You are the waves and I am the ocean ~ Mike and Lisa’s Engagement Sneak Peek
Posted on May 7, 2012 at 11:00 am by Liz · 4 CommentsI am so excited to share yesterday’s engagement session with you and it’s because it is a really special one for me. This one is family.
Michael is one of Thomas’ (my awesome hubby) brothers and when the whole family met Lisa for the first time, we knew she was special. They complement each other so well and Lisa just fit into the family like she had always been there.
Now I have to share their engagement story for the title of this post to make sense. Lisa adores the beach – if she could spend every waking moment there she probably would. In the cold and dreary winter this year, Mike and Lisa decided to take a vacation to somewhere warm – with beaches of course. They decided on Costa Rica and after much researching, Mike got a great deal on an amazing resort where “celebrities” stay (according to them! haha). Little did Lisa know, but Mike was also planning to propose on their trip.
As they packed their bags, Mike got really worried that Lisa would find the ring. On Thomas’ advice, he balled up the ring box in a pair of socks and proceeded to stress about it the entire trip there. Lisa was so excited to get to the beach that she didn’t even notice Mike clutching his bag very closely in their travels.
As soon as they arrived in the hotel, Mike suggested they go for a walk (if you ask Lisa, she will tell you it was more like he insisted on going for a walk). She got changed out of “plane clothes” and they went down to the beach. In a private little clearing, Mike got on one knee and Lisa screamed so loudly that people at the other end of the beach heard her and later wished them all the best.
I am pretty sure everyone, except Lisa, knew that Mike was going to propose on their vacation and we all were anxiously awaiting their return to celebrate. I, in my awesome nerdyness, decorated their house full of kitchy valentine’s day and love-themed decorations which they found upon their arrival back home at about 2am!
Lisa and Mike decided they wanted to have their engagement session encompass some of their favourite things. For Mike, that is cars, in particular, Porsches. So our first stop was the Porsche dealership in Ottawa. Lisa wanted to include the location of their first date, a walk along the paths around Dow’s Lake as well as her family dog, Benji.
One bonus was that this weekend was the beginning of the tulip festival so there were some beautiful flowers out for us to photograph among.
And now, without further adieu, two very special people whom I am so honoured to have photographed yesterday.
Lisa’s favourite colour is purple so we obviously had to find some purple tulips.
Love.
Of course, Lisa brought one of the seashells from their trip back with them and I asked her to bring it along with her to photograph her stunning ring with.
This cutie is Benji, Lisa’s 16 year old family Lhasa-Poodle mix. You could never tell this dude is 16! He was running and bouncing all over the place!
I had to include this one. This is them making fun of me – I kept asking them to bend forward at the waist, so they did…a bit too exaggeratedly. (Oh and also some woman’s arm who rode in front of me while taking this shot.)
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s ~ Amber and Darrel’s Wedding
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 4:54 pm by Liz · 1 Comment
What woman doesn’t want to be just a little bit like Audrey Hepburn? Amber is no exception, and she and her new husband Darrel fashioned their wedding after Hepburn’s classic movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
From the music for the couple’s first dance, to the bride’s ring (obviously from Tiffany’s!), to the touches of Tiffany blue, this wedding invited guests to revel in the world of Audrey Hepburn.
On this day though, Amber and Darrel were the stars of the show. The bride and groom were all smiles as they said their vows in front of family and friends. There was great food, plenty of dancing and tons of fun all around. A lot of planning went into this wedding, and all the details came together to create a beautiful and memorable day.
Amber and Darrel were married in October of 2011 and are now settling into their new life together. When they look back on this day, they can’t help but smile as they remember all the great memories. Even the sky was channeling that Tiffany blue.
I asked Amber and Darrel some questions about their wedding day and here is what they had to share.
Which one moment will last for each of you forever?
The entire day – from getting ready with our wedding party and parents, to our first look, to our personalized vows and first kiss as husband and wife, to a fantastic meal and night of laughter and dancing with our families and friends.
Best advice for future bride/grooms?
Have the wedding that fits your vision and enjoy every moment.
Best wedding related decision?
Having a one-stop venue for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Also, our choice of wedding photographer!
What was the funniest memory from your wedding day?
The speeches from our fathers. One included Amber’s horoscope indicating that the day might bring a boring task, but do it anyway! The other included a humorous Irish tale.
What is your favourite image from your wedding day and why?
That’s a tough one as they are all beautiful. Loved the black and white bride and groom portraits and fountain shots!
Wedding Songs
Processional – Moon River (theme from Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
Recessional – Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin
First Dance – At Last by Etta James
Mother/Son + Father/Daughter Dance – Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
To Get the Party Started – You Never Can Tell by Chuck Berry
Last Song – All You Need is Love by the Beatles
Vendors
Ceremony and Reception Location – Le Cordon Bleu Bistro
I would definitely like to highlight Le Cordon Bleu, especially Jennifer Carter. We knew right away that it was the perfect venue for us, but had some issues with staff turnover, etc. until she came on the scene. Jennifer was great! ~ Amber
Officiant – Michael O’Callaghan, All Seasons Weddings
Wedding Dress – Estee by Pattis, Luxe Bridal Boutique
A special thanks to Maddie and Lisa from Luxe Bridal! ~ Amber
Shoes – Yen’s Bridals
Groom’s Suit – The Bay
Darrel had great service when shopping for his suit at the Bay. ~ Amber
Bride’s Ring – Tiffany & Co.
Groom’s Ring – Epochs
Flowers – Tivoli Florist
A special thanks to Tamiko. ~ Amber
Hair – Perfection Hair Design and Spa
Makeup – Mattia Colasanti, MAC Cosmetics
Caterer - Le Cordon Bleu Bistro
Live Musicians/ DJ – Quality Entertainment
Photography - elizabeth&jane Photography
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Liz – Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!
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The Girl on the Bus ~ Melanie and Curtis’ Sneak Peek
Posted on Apr 13, 2012 at 6:29 pm by Liz · No CommentsMelanie and Curtis have the best story of how they found each other – I literally squealed when they told me about it at their engagement session today at Rockcliffe Park.
They met on a bus. Honestly, they did. Curtis saw Melanie one day on the bus on the way to work – he was running late and she was there. He immediately knew that she was special and from then on, he was purposely late for work, just so he could ride the same bus as her.
Little did he know, but Melanie noticed Curtis as well and it turns out that her sister went to school with him. One day Curtis got up the courage to talk to her, and the rest is history!
These two have a very special four-legged family member that we, of course, included in their engagement session. Their adorable dog, Poopsie, is such a loving ball of fluff and he really enjoyed the treats I was dolling out.
Melanie and Curtis will be getting married this summer and I can’t wait for their big day!
Have a wonderful day,
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Wedding Vendor Love ~ Figgie Shoes
Posted on Mar 28, 2012 at 10:00 am by Liz · No CommentsWords cannot describe how much I love Figgie Shoes. Seriously, they are pretty much the coolest thing I’ve seen and I was so excited when Genevieve told me she had her shoes painted for her wedding.
A photographer in Windsor, Ontario hand paints each pair of shoes. You buy your own shoes and send them to her to paint. She takes inspiration from you, your fiancé, your wedding, and packs that all into one amazing and really customized design.
I adore these so much I am actually getting a pair for myself! Woohoo!!
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Wedding Vendor Love ~ Pearls for Girls
Posted on Mar 26, 2012 at 11:00 am by Liz · 1 CommentLast fall I was contacted by a former client about doing some catalog shots for a Canadian charity called Pearls for Girls. I adore helping charities out in any way I can so I said an enthusiastic YES and we set out to capture the beautiful jewellery in the founder’s gorgeous back yard.
When I was photographing (and drooling over) these lovely pieces, I mentioned to them that a lot of them would be perfect as bridal jewellery and so came the idea for a session with a real live bride. Enter the beautiful, lovely, wonderful and amazing Genevieve (and James too), whose wedding I photographed last summer at the Herb Garden in Almonte.
Here is my take on the Pearls for Girls Bridal Magazine. There are LOTS more pieces so be sure to check out the website, or contact them for the full catalog of jewellery.
Personally, this one is my favourite!
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