Diva Style || Vancouver Wedding Photographers

We are so thrilled and excited to be a part of a new project with Lisa Gregory Special Events. We’ve been planning for a few months and now we’re starting to shoot so welcome to our first shoot for the soon to be published book “Eye Candy” by Lisa Gregory. We asked Scarlett Ballantyne to be our hair and makeup artist for these shoots, and yes she is amazing. Ivory Bridal has been amazing to us as well, they are supplying us with five gorgeous dresses that we can’t wait to shoot. The guys will be looking very dapper in suits provided from Dunn’s Tailors.

We have six photo shoots planned with various {we want to keep you in suspense!} themes for the bride and groom. First up were Brandi and Steve playing the parts of the Diva couple. Okay here’s our disclaimer, by no means were they divas! At times it was hard for them to keep a straight face but we gave them our ideas, had all of Ginger 62 to ourselves, including the DJ booth, and they rocked it!

Our special guest was Emma, who stepped in for her camera shy sister Mia, and with a little work had a princess crown on her cute head.

Here’s to the next month of photo shoots. Brandi, Steve and Emma thanks for not being Divas and being fantastic models!

Lisa Gregory created three different bouquets for this shoot. All were amazing but our favourite was the all white one!

Okay time for fun!

And some behind the scenes!

Hiba + Dustin = Married! || Vancouver Wedding Photographers

What a magical wedding day. Hiba and Dustin were married on June 19th at Northview Golf course and Lisa Gregory Special Events created a day that they will be able to remember for the rest of their lives. Jen and I were there to capture the details of the day for Lisa’s soon to be published book “Eye Candy”. Details is what Lisa Gregory and her team shine at. It’s the little things on your grand day that you remember, that your guests remember and that makes your wedding unique to you.

From the love notes that were delivered to each other with their boutonniere and bouquet to the breathtaking transformation of the Northview Clubhouse every detail was carefully planned by Lisa. She took on a new decor challenge this wedding, working with moss…This not only looked amazing, incredible and and spectacular outside, when the guests moved inside for the reception they were transported into a garden atmosphere with lush greenery, willow branches and flowers that colour added a vibrant punch to the room. I talked to Lisa the night before the wedding and she soon found out she was very allergic to moss, breaking out in hives! So I understood why she donned rubber gloves while setting up the reception any time she went near the moss! But I think the hives were worth it the room was a buzz with people talking, the staff of Northview and the guests had never seen a room like this before.

This shot of Hiba is one of my favourites. Before she gets out of the car at Northview, it’s just a moment stopped in time.

Seriously could this little guy be any cuter? He had the most beautiful blue eyes!! After Hiba and Dustin had signed the registry and were standing in the gazebo I was snapping some shots and standing next to them, when guests starting blowing bubbles, she said “oh my god, bubbles! I wanted bubbles!!” It’s like Lisa Gregory can read her brides minds and make things happen!

At the end of the ceremony Hiba and Dustin, the bridal party and their families were all given small triangle boxes and told not to open them until they were told to. Then they all opened them at once to reveal beautiful monarch butterflies. Lisa said, “The fragility and wondrous beauty of a butterfly symbolizes a new life after a period of transformation.  As Hiba and Dustin begin their new life together a very special butterfly release has been arranged for their families to help inspire them as they set off to experience a fascinating journey as husband and wife.”

Congratulations Hiba and Dustin!

Laura + John = Married! || Vancouver Wedding Photographers

What a day, what a day! A beautiful cultural wedding Irish and Portuguese it’s fantastic when couples include their family traditions and include their own details to make their wedding day unique to themselves.

John and Laura said I do in the beautiful Holy Rosary Cathedral, in Vancouver on June 12th. It was a beautiful ceremony and the Vancouver weather cooperated with us and shone stunning light through the stained glass windows. After the ceremony we had some sweet treats at cupcakes on Denman, this is Laura and John’s favourite shop so it was great to stop in for a few minutes. When we walked around the Sea Wall the bridal party was showered in cheers, whistles and yells of congratulations from all the sunbathers!

Occupations: Laura – Financial Services Manager, John – Financial Planner; How did you meet? We both worked at the same bank and branch; What Attracted him to Her? Her eyes and her gracefulness; What Attracted Her to Him: His kindness, easygoingness; First Date: English Bay in the summer; Where You Got Engaged: The Boathouse in Port Moody; Favorite Moment: Seeing each other for the first time on our wedding day; Unexpected Moment on Your Wedding Day: Walking through English Bay with the full wedding party and everyone clapping; The Day in Three Words: magical, lovefilled and beautiful; Advice for Other Couples: Don’t get caught up in the small details because not everything will run smoothly but it will still work out in the end, so relax and enjoy every moment of the day; Honeymoon: Mayan Riveria; First Dance: Green Day – Last Night on Earth.

Here are just a few of our favourites photos from the day. Enjoy!

A few late guests receive a greeting from Laura’s Dad!! That was awesome!

The photo on the left was Laura’s Mom and her Dad, it was important to Laura to recreate this photo with her Dad on her wedding Day…Check!

Okay, there is a reason we didn’t zoom in on the cyclists…It just so happened that a naked bike ride with hundreds of cyclists went by us as we were getting the cute romantic shots outside of the church. Jen and I mentioned something about getting “detail” shots which made us all laugh!

We matched the table names to the invitations and Laura’s theme of Alice in Wonderland. We also made a fantastic signing book from their engagement photos.

John’s speech made us laugh when he admitted to writing it on the back of the World Cup schedule!

Thank you John and Laura once again for letting us be a part of your  day. We wish you all the happiness in the world!

Wedding Day Vendors

The Makeup: Daydream Weddings |  The Hair: Bride and Maid of Honour- Pizazz Hair Design|  The Accessories: Hair Fascinators: Debenhams |  The Shoes: Manolo Blahnik |  Girls Shoes: New Look |  The Dress: Champagne and Lace |  The Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal |  The Tux: Moores |  The Stationery: Daydream Weddings |  The Decor: Sweet Beginnings |  The Tunes: Garry Robertson |  The Flowers: Westgate Flowers  |  The Food: Diamond Alumni Centre |  The Cake: Cupcakes |  The Reception Location: Diamond Alumni Centre |  The Ceremony Location: Holy Rosary Cathedral |  The Officiant: Father Glenn Dion

Laura+John = Married! {Sneak Peek} || Vancouver Wedding Photographers

It was another beautiful day for a wedding! Laura and John tied the knot yesterday and it was a day filled with family, friends and traditions. Here’s one of our favourite photos from the day. More to come in a couple of days…There are so many to choose from!

Jenny + Tim = Married! || Vancouver Wedding Photographers

If there was an Olympic Medal given to a wedding party we would award it to Jenny and Tim’s wedding!

Jenny was one of the thousands of volunteers during the 2010 Vancouver Winter games and was so excited to tell us she knew exactly where she wanted to do her wedding photos, the Olympic Village. Having their ceremony and reception just down the street from the village at Villa Amato (above Mario’s Gelati), the Olympic Village was the perfect photo location and we were so stoked to check it out a week before the wedding. Unfortunately, when we went down to the location there was no access and gates up just like the Olympics! Gutted, we phoned Jenny to tell her the bad news, our new game plan was to drive to Granville Island for their wedding photos. But just as the sunshine came out after days of rain on their wedding day, the gates disappeared and we were the first wedding party to take photos in the village! The beautiful coloured buildings and city skyline just added to the beauty of this couple.

The flowers were gorgeous and designed by Jenny’s cousin who owns Rose’s Flowers and Gifts. They were stunning! Jenny and Tim were sure to add pieces of their personality all over their reception. From the Smurf and Hot Wheel cake topper to the custom m&m’s. Later on after the seven course Italian meal and the late night pizza there was a special treat of a gelati trolley for all of the guests. Free Gelati = a line up and a bride jumping in to help!

We love you Jenny and Tim and are so excited for you to see the photos! Thanks for letting us share in your day. Here are some of our favourites from the day. Enjoy!

Tim and Jenny’s “First Look” How cute are they? Because they saw each other before the ceremony, we were able to run around the village and find some of the most beautiful photo spots ever! Plus, Jenny & Tim got more one-on-one time together before the ceremony.

We see a magazine cover here…Now we know you guys practiced!

One of the best things, we think, is having two of us shooting your wedding at the same time. Above is Amy’s view of Jenny sitting in one of the cars and below is Jen’s view. Two photographers, two views. That’s a win/win!

The art of smizing.

mmmmm mint chocolate chip gelato and not a drop on the dress!

Keith Urban, Jenny’s favourite artist just so happened to have a billboard out side of Villa Amato!

The flower girls and their bubbles.

Tim and Jenny, congrats again!

Wedding Day Vendors

The Makeup: Daydream Weddings |  The Accessories: Bride and Bridesmaids purses from Etsy |  The Dress: Bridal Gallery |  The Bridesmaid Dresses: Bridal Gallery |  The Tux: Moores |  The Rings: Costen Catbalue Goldsmiths & Designs |  The Stationery: Daydream Weddings |  The Tunes: Canadian DJ Inc. |  The Flowers: Rose’s Flowers & Gifts |  The Food: Orlando’s Catering |  The Cake: Mario’s Gelati |  The Reception Location: Villa Amato Ballroom |  The Ceremony Location: Villa Amato Ballroom |  The Officiant: Harry Marusyk  |  The Favours: Cupper’s Coffee & Tea |  The Pastries: Fratelli Bakery

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