Alisha & Kelly

Saturday September 5, 2015

Today we woke up bright and early and headed off to the small. quiet town of Austin, Manitoba.  I don't know who was more excited... me......or the bride?  From the moment Alisha sent me a sneak peak of her wedding dress to all of the tiny details she shared with me online, it was going to be a fabulous day.
This beautiful image was captured by my talented colleague, Jill (www.LuxeImagesbyJill).  Thank you for taking such gorgeous photos today of such a wonderful couple.

Jill and I arrived to a house full of handsome groomsmen getting ready for the big day.  It was so cute to watch Kelly's crew help him with his suit and cuff links.

Kelly was all smiles as the morning passed and we photographed this group in a great location filled with old buildings, cars and a bean field.

A short drive away was Alisha's parents home who would host the ceremony later on in the day.  What a perfect location! In a clearing surrounded by trees was a barn, a bridge and an old swing decorated with ivy and white tulle.  Thank you to the wonderful McNeill Media Videographers (mcneillmediacreations.com) for sharing in my enthusiasm while we photographed the backyard.

Within moments Alisha was stepping into her vintage-inspired wedding gown.  After a few happy tears and hugs from her parents she stepped into the woods to begin our photo session.  Alisha, WOW......your beauty and elegance was captivating and I can't thank you enough for standing amongst the mosquitoes, walking in the dirt and smiling in the misty rain and making it all look so flawless.  Some of my favourite wedding images of this season were captured today, thank you!

Kelly waited in a nearby hay field for Alisha to arrive so they could have their "First Look."  I always love this part.  This is when we all experience true RAW emotion.  It never fails... as the groom turns around to see his future bride my eyes well up with tears.  I love it.

Kelly and Alisha selected a variety of wonderful locations from trees, fields, dirt roads and railway tracks each showcasing scenery from the towns that they were from and our great Manitoba landscape.

Kelly and Alisha have such a fun and charismatic energy that I could have hung out with them all day.  Sadly, I had to share them with their incredible wedding party.  Thank you to each and everyone of you for making this day so special and for supporting such an amazing couple!  We photographed the bridal party at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum.  I had never been there before and I had a blast photographing the old buildings and visiting with their adorable cats.

Alisha and Kelly exchanged their wedding vows amongst family and friends with the reception to follow shortly after.

The reception venue was decorating in white tulle, mini lights and a cookie bar........YES, a homemade cookie bar.  I was in heaven!  It was a great evening filled with hilarious speeches, a delicious dinner by Countryside Kitchen & Catering (countryside kitchen@yahoo.ca) and awesome dancing.

Thank You... Alisha and Kelly, we had an amazing time and we wish you many years of love, fun, and FRIENDS reruns!

Congratulations!

My Favourite Photo!