Soul-mates: two halves of the same soul

I’ve been trying to write this post for about two weeks now, I’m not going to lie. Jenn and Tyler are awesome, and I was trying to come up with an uber clever and wordy way of saying it, but I couldn’t come up with anything other than awesome, because that’s what they are.

Our first wedding consultation back in February lasted almost two hours. I left feeling like I didn’t just spend some time with clients, but that I spent time with friends. The same thing happened when I met with Jenn the week before the wedding and we chatted for three hours!

Jenn and Tyler had an engagement session with me which we used to create a one of a kind wedding invitation. You might remember the session I blogged here. I even got a free burger from The Works from writing that post!

Their wedding day was perfect. It was a beautiful sunny day and there was so much love in the air. When I arrived at their house to capture Jenn getting ready with her bridesmaids, she was relaxed and the three were having a light lunch with more than perfect hair. As she got dressed, I could see that Jenn was excited, underneath all that calm energy, she was excited to marry her best friend in a few hours. Tyler waited at the church, getting everyone settled and ready for the ceremony.

The ceremony was held in the Church was the Christ Church Huntley, which holds a lot of meaning to Tyler’s family – it has been their family church for many years and they are very much involved in the parish. The ceremony was beautiful and everyone could barely hold back their emotions. Everything was so beautiful and the day was perfect.

And the car…oh the car!! Jenn had a family friend who loaned them the most beautiful car I’ve ever seen. A lavender vintage cadillac. It matched the colour scheme and provided a whole other level of cool. I actually squealed out loud when I first saw it!

The reception was catered by the wonderfully talented Epicuria and cannot deny that I ate a ton and enjoyed every single bite. The food was so good that I am going to save those photos for a post all by themselves.

Jenn and Tyler are awesome, and there really isn’t any other word. Anyone who meets them can tell that they are perfect for each other and are so in love. I know that they will be happy together forever.

I cleared off their kitchen shelves for the top shot and balancing those bouquets took some patience I tell you!

The beautiful bride.

The groom before the ceremony – a bit nervous, but very excited.

Getting married!

I love the light in this shot. It really shows how warm, sunny and beautiful their wedding day was.

Love the emotion in this shot!

One word: shoes. The ladies were so great and didn’t complain once as I had them walk all over the parking lots at the Arboretum!

One of my favourite groomsmen photos ever. I love the reflection in his glasses.

There is something about this photo that I just love. I don’t know why, but I do.

Check out the car…drool…

Love.

So pretty.

A definite favourite.

The reception was filled with so much love, and laughter!

The dancing at this wedding was great. I admit I busted a move on the dance floor as well!

I accidentally got myself in Tyler’s ring while shooting some details shots. I thought it was quite funny. I call it “Self Portrait in a Ring”

Jenn and Tyler, thank you for having me photograph your wedding and spend the day with you. You are the best. xoxo.

Vendor List

Church was the Christ Church Huntley.
Flowers by Pretty Pots Flowers and Gifts in Stitsville
Rings from Blue Nile
Hair by Saly at Rinaldo’s at Carlingwood
Makeup and nails by Julie at Foilhead in Bells Corners
Wedding Dress from Sinders Bridal House, Carleton Place.
Bridesmaids Dresses from Le Chateau.
All Wedding Shoes from Aldo.
Suits from DKNY.
Reception held at a family home.
Catering by Epicuria.
Photographed by Liz from elizabeth&jane photography.

Have a wonderful day,

Liz – Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!

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The greatest of them all, is love ~ Melanie and Jeff’s Sneak Peek

I had the pleasure of photographing Melanie and Jeff’s wedding yesterday. Everyone looked stunning, especially the bride and groom.

Just one before the newlyweds head off on their honeymoon!

Have a wonderful day,

Liz – Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!

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In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities

I still remember the day that Katie told me that Mathieu had proposed. I was recently engaged myself and she and I had been talking about how she and Matt were thinking about getting married. She came to see me and didn’t even need to tell me – I immediately spotted her infectious grin and her beautiful engagement ring.

I’ve known Katie for about three years now and funnily enough our lives paralleled in some pretty big milestones throughout the time we’ve known each other. We both bought our first homes within weeks of each other and we also got engaged around the same time as well. When Katie purchased her first home, she was single and loving it. Purchasing that home forever changed her life. Living next door was a strapping young man who would come over and help her fix things around the house. He would find any excuse to come over and see her. If you haven’t guessed it by now, this was Mathieu. Eventually he would move out of his house and move next door in with Katie and on June 19th, 2010, they stood in front of each other and promised to love one another forever.

Katie and Matt’s wedding was beautiful. It was one of the hottest days in June and it thunderstormed ALL morning. Nothing could get Katie’s spirits down though and she really did have nothing to worry about because by the time we came to take photos outside, it had completely cleared up. They got the best of both worlds; rain for luck, and sunny for their photos!

These two have such love for each other and it is so evident to everyone who knows them. They recently bought a farm and their honeymoon was spent installing electric fences and lots and LOTS of planting. Both are very in tune with the environment and you can see that even in their wedding colours: green!

Thank you Katie and Mathieu for letting me photograph your love, and your day. I hope you love your photos as much as I do!

“I love her and that’s the beginning of everything.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald

Vendor List

Church was the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
Flowers by Cindy at Elmvale Florist
Rings from La Maison d’Or
Reception held at Travellodge Carling
Wedding Dress from Eternity Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses from many different stores including Le Chateau.
Bride’s Shoes by Poetic License from ShoeBoy.com and were called Gift Wrapped Green.
Bridesmaids Shoes from Sseko Designs online.
Ties custom made from Toybreaker Ties on Etsy.
Suits from Classy Formal Wear in Montreal.
Photographed by Liz from elizabeth&jane photography

My peace of mind was courtesy of my awesome bridesmaids & my mom, Day of event co-ordinator, Linda, and the blog apracticalwedding.com where I’ve been reading for over a year about how I should let all the details go on the day of the wedding and just be in the moment. Apparently it worked!

~ Katie

Have a wonderful day,

Liz – Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!

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This is what happiness looks like

I was just editing the photos from Katie and Mathieu’s wedding and I came across this photo. I just had to stop and edit it to share with you.

One of my favourite things to photograph is a bride and groom right after the ceremony. There is just so much love and such a beautiful feeling in the air in this time – it’s wonderful and makes my heart smile.

This photo, to me, epitomizes the meaning of the words; love and happiness.

Have a wonderful day,

Liz – Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!

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The Classy Duo That is Katie and Mathieu

I have tons that I’ll be blogging in the next little while, but I couldn’t wait for this one.

Today was a great day: Katie and Mathieu got married! Here is one of my favourites that grabbed my eye tonight when I imported the photos to my computer.

Lots more on this wedding later, but for now, the classy duo that is Katie and Mathieu.

Have a wonderful day,

Liz – Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!

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