As promised, here are more photos from Jena + Ash’s amazing destination wedding. Jena brought this adorable ‘trash-the-dress’ dress, which I actually felt bad ‘trashing’ but it was all worth it! Looking at these sure make me want to go back to sunny Mexico. Enjoy.
When I close my eyes, I can still hear the ocean waves, see the pelicans fly overhead, and feel the warmth on my skin. Ahhh, Mexico… the perfect spot for a destination wedding, and that’s exactly where Jena and Ashkan chose to be married, at Grand Palladium Resort.
The day of the wedding opened up with a beautiful sunrise. I met up with Ash in the morning for his haircut, and that man was beaming! I can honestly say that I have never seen any guy being that happy, EVER! Ash opened the ring box, and talked about how his dad hand wove his wedding band; how he woke up at 4am and laid there grinning at the ceiling, thinking about the gorgeous girl he was about to marry. “Did you see Ashkan? How is he?” were the first words Jena said when I joined the girls later that morning. Her eyes sparkled with excitement. These two seriously melt me. They are ridiculously adorable together, and their personalized vows made me tear up, which, being a professional, I quickly blamed on the bright sunlight 0_o.
Their day was just perfect, filled with family and friends, laughter, good food, amazing music, hilarious speeches, and love, lots and lots of love. Jena and Ash, thank you so much for allowing me to capture your wedding day, and making me feel like part of the family. You’re just awesome!
P.s. part II with photos from the ‘day after’ is coming up shortly.
They handmade all the invitation boxes!
I LOVE these cake topper!
Sparkly shoes!
Hilarious moment, when Barcelonians started to cheer and sing on the background.
The morning of the wedding I left the house earlier than scheduled. Fully expecting to be looking at someone’s bumper for an hour and a half, but surprisingly there was no traffic. Friday morning had a good start. Nina’s house was filled with a quiet chatter over tea, her puppy curiously checking up on the newcomers, flowers arriving. It was almost surreal, all calm as if in slow motion, just like a wedding day should be. Everything was on schedule. Nina joked that not only did the groom showed up, but he was an hour early, an admirable quality in a man. The two were still wearing casual clothes and lounging around almost till departure, but in a span of five minutes they were transformed into the bride and groom, looking ever so gorgeous and dapper! The rest of the day went just as it started, calm and filled with affection. Nina and Kirill, you two are like butter together! Yes, butter! That’s the best word I’m able to come up with to describe how well you vibe together. So smooth! I’m also convinced that you have powers over traffic gods, and ‘everything will go well‘ deities. Thank you for letting me capture your day! Thanks for being such a good sport, walking in the sand, rolling on the grass, and swimming in fountains. You two rock (just like butter)!
Kirill is fighting his last battle before the ceremony. 
On the morning of her wedding Lorrie was completely in her comfort zone. Calm, and collected, she made the wedding seem like an everyday occurrence. Hair, make up, and gown, she was, the complete picture. Only once was there a slight hint of nervousness in her demeanor as she paused, took a deep breath, with the question of “How do I look?’” in her eyes. There was no need for such anxiety as Lorrie was absolutely stunning! As the moment’s hesitation subsided, off she went to marry her best friend, and new life partner. Andrew waited for her at the end of the aisle looking ever so dapper and confident. The second she stepped on that red carpet their eyes met in a knowing smile, like a well kept secret, a secret to be kept no more. It was love. Lorrie and Andrew got married on a warm and perfect autumn’s day at St. Paul’s United Church followed by a fabulous reception at Spencers At The Waterfront. Lorrie and Andrew, thank you so much for letting me be a part of your special day! You two put a real big smile on my face… pools of water have nothing to do with it!
Dress: Anjolique, from Coach House of Bridal, Waterdown
Hair: Roberta at Hair Xtacy, Burlington
Make Up Artist: Crystal Granich
Floral: Ashley Waltho with the Canadian Institute of Floral Design
Cake: June Lynch at Picture Perfect Cake Art, Dundus
DJ: Bil Copeland at Thunder DJ
Limousine: Town Car Limousine
Thanks to my second photographer Ian Sobolev for capturing some of these moments.
“Praying for the good weather,” she said. The morning of Paul and Sharon’s big day was nothing even close to ‘good’ weather. That day I opened my eyes, the gloomy sky greeted me. Great! It was going to be one of those days… It rained and rained, and then rained some more and when the time came for the celebration it was like the sky didn’t have any water left in it. The sun came out just in time and gave way for a glorious evening.
Sharon was simply glowing with happiness in her adorable little dress, flowers in her hair, and seriously gorgeous ‘bling’. Paul was just handsome, period! “Nine years, I’ve been waiting for this nine years” I’ve overheard Sharon’s mom say. These two have been dating for a loooooong time and it shows! They have this comfort level that only people who know each other very well have. They fall into quiet conversations, exchange knowing glances, and just flow so well together. In the venue filled with family and friends they celebrated their love and it couldn’t have been more perfect.
Sharon and Paul, thank you so much for letting me capture your special day. You two are just adorable together. Best wishes in your new adventures!
Venue: Ladies Golf Club of Toronto
Music: Dick Felix
Stylist + Florist: Christina Yan
Floral Details by a very talented Christina Yan.
Dick Felix Jazz band. They were amazing!
Enjoy the slideshow!
I photographed this cute little wedding back in March when everything was still dark and gloomy outdoors. Was pleasantly surprised that Mississauga City Hall offers so many settings for photography. Alex and Sveta were just adorable and we even had time to play around for a bit. Enjoy the photos!
