Naomi and Bob, the wedding that missed the rain

As I packed up my car with photography gear and 25 umbrellas it poured rain. My mind filling with alternate location ideas to take Naomi and Bob for their photoshoot. I knew Naomi was not excited about the chance of rain, and even less excited about her dress getting wet/dirty. But on the other hand indoor locations are not this couple, they enjoy the outdoors too much.

As I entered the house full of bustling smiling people and started photographing all the fantastic details in their back yard - the clouds parted and the sun came out. Almost instantly everything was dry Yah! After a little persuasion we convinced Naomi and Bob to go take photos in the park.

When we do the couples photos before the ceremony we call it the "first look" and we always make it special. With Bobs back turned we set Naomi up under a pergola and on Naomi's que Bob turned around, as he put it "he fell over", just like he did the first time he met Naomi.

The ceremony was beautiful, you can tell they put a lot of work into the vows. As I scanned the audience there were hardly any dry eyes, the vows seemed to touch everyone. Sherry Lynn (the wedding commissioner) and Bob also made sure there where a couple laughs as well.

Everything was perfectly colour coordinated and every detail exquisite. The speeches where heartfelt and also emotional. I loved that they decided to have the wedding on their 6 month anniversary of their first kiss.

We tried out our new photobooth for the first time and it was a big hit. Guests where raving about how much fun it was. The Grooms father Lou gave us the best compliment as we left for the day, He said " So many photographers distract from the day, making it all about them, not you guys. You make the day better, you add a lot of fun to the day and make all the guests feel special. Thank you". I have a feeling that Lou has a way with words, the speech/toast to the couple was amazing.

Thank you everyone for making our job easy and for being so much fun to photograph.  Naomi and Bob we look forward to photographing your 25th anniversary.

Vendors from the wedding

Brides Dress - Luz Bridal Boutique - ph: (250) 360-2269 - www.luzbridal.com

Flowers - Poppies Florist - ph: (250) 383-0743 -  www.poppiestif.ca

Cake -  Lighthouse Cake Company - ph: (250) 478-4499 - www.lighthousecakecompany.ca

Food - Ambrosia Catering - ph: (250) 475-1948 - www.ambrosiacatering.ca

Marriage Commissioner - Sherry Lynne - ph: (250) 656-9363

Hair/Makeup- David at Shampoo Hair Bar - ph: (250) 385-7837 - www.shampoohairbar.com

If I missed any vendors please send me an email and I will add you - thanks