BRIANNE & CHRIS'S WEDDING CELEBRATION!

                                                A NEW YEARS WEDDING CELEBRATION!

I was so happy when Brianne and Chris asked me to be their photographer for their Wedding! I first met the couple at our consultation, at Starbucks, and from that moment I knew this was going to be quite a celebration!

Everyone wants images that shows their personalities, and with this Wedding, I think we got that!
 Brianne and Chris are a very relaxed down to earth couple.They love hanging out with their Family and friends. They enjoy being out at the lake, and I guess you could say they love snow machines, or at least Chris does, and I am sure Brianne will too! I felt at ease with this couple, they were themselves, and it was effortless.

 The reception room was filled with Christmas trees, beautiful wreaths, the flicker of a fireplace and even stockings hung from the mantle. That was just the start, now add their personal touches from the stunning centerpieces to the chairs wrapped up in elegant bows. Their cupcake tower was a masterpiece, keeping with their colour scheme of classic red and black. Their tables sparkled with crystal gems scattered perfectly around the place settings. This room, overlooked a frosty skating rink, which was surrounded by lit up candy cane walkways. This really made for some beautiful  pictures. Who wouldn't want a winter wedding?

Their ceremony was simple, and traditional. With Brianne's Dad walking her down the isle, I don't recall a dry eye in the place. Their exchanging of the rings, gave me a great opportunity to catch some real emotional moments.

Lets talk about this gown... Brianne's gown how should I put it? It was simply gorgeous! I like that her maid of honour and bridesmaids all wore different styles of dresses in black. The Groom and his groomsmen looked fantastic as well!

Outside portraits in the winter? You got it!
I think we hit -32 with the windchill, and well that didn't stop them! We headed out in into the crisp lakefront for some truly memorable pictures. With the bride in lead, we headed outside. The bride had a blanket wrapped around her, and her snow machine boots on, to keep her warm. Brianne had a strapless gown, and her brides maids and maid of honour had on tiny little dresses, these girls were really tough! I have always said, never mess with a Canadian girl, especially one from Manitoba!
To sum up my opinion of this wonderful day was, it felt like an extended version of a Holiday that we all love! The feeling was a joyful one!

Brianne and Chris, I wish you joy and good health, as you travel through life together!
Support one another, however, whenever, forever...
It was a pleasure being your photographer.

Best wishes,
Candice