Marcie & Curtis

Saturday October 3, 2015

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year....from the colourful leaves to the golden Manitoban sunsets. This is why it remains one of my favourite seasons to photograph a wedding.  Today we went to the historic town of Gimli, Manitoba to photograph an amazing couple, Marcie and Curtis.

My first THANK YOU is to my very talented colleague, Jill Demianiw, who joined me today to be my second shooter.  Her creative eye and non-traditional style makes her images breathtaking and unique.
We met Marcie at the Waterfront Centre located in the heart of Gimli where she was getting ready with her bridesmaids.  The sun shown through the windows creating a beautiful glow in the room as we prepared to have her "First Look" with her parents.

Marcie looked radiant in her gorgeous wedding gown and cathedral veil.  Her jewellery sparkled as we headed to our first photography location. Marcie loved the old wooden piers that extend onto the Lake Winnipeg waters around the Matlock/Sandy Hook area so we knew this would be the perfect location for her bridal images.

It was meant to be......... as we pulled up to one of the piers, the construction team was already dismantling the beams for the upcoming winter ice.  We were so lucky to have the chance to sneak in a few images before the dock came down.

Marcie looked exquisite.  She has a beautiful heart and personality.  I could have photographed her all day!  Thank you Marcie for your everlasting energy and radiance, it was such a joy to capture your beauty on such an amazing day.

Marcie and Curtis were married in the afternoon at the Waterfront Centre amongst family and friends.  After the ceremony we headed to Camp Morton with the hilarious bridal party.

A huge THANK YOU to this amazing wedding party.  We shared in laughter, fun and who could forget the "sparkles!"

There is nothing sweeter than having children in the wedding party.  As everyone knows it can be a challenge or just plain fun.  A special thank you to this pretty little angel who I have know since she was only a few weeks old.  Her love for Marcie is endless and she was such a trooper for the day.

Curtis looked awesome in his grey suit surrounded my his groomsmen.  I loved this image that Jill captured.  Great Job!

Thank you Curtis and Marcie for being such a fun couple to photograph.  From walking in mucky sand to laying in a field of dead grass.........you both look fabulous!

Anyone who knows me, knows how much "I LOVE" working with wedding veils.  It's almost a weird obsession.  So, to all of my helpers, veil throwers, reflector holders and to Marcie and Curtis for their patience.......thank you!

Curtis and Marcie drove together in Curtis' car.  We had to capture this image along the side of the highway before heading to the reception.  The colours were gorgeous!

The evening ended with a beautiful reception at the Fraserwood Hall and the music of Kalyna (kaylna.com).  What a talented group!  The crowd filled the dance floor and sang along......such a wonderful night.

Congratulations Marcie and Curtis on your beautiful wedding day.   It was a joy to be with you both and I wish you many long years of fun, happiness and enjoying beautiful Manitoba Sunsets.

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