and friends dancing away which ended in a conga line......just fantastic!

Congratulations!

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