terra + brandon | married

Terra and Brandon celebrated their wedding on a gorgeous, hot, sunny day surrounded by friends and family and tons of love. I spent the morning with the girls getting ready and just loved how happy and excited Terra was the entire time. It's always a special treat to be part of a wedding when you know that everything is as it should be and the right girl is marrying the right guy. I'm so happy for you both, Brandon & Terra!

A few highlights from the day:
1. The bride. Who looked radiant all day, and as I said above, was truly thrilled to be marrying Brandon. I love it when everything is right in the universe.
2. The groom. Who is such a kind and sweet guy. You could tell how much he loves Terra by the way he kept her laughing and smiling all day.
3. Sean Norman. Who was my awesome second shooter and amigo for the day. I've admired his photography for a long time now and was incredibly thrilled to work with him for the first time at Terra & Brandon's wedding. I've posted a few of his photos below, but please visit his blog HERE to see more of his amazing work from Terra & Brandon's big day.
4. The colour pink. Which made the day look bright and happy, just like the bride and groom. Terra had the pink details done to perfection. So fun.
5. Smurfs. Who served as a perfect prop for some fun ring shots - and if you follow this blog, you know how much I love to rock the ring shots!
6. Terra's Grandpa. Who sang the most beautiful song to Terra and Brandon during the speeches. I always cry at least once during every wedding, but this song was so touching and sang with such heartfelt love, that I absolutely lost it. Thank goodness for autofocus because the tears in my eyes as made it almost impossible to photograph Terra's reaction (see below). I think I actually went into the ugly cry!
That's about it... I'm actually on vacation right now, visiting family in Hungary... and typing on a Hungarian keyboard with all the letters mixed up and in different places which is proving to be a bit frustrating so I'll stop here!
Congratulations to you both, Terra and Brandon, you're a perfect match.
Enjoy the photos...

I love these next two shots which Sean took as the guys were getting ready...


I think this next photo was the only shot I got in focus because I was crying so hard when Terra's Grandpa sang to the bride and groom...


I love this little casanova in the next photo. I guess he was feeling the emtion of the day because here he is moving in for a little kiss...


Congratulations Terra and Brandon!

If you love the spontaneous photographs you've seen here, then please connect with me today to learn more about my wedding photography services. Click HERE to send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

The details:

Bride's Dress - Tiffany Bridal
Bride's Hair - Noor at Pizazz Hair Design, Lougheed Town Centre
Bride's Makeup - Paris Studio, Lougheed Town Centre
Bride's Rings - Ben Moss Jewellers

Groom's Rings - Mappins Jewellers
Bridesmaid & Flower Girl's Dresses - Tiffany Bridal
Bride's Bouquet and Flowers - Svetlanna at Queens Park Florist
Marriage Commissioner - Lorrie Williams
Ceremony Venue - Rose Garden, Queen's Park, New Westminster
Reception Venue - Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park, New Westminster
Wedding Cake - Cat at Sugar Fix Cakes

farah + mike | married

As the story goes, Farah thought Mike was "scruffy" and Mike thought Farah was a "snob", so both accordingly set out on a journey to prove each other wrong. Fast forward to last month when the scruffy guy and the snobby girl were married on a gorgeous day in May.
A few quick highlights:
1. The bride. Who did not stop laughing and smiling all day.
2. The groom. Who did not stop laughing (with) and smiling (at) his beautiful bride all day.
3. The amazing Indian details. From the bride's incredibly detailed and beautiful sari to her necklace, headdress, prayer beads and mehndi, everything was spectacular to look at and fun to photograph.
4. The sun. Which pushed through the impending rain and saved the day. Way to go sun!
5. The wedding location. The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center in Burnaby is an incredible masterpiece of architecture. It's just a shame that it's so well hidden from the street. If you are ever driving along Canada Way just east of Boundary, be sure to turn south on Curle Avenue to have a look. It's a spectacular building. Here's the map link.
6. The cake topper. There's just nothing that says love like a ball and chain!
Congratulations to you, Farah and Mike. I wish you a lifetime of happiness together.


If you love the spontaneous photographs you've seen here, then please connect with me today to learn more about my wedding photography services. Click HERE to send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

The details:
Bride's Sari & Groom's Outfit - Punjab Cloth House, Surrey
Bride's Hair & Makeup - Sarah Thomas
Bride's Mehndi - Hasna's Mehndi
Bride's Rings - Michael Hill
Groom's Wedding Band - Shamin Jewellers
Bride's Necklace, Bracelets & Earrings - Punjab Cloth House, Surrey
Bride's Prayer Bracelet - Gift from Bride's Parents
Bride's Anklets - ACE Jewellers, Surrey
Wedding Cake - Jocelyne Chow at Krazy Kakes
Cake Topper - Michael's
Ceremony & Reception Venue - The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center in Burnaby
Special Note:
The Invites, Favors, Labels & Gift Boxes were all made by the Bride. Farah has her own business, so if you want her to create some beautiful handmade items for your wedding, visit her website at Handmade by Pops.